I gotta fever...

And this fever does not involve the Beibs!  Although, I do have a fever for him as well, just sayin.  This fever is bloggy fever!  Although I should be studying for finals and being productive with my life and not simultaneously be watching the new episode of teen mom, I decided to create a blog instead!  My roommates always make fun of me for creeping on blogs but I love reading them and am borderline obsessed with reading all things celebrity, fashion, beauty, interior design, home decorating, must haves, etc!  They don't know what there missing out on and I predict within a week they will not only be creeping on my blog, but all of yours as well ;)  Here are said roommates:

Ashley, Natalie, Colleen, Melissa, and me on my 22nd birthday

We all live in an apartment in downtown Iowa City right by the University and I love it!  This group of girls have been my friends for many years and we all get along fabulously.  Speaking of the above picture, how cute is my birthday outfit?!  The dress is BCBG and I got it on sale for $52.00 at Macy's with a $20.00 off coupon (originally $188.00).  I love that it's a one shoulder, which made a comeback this summer and fall.  I paired it with nude peep toe Nine West heels that were $79.00, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark nail polish, a chunky black and gold ring from a boutique here in Iowa, and one gold thicker bangle.  The dress would look really cute if you put a skinny belt around the waist or if you wore it with tights and closed toe heels.  AnyIwishitwasmybirthdayagain....


I don't know the rules of this whole "blog" deal but I guess I should probably should start out by introducing myself to the blogosphere...is that what it's called...?  I'm new at this don't make fun!

My name is Hilary and I'm a 22-year-old college student at the University of Iowa.  I must mention that I was born and raised in the B-E-A-Utiful city of Chicago (hence the chi-town skyline in the background), and visit home as often as I can.  My parents live in the suburbs and my older sister Monica lives in the city so I spend a decent amount of time between both the suburbs and city.

I'm studying psychology here in good ole Iowa City and absolutely love it.  I decided just these past two years that I want to focus on kids, and hopefully will be attending grad. school to get my Ed.S in school psychology.  I am almost done with my first semester of senior year and it's def. a bittersweet feeling.  I am not ready to be a real person yet but I can't wait to move to Chicago and experience being a "real person" instead of a poor college student who has no responsibilities other than to go to school.  I definitely want to go to a grad. school in the city but have not decided which school yet.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated for all of you chi town psych majors :)

I have an amazing family that consists of my mom, dad, big sister, and blue eyed husky Roxy (and three cats that I snuck in during my highschool and college years that my parents didn't know about for several weeks...Iggy, Riva, and Rudi!)  I don't know where I would be without these people (and furbabies) and although they are slightly crazy unique, I wouldn't have it any other way. My big sister Monica is 26 and one of my best friends.  She is the first person who instilled in me a fashion sense but I will never admit that to her hehe.  Without her, my ass would never have found Limited Too, Zutopia, Wet Seal, Hollister, Contempo, 579, and all of the other cool kiddie stores!  My mom would gladly have dressed us in JcPenny's for the rest of our lives but thank god we convinced her otherwise.  Here's a picture of my family (minus stella and joe) visiting Iowa City for the Wisconsin tailgate on parent weekend.  I apologize in advance for my dad's slightly "special" face...he never can take a serious picture.

From Left to right:  Joe (friends dad), Sister Monica, Dad Bill, Stella (friends mom), and Bottom right is Mom Evey, and Me tailgating for parent weekend

 Unfortunately the Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers by one stinkin' point during this game and didn't end up going to a huge bowl like last year (Orange Bowl) and instead are going to insight bowl, whatever that is.  I should probably also mention that I am obviously obsessed with the Hawkeye's seeing as that's my school's football team. While were on the topic of sports, I am a big cubs fan, I don't need you to tell me that they suck I already know this, but I will always have an undying love for them and will NEVER, I repeat NEVER be a Sox fan.    This goes for the Bears as well.  Don't you worry your little bloggy butts both teams will make a miraculous come back :)

On that note, I probably should finish my last assignment before finals week woo hoo!  I can't wait to make some bloggy friends and hope you guys enjoy reading my blog! I think it will mostly be about fashion, celebrities, beauty products, and my final days of college/beginning of grad school.  Wish me luck!