I've Found It!

As a coffee convert I have problems finding coffee drinks that I like that aren't too "coffee" flavored. 

I used to DESPISE coffee, but after ditching my Freshman/Sophomore morning Diet Coke (even though new studies suggest that it doesn't cause cancer!!) I decided that it was time to suck it up and make myself like coffee. Plus it's much better for you than any diet (or regular) soda. Much fewer chemicals. 

So, I'm working up to the stronger drinks. Currently I can take my coffee REALLY milky and sugary. Let's face it, my coffee is really more milk and sugar with a splash of coffee. I really like Starbucks' skinny iced cafe vanilla. But today was 50 degrees so I had to find a real "coffee drink" for the first time. 

I went with the Salted Caramel Mocha and WOW was it good! The perfect balance of sweet and coffee. I'm so happy with it! 

Unfortunately due to my exceedingly low tolerance for coffee I'm WIRED right now and probably will be up for another few hours... Oh well, lesson learned...

Keep it classy,

~E

Before the dawn

My mom always says that "It's always darkest before the dawn" whenever something rough is going on. No matter what is happening,

 whenever I think of that phrase I get a little glimmer of hope. 

Something, anything, to get me through whatever is going down.

So when you're feeling down, just remember,

It's always darkest before the dawn.

Life does go on.

Keep it classy,

~E

Anything you can do...

Heard the phrase "anything you can do, I can do better"? (Annie Get Your Gun anyone?)

Well boys, anything you can do a girl can do... in heels. 

I took the chance and went to school in heels today. 5 inch heals. 

It really wasn't that bad. 

I got those shoes from a vintage store... $8 for Cole Haan! 

Really, one of my better buys.

I got a bunch of complements and on a grocery store run I even got hit on by the bag boy. 

While I am almost 5' 10" I still enjoy heels sometimes. And even though I'm not wearing heels to homecoming for practical reasons, I do need to have some shoe fun sometimes!

So while everyone else did (or did not) enjoy my shoes, really they were for me. I'm not trying to toot my own horn or anything but I looked really good. 

I paired my H&M blue rugby stripe sweater with my indigo Joe's Jeans (FAVORITE PAIR OF JEANS EVER) and a pearl necklace. I felt good and had a decent day because of it.

So remember everybody, people might think that you're dressing up for some occasion or another, but as long as you're happy that's all that matters. It's like red lipstick, it's more for you than anyone else (Confession time: I put on bright red lipstick while doing homework to stay motivated sometimes)

Keep it classy,

~E

Halloween!

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I absolutely ADORE Halloween.

And this year is no exception.

Just this weekend Mother and I were bored... What did we do?

Why we baked cookies of course!!!

But not just regular cookies, we made HALLOWEEN COOKIES!!!

Oh My Goodness! We had so much fun!

We cut out ghosts of all shapes and sizes and spooky spiders and pumpkins!

And we had a ball decorating together! She iced and I sprinkled and they look so good! 

It was a great time using all the sprinkles we've accumulated over a few years. I love the different colors of icing and all the various sprinkles and colors!

Take a look...

Keep it classy,

~E

Vote For Chloe!

Hello Woods Ladies!

Don't forget that Homecoming Voting is currently going on and one of my girlfriends Chloe is up for Junior Rep! 

So do The Classy Tuesdays a solid and go and vote for the classiest candidate around!

Because Chloe is the only candidate around who is Classy Tuesdays Approved! 

Keep it classy,

~E

Ann and Michelle- First Ladies of Style

No matter who you like for president, there's no denying that both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama are exceedingly classy ladies. If I could vote, I'd vote for Michelle's arm's and Ann's age appropriate style. Both ladies would make an excellent first lady I'd be proud to be behind. 

 

 

To my readers who can vote, stay informed and the same goes to those of you who can't, because this is an excellent opportunity to get ready for when you can. So listen up America, because this is history in the making. 

Keep it classy,

~E

Thank You RuPaul.

You can learn some pretty important life lessons in the most unexpected of places.

And you've read the title of this post correctly, today, I'm thanking RuPaul for some important things.

RuPaul, you've taught me that every girl (biological or not) needs needs only four things...

1. Charisma

2. Uniqueness

3. Nerve

and 

4. Talent

Charisma- Every girl needs self confidence, and she needs to show it. Never forget that the happiest girls are the prettiest girls. Show that you ARE the happiest not to mention the prettiest. 

Uniqueness- Girls also need to remember that standing out is way better than blending in. Always be your own person and do what you want to do. Never fall into trying to be "cool" just rock you.

Nerve- It takes nerve to be your own person and be unique. You have to loose your inhibitions and take risks on the path to being your own person.

Talent- There's no substitution for talent. You have got to identify and then flaunt what you've got. Never hide it behind someone else's light. 

I hope that you all take these four lessons to heart.

Keep it classy,

~E