The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring. - Bern Williams

Untitled #43 by hilarybadger featuring beverage bottles

I am SO into spring right now.  Maybe it's because we had a seemingly never ending winter.  I've definitely adopted a 'mostly black' wardrobe for winter from my time in Scandinavia, but my spring/summer clothes are bright as can be.  

With the last round of formals and senior events approaching, it is dress season.  Luckily, Old Navy has some amazing style this season that are cheap and appropriate for any occasion, including work! 

Items posted above include:

Steve Madden Booties // Bamboo Cutlery // Floral Kimono // ASOS Midi Skirt  // Old Navy Jersey Dress // Ikea Flowers // Fruit & Water Carafe // H&M Dress

What are you loving this Spring?  

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Follow Along

Are you following along on Facebook?  

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Spring Break 2014: Savannah

The last 'spring break', ever.  

However this year was my first spring break that I traveled with friends!  It was a wonderful adventure and I learned a lot about myself and my 3 friends over 25 hours of driving throughout the week.  

While we were there we took a day trip to Savannah since Hilton Head Island is only about an hour away.  It was the perfect little escape mid week amidst the beach, laying by the pool, and catching up on work.  Marie and Ashley are both talented photographers and took so many gorgeous photos of our time there.  Here are a few of my photos that I edited with VSCO CAM.  

I've been to Savannah about 5 times and I fall more in love every time.  I could honestly see myself living there one day.  It is the most romantic city; the right mix of Old South and 21st Century.  Besides the rich history, I wasn't too overwhelmed with the whole 'Southern' culture thing that typically turns me off.  The food is amazing, the festivals (specifically St. Patricks Day), the squares, the history, the waterfront; it really has the whole package.  I secretly wish that I could go to Savannah College of Art and Design and do Graphic Design.. if only *Le Sigh.  

Where were your latest travels?  Have you spent time in Savannah?  What was your favorite part?

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Being A Real Person

dream kitchen by hilarybadger featuring Blomus

I'm going to be making some pretty big decisions in the next month.  Like, huge decisions.
I think I have my mind made up already, it's just about signing the paper work.  I've been doing a lot of thinking.. on the treadmill, in the shower, at my desk, walking to class; where I want to be, what it is I want to be doing, how I want to spend my time.

In preparation of those big decisions, naturally I planned out my kitchen!  Thanks to Polyvore and mostly Ikea, I know how I'd love my little space to look! 

Items include:
Ikea Table  // Ikea Shelf // Tea Towel // Bread Bin // Nespresso Machine // Pantone Coffee Maker // Ikea Lamp // Ceramic Cups // Pantone Thermal Cup // Bodum Coffee Maker // Ikea Kitchen Cart // One Kings Lane Casserole // Anthropologie Latte Bowls // Ikea Chairs

Have you used Polyvore to sketch out your interiors?

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Equal Pay Day!

Really jazzed about this week; why? Because women deserve equal pay for equal work.  

Women all over the country have come together to support a great cause, the desire for equal compensation of the same exact job done by a man.  Seems pretty simple, right?  In fact, it almost feels dumb thinking about it.  How do I wrap my brain around the fact that women with the same levels of education as men, doing the same work as men, are paid less than men, just because of gender.  Millennial women can't seem to comprehend that this is still an issue .  I'm guilty of it!  "This is 2014."  "I know that my work is just as valuable, if not more valuable than a man's work."  However, it's true. 

President Obama has signed an executive order to ensure the equal compensation should take place, regardless of gender and sexual orientation.  

I've worked with some wonderful men, and I've worked with some not so wonderful men.  However I've been so lucky to have been surrounded by powerful women who take charge of their everyday, and empower others along the way.  They work hard and diligent and have creative minds that are innovative and inspiring.  Some of my best mentors, supervisors, professors, and friends have been women.  I am so passionate about this issue because I believe that my value as a professor is just as great, or greater than a man.  My gender does not determine my abilities or my hopes and dreams.  

One of my favorite organizations, the Levo League sponsored the day joining with other great organizations such as Bossed Up, Lean In, and The Huffington Post.

Sponsors also included Senator Kristen Gillibrand, Eugenia Koo, Bill McGowan, and Kathy Calvin.  

Here are a few of my favorite images that they circulated throughout the day.  

Don't forget to #Ask4More

Where are you in your career?  Have you asked for more?  

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Take Note

Some awesome reading material for your Monday lunch break. 

1. Beyond the Pencil Skirt With Kirsten Kesicki, Project Manager at Live In The Grey :

Love, love, love this article.  I am deeply in love with all things Levo League and so into Live In The Grey!  A really thoroughly look at this powerhouse lady's everyday.  

2. Leighton Meester and Dana Williams Gorgeously Cover Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams":  

Okay, gorgeous voices.  This has been circulating a bit but I just can't get over it.  Leighton Meester, I have a huge girl crush on you.  

3. Instagram Lifestyle Accounts from What Dress Code:   I am so into Instagram.  People allow us to visualize their life in such a beautiful way!  

4. April 2014 Issue of Smart Girls Guide:   Our new issue is live on the Smart Girls Group!  So proud of this issue and excited for the issues to come!  I absolutley love being a part of this process.  

5.  Lena Dunham on Bill Simmons:  I'm just really into Lena Dunham and everything about her.  I just want to have a conversation with her over coffee.  

What are you reading/listening/watching these days?  

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