Oh my gosh, August 1 feels like it was an eternity ago! With moving to college being right in the middle of the month, August has felt like several months put together. Today we’re talking fashion favorites, goals, and getting real about how I’m adjusting to life in Ohio. Buckle up; it’s going to be a wild ride today!

Fashion

August wrapped up my last few weeks of work. I was at a consignment store which meant I could wear just about anything I wanted as long as it was trendy. I wore so many fun statement pieces this month like that adorable denim dress from Romwe! I loved rompers and dresses from SheIn this month paired with platform espadrilles or my classic white mules. Those DSW babies have lasted me three summers now! Now that I’m at school, I feel like I’ve been changing my outfit every few hours. It’s weird only having classes for a couple of hours a day. I find myself wanting to look nice for class but then changing multiple times to take blog photos later in the day, again to work out, and then once more in the evening. However, when it comes to doing your own laundry, you suddenly become better aware of how many clothes you wear, lol! I’ve loved bodysuits this month so much. I know I’ve touched on this in previous months but there is seriously nothing easier or more comfortable for college. I love that they can be worn to class and out at night. Express, SheIn, and Romwe have my favorites so far.

Accessories

Truthfully, it’s been while since I’ve switched up my favorite accessories and it’s simply becuase I haven’t found the need to switch them. My shells and stars have served me well this summer and I’ve scored tons of compliments on them as I’ve worn them here at school. Oh, but belts have definitely become a must for me. My roommates keep borrowing my favorites from SheIn; they add such a fun statement to your outfit. And glasses from Discount Glasses… all four of us girls have been wearing my fashion glasses/sunglasses!

Beauty

No additional beauty favorites this month. Just a whole lot of Blistex, moisturizer, and lashes to boost my confidence! I will say though, my skin has been so awful since I got to Ohio. I’m not sure if it’s the stress, water, change in diet, or what but my skin has taken a beating! I just picked up the Clean&Clear Persa Gel and am trying that as a spot treatment to see if it will clear up my breakouts. I will keep you updated as I have high hopes for this stuff!

Entertainment

13 Reasons Why came out with a new season last week and I’ve been turning it on every chance I can get. I’m only halfway through but so far I like it! I’ve found that it’s much slower than previous seasons but still super interesting. Aside from that, I feel like I’ve been being so social since getting to school that I haven’t really been watching a lot of YouTube/scrolling nearly as much. Doing my best to be present with the people around me during my free time.

Looking Back on August

My goal for August was to blog everyday leading up to move in day and it failed pretty quickly. I realized though that it was okay for me not to withhold those goals as spending time in the moment was far more important. However, since I’ve been at school, I’ve really been on my grind. Balancing it all is definetly a new challenge but I’ve found that my worries about whether or not I’ll have people willing to help me are silly worries to have. I didn’t hit 800 subscribers but I’m not overly worried about it becuase I’ll know I’ll hit it when the time is right.

Looking Ahead To September

In September my number one goal is to maintain my posting schedule— on my blog, Instagram, and YouTube channel. I feel good about it as of right now and know that with hard work, dedication, and fun it will all work itself out. My roommates have been so helpful and supportive so far and I hope that doesn’t change. Not to mention my blog friend Sophie also goes to Kent and it has been so much fun getting together and shooting with one another. I hope to gain a few more Insta followers and YouTube subs but am focusing more on content rather than numbers this month.

My Month At A Glance

Pre leaving for college feels like ages ago! In case you haven’t noticed, I’m the sentimental type. I love the people I surround myself with more than anything and the thought of leaving them all (even if it is just temporary) was killing me! I spent the last two weeks of summer in Maryland soaking in every last second with my people. I camped outside with Con + BC, went to tea, hung around the field, and most of all, just spent time taking in the presence of my people. The goodbyes were hard but I’ve spent time talking to everyone every few days which has made being away from them feel a bit more normal. How lucky I am to have so many families that make me feel apart of theirs.

Honestly, even the day before we packed the car, I still wasn’t excited. I was nervous more than anything to pick up my life and move it somewhere else, to leave the people who have become my security blankets, and to be fully on my own. However, on August 18, I moved into my freshman year dorm room! I’m studying Fashion Merch + Journalism at Kent State University in Ohio and have been loving it. It’s been weird being so far away from home but truthfully I’ve been so consumed with making new friends, getting to know so many girls, and keeping up with my work that it hasn’t really processed for me that I’m not coming home for a few months. I’ve met a good handful of followers since I’ve been here and have taken some awesome deals already! I feel good. I feel comfortable with being uncomfortable. I feel excited about what I’m learning. And I feel like I have a home away from home already.

And that’s where I’m at right now. It’s not perfect but I’m making the most of this huge life change. How grateful I am that I have all of you to stick with me through it all! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I cannot wait to have you along for the school year.

With love, McKenz

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