birmingham southern! (+ college touring outfit.)

hello!

not much of a writing-post today... just wanted to show you some of the beautiful pictures i snapped at birmingham southern! :)

i kind of love how they just have this cute tree nestled near the dining hall.

another view of the beautiful fountain-courtyard (like the first pic).

i wish i could say i know what this building was... but i can't.

college touring outfit! the lighting outside was too amazing not to take advantage of... and the backdrop is pretty gorgeous too, don't you think?
blue embroidered v-neck is bcbg max azria, black tank underneath is charlotte russe. jeans are levi's. brown strappy heels are target.
jewelry (which you really can't see): vintage pearl&chain necklace, pearly (avon) earrings i wear all the time, faux-pearl bracelet (along with all the other bracelets i wear). bag is one star by converse (from target).

comment, loves!

with love,
rachel. <3

music!monday -- a backstage look at depeche mode's "surrender".

good night lovers,

what a monday! went on two college tours: one at birmingham-southern & one at UAB. i absolutely loved birmingham-southern! it's the type of college i could see myself at... however, i didn't like the vibes at UAB much at all. i don't like the idea of such a spread-out college which doesn't really distinguish itself from the downtown of the city. of course, i'm not very fond of the actual city of birmingham, alabama, either. UAB just feels different from auburn (whose campus makes up a good portion of the downtown). nothing against the establishment; it's just not for me.

however, birmingham-southern was amazing! it was compact and enclosed, with nice facilities and beautiful grounds -- not to mention they had recycling bins all over the place. they're striving to become more eco-friendly, which is something i highly appreciate. so they're on my list to take another, more extensive, tour with.

but onto the title of this blog post: music!monday! i bought "surrender" by depeche mode (one of their b-sides) a few days ago, and this song has completely stolen my soul. it's so beautiful and sensual and just amazing.



while it's actually sung by dave gahan on the single, i found this amazing backstage video of martin singing, with peter gordeno on piano/keyboard. i believe it's from the exciter tour. martin can sing while putting on mascara, and sound good! it's just unfair... :P

with love,
rachel. <3

spring break in valdosta. (post #4)

hey dolls!

last post about spring break in valdosta! it's been five days since i left; i miss it! my grandparents, the town, the weather (when it was lovely)... can't wait to be back. :)

outfit!

gold oversize cardi from delia's. black tank (with lace detailing) from charlotte russe -- for 99 cents! i am so good. xD jeans are levi's. brogues are candie's from kohl's. sunglasses are some brand from kohl's.



earrings are betsey johnson; cross pendant was a gift.

retail therapy, part 4.

navy roll-up-sleeved button up from target (one star by converse). faintly pinstriped denim shorts are union bay; have no idea where they came from, though.

make friends! reusuable shopping tote from ross.

the DEPECHE MODE wallet! (from ross.) ahaha, i think this is so funny. (depeche mode = band & label? xD) "depeche mode" actually roughly translates to "fast fashion", though, so i suppose it makes more sense for it to be the label of a wallet... ah, no way.

hand-painted cat mug is from ross; bought it for one half of my best friend anna's birthday present. teenybopper water bottle is from ross. it has a twist-top! love that.


we went to ross one day, & i couldn't help but take pictures of some of the coolest things i saw in the home decor; i always adore their eclectic mix of stuff. if only we had enough room in the focus to take this home with us...

(votive candle holder & two vases.)

(the dress-figures are actually jewelry holders. ballerina & stacked frogs are just figurines.)

i LOVE these plates & mugs! i want them for my own house.

in more recent news: it's saturday! i love the weekend.
comment me, please.

with love,
rachel. <3

spring break in valdosta. (post #3)

hey darlings!

#3 post of valdosta! don't really feel like typing much today (i'm exhausted), so i'm just going to leave you with some pics of outfits i wore & some more clothing i bought.

