It Girl Trend Report: Summer Vacation

As summer starts to come to a close, we wanted to highlight some of our It Girls favorite summer vacations they took this season. All of our It Girls are college girls excited for the fall semester ahead, but they made sure to take full advantage of their break away from the books. Avery, like our Co Founder, Ali, has a deep love and appreciation for Coronado Island in California. Avery explained that, "It is just NOT summer to me unless I go to Coronado Island in California. I have gone every single summer without fail for the 4th of July since I was a kid. There is just NOTHING better than kicking back at The Del pool, ordering a club sandwhich and people watching until your eyeballs fall out. Coronado is like taking a peak into decades past and I love the simplicity and hospitality of the quaint little town. It's hands down the best".   Victoria decided to keep it local this summer break and had fun exploring her own city, specifically the famous Public Market in downtown Seattle. Victoria shared that,"I love Pike Place (not Pike's; that's how we pick out tourists!!), and whether it is throughout the school year or over break, you can find me there relaxing enjoying the slowed pace of the city, and enjoying fresh vibrant colored flowers, the pier, Great Wheel, and from certain angles, the Space Needle. It's a great escape and an activity I always love to take part in. I can grab coffee at the first Starbucks Coffee, watch flying fish, and wander the shops. No matter what the occasion, if any, I will always grab myself a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Summer trips to Pike Place Market are hands down THE BEST". Cristina wasted no time getting to the beach and enjoyed some time with her family in Cabo, one of Co Founder Karen's favorite vacation spots as well! Cristina said, "I love laying out on the beach and just relaxing!"--sometimes that is all you need, right?!, Allie's favorite vacation spot was all the way on the East Coast. She made additions to her closet by shopping at the original Vineyard Vines on Martha's Vineyard--we love it! Serena is a California girl, but she passed up the California beaches to catch some waves in beautiful Hawaii. Serena swam in the ocean many of the days which was great because she had some pretty beach hair waves to show off while there!

Have you gone anywhere exciting so far this summer? We would love to hear so leave us a comment below!

Pre-Fall 2013: Back to Basics

Top: Express (similar here).  Necklace: Nordstrom.  Planner: Erin Condren.

 In preparation for the semester ahead, we're putting together a few of our favorite staple items: hot pink, statement necklaces, and our trusty Erin Condren Life Planners.  Call them "basics" if you will; these items are a part of our weekly rotation.  And the planner?  Part of our daily routine!  We love how It Girl Cristina pairs a simple hot pink peplum top with a bold necklace.  It gives her shirt a whole new feel!  The same can be done with plain tees, graphic tees, and your favorite chambray button down.  Add a pair of dark denim jeans, and you've got a chic look in a snap.  

What basic items are a part of your wardrobe rotation?  Tell us below!  Oh and P.S. be sure to order your Erin Condren planner in time for Back to School season!

Meet our {newest} It Girl- Cristina!

Heels: Jessica Simpson. Purse: Nasty Gal (old) similar here. Top: Express (old) similar here. Shorts: old, similar here. Watch: Michael Kors.

Meet one of our newest It Girl interns, Cristina!  She's a bubbly fashionista with a love for music festivals, cooking, and hanging out with her Delta Gamma sisters.  In the fall, Cristina will be starting her senior year at the University of Arizona, with a degree in Communication.  We can't wait to see all of the fabulous trends that Cristina has to share with us!