I honestly cannot even begin to express how much joy I get out of writing my blog post for the week. I make a little schedule for myself on what I am going to do each day to have the post ready in time. In all honesty, I plan and schedule almost everything in my life, and it is my secret to staying on top of things. I work on the week’s blog post a little bit each day until I am happy with what I have written. Some posts are harder to get started than others, and most of them get written very late at night just when a spark of inspiration comes to mind. Unfortunately, this is usually right as I want to fall asleep! Regardless, I always have it completely finished by Sunday so that it is ready to post on Monday. Sunday is when I do a final run-through and add the finishing details, such as adjusting the pictures and including a product carousel of what I am wearing and other similar pieces. This week, the blog post was a little harder to start. I have had this chic black jumpsuit ready to share for a little while now, but I was so unsure of how I wanted to lead into it. Unlike most of my looks, which can be styled for both casual or dressier occasions, this jumpsuit has a more distinctly formal look to it. I bought this jumpsuit with the intention of wearing it to work, and I most recently wore it to an interview about a month ago. However, after quitting my internship to pursue stronger passions and work on things more constructive to my future, I sadly have not had very many opportunities to don this number. I have been spending so much of my time studying, and I usually do that wearing a t-shirt and Soffe shorts!
This black jumpsuit is a very easy piece to style. Luckily, jumpsuits have a tendency to be that way. Nude heels keep the look sleek and streamlined, but a statement color shoe is also a stylish choice if you prefer a bolder look. For work, I favor a pointed-toe pump. For something a little more fun, I would opt for a sandal heel. Although I do not have any as part of my own closet, a metallic shoe would be a great choice if you were wearing this to a night event. The black fabric is incredibly chic and the silhouette is extremely flattering. I love the little detail of the tie around the waist as well! It adds a little dimension to the garment, and the devil really is in the details. Aside from work, I feel like this jumpsuit would also look great at a holiday party, cocktail party, or other things of that nature. It might even be a fun date night look as an alternative to one of the dresses you probably wear each time. Most likely, the next time I wear this will be to a dinner out with my friends. There are a few restaurants that I have been wanting to check out in the city, and this would be just the perfect look!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already August! I feel like this summer is just flying by, and I am nowhere near to accepting that there isn’t as much left of summer as I would prefer, especially since the LSAT just gets closer and closer each day. I’m not going to lie about how nervous I am. I want to do very well, and I am holding myself to a high standard. Not only is this exam important to my law school admissions, but the LSAT means a lot to me beyond that. I am putting my all into doing the best I possibly can, and I enjoy studying for the exam! So far, I would say that the biggest challenge I have faced (aside from psyching myself out) is the lack of support from a few people in my life. Almost all of my friends have been very supportive, but not all of them have been completely behind me. No one has expressed outright opposition, but a select few girls have said some things offhandedly that were really snide digs. Ultimately, I think this speaks greatly of their characters and inability to be supportive friends that are happy for others. This leads me to this post’s little PSA. Just be nice. It isn’t that hard. I am trying really hard to not discount the support of all my friends and family that really are behind me, but knowing that I have cultivated friendships with a few people who may not have my happiness in mind is really disappointing and a bit distracting. It takes a lot more energy to criticize someone’s happiness than it does to be happy for them. I suspect that part of their digs are rooted in the highly competitive culture of UCLA, for we all want to be highly successful. However, life is so much bigger than just one test or a few negative people, and I am really only interested in filling my life with those who want the best for me. As my LSAT journey continues, I am working toward finding a balance between my responsibilities and building a life for myself that I love living every single day…and I firmly believe that life should only include those who are rooting for your success and happiness.
xx
Emily