(btw, don't you just love that above expression? xDD)

outfit #1.

brown floral top is from forever 21; green cuffed shorts are charlotte russe. brown boots are bare traps, from belk's; braided belt is from american eagle. black tights are from walmart; no idea what brand, though.

bracelets: silver/bronze/gold super-skinny bangles are mudd, from kohl's. red/teal/green/pale yellow bangles are lucky brand. faux-pearl bracelet was a gift. earrings were a gift (from avon, however). chain&pearl necklace is vintage.

outfit #2.

earrings are betsey johnson. (even though they're obscured by hair.)

plain outfit, i know... but i went plant shopping in lowe's, so this outfit was good for that! xD turquoise polo is ralph lauren; khaki shorts are from ross. brown gladiator sandals are from rack room shoes (no idea what brand, though).



bracelets: skinny silver/bronze/gold is mudd, from kohl's. pale yellow/red/teal/green bangles are lucky brand. three-strand navy bracelet was a gift. ring is from mark.

retail therapy, part 3:

teal faux-wrap dress is from ross (& oh, so comfy!). grey long-sleeve is ralph lauren sport (from t.j. maxx).

violet&green floral camisole is from kohl's; it has a flap-like ruffle around the bust & it buttons up. so darling! black cuffed shorts are the limited (from t.j. maxx) -- these shorts are AMAZING: classic yet contemporary, modern, professional, and they fit like a dream.

both the plain mauve (that's what it is irl) knee-length skirt and the white baggy boyfriend shorts are from target.

khaki bermudas are from belk's (the belt has cute little birds on it!) & the khaki roll-up shorts are from ross.

pj pants are hello kitty! (because you care about my pajamas so much. xD) grey tee is from kohl's, and so so comfy! i think i could live in it.

so, my dear readers, what do you think? about anything: the outfits, the clothes, etc. i'd love ideas of what to do with the clothes & tips on my outfits. so, please, give me input! :)

with love,
rachel. <3

david gahan: what a joker.

hello!

not much of a content post today. i was just wasting time on youtube & i came along this silly vid of dave gahan from his "in the studio" clips from when he was producing "hourglass". (good god, how many prepositional phrases were in that last sentence?) he's so silly: i love it.

with love,
rachel. <3

spring break in valdosta. (post #2)

hey there!

back with another entry into the valdosta trip posting. mm, man, i love my family. all these teenagers who don't like their parents & grandparents, psh! whatever. spending spring break with my grandparents & dad & stepmom was so much fun! :)

did i tell you we shopped like crazy people? i think we didn't go shopping... two days. the rest we went to at least one store. yep, we girls and our retail therapy... looked at lots of cute things, & lots of baby/toddler things! we bought some clothes for my step-nephew hunter, & i bought some surprises for my friend's soon-to-be-due baby aiden. and then... we bought for us as well!

so, retail therapy part 2!

green&violet floral "vintage" dress from target. (converse one-star brand.)

two dkny jeans finds from t.j. maxx! i love that store.



denim jacket is mudd, from kohls. 60% off! i love clearance. jeans are from belk.

first shirt is bcbg max azria. (from ross -- another store i love.) blue&green watercolor floral tank is from belk's. it has lace paneling in the back: so springtime!



black pencil skirt is apt 9 from kohl's -- ever since my other pencil skirt got too big, i've been on the look out for my next true love, and i found it! black shift dress is... well, i don't remember the brand, but it's from kohls.

and now, another outfit post from the trip!



what a familiar dress... from target. (:P) brown strappy heels from target.



don't you just love that ring? it's actually a cupcake topper! xD my grandma saved it for me from a party she had at the flower shop she works at. faux pearl bracelet was a gift.


earrings are a gift from my little brother (from avon). pearl&chain necklace is vintage (previously my grandmother's).

in recent news: i went to the dentist today and got two cavities filled. they were my back molars, one on the top and one on the bottom. on the left side of my face, everything from my cheekbone down is numb & swollen. what fun!

it's also my best friend anna's birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA! i love you!

off to do homework now... how do you feel about my outfit? my purchases? anything? comment!

with love,
rachel. <3