NICOLE VIENNA

I celebrated Norwegian Independence Day the other day. No, I am not Norwegian. But I have Norwegian neighbors, and they invited us over for waffles. I'm always up for waffles.

And these aren't your average American waffles that are slathered with butter and doused with syrup. Oh, no. I think I need to move to Norway, because they eat waffles on a regular basis - for dessert, for holidays, for breakfast and snacks...And they eat them with toppings including ice cream, sour cream and jam, cinnamon sugar and a signature item - brown cheese.

How fitting is it, then, that I wore this beautiful watch from Scandinavian-influenced brand Nicole Vienna, to the festivities? I've never been much of a jewelry/accessory person. I stick to the pairs of earrings, and nose ring, I wear on a daily basis, and that's pretty much it. This watch changes things.

I love this piece for its beautiful simplicity and versatility. The black marble dial is both minimal and luxurious, while the gold mesh strap adds a little something extra to the simplest of outfits.

Oh, and these flowers? I bought them to take over to the neighbors' house to thank them for inviting us, but I couldn't resist using them as a prop first. Does that make me a horrible person?

Find my watch here.

EYE BUY DIRECT - glasses for the masses

Let me preface this post by saying that my vision is actually pretty good. When I was younger, my dream was to have glasses and braces. I kid you not. I remember going out to dinner and drawing designs of what I wanted them to look like on the paper tablecloth. Dream big, right?

When I was maybe 10 or 11, I had an eye exam and it was determined that I needed glasses. YES! My dreams had come true.

While I gave up wearing glasses after only a few months (if that), my fondness for them remains.

So I still haven't clarified why I decided to work with EyeBuyDirect, a company that specializes in eyeglasses, for this post.

I love finding out about companies that support incredible mission statements through their innovative products. Eye Buy Direct is a vertically integrated business, which means they can offer high-quality products to customers at the best possible price, with full knowledge of what happens at each stage of production.

Not only does the company offer a huge variety of designs, but their glasses also start at just $6. By eliminating retail costs, they actively work to achieve their goal of making vision correction more easily accessible to everyone at every budget.

They also work closely with organizations including Feed the Children and Lions Club, donating thousands of pairs of eyeglasses to people in need.

By supporting companies, such as Eye Buy Direct, which not only sell beautiful, high-quality products, but also base their business modeled on foundations of social responsibility and transparency, we as consumers can help create a difference.

Let's make sure to discover and buy from more awesome companies like this one, and where there are gaps, let's create our own.

Buy my glasses here.

Buy Logan's (my brother/the guy in the pictures) sunglasses here.

Photography courtesy of my lovely mother.

BLUE JEANS (SHORTS), WHITE SHIRT

Was it super obvious that I've been on hiatus for a while? I don't even want to look at the timestamp on my last post. I just know it was a long time ago and I'm sorry. I've been slacking. I've also had midterms. But mostly, I've just been slacking.

I can't be completely sure, but I'm pretty sure El Niño has finally made it's appearance. This past weekend was straight rain, while the week before had been sunny skies and 80º temps. Dear LA, I need you to make up your mind.

But since it's stopped raining I'm dressing for summer with a classic look - jeans and a button up.

I recently picked up these relaxed cut denim shorts from Asos and I'm loving the fit and wash. I paired the shorts with this super lightweight white button-up from SheIn, an online shopping site that sells tons of items for SUPER cheap. Definitely a great option for someone on a budget (aka every college student).

This look is so classic, it can be worn anywhere - the beach, a casual meal out, a coffee date...the list goes on. I must say, though, my favorite part of this look is the adilette slides, which were gifted to me by my boyfriend. I swear I didn't ask for them or anything. He's really just that kind.

MADEWELL - DENIM RULES TO DRESS BY

You know what feels really, really cool? Getting an email from one of your favorite brands asking you to help them promote a campaign.

Madewell has been one of my go-to brands for YEARS. Their high-quality denim is incredible and shines in their perfectly cut jeans. Paired with their updated basics, Madewell jeans are the secret to an effortlessly cool look.

This campaign is focused on theme of "Denim Rules to Dress By." When it comes to personal style, it's my belief that you should wear what you feel most comfortable in - that could mean something different for each person. That being said, my main point is that comfort is key.

So here's my denim rule to dress by: slightly distressed boyfriend cut denim, paired with the comfiest sandals you own and a cropped v-neck tee.

Simple, comfortable, classic. You can't go wrong.

CROPPED + CUTOUT: MONOMIN

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with MONOMIN - an online shop with a meticulously-curated collection of items for the perfect minimalist and cool wardrobe.

Here, I'm wearing the "Paperback" long sleeve by The Fifth Label. Find it here.

This cropped + cutout number is a comfy way to make a statement. It's also an incentive to get back into that gym routine you somehow stopped adhering to over the holidays...(abs pls appear ASAP).