Life Update: Northeast Corridor

Allston, MA

Northwood, NH

Brooklyn, NY

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Linger - The Cranberries

Look Book: Thrift and Drugstore Haul

This week has been so fun. I watched a different movie every night before bed (surprisingly they all took place in New York), and each day I did something different (thats a big change from the routine school days that happen all year).

The week was filled with things like sleep, karaoke, massages, shopping, eating, exercising (yes, I exercised), and more shopping.

I ended up going thrift shopping on Wednesday. I have never been good at thrift shopping ( I usually only find one thing I like if any), but this week I got lucky. I left the store with 6 tops (all pictured below), and a pair of athletic shorts that would normally cost around $30 but I got them for $2!

On a different day, I spent about an hour in CVS and bought some really great makeup products that I have had my eyes on. I have already used them!

anyways, enough explanations, here is my thrift and drugstore haul. 

And this is me wearing my new eye products:

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Lakeshore - Bestfriends

Walk

Life Update: Summer Countdown

Today was my last day of school!! The only stress related thing I have to deal with is the ACT's, but I'm taking them on Sunday and then thats over as well. I am so ready for summer to start, and there are so many things that I am looking forward to doing. Here is a little update on my summer, and a countdown for all the fun things I will be doing.

Countdown #1: Camera Lens

For a while I have had my eye on a new camera lens. I only have the standard lens that my camera came with, but I saved up to finally get a 50mm lens. I am totally in love with the idea of taking portraits, but I haven't had the right tools to do so. Hopefully I will be able to get my lens before I head off to New York. Which brings me to the next countdown.

Countdown #2: New York Internship

This summer is the first summer in seven years that I won't be spending at camp. It is kinda sad, but mostly really exciting because I have the amazing opportunity of interning in New York City!! I am working in Soho at Exposure NY, a photographer and stylist agency. I am mostly going to be working on the photography angle of it, but I'm not sure exactly what my job will be. I am going to be working for a month, and during that time I will be living with my Grandma in New Jersey. It is going to be really wonderful spending that much time with her, but that also means that a lot of my time will be spent commuting to the city and back. Overall, I am extremely excited to be spending my summer in New York, and I can't wait for the experiences that will come along with it.

Countdown #3: Book of Mormon

Since I will be in New York, it only seems right to see a show on broadway. As a kid I used to see musicals with my Grandma all the time, but I haven't seen many recently. I have heard so mush about Book of Mormon and basically begged my Grandma to take me to see it. I have been listening to one song from the show over and over again and I am so so so excited to finally see it!! 

Countdown #4: Bermuda

After my internship is over, my Grandma and I are going on a cruise to Bermuda. I haven't been on cruise in years, but after my last year of middle school we decided that we would go on a cruise together. It has only taken us this long to actually find time to do this. But its happening, and I can't wait to take some tropical pictures after a month of photos from the city.

Countdown #5: My Birthday 

Of course, I'm counting down to my birthday...8.16.1998

Countdown #6: Working at Aviary

Then when I finally return to Boston, in order to keep myself busy I am going to be working at my photography teacher's gallery 'Aviary'. I have worked their a bit before, but this year we are planning on doing a lot of exciting photo related things. Its gonna be a ton of fun!!

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: These Streets - Bastille

DIY: My Favorite Ideas Online

This week has been absolutely crazy. In school I have been taking tests and preparing for finals which is totally insane. I also have been staying late at school half the week, and then the other days I had either ACT tutoring or band practice. And on top of all that, I have been going to sleep later and later every night, and it is getting so hard to wake up in the morning. I haven't had a normal day in so long. 

So life is pretty hectic, but what keeps me going is the fact that school will be over in exactly a week! I cannot wait to tell you guys about my summer plans and share every day with you.

In the meantime, I have been eyeing a ton of DIY projects perfect for the summer (especially since I will actually have time to do them), and I thought I would share them with you. If anybody ends up doing these, please let me know. You can post a comment below or reach me on any social media available. I would love to know if any of these are actually do-able!

1. Floral Ice Cubes from 'a pair and a spare'

2. DIY plywood jewelry pyramid also from 'a pair and a spare'

3. Color block keys from I SPY DIY

4. Tulle circle skirt DIY from A Beautiful Mess

5. Watercolor mug from Poppytalk

6. Confetti balloons from I SPY DIY

7. Mason Jar pendent lights from The Spring Blog

8. Mason Jar Monogram Light from Oleander and Palm

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Be OK - Ingrid Michaelson