YouTubin'

We've all been victim of watching YouTube videos for hours at some point in our lives. Whether we're watching DIYs, covers, music videos, concerts, or puppies, it's no secret there's a video for everything and everyone. I personally frequent 3-Day eventing videos, shopping hauls, makeup tