Sock it to me.

Like the great talented Wiz Khalifa once said, "I roll up", whereas I agree when it comes to rolling up with sushi and being cold and diving into blankets. However, I "roll down" when it comes to hills and really annoyingly tall socks.

With the help of Kushyfoot, rolling down has not been a problem. HOLLA. When its nice out, I love slipping on my sperrys' to go to class/casual sunday brunch/pretty much anywhere. Except I hate not wearing socks with them because my feet get gross, honestly.

YOU CAN BARELY SEE THEM. They were also awesome in the sense that I could wear them with wedges (SUPER HELLS YES), and comfortable/fitting to my little baby sized feet. 

Being that I am a pageant girl and love love love love love (so many loves, ok?) wearing heels whenever I have the opportunity, my feet hurt after walking forever in them. Yours too, right? I mean its hard walking on different surfaces (especially in the city) aaaand when you don't have a guy to carry you, you need to learn how to conform and join the darwinism bandwagon (survival of the fittest dude)! I discovered the Flats to Go which has changed my life for the better. They are fashionable, YET small enough to fit into the tiniest of clutches (trust me, I tried).

PSA: If you cannot walk in heels, invest in these flats for walking to avoid tumbles and slip on those platforms when the time comes and a mile walk is not required.

Everything that kushyfoot offers? Yeaaaah, I'm here to tell you nothing is over 9.99! Beat that, socks that get lost in the dryer and then we run out and cry because we don't feel like spending money on more socks. 

Jump in your car, get to your local Duane Reade, or store that sells socks and pick some Kushyfeet up. I mean doesn't the name sell it all? The word kushy makes me feel like I'm jumping on a pile of pillows. Also if you have no way to get to a store and enjoy never leaving your computer screen (like me on some days...), hit up www.kushyfoot.com - Tell them I sent you ;-)

I was compensated for this post, however all of my awesome opinions are mine - and honest! 

rGd loves #TheSelfie (A giveaway)

Hey you. Because I'm comparable to the most interesting male in the world, here's what you might want to know about me...

+My style is preppy meets hipster (ya know, things you see on tumblr now a days...)

+Pizza lunchables are my absolute favorite thing in the world (#winning)

+Beyonce is pretty cool and I think her and I would have a great time cruising the west coast in a top down pink convertible

+I am a sucker for monogram anything. You name it, I probably have it monogrammed. Car decal, hat, clothing (x5), and jewelry out the wazoo.

Selfies are a must because sometimes having professional pictures is overrated. Mmmmkay?

The work behind Cardinal Gift Etsy shop is incredible. All the pieces are acrylic yet half of them (like this one), you really can't even tell. Unless you're crazy and inspect it under a microscope. I love pairing my Tortoise shell monogram necklace with higher necklines (I got the 16" one!) and think it's absolutely perfect. I've gotten compliments left and right, and I obviously couldn't have done it without the man the myth the legend behind Cardinal Gift. Like any other etsy shop, it was reliable, great customer service, and got exactly what I had hoped for. 

Thanks to the hard work and awesome partnership I created with Cardinal Gift Etsy shop, we're able to present to you....your own tortoise shell monogram necklace with gold chain. Fo free. Even if you don't win, you are eligible for a discount (since you rock and read Sunshine and Sinatra)! 
Make sure to type in the promo code 'SUNSHINEANDSINATRA'!!!

I'll let you soak that in for a minute. Yes, it's free. And all you have to do to be in a drawing to win is follow the steps below.  You must complete all entries with information asked of you. You have one week to enter, so get 'er done. Win for yourself, your gal pal who is monogram obsessed (send her my way), your mom, or even the special someone in your life with a really great monogram. I have the exact same monogram as my grandma, who recently just passed, so wearing my monogram daily is a reminder that she is always with me.

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I was compensated for this post c/o Cardinal Gift Etsy. However, all opinions are 100% my own

Two Chainz ain't got nothin' on us...

I was at my sister's just this past weekend and picked up the chunkiest of necklaces. I wrapped it around my neck and basically laughed because it was comparable to a 5 pound weight tied around my neck. They clearly don't call Two Chainz that for nothin'. I got home and decided I need to figure out where I could obtain a two pound necklace. The answer? Chloe and Isabel.

When browsing C&I, I learned that each merchandizer has the chance to make their own money from what they sell, which I absolutely love, considering I'm on the verge of #starvingartist/college student myself. The more effort and promotion they put into their sales, they obtain great networking skills as well as money to help expand their future rendezvous. 

If you've seen my style, I'm too too simple of a person. I enjoy the dainty rings/bracelets and ever so noticeable necklaces. I think I own all of one chunky necklaces, but I've really been on the hunt for more! This spring, I'm oddly interested in changing my look from everyday prep to find me on tumblr I'm a hipster. I'm daring to try new looks, #ArmCandy and all.

