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One Year of Consulting

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One month ago, I hit the one-year mark of my job. To get the big questions out of the way, I work in consulting for a large technology company, and I majored in Business Information Systems in college. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in May 2020 and started my job (remote!) in September 2020. I’m technically based out of NYC (whenever the offices reopen), so that’s why I moved here.

This Week's Top 10

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 1. After two weeks in Wisconsin, I am officially flying back to the city tomorrow!!! I'm looking forward to it, but I've truly loved being surrounded by nature and plenty of space over the past two weeks.


2. When I get back to my apartment I think I want to do a little decorating for fall! I love these velvet plush pumpkins, and I'm definitely going to pick up some fall candles- this one seems to be a seasonal favorite, but this one and this one look like great options at a lower price point!



3. Speaking of fall shopping, yesterday on the blog I shared 70+ pieces I'm loving this season, and most are under $100. Check out the blog post here!

70+ Fall Pieces I'm Loving

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I haven't been blogging much the last few months, and I've noticed how much less inspired I've felt as a result, especially when it comes to getting dressed. I always have an itch this time each year to step up my outfits, so I thought I'd do a little "research" for all of you and share some of the pieces I've found! 


In addition to the college, I've included 70+ pieces below for you, and most are under $100!

October Moodboard (Desktop + iPhone Wallpaper)

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Everyone's favorite month of the year is here!!! How could you not love October? I have been devouring the 66 degree weather, running outside, and enjoying the leaves changing here in Wisconsin before I head back to the city on Saturday night. There's just something about the energy in the fall that makes me feel so at peace. The leaves are changing, I get to wear a sweater again and I'm not constantly overheating.. fall, just a better way of life.

Please enjoy this month's moodboard and tag me if you make this your desktop or phone wallpaper, it brightens my day more than you know!

This Week's Top 10: It's October?!

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1. Happy Friday and happy first day of October! I've been in Wisconsin all week staying with my boyfriend and it's been truly so lovely to enjoy nature and go for walks that feel so quiet and more peaceful than the city. It's also been such a treat to spend so much time together with Joe! I am supposed to leave on Tuesday but won't be surprised if I move my flight to stay a little bit longer :)


2. I know I say this every month but September just FLEW by. It's especially hard to believe because it's been in the 80s all week! 


3. These have been my dream fall boots for years, and this almost identical pair is about half the price