This past Sunday, the ever well-dressed Kiel James Patrick released his new website, KJP.com. As the curious (read: nosy) window shopper I am I just had to go take a peek. To stay true to my ways, what kind of window shopping blogger would I be if I didn't make a wishlist post for it? So after absolutely forcing myself to shop through the whole site, I've managed to narrow down my favorites here. I'll try to keep it short and sweet, but no promises!
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Gold Sailor Knot RingGold Sailor Knot Ring
While I am really not a huge fan of rings or wearing gold over silver jewelry, this ring definitely caught my eye. I love the tarnish-y look of the ring as opposed to fully shined. It looks a little more pre-loved and natural that way. I have always thought that the story behind the sailors knot itself was very sweet. In the 19th century sailors would send rope loosely tied in this know to their ladies back home, and depending on how the rope was sent back, it would say how welcome he would be when he returned home. Over time the meaning as loosened up a bit so this ring could be given between a couple or a between friends.


Pearl Point
Pearl Point
The silver partner to the Classy Girls bracelet, I love a classic bangle like this. Big enough to be worn alone, and small enough to be work with a few other bracelets, the twisted rope look is enough to bring a tiny touch of nautical to any outfit. Capped with glass pearls, this bracelet is fitting for any occasion because as Jackie says, "Pearls are always appropriate."



American RowAmerican Row
Let me just start by saying this, even though I'm a big expatriate wannabe, I do love America, love American University, and love old Glory with pretty much everything I've got. So the second I laid eyes on the American Row bracelet from the painted oar collection, I just had to have it. I swore I wouldn't buy anything just yet, but the second anything goes on sale, this will be the first thing in my cart. The fact that it's mostly silver is great since most the jewelry I have is silver. I absolutely love this bracelet!


Jacqueline

Jacqueline
I have been dying for a really pretty and simple pearl bracelet. This one is perfect because it's simple enough that you can dress it up or down with the outfit. The glass pearls are small and delicate too, not to clumsy rolling around on your wrist. And of course, the sailors knot, one of my very low-key obsessions for jewelry. I also love the Serena Fairchild necklace, if you're looking for something similar!


Rory Gilmore

Scallop Oxford Collection
Who would I be if I didn't mention the oxfords! Buttons down shirts are my absolute favorite kind of shirts, I wear them any chance I get! Class, meetings, coffee dates, or even on laundry days! Dress them up, dress them down, dress them however you want, oxfords are like oxygen for me, cant live without them! KJP brand oxfords feature the scalloped collar which really sets them apart from the others I often see, which gives a great option for personal flair when it comes to getting down to business. I love the Cape Cod Awning pattern shirt which has blue and white vertical stripes and a white collar and cuff. I cannot stand horizontal stripes which are unfortunately very common right now, so the verticals are a really welcome change. The white collar and cuff help keep the shirt from having that 'just too much' factor that a lit of striped clothing has. The one that caught my attention is the pictured Rory Gilmore pattern shirt. First of all, I love, love, love the name. It really is very Rory-esque, making it even better. I love the navy and which gingham pattern, a very flexible set of colors and pattern that works with pretty much everything and pretty much all year. The gingham is very small too, so have the lion's courage, you won't look like you're channeling your inner Dorothy with this shirt.

I really have to stop now, my card is at high risk of just accidentally falling into my hands right now. That being said, excuse me while I window shop just a teeny bit more before getting to my homework. Until next time,

Writing to you from M, Personally



P.S. This is not in the least a sponsored post, all opinions are my own and there was no compensation involved. All photos in this post are not my own.
This lazy Sunday I reveled in my current single room status. Lounging in my pajamas, with my sheets a mess,  clothes all over, looking like the definition of Sunday hot mess. Finally, around 12:30, I dragged myself out of bed, and got to work on the lazy chores.

I took my time changing my sheets, loving the new sheet cube. I totally want to give a huge shout out to Tommy Hilfiger, for having these fabulous sheets and TJ Maxx for selling them to me for half of the original price. Please excuse the Ssnapchat photos, but feel free to enjoy my new sheet aesthetic, that I 100% in love.



After taking an embarrassingly large number of pictures of my sheets (oops!), I sat down at my desk to finally get back into blogging flow after my winter break. As I started to type, still slumming it in my gross pajamas, I heard a noise that I hadn't in two months. 

The sound of someone keying into my room. All of the sudden everything went into slow motion as the door opened and she walked in and I'm sitting here with my Sunday hot mess look on point. 

The moment I had feared had arrived. 

The roommate is here.


Okay so fear is the wrong reaction. My new roommate seems like a sweet girl so far, all twenty minutes that I've known her. And in the 90 seconds she was downstairs after seeing my hot mess express look, I was able to put on real pants and adjust myself to look more put together when I met her mom and cousin who helped her move in. After three previous roommates who were less than great, I'm really excited to get to know her better. 


With that, she's just zipped off for a late lunch with her family, and I ought to clean up a bit before they get back, so I look a little less crazy! The first impression wasn't necessarily bad, but maybe I'll be able to make a bit of a better second impression!




More new on Roomie soon, but until next time, writing to you from M, Personally
Senator Bernie Sanders has fought time and time again for a raised minimum wage. In the July 2015 Minimum Wage Rally, he said "The American people need a raise! We have got to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour..." (source).

I find it extremely fascinating that Sen. Sanders has chosen to pay his Senate interns, a measly $12 an hour. Is that a living wage for the average student or recent graduate? Especially one which is, according to his website, "responsible for their own housing (source)."

Let's do the math, Senate interns work about 15 hours per week. At $12 per hour, an intern makes about $180 per week, not including taxes, which we'll ignore for this scenario. Internships last on average 12 weeks, so that comes to $2160 for one session. Doesn't sound so bad, right?

Let's take into account housing now. Twelve week session, four weeks a month, a student would be there for about 3 months. If we give a very generous $1,500 for rent and utilities per month for an apartment in DC, and split that between two people, our student is paying $2250 for three months of rent.

Earned: $2,160
Costs: $2,250
And that doesn't include food, transport, etc.

Senator Sanders claims that the minimum wage should be a living wage. Yet here we see his own hypocrisy. Oops?



-Writing to you from M, Personally