#bloggersBTS Back to School Outfits

I literally cannot contain my excitement any longer... Today is the first post in the Bloggers Go Back To School linkup that I am hosting with the amazing Nicole of Empire Styles! This week is fashion week here with #bloggersbts and I'm sharing some easy back to school outfits.. My style tends to be pretty relaxed for school because well - it's school. But I DO like to dress up for school. I like wearing shift dresses or like a fun patterned dress with a denim jacket over it for the fall. Also Piko Shirts have been like my most favorite things lately. But let's get into these outfits I'm sharing in today's post.. 

I've really been loving this crochet scarf that I probably got when I was in the 6th grade when I had like zero fashion sense what so ever, but now I really love the scarf. It's from Old Navy but I'm almost positive you can't find it anymore.. Also, how perfect is this little bracelet that came in my Rocksbox this month! It's from Margaret Elizabeth and it's literally been one of my favorite things. P.S. use classycathleenxoxo for one free month of Rocksbox!

My North Face backpack is like THE holy grail of backpacks. I've been using it for YEARS and I just can't get enough of it. Check it out here 

Okay we don't have to talk about my awkward posing or the lighting.. I was watching my neighbors pull out because they were so judging me for wearing my bookbag like 3 weeks before school starts.

I picked up this adorable button down / oxford looking thing with this glasses print on it THAT I LOVE! 

Yes, I have awful handwriting. 

excuse my ugly self.. #nomakeup because I was #gettingthingsdone 

My Amy Ruth Designs planner is also one of my favorites because you can literally use it whenever you have a busy blogging week or just a crazy week at school that you desperately need to structure out. They come totally empty with no dates already in them which is something I find REALLY interesting. I know some weeks I use my planner less, and with this particular planner you don't waste any weeks! 

Don't look too long at this picture I have somewhat of a farmer's tan #SCgirl

But this Vince Camuto tank tho

shoutout to the wind for making this outfit close to impossible to get photos of

I totally had planned on taking a pic with me in cat ears.. but you all should be truly upset by the fact that I couldn't find them. 

So as far as back to school outfits go (there will be another post on this later this week I PROMISE) I love wearing all different styles of tops.. babydoll, oxfords, heck even tees if I'm lazy just pairing with jeans and Jack Rogers are kind of my go-to.. sometimes flats, but they hurt my feet haha. I really try my hardest to wear a dress or a skirt a 3-4/5 days a week. They're so much more comfortable sometimes than all that work to pull on jeans. But anyways, this linkup is so so exciting! I can't wait to see all who are participating and their posts! Use the cute little widget below to check out all the other posts in this linkup! Oh and be sure to follow the hashtag on twitter and instagram! 

An InLinkz Link-up

To My Non-Blogging Friends:

I've been blessed with some REALLY  great friends.. both through blogging and in real life. However.. there are certain things that are harder for my non blogging friends to understand. Like a lot of things actually. Scarlett, the genius that she is, came up with an AMAZING idea for a post.. Sadly I was a couple days late for my quote to get in the post, but I still definitely want to share this on my blog! So hey all my friends that don't blog... Listen up!

What I wish my non-blogging friends knew about blogging in general

-BLOGGING IS HARD: I can't just throw up a post. I can't just get pictures from Pinterest, and copy- paste them into a blank post, write a few words, and post. THAT'S NOT HOW BLOGGING WORKS.

-If I feature you on the blog: If you get mentioned or quoted in a post... It's a big deal. 

-GRAMMAR: I hate bad grammar, bad punctuation, and spelling issues!! When you're blessed with spell check and the power of the internet when constructing your sentences.. why do they suck? It matters, okay? Sentence structure and spelling MATTERS.

-Time: I put so much time into this little site I can't even begin to explain to you. I write, I take photos, I stay social, EVERYTHING! Blogging is my business basically. It's my brand, and it just so happens that I am the face of it. If I have to pass on a football game or soccer game or hanging out after school, trust me, I don't want to miss out on the fun. I just have to get a post up and ready for the next day and take care of my social accounts. 

-HTML: Not just for nerds. I freaking love HTML. Just thought you should know! 

What I wish my non-blogging friends knew about social media

-Maintaining an on-point Pinterest is tough: When friends see my Pinterest and realize I have over 3000 followers they automatically think I'm famous. I'm not. I just put HOURS into keeping my Pinterest as perfect as possible. I get so many comments on how beautiful my Pinterest is, and I'm slightly obsessed with keeping it on point. 

-Instagram: LET ME JUST SAY, If you bring a really cute container filled with fruit or something, you better wait for me to get good lighting and a good shot before you can eat it. If we're getting ice cream, let me take a picture of yours too. Don't ask questions. AND YES I ALWAYS HAVE TO EDIT MY PHOTOS. 

