Back-to-School frenzy

As Labor Day Weekend comes to a close and Back-to-School is now in full effect, try to find one more excuse to wear white. Despite pumpkin coffee coming into season again, it is technically still summer.. isn't it?

White jeans are the perfect staple item to any summer wardrobe. They match with everything! If you're looking for that go-to item, this should be it. They exude class, style and sophistication while maintaining a casual feel. For these very reasons, white jeans are my top choice for Back-to-School week.

This week's inspiration came from Lauren Conrad.

        While wearing all white might be a little monotonous, Lauren used her bag and sandals as accessories to bring in some color. Again, white jeans go with anything! This outfit is so easy, allowing you to effortlessly look cute and maybe get an extra 10 minutes of beauty sleep in the morning. Because of the simplicity of this outfit there are many options to change it up. You can try a tank top, a colored shirt, bangles, a long necklace, earrings, a headband, flats and the list goes on.. but make it you! Here are a few quick ideas:

So... mint is the new black. In the last year, it has taken the fashion world by storm, showing up in all forms, shapes and sizes. My latest obsession is mint colored nail polish. I don't know about you but it reminds me of a mint chocolate chip ice cream treat, yum. 

Since it has recently become the new craze, many lines have come out with their version of the mint nail polish. It is trendy, sophisticated, summery and fun.. the perfect combination to ease yourself into Back-to-School week. And girls, I know it may be tempting but forget all of those "paint one nail a different color" things. This week is about simplicity because you will have a lot of other things to focus on with school. Here is a great example:

Staying on the idea of easing ourselves into Back-to-School week by including touches of summer and keeping things simple, it is only right that your makeup be at a bare minimum. By this I mean you probably don't need bronzer, dark eye makeup, or bright lipstick. 

Nobody does natural makeup better than Lauren Conrad, who also happens to be our outfit inspiration! The natural look refers to accentuating your best features very subtly. A little blush on your cheeks, a dab of white eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eyes, a few swipes of mascara and a drop of clear lipgloss is the best way to do so. Gold powder could also be used over your blush to give that glowing effect. 

Does this sound familiar? It may already be your summer makeup routine! Be natural and look absolutely radiant like Lauren:

Lauren Conrad was also the inspiration this week because she is driven. Back-to-School week may not be the most exciting time of the year, so to get on track watch an episode of The Hills and use Ms. Conrad as your motivation. By striving for what she wanted she met with success, and has a lot to show for it! Doesn't that sound nice?

If you're struggling to get your butt out of bed and be on time to class, just think of how easy this is and how good you'll look. And remember.. when you look good, you feel good.