Outfit: Shades of Pink

I've had this dress for about a year now, and I love it! It has a slight slit on the bottom but it's super cute and perfect for summer. You can pair any necklace with it, but pairing it with a lighter pink worked better for me!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

An Opportunity

Hi, all! Back in February, I applied for the Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador Program. It's a program where rising high school juniors and seniors can meet at their local Nordstrom and get ins and outs of the industry, as well as make key decisions with the BP region of the store and have an influence on buyers. I've loved Nordstrom for years, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity. After you filled out your application, if you were selected for an interview, you would have to present a fashion project which consists of something that shows your personal style and what inspires you. In late May, I received an email saying I was selected for an interview so I immediately began creating my project-(I'll post pictures of it when I get it back!). 

The day of my interview, I was a little nervous. I had never done a real interview before and my mom was asking me questions to make sure I was ready. My outfit was perfectly put together, along with my hair and makeup. I was ready! When I got to the Nordstrom in Atlanta, my mom and I walked around the store to wait on the manager to get there so we could begin the interview. Finally, the manager approached me and immediately asked me what brand my shoes were! #youknowyou'reinfashionwhen..  The manager, Ashley, was so chill and easy to talk to. While the interview was still somewhat formal, she was very laid back and I felt very comfortable. She described her day-to-day schedule, what I would be doing if I got on the board, and cool perks of being on the board. For example, TopShop just came to Nordstrom and she said her board members were a huge part of bringing that to the store in Atlanta. I was stunned! Even though I felt good about the interview, I didn't want to jinx myself into not getting on the board. I would either be notified by email or via phone if I got onto the board. 

About a week and a half later, I got an email... I had gotten onto the board!!!! I was super excited. My parents and my closest friends were very proud of me. I am happy to announce I will be on the 2015-2016 Nordstrom Fashion Board in Atlanta, Georgia. With all of that being said, I never even knew Nordstrom offered this opportunity for teenagers to learn about fashion until I saw it on Tumblr. Plus, it had said on the application I would hear back by a certain date if I had been selected for an interview and when I didn't hear anything, I assumed I didn't get it. Then one morning, after I had made a big change in my life the day before, I got the email saying I was selected. It was odd, yet perfect timing and truly made me value the opportunity I was being given. So, my two cents is, if you have an opportunity to get your foot in the door into a field you love, do it. Opportunities don't come around often and taking them opens more doors than not taking them ever will. 

xoxo, 

Carly 

Things I Love From Lilly Pulitzer

I basically failed as a blogger this past week...I've been super busy with work and a project for the Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador program that I've barely had time to even read blogs! I'm getting back into it, trust me. I have a plan to post a few things I have coming up soon!
In the meantime, Lilly Pulitzer now has an APP!!! (yes, you heard me.) It's to die for, and makes shopping a lot easier now. I used to wear Lilly as a little girl, but as I got older, I started wearing different 'name brands' as you would say. With that being said, I do plan to purchase something from Lilly so I can wear it throughout my senior year and in college, because in case you didn't know, Lilly in college in the South is everywhere. Here are some of my favorites below!

xoxo

Summer Plans

My summer will mainly consist of work, spending time with friends and family, and going to study at..

I've been given the amazing opportunity to study at Parson's Pre-College Program this summer in July. I am so thrilled, I can barely stand it!! I'm studying Fashion and Design Communications, which is looking into trends, fashion culture, imaging, and styling. It's great for areas of the industry such as magazines, styling, public relations, and brand management. 

I've always had a passion for writing and fashion. After taking AP Lang this year, I realized I wanted to further my studies in it, while doing something else I really love. I'm so excited to be going to live in New York City for 3 weeks at the dorms in Greenwich!

I also plan to be blogging my whole trip whenever I can! If you'll be in the city around that time, shoot me an email and we can meet! :) 

xoxo

Email: carlymixon11@gmail.com