Rush Bag Prep for 2024

 Hey there princess!

With Rush 2024 on it's way, I know that a lot of girls are prepping their Rush bags for the week. I went through Rush in Winter 2009, and became a Kappa Alpha Theta at Baylor University. My experience was incredibly positive, and I am aware that things today are different than they were back when I went through Rush. 

When I went through Rush we all wore our winter coats (Baylor Rush still takes place in January) and purses aren't allowed in the room. My solution was to keep a lipstick, pocket mirror, ID, and my Motorola Razr in my coat pocket and leave it outside of each room (Baylor also doesn't have houses). Below are some ideas of what I would use as a Rush bag if I were to go though Rush today, and some essentials I would keep in the bag. Please keep in mind that I am not being paid to advertise any of these items, they are just things I really like!

RIBBON STRAW ZIP-TOP TRAVEL TOTE

MONOGRAM MARY FRINGE BAG

ITALIAN CANVAS ZIP TOTE

CANVAS ZIP-TOP TOTE

These are just a few examples of some bags that I think would be great for Rush (and for college students in general) because they:

A. All have zippers

B. Are all customizable 

In a sea of girls tossing around a bunch of identical bags that they bought on Amazon Prime day all over the place, you want to make sure that your items are secure, and that your bag is easily identifiable. 

Now.... as far as things to put in your bag...

There is one item that I think is absolutely essential, and that I will recommend again and again and again, and that is this Chanel lip product (my favorite shade is Sensual Rose). I have worn these liquid lipsticks for YEARS, and I am not kidding when I say that they last ALL DAY. It is a great product, and is pretty much the only thing I will wear on my lips. 

LE ROUGE DUO ULTRA TENUE

Tide Pen Stain Remover for Clothes

Hand Sanitizer (this one is super cute and trendy)

Tic Tacs (I like these mini boxes - perfect for any purse/travel bag)

Band-aids (get your skin tone - this is not the time for Hello Kitty. You want your personality to stand out, not your blisters)

Cough Drops (you will lose your voice by the end of the week, DO NOT CHEW GUM)

I love Airborn - try your best not to get sick!

These claw clips are cute, and can keep your hair from getting frizzy/sweaty walking from one party to the next. Get this set of four so if someone asks to borrow one, they can just keep it and you'll still have extra!

LES BEIGES

l absolutely love this pressed powder. There is a mirror in there as well so you can check your makeup throughout the day. Keep in mind the coverage is light! 

Sparkle on!

Kiss and Make Up

Hey there princess!

One of my favorite things to do on gloomy days (re. the past three weeks) is to watch movies and music videos that are bright and cheerful. For a few seconds, it's like the whole world is full of sunshine and rainbows, and what could possibly be bad about that?! Recently, I've fallen in love with Meghan Trainor's music video "Lips are Movin."

The whole video is full of bright outfits, confetti, and general merriment.

When this song first came out in October, I found it fun, but now that the weather here has taken a turn for the gloomy I am totally relying on it to brighten my day (plus the dancing around that inevitably happens with any Meghan Trainor hit is keeping me warm). Check out her video to see what I mean!

Also, I've done a little hunting around to find the over-the-top cute clothing and accessories from the video (and some lip-themed items that I personally love) and they would all be perfect for Valentine's day! Check it out:

Yazbukey Lips Earrings $270 from OhLike

Red Persplex Clutch $390 from Lulu Guinness

American Retro Helena Jeans $210

Kiss the Sky Shag Sweater $88 from NastyGal

Chanel Rouge Allure Satin Lip $35 in Pirate

Pucker up and sparkle on!

The Art of the Signature Scent

Hey there Princess!

I'm sorry for being away for so long! I was on my grande tour of Europe, and got waylaid by an Italian named Fernando. At first, I thought he might be my prince charming, but it turned out his wicked stepmother was way to difficult to handle, so now I'm home in my own castle!

But, back to business:

Today, I thought I would discuss the importance of the signature scent. Fabian, my masseuse, has always said that "A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting" (or perhaps that was Christian Dior... I get the two confused so often!).

Anyway, I never feel fully dressed without a spritz of my favorite scent, so I have compiled a little list for all of your vanity counters. Invest in your signature scent!

Coco Chanel: For the Lady

Clinique Happy Heart: For the Girly Girl

Escada Rockin' Rio: For the Beach Bombshell

Ralph Lauren Big Pony: For the Sporty Chick

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue: For the Understated Beauty

Also, I'm Pinning up a storm! Click here to follow me. For twitter updates about my blog and daily adventures, follow me here.