Where the Sidewalk Ends

Sneakers Redefined

    This spring is one for cute sneakers. This is not a bad thing. Sneakers are not just for going to the gym, on a run, or wearing on the way to the office. These sneaks make a STATEMENT. Additionally, they really are better for your feet.
Sneaks made it big on the runway recently (Check out the following Chanel).
Here are some cute and affordable walking shoes for you to try.


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Kate Spade x Keds: No one does cute like Kate. Her spin on the classic Keds makes them more approachable for the average fashionista. In prints like polka dot, cork, and stripes these can become an essential for your wardrobe. Shop them here (only $75!).

Liberty of London x Vans: Liberty has been creating statement prints for over a century. Their dedication to fabric is unparalleled and their collaborations are always wonderful (see Barbour and J.Crew). These Vans are edgy and express the dedication to floral spring calls for! Shop them here ($20-$80).

New Balance Retro: New Balance is famous for their comfy feel and retro look. These have made a huge hit recently with collaborations with Heidi Klum (look at that collection!) and J.Crew. The colors can be customized to put the spring in your step! Shoe the retro collection here ($50-$70).

Get Walking!

xoxo, Emma

Love your body: Stacy Nadeau

National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week! 

Learn more at http://nedawareness.org/

The NEDA Campaign is focused on raising awareness about eating disorders, the stigma surrounding them, and issues about body image. The movement is national, involving volunteers and speakers everywhere. We all have loved ones with a body complex (maybe we do ourselves). Get involved in a local campaign to change the pressures that the media, society, and ourselves, place on beauty.

Learning to love yourself : Individualizing Beauty

My school, Rhodes College, hosted one of the girls from the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty last night (remember this ad?). Stacy Nadeau(the girl all the way on the right) came to speak about her movement, Embracing Real Beauty.

The Dove Real Beauty Campaign debuted in 2004, and was the first advertising campaign aimed at depicting women of all shapes, sizes & races in order to try and change (widen) the definition of beauty perpetuated by the media. They did this in reaction to a study that showed only 2% of women found themselves beautiful. These standards of beauty women were comparing themselves to are unattainable. Dove wanted to change that, and this advertisement sparked a movement that Dove is still trying to accomplish. Stacy shares that "This campaign became about changing lives, possibly saving one". Which many women said that it did!

You may have seen Dove's video, Evolution? This video shows how a woman is prepared for an advertisement. We are not capable of this kind of work, so we should not try and compare ourselves (and others) to it!

Read more about the campaign here!

Back to Stacy. Stacy was recruited to be a model for this campaign because a talent agent admired her confidence. At the time, Stacy was a college student at DePaul University did not describe herself as confident. None the less, she was selected for a national campaign in which she would appear IN HER UNDERWEAR. Stacy appeared above times square, has been featured in Marie Claire, on the today show, Oprah, Ellen and more.

Today, Stacy speaks across campuses and tries to shatter the beauty myth that women around the world try to compare themselves to. As she said last night, "Your own best healthy, beautiful self is just that, yours". She wants to help girls and women realize that they ARE beautiful! Hearing her speak was an inspiration.

My Favorite Quotes from her Talk:

• "Beauty comes in all shapes ,colors, cultures"
• "We have the power to change things...use your power, use your education, use your voice demand a change and you've got it"
• "You have way more to offer than your pants size"
• "You cannot walk around campus air brushed"
• "What we need to change right now is our campus and our community...You have to start by being a friend, a friend to yourself...when you're feeling good about yourself you need to help your friend".
• "Fat belongs in no woman or man's conversation ever. Change the conversation, pay attention to what you're doing and please stop judging. ".
• "Just because you think the grass is greener on the other side does not give you the authority to make them hate their body...the grass is not greener on the other side, the grass is greener where you water it".

         Last night a few question came up. One girl was worried about her sister possibly having an eating disorder and wanted to know how she could reach out to her. Stacy acknowledged that she is not a doctor or counselor, but suggested speaking to any girl we are concerned about one on one. She says that speaking in the group makes the girl feel as if she is under attack and being talked about behind her back. She suggests establishing the way to talk about things such as self image, and when she is ready, she knows she can come to you.

          Another girl was concerned that the advertisement was still so focused on physical beauty, versus personality traits for example. Stacy said, "I don't think there is anything wrong about talking about physical bodies as long as it's done in a healthy way". One thing I really appreciated is that she also brought up the male stereotype of physical beauty and shared about how that was unattainable too. It is important to note that this issue affects EVERYONE, not just women. The crucial thing is that the people who are capable of changing this image is US. It is time to change "beauty"!

Invite Stacy to speak at your school! She encourages anyone to contact her. She even retweeted me :)

Stacy Nadeau

Encouraging Mentorship

Embracing Real Beauty
Nadeau@campuspeak com
@stacyLNadeau

https://www.facebook.com/EmbracingRealBeauty

REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Get involved in NEDA week (I'm sure your campus is having events too). Her Campus has some ways you can get involved here! 

Love you all!

           Emma

Sweater Weather

"You Fit Me Better, Than My Favorite Sweater"

It's not QUITE Spring. So while our coats are getting a little hot, our sweaters are still perfect.

Styles to Try:

1. Cable-knit: This classic look is one even Miranda Priestly will defend
2. Elbow Patch: The look is making a comeback! It adds a cute signature (really great on boys too).
3. Peter Pan Collar: The faux collar is adorable and can dress up a look instantly. Who needs to layer now?
4. Turtle Neck: This look is chic and extra warm. Forget the scarf, you're covered!

