You ever have one of those days that's just, one of those days? You wake up, think everything is going to go great, then life smacks you in the face like "SUCKAHHH!!". Yup, one of THOSE days. 

Well here's how my day has gone so far, as of 9:00 AM when I am writing this. 

4:55 AM I wake up, brush my teeth, throw on barre clothes, and get in my car.

5:20 AM Drive away with purse, lunch bag, and gym bag holding work clothes for after barre.

6:00 AM I get to barre class and jump right in, there is lots of sweating today because damnit I WORK IT.

6:55 AM Get out of barre, feeling GREAT. I was energized, happily sore, and ready to SEIZE THE DAY.

7:00 AM I get into the bathroom to change, wash my face, and use some dry shampoo before I head over to work. I start to get changed into my salmon pants and white tee I freeze as I realize... I didn't bring a normal bra. 

7:03 AM Standing there, in my sweaty grey Lulu top, red Nike sports bra, maroon leggings (hey I didn't do laundry yet this week don't judge), I am PANICKING. I am 40 minutes away from home- there is NO way I will drive all the way back, change, then fight traffic coming back to work during rush hour.  I throw the salmon pants on, white tee over the red sports bra, my ratty grey sweatshirt on over that to hide my shame, and run out to my car.

7:04 AM  I drive across the parking lot to Wegman's with the slightest hope that they would have something that could work- anything. And now I call Mom. Mom always knows what to do. I'm wandering around Wegman's when she answers and I tell her what's happening and she's LAUGHING AT ME. In her ever helpful way, she tells me why I made a mistake instead of first telling me how to fix it, by saying "Well, you were Facetime-ing Ryan as you were packing up last night and he must have distracted you!" Helpful. I remember that my cousin, who I work with, lives in Burlington and I start frantically texting her.

7:07 AM Mom and I decide that wearing my white tee over my grey tank top with the red sports bra is better than nothing. 

​7:10 AM I leave Wegman's empty handed and head over to Pressed Cafe to grab a smoothie to help me think.

7:15 AM I arrive at Pressed with the thought that they might have tshirts in their store... I was desperate okay??

7:20 AM I start googling stores around me that are open at 7:20 AM. I was right next to the biggest shopping mall on the Northshore but they didn't open until TEN AM. 

7:25 AM Mom finally comes up with a solution. "Try Target, Walmart... is there a CVS around?" I checked Google: 10 am, 12 miles away, and... Open and 1 mile away!

7:35 AM Arrive at CVS, start scouring the aisles. I go through every single aisle, up and down until finally, I see "L'eggs" in the very very back corner of the store. I go over, and I see it- a black Hanes women's tee. And then to my surprise, a black Hanes sports bra too! I snag both and run up to the counter to check out.

8:05 AM Finally get to work, (thanks to all the construction everywhere), change, put some makeup on, dig a necklace out from the bottom of my purse, and I have saved the day.

I'm actually kind of glad this all happened to me. It was one of those moments that made me use my problem solving skills (before I found the shirts in CVS I was imagining wrapping my sports bra in gauze to make it look white), I learned that CVS carries some tshirts in case of emergencies, and my outfit is even cuter than I had planned. Plus- added bonus of being in the comfort of a sports bra all day too! Sign me up!



The moral of the story is that no matter how bad your day can be going, you can always turn it around. We all have bad days- that is not something people get exempt from! The people who you think are so perfect are not, in fact, all perfect.  So don't put so much pressure on yourself to be perfect or to be someone you are not. Perfection isn't what you need to be worrying about, it's how you come back when you're down, or make a mistake, or are just having one of those days.

Sometimes, we need a little color in our lives. Things get tough, we feel down, and everything seems dark. But when you find something as perfect and bright as these little earrings that make you feel happy. They're hot pink and make every outfit instantly sunnier and more fun. ​

The hot pink adds a fun pop of color to any outfit, whether you are dressing up a simple white tee or making a black dress more casual, they are super versatile. 
Recently I have been in a funk with The Front Paige. I feel the need for change, and I'm not sure where that is going to come from. Fashion has always been one of my strongest passions, and a new outfit always has the ability to hit refresh on my life- it's like a new look on life. A new outfit has the power to make you feel so much better about yourself and so confident because you know you look FLY AS HELL. 

This skirt has such a fun look too- the frayed uneven hem is fresh and unexpected. Everyone is wearing denim skirts right now, and I love them, but it doesn't hurt to stand out a bit too ;) . 

So maybe if you're feeling in a funk, a new outfit is the way to go. It gives you a boost of self confidence, a fresh look, and a new attitude to attack the day with. 

How do you guys deal with a long funk? Let me know in the comments below!

Hooray you made it!! Full on summer intern ready to take on the world! You applied, interviewed, got the job, but wait- what do you mean you can't wear your favorite birks and comfort color tshirts to the office every day??? Oh yeah that's right- you're an ADULT now. (Well for the summer at least). This means you need big girl clothes and have a big girl mindset when you go shopping. Yes that shirt looks super cute but it's probably a little too low cut for work.

I know this can all seem kind of overwhelming but I've broken it down for you into the most simple pieces you need in your closet.

Professional pants are a must for the office. Try to get a few pairs of khakis, black slacks, and some pastel chinos to keep things light and fun for the summer. Make sure they aren't too long so they're dragging over your feet, and if they are shorter, it has to be a purposeful look, not an outgrown teenage boy look. Also, wait to get a good hold on your office culture to see if/when jeans are okay to wear. Some places are super chill and people wear jeans every day, some only have casual Friday's, and others it's never okay to wear jeans. Use your best judgement!

This one is probably pretty easy to understand- nothing too tight, nothing too low cut, nothing that shows a ton of skin. Leave that look for outside the office, to be taken seriously you should dress the part! I like classic button downs, light blouses, and shirts with wide straps if it's warm out. Always remember to bring a light cardigan if the office gets chilly, and get a blazer! Blazers are perfect to dress up any outfit and immediately make you look super professional.

Shoes are super important for the office too. Don't wear anything super uncomfortable and hard to walk in, but they're still your way of expressing yourself in a fun way! If you're wearing a super neutral outfit, a cool pop of color would look great. I love comfortable loafers, ballet flats, and chunky low heels. Shoes are totally up to you, wear what you feel comfortable in!

In summary: wear what makes you feel good always. Every office is different and every internship is different, be receptive to the other people in the office. Take pride in your image and be confident in yourself! You got the killer internship for a reason, flaunt it!