The chosen one? This bad boy. Seascape statement collar necklace. Is on my must have list, since I'm all about those under the sea pastels, here's what I would pair it with:

Top: Madewell | Pants: J.Crew | Necklace: Chloe and Isabel | Sandals: Nordstrom

Chloe and Isabel not only has the cutest of jewelry, but they help a girlfriend out. And like wine, we like helping our gal pals. So what do ya say? Pop on over.

Chloe and Isabel is the new NY Times [It's cool, I won't tell], so browse a bit and let me know when you find something you like!


I was compensated for this post in the form of an item and/or a payment, however all opinions are my own!

If you wanna be with me, baby there's a price to pay

Things I'd rather be spending my money on than textbooks:

A boyfriend. As much as he spends money on me, I think it's probably nice to spend a whole 100 doll hairs of my paycheck on him once in a while. And save the other 29 doll hairs to indulge in food that shouldn't be in my diet after leaving 2013. Oh wait, what's a boyfriend?

A trip to visit a blog friend (RACHAEL). She's in florida right now....near disney....and I'm in the freezing cold....do you dig what i'm shoveling? It's honestly bonkers and a half that I don't even feel like she's just an 'internet friend' because we don't go a day without filling each other in on our lives. Even the stupid stuff noone else would care about. So yeah if you want to donate to the Rach's unite in florida fund, I'd be MORE than happy to direct you to my paypal email.

Sponsorships. If I cared enough to do the math. All the money I'm spending on books I'm pretty sure I could buy adspace on the most expensive blogs in all the land. Pretty sure I don't even know what blogs are more than $50 but if you exist somewhere out there, expensive adspace, just know: I'd rather spend my money on you. It's not you, it's me my college education.

Until all those happen (due to the genie in my bottle that I'm rubbing the right way...), I'm pretty sure I'm stuck in a realistic world where books are anywhere from expensive to I want to make you a broke bitch. I've saved 40-90% on books JUST by ordering from Campusbookrentals.com.

I've had pretty shitty experience from ordering books online, yet like a car crash, I JUST CANT TURN AWAY. It's so much better saving $ online (that could go to blogging) versus buying the book at full price. You name it, it's happened to me. Including scammed by a book renting company [KNETBOOKS] order from there and lose your soul. Or more money than you expected.

Campus book rentals [IS DAMN RIGHT RELIABLE] has allowed me to choose my own rental times, which is fabulous because you CAN save up to two dollar difference just by returning it a day before your semester ends. They also tell you YOU CAN HIGHLIGHT IN THEIR BOOKS. Like hello nicest gesture ever because I was guilty of that in high school...

If you want more dirty deets, hit 'em up here.
You won't regret it.
And if you do, come find me. I will personally buy your next textbook a pizza.


Opinions are real and my own however, I was compensated for this post (c/o www.campusbookrentals.com)

I've always wanted to be called 'Four Eyes'....

Everything seems a bit blurry in the picture above, right? Rub your eyes. Still didn't change? Crap. Maybe you need glasses. It's fine though, I'll wait right here. Ya know blog a little bit while you go visit www.glassesusa.com.  When I was younger, I would always go through phases. Ya know the I want bangs/the new bratz doll/and even glasses. I told my mom a few times my eye site would randomly get bad. I would go to the doctors and they would tell us that everything was juuuust fine and no prescription glasses were needed. Darn-nabbit, as us fourth graders would say. Since I don't think I was supposed to curse then...

When I was in the fourth grade, my younger cousin had fake glasses. From Claire's. I stole them from her, and I still don't think she knows. I wore them to school, although the said eyeglasses shape was not flattering to my chubster face. People looked at me strange since I never mentioned I needed glasses, I just showed up to school one day with them. And you know them fourth graders, opening their big mouths about everything.

Now its 2013 2014 *shit*. Here I am still using fake eye glasses. Sorry I just want to be like 64% of the American population. I know most or probably all of you groan (or bawl your eyes out) at the thought of hearing someone's crunch as they step on your glasses. Or it's just time for new ones, but you know. I think I, yes I, have a solution to (some) of your problems. But not your stomach issues after eating pizza. Or the other weird itch going on in your head. A doctor should definitely help you out with that one.

If you buy glasses from glassesusa.com, you are guaranteed a cheaper price versus the random eye glass places in the mall. Or even walmart. I mean have you seen how perfect mine fit me?


Wondering how I found the pair for me even though it was all online? The virtual mirror, le duh!
All you have to do is upload a picture, usually a face front closer picture works best, and then you can try them on and "see how they look". This is how I was able to figure which I wanted. Not only was it easy to order, but I had so much fun trying them on. You can do it from the comfort of my own blog!