-Tweeting links: As my friends, you are basically obligated to click on any link I tweet out. It's like an unofficial unwritten rule. And don't judge me for saying #obsessed way too many times. It's a problem I know.

-Retweets: If I'm #obsessing over a particular brand one day on Twitter, and they RETWEET me.... BE HAPPY FOR ME!! IT'S THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST WHEN SOLE SOCIETY OR NORDSTROM RETWEETS YOU. 

-Keeping up a Facebook page: If you're not a blogger, the concept of why you need a Facebook page might me a little tough for you to understand. Even though I suck at keeping up with it, I still have to have it so don't judge too hard if I'm checking FB in class.

-Hashtags are insanely important- Even #obsessed or #inlove are still super important! And all those annoying tags for likes ACTUALLY HELP!

-Follower Numbers: I WORK MY BUTT OFF to get the number of followers on social media that I do. I don't just post a picture of ice cream and get 500 followers and 10000 likes. I WORK for my followers.

-Yes it is totally necessary for me to post 15 pictures in one day. Don't get all whatever with me about that! 

What I wish my non-blogging friends knew about life in general

-Grocery Shopping: I totally have to take photos of the pineapples, lemons, and limes in the grocery store. So don't comment on my pictures about it! Also, some of my flower pictures do come from the outdoors part of Walmart or the bouquets and BiLo.

-Trader Joe's is not just a grocery store, it's a lifestyle: YES I DO have to post a photo of everything in Trader Joe's. And I have to buy a plant EVERY SINGLE TIME I GO

-I'm a plant momma: I love plants, and I love having my little babies in my window. I water them, feed them, and sing to them (you know the carbon dioxide stuff). And of course succulents are one of my biggest obsessions. 

When we're shopping, I will take pictures of everything. Just letting you know. Oh, and if we get lunch? Please at least wear a classic gold watch. And we need to order croissants if they have them. And get dessert. 

-My blogging "friends" as you call them, are some of the most incredible people in this world. You wouldn't get it. And no watching a movie with you, is not the same AT ALL as watching a movie with Michaela.

-When I wear sweats or dress lazy... DO NOT TELL ME THAT'S NOT SOMETHING CLASSY CATHLEEN WOULD DO. It actually is totally something I would do because I was most likely up late blogging and not willing to put in the effort of getting completely dressed up this morning. 

Also, just wanted to let you guys know that I really, truly do appreciate all that y'all do for me. You really try your best to understand how important a new blog design is and taking a perfect photoshoot.. And I really love you for trying to understand!

So bloggers, what do you wish your non-blogging friends knew and understood about blogging?

Feeling Fall

Hey Y'all, 

Carrie of Carrie On Blogs, Laura of Plain Insane & Insanely Plain, and Jamie from The Fashion Newcomer have teamed up to bring this Feeling Fall linkup. Basically, all you had to do was take photos with your favorite fall scarf, and answer a few questions. I'm SUPER excited to share with y'all this outfit, and my answers:)

 Well hey there. Y'know just cracking up about something my brother just said

I just, like oh my gosh, I can't even deal right now. Not really y'all, My brother was taking 1000 photos so I mean I was a little ticked.

Would you check out that hair flip... oh yes, that's an award winning flip right there

Casually watching a small caterpillar crossing the street

Well hey there Mr Sun. Way to make my photo way more dramatic

*Tries to inconspicuously give her brother directions on using the camera*

Ya just gotta adjust those pearls.. 

Well if you ignore my facial expression.. haha This is a pretty good view of the entire outfit. I am obsessed with this skirt (which I got in 6th grade!) I love the flower details on it. 

Here's a closer look at my favorite Fall scarf

And the details of this outfit

Annnnnndd now for the questions!

1. What is your favorite fall trend? 

Hmmm. Obviously the vests, chambray, booties, and leopard prints. To see some of my favorite fall trends, be sure to check out my Polyvore account. I try my absolute hardest to make a set every day, and I love trying out other styles. 

2. What is your favorite fall Starbucks drink?

Call me crazy, but I'm not a huge fan of coffee. I'm much happier with my sweet tea and lemonade to be honest. And when it gets colder, just regular tea is good enough for me! 

3. If you could only wear one pair of boots for this whole fall season, which pair would they be?

Easy! I love scallops and I love riding boots... So, these Jack Rogers boots are amazing! 

4. What is your favorite fall activity?

Hiking! Here in South Carolina the leaves are breathtaking. I know the leaves are probably like that everywhere, but I'm just in love with all of the beautiful trails and scenery here. 

Well thanks for stopping by y'all! I loved sharing this outfit and answering these questions, and this is such a fun little link up for this season!