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The Beauty of Breaking Your Schedule

Whether you're a fellow blogger, creative, type A, or busy minded person I'm sure you'll be able to relate to what I'm about to say. And by the title of this post I'm sure you have an inkling of what I'm going to talk about. A quick disclaimer before I begin - I don't want any of this to sound preachy. I am more than guilty of all of the things I am going to talk about and I want everyone who feels this same way to understand that they aren't alone. It's hard, life is hard, lets not do it by ourselves. 

Purple Printed Summer Fun

Hellllo friends!

This past weekend was the annual Columbus Arts Festival, AKA the place where my creative side flourishes (and I got tie-dye gelato so prepare yourself for some pictures of that).

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Chop Your Locks

Hi everyone! So today I decided to discuss a little bit about cutting your hair. And I don't mean your normal trim or a few inches off - I mean the big chop. I never loved my hair, so when the idea popped into my head to cut it into a bob I decided it was perfect. It was trendy, fun, and easier to take care of! What could possibly hold me back! As much as I do like my short hair (its a love/hate relationship) I feel like I wouldn't have gone through my period of regret if I would have given it all a little bit more consideration. And that is why I'm writing this post! I want you all to know what you're getting into beforehand, and I want you to consider the questions you didn't even know you had! So here are my top 6 questions that I think you should ask yourself before you go for the big cut.

Homemade Acai/Smoothie Bowls!

I have been wanting to put together this post for such a long time! I've always been a huge fan of the smoothie bowl idea - I mean c'mon an insta-worthy meal has never been something I've been known to turn down. But, when I went away to college and experienced the lack of wholesome, organic food that was readily available, I went from huge fan to die hard. Not only is this a healthy meal, it's something you can have fun with, especially if you make it on your own. Me, my sister, and my best friend got together and each created our own design on top of our smoothie bowl - it was like our own little food art, and it was SO fun!

Staying Inspired

      

     If you saw my Instagram post today (@adash_ofclass) you know that I talked a little bit about the quote "Live Colorfully". Its an adorable Kate Spade slogan that us pink loving girly girls seem to see plastered everywhere - and we definitely don't complain. But until I stumbled upon it on Pinterest the other night I had never really thought about what it meant. About what 'living colorfully' actually entailed.

How To Always Have a Productive Monday

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Today I'm going to talk about one of my favorite topics: productivity. I love feeling like I'm getting things done, crossing things off my to do list, and making the most of my day. It also helps me to relax and reward myself with down time. Mondays are a day that everyone seems to dread - but for me, its the beginning of a week of productivity, which doesn't have to be stressful if its planned and executed correctly. Without further ado, here is my advice on how to have a productive & successful Monday.

Coffeehouse Playlist for Winter

Lately music has been everything to me. I absolutely love coming home from class and playing some soft and calming music to wind down from my day. It's important to me to have a solid playlist that I can put on for a little while at a time and not have to worrying about skipping every other song! These are the songs I have been listening to while I clean my room, write up blog posts, sip some tea, or just plan for my day. I hope you enjoy - let me know what your favorites are in the comments below!

New Years Resolutions To Inspire a GREAT 2017

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So 2016 has been rough for (more than) a few of us - and maybe for some it's been good, even great. But no matter the past year and it's events, I'm sure you want to make this coming year even better than the last. I'm posting my New Year's resolutions to inspire others to do the same, and to make it easier to decide and prioritize the upcoming year. I'm planning on making 2017 a few different things: successful, organized, happy, and low-stress. There are things I want to accomplish, and things I want to do for myself - which I think all of these resolutions will help me fulfill.

Chocolate Snowman Bark Tutorial

The other day I attempted these absolutely adorable (and delicious) snowmen bark! They're fairly simple, and don't require much time if you have a few helping hands. They're cute for Christmas parties, or even just a fun Winter treat! I was inspired by Pinterest (where else?) to create these adorable little desserts. The link to my inspiration is here!

I Cut My Hair!

Sooooo.... Over fall break I flew home to get my wisdom teeth out (ew, I know) and did something super impulsive. If you're following my instagram you may know what this impulsive decision happened to be. 

I chopped my hair!

A Coffeehouse Playlist for Autumn

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Hello everyone, & happy fall! I absolutely adore this time of the year, its so calm and serene - a quiet transition into the bitter cold that most of us share a love/hate relationship with. I've been loving quiet 'coffeeshop' music lately, and so I've been on a mission to dig up songs that haven't had much recognition yet. Here's a list of my fall playlist - for the days when you just need to sit and watch the leaves fall.