So I'm guessing your almost ready to check out at this point? Alright, cool. GlassesUSA.com has been awesome and decided to share some secrets with you. And by secrets I mean discounts. AND for visiting the best blog ever (I'm not conceited...No really I'm not) you get ANOTHER 10% off if you use the code BLOG10. Bottom line if you need new glasses, but want to save a buttload of money to buy important things (like new tires..which I just had to do...or a manicure, obvi) then purchase a pair of glasses from them like now. If you need more convincing check out real reviews via Facebook and twitter!

If you refer friends, regardless if they need glasses or like me, you get 30 dollars off. So get posting.







I'm still waiting.

Disclosure: I received some sort of payment (product, cash, gift card, affiliated link) in exchange for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Sundays are for brunching.

What's a blog land? Or blog post. Heck I haven't created one of these babies in ages. HEY. I'm Rachel. I enjoy getting caught in the rain (when its sunny and only drizzling), long walks on the beach, and beer and wine when I can get my hands on it. That's all you need to know I guess.

ANYWHO...

I don't even think my giving of thanks day deserves a post because it was spent hanging over the glorious toilet in my hotel room royal thrown. Yup you guessed it. Unlike every Amurican gaining the weight, my weight was on the run away from me. WHY. I really like stuffing too. My thanksgiving was spent in bed watching movies on movies on movies. So there's that.

Sunday came and I was finally home. A day in the city for me is like a three year old in a candy store. Classic never wanting to leave let me throw a tantrum or two. Or more like why did I never choose to go to a city school? Everything is so convenient!

Looking for a holiday card? Make sure to check out shop.theatelierblog.com (If you enter SNAILMAIL by the end of today you can get 15% off your purchase!)

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Shiny teeth & me!

Hey all you cartoon lovers. Don't say you weren't intrigued by the fact that you recognized the title of my post. And the video? COME ON. Ya'll have at least heard of The Fairly Odd Parents. Um. the name never really ever hit me until now. Psh, weirdos. 
Being a member of influenster (if you are not, I recommend you sign up! You get awesome products if you qualify!), I was chosen to be able to test out colgate products. The only previous experience of using their products was just the toothpaste, which I totally love the taste of. Yeaaaah, I am a judgemental mess about toothpastes. Strawberry/bubblegum? Yeah that's guaranteed to make some icky breath instantly. I guess thats why kiddies use it. 

For real though. I've always been self conscious of my smile. I had braces for eight years of my life. I mean you can rub your eyes if you don't think you read it correctly but ya did. My parents are thankful that my brothers crazy mess of teeth turned out to be pin-straight. Ugh, envy him. 

Ultimately, my teeth have come out FAB. However, I'm always up for looking for products that make me feel confident about my off-white teethies. Influenster provided me with a new toothbrush, mouth wash, and sample tooth paste.

I freaking adore the toothbrush. It just replaced my cute pink one. I love the blueish color first off (color of my bedding at school), but I do not even say you should hesitate when you see it in stores. I know its 4.25 but its probably a really solid buy. I was like whatever. I don't think this is going to blow my mind. But oh golly was I wrong....I tried to think of a comparison to the softness but all I thought was butter. It's obviously not gross. It's just so soft that people probs stared me down considering I kept wanting to brush. And the toothpaste taste? As always. Minty-yummy-toothpastey-fresh. Never ever will think differently of that one. (I usually switch between Crest and Colgate).

So I usually forget to use mouthwash, sorry to disappoint. Erg now I feel awkward because I hope you don't judge me for it and now think whenever we meet I have icky breath. I don't get how people can be dentists. Ya know getting icky-shiz out of your gums? Stomach in knots thinking about it as we speak. The flavor was peppermint-blast and I really enjoyed the time we spent together. All 30 seconds. We basically shared a strong irreplaceable bond and will stay this way until he is finito. 

I mean whats better than a post shower brushing your teeth selfie? yeaaaaaa not much. 

Alright except for peanut butter. and resting. and catching up on tv shows. 

Chip Skylark out.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Are you a rebel?

Skipped class? boy I hope not. 

Ever do anything your parents told you not to do but you did it anyway?

I mean, I'm sure that was me at one point just nothing to extreme because I've never been to much of a wild child. 

However, sophomore year of high school I begged my mom for a second piercing because I thought  it was cool since everyone did and and I just wanted to be trendy. Jeez mom, I mean do you want a teenager who is not cool or something?!

Back to my point. I was between searching for sorority stuff and jewelry when I came across Catchy Things Etsy. Mia is a teenager who is super trendy and cool. Like have you seen her shirt dress? I wish I was crafty and smart enough to design something like this!

(via twitter)

I came across her gold cuff because I've been dying to see myself with a cartilage piercing, although I know I would never cave in and get a real one. I AM A BABY. okay!?

I finally got mine in the mail the other day and I was so excited! She even added a heart next to my name. It's the little things okay!? I raced up to my room and cut it open!