Some Ideas:

• J.Crew, Zadig & Voltaire, Organic by John Patrick, and J.Crew Factory

• J.Crew, Equipment, Madewell, and H& M

• J.Crew factory, Milly, WendyBox, & Wallis

• J.Crew, Madewell, H&M, and Rebecca Taylor

Stay Cute & Warm,

       xoxo Emma

Updates: Her Campus

Really excited to announce I have been selected to join the Her Campus Blogger Network! If you don't know about Her Campus Let Me Tell You!



Her campus was founded in 2009 by three Harvard Students with a goal in creating an online magazine for college girls. Her Campus focuses on student authors who write about everything from what to wear to how to study. They offer great giveaways and a chance for companies to advertise to the collegiate audience. Every college or university can set up an online chapter and have their students write pieces for the website!

This week they are focusing on ways girls can get involved in National Eating Disorder Awareness week! Check out some of their ideas or see what your school is already doing.

I have joined their list of blogs that are highlighted on the website can potentially work with Her Campus and receive partnership opportunities!

I am really excited.

Check Out HerCampus.com!

Spring Break: Let's Go To the Beach

Spring Break: Beach Essentials

     Going to the beach can be amazing but there are a few things you need to prepare  before you go. Get the suit, the towel, the sandals, and the cover up (skin and body!)

• New Swimsuit Styles to Try this Year:

1. Fringe: Let your swimsuit move with you!
2. Sexy One-piece: One pieces are not just for the swim team and your mom.
3. Bandeaus (including bows)
4. High-Waisted: The retro swimsuit is back in. Feel more confident

Tay Swift Rocks the High-Waist Look!

• Bring a Cute and Individual Towel, You'll Be less Likely to Forget it
• Sandals- Wear them beach! Sand can get hot and burn your feet, but if you are worried about getting them wet buy plastic ones (ex. Havaianas)
• COVER UP: Sun damage is a real threat. Try a hat, sunglasses, tunic, AND ALWAYS SUNSCREEN! Skin cancer is not a joke and it really does happen!

Here are some inspirations I put together =]

• Victoria's Secret Cut-Out One Piece
• PINK Beach Towel
• Jack Rogers Sandal

• Sailor Suit from ShopTiques.com
• Bow Bandeau from Etsy
• Floral High Waist bottoms from Harrods
• Graphic High Waist Bottoms from J.Crew
• Pink Bandeau from Charlotte Russe
• Polka Dot Set from TopShop

• Sunnies & Hat from Net a Porter
• Kiehl's Mineral SunScreen

•  Wildfox Couture "Born on the Beach" Over-sized Shirt
• Tory Burch Paisley Caftan
• Lem Lem Beach Tunic
• Scarf/Sarong From Prana.com

Sun Kisses to All!

         xoxo, Emma

Happiness Comes in Many Packages

BIRCHBOX

IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, TRUST ME, YOU WANT IT.




Birchbox sends you a cute box of samples from all spectrum of the beauty world each month (I even got chocolate once!). Subscriptions last for a year and cost $10 per month. I got my subscription from my wonderful Aunt Julienne for my birthday :). Find someone who loves you and get them to buy you a year full of surprises!

Why You Want it:

- You can customize your samples to your interests and palette (For Example, I asked for fair makeup and perfume especially!)
- If you like the sample you receive enough to want to buy the real deal, you can often find a discount!
- Some products are offered exclusively to Birchbox
- The boxes themselves can be recycled to wrap gifts!
- You get points for referring friends which can translate to money to buy products!
- Amazing Give Away Contests!

Allow Me to Refer You ;) Here

Some of My Boxes:

Look at this cute fan photo!

Currently Obsessed With

 Currently Obsessed with: These amazing Tory Burch shoes.

The Metallic Azalea Ballet Flats.
I absolutely love bows, flats, and shine. These shoes are perfect!
EVEN MORE PERFECT? THEY ARE ON SALE
Get 25% off all Tory Burch Sale with code SALE25
These shoes also come in blue and purple.

Go Get em Here!

Warning: As with many of Tory's flats, these are hard to break in.
Read user comments to see what size makes sense for you!

xoxo,

      Emma

My Sale Secret Weapons

Ladies,

   I am extremely against buying things full price. There are some amazing sites that offer amazing deals on designer products.

1. Gilt.com
    You may have seen their amazing commercials. Gilt is every New Yorker's secret weapon. They have sales ranging from products such as Deborah Lippmann to Carolina Herrera. Sunday night steals are especially amazing. They also have many deals around the holidays.

Join Here: http://www.gilt.com/invite/emmagotbaum9

2. Hautelook.com - This site offers things for the younger generation especially. Their shipping rates are a little cheaper than other sites. I especially love their deals on home goods and make up!

Join here : http://www.hautelook.com/short/3B7MU

3. Ideeli.com - This site has more affordable products and is less focused on designer wear. However, I note that they arrive timely have great customer service. I have never not liked something I bought from Ideeli.

Join Here:  http://www.ideeli.com/invite/emmagotbaum

4. Ruelala.com - Out of all of the sites, Ruelala offers the best deals. Their site is very well organized and their pay $9.99 for 30 days of free shipping comes in handy. They also have amazing holiday gifts and offer expedited shipping.

Join Here: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/egotbaum

All of these sites will give you a credit for recruiting a friend to join and offer exclusive status with secret sales to their better customers.

Get Shopping!

xoxo, Emma

Super Sales

Hey Ladies,

   There are some AMAZING sales going on today I wanted to share with you!

J.Crew 50% off all sale items!
C.Wonder 50% off sale items.
Wild Fox Couture 20% off sale and additional %20 with code KISSMEAGAIN
Marley Lilly 24 Hour Flash Sale!
MadeWell 30% off all sale!
Urban Outfitters President Day Sale.
Tory Burch 25% off Sale with code SALE25!!
Club Monoco 30% off sale.
Nordstom up to 40% off Shoe Clearance

GET GOING <3



HerCampus.com


Love, Emma