Hello, College!

Well, I'm finally writing! I've been waiting for a moment when I would have my laptop open and muster up the strength to say no to homework and yes to a little bit of word therapy. I'm not sure if I've officially published this online or not but I'm currently a freshman at Clemson University and I'm majoring in Pre-Professional Health studies. It's been a few weeks since I've moved in - I'm knee deep in classes, done with rush (Alpha Phi!!), and officially over dining hall food. So yes, I'm transitioning to the "college life" well, but it still has not been easy. And that right there, is why I haven't been able to post.

The In's & Out's of Staying Motivated

Motivation has always been something I've felt I was good at. My motivation was internal at times, and external at others, but it was always there. I was always striving for something. Lately, I've been a lot less motivated than usual, with school, relationships, & just living my life. I could take an easy route and blame it all on senior-itis, which, to be fair, is a lot of it. But I decided to look deeper into what was making me lack my usual "shoot for the stars" mantra; and to fix it.

Valentine's Day Cookie Tutorial

OBSESSED with these adorable Valentine's Day cookies! They're a bit challenging to make (not gonna lie here, Pinterest has got me with the "easy" recipes too many times..) But with a little practice and perfectionism, you can create some awesome cookies. So here we go with the tutorial..

DIY Watercolor Mug Tutorial

Hi everybody! Today I'm doing a how-to on the most adorable (and unique) mugs EVER! Me and my friend Nikki, found the idea on pinterest and decided to try it out. It was most definitely a success. So, if you would like to try it out, read on!

6 Ways to De-Stress Your Way to Success

So it's that time of year isn't it? Winter is basically the 'Wednesday' of the school year. I always get in a special sort of funk this time of year, and often need ways to escape the stress of a million different things I have going on. And more importantly, the lack of sunshine. Yeah, probably mostly the lack of sunshine. Anyways I've thrown thrown together a few ways I have been using so far this winter + have used in the past. These are all pretty basic, but we often forget how necessary they are! So take a break, grab a cup of coffee, and read on to see how to de-stress your way to success.

Life Updates // Typical Chaos

Hello Everyone! I have been entirely absent from posting as of lately, and I apologize... I do of course, have an excuse that is hopefully going to suffice. So, I left school early on the last day, to head to Charleston (if you follow me on insta: @adriennecaroline, you have seen my pictures and know Charleston is the love of my life) for a cruise out to the Bahamas. As soon as I got inside I took out my camera just to find that it was entirely broken. And to add to my distress, so was the laptop. Since social media was all I had to work with, I tried to post consistently. But of course, didn't have service in the middle of the ocean. 

Moral of my little story is, I've had a nice little blog break and I'm very very ready to make 2016 the year I really take my blog to the next level. I already have multiple travel plans this year, which I can't wait to photograph and post about... I also have a design makeover planned as well as intentions to expand my social media usage to snapchat, twitter, and tumblr! All in good time of course. So I guess you could say that blogging is a resolution of sorts. I can not wait to really dive into blogging as much more than a hobby. So bear with me as I plan, and tweak, and learn more and more about the means of A Dash of Class. 

And a final thank you to anyone who took the time to read my lame excuse for my lack of posting all the way through -- You're a blessing. :) 

xx, Adrienne

3 Enpowering Women & What We Can Learn From Them

Emma Watson//

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Emma shows us how to be confident. She teaches us to believe in womanhood and all the potential we have. Emma made an amazing speech to the UN (and was appointed a UN Ambassador) about the launch of the HeForShe campaign in 2014. Buzzfeed also has an article all about her best quotes. It's a must read. On top of all this she is a college graduate, annnnnd starred in the Harry Potter movies. Definitely goals.

Marilyn Monroe//

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From Marilyn, we learn a little bit about acceptance, especially of ourselves. Between all of the norms of society and the expectations from the media, we don't learn this lesson the way we should anymore. Marilyn wasn't afraid to make a statement, and because she was confident, she became a beauty icon for ages to come. Body confidence is not about being a size zero, or even not being a size zero. Body confidence is about acceptance of self, and the way we spread this acceptance to others.



Tory Burch//

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Tory teaches us all about hard work and passion. We all know Tory Burch; we know the shoes, the clothes, the wonderful accessories all covered with her logo. What most people don't know is that the woman behind the company spent so many hours learning the trade, slaving over her work, and has built up her company from 20 employees working out of her kitchen, to the name she has now with over 3,000 employees. In this article, you can read a little bit more about what Tory has done to get to where she is, and why we should all follow her model for success.

Thanks for reading!

xx, Adrienne