Ugh I can feel the coolness running off of me. #Brushingthedirtoffmyshoulder, Brb. 

She even was so cute and added hair ties, for free, which was awesome because I was seriously thinking about trying them out the other day! I've been using it now and I love how cute they look! She also sent me a blue and white one, sup sorority colors!

Free ahir ties cuz yolo? Does she know that we are twins because I say because yolo too often, too?!

Make sure you check out her shop! I can't stop looking and feeling trendy with my cuff! 

Thanks for being awesome, Mia!

Check out her twitter & etsy!

Stressing and ripping my hair out. see pictures below. I swear.

978-0205685172.

You're thinking, are you a robot? Or is that an international phone number? Nope. 

That is the ISBN of a book I am dreading to buy. 

I just got assigned reading at my first class (which was yesterday) and due by tomorrows class.

I have never bought a book through my university's bookstore.

I am all about saving money, which I have!

Unfortunately since this book is at such a high demand by my professors monotone voice, I need to skedaddle my behind to the book store. UGH. Heck he's not even my professor. Well ya see, he is but hates being called DR. (you have your PHD flaunt it dude), nor Professor (Like excuse me who are you). He just prefers mister. WE ARE NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL. Jeez, why can't you just let me feel old for like a sec?! Alright, awesome.

This is also the first semester I have gone without buying my books before hand. #Lazycomeswithage.  On the reals, there are so many perks of buying a book online. 

...like you save a HELLA amount of money. I'm talkin' 40-90% over here. If you are a college lady (or gent, hey yo!) you know how we do aaaaanything to save money! I'm not sure even why college text books have to be so much money when throughout high school you never pay a single cent. Can it just be the other way? Maybe?

If you rent or buy (you can do both...keep reading!!) through www.campusbookrentals.com you get FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS. Now remind me why you would ever turn that down? Nope not me. 

I hate to give you lists here but I think its so important especially if you are in college so here are some other key facts about CampusBookRentals.com, and I am excited to use!

-YOU CAN HIGHLIGHT IN THE TEXTBOOKS. great reading tool in college. I am so excited I rented a book from them and are trying it out ;)

-flexible renting periods. I've had experience with flake-y renting companies (going unnamed) and lost a ton of money because of the inflexibility of their time slots. Make sure they are reliable sites, like this one ;)

-They donate to operation smile. Which I think is so important. read up here

while pausing to write this post I literally was just in an hour panic for buying books. I decided to go on CBR and I just bought a 150 dollar book for $14 plus shipping and it's the same price no matter the rental period. It just saved me so much!

this is me stressing out yesterday when trying to figure out books. 

DO YOU NOTICE MY ACNE?! HELP!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can also rent out the books you have bought and YOU GET PAID. (via www.rentback.com)

RentBack is a new initiative that allows students to rent books they own to other students. Why is it so awesome? It makes it 2 to 4 times better to rent it out than to sell it back!!!!!

Anyone want to buy me my books for the rest of the years? Great. This lady is uber stressed already. And it's only day three of classes.....

*This post is my personal opinion only, however, I am receiving compensation with this post*

One time at CVS...

(make sure to check out yesterdays guest post on Love Fun and Football...Thanks, Erin! You rock!)

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...with the intentions of only buying white nail polish..I found the missing pieces I needed in my life. And by pieces I mean beauty products.

Yeah so I might have spent more than I wanted but I found superrrrr awesome products I wanted you guys to check out because you should buy them and we can all live happily ever after with great products. Yeaaaaah Cue the random rambling...

First off I bough L'Oreal 'I will' nailpolish. I've been seeing trends that white nailpolish is in and now that my nails are long-ish (a true first in my life. pink promise), it looks rockin' I must admit. 

(read: my hand is the size of a 12 year old girl. Don't judge.) It was $5.99 at CVS.

With that, I picked up the Revlon Extra Life Top Coat. Sooooo it was 8.50 but it was completely worth it. I usually buy top coats and despise them because they end up sticky and don't dry fast enough contrary to what the product details say. You need to get this! I can't stop touching my nails because how soft they feel -- just like I got a manicure!!! If I could reach my hand through your computer (errrr...creepy), I would show you how truly awesome and soft they are!

Aside from the hideous selfies with no make-up, I was introduced to this product this past year, however I had never used it until tonight. I wish I remembered/wrote down the price (sorry!) but it's awesome! Not only does it smell like yummy coconuts, but it adds the beach feel to your hair....without even going! The only con was that if you put in a bit too much it will feel icky, how your hair would typically after a long day at the beach. My hair never sticks when trying to 'scrunch' it or anything of that nature, so this was awesome! My hair had instant volume. Too bad I was testing it as I was getting ready for bed...but next time I use it, I will holla at ya!

Let the weekend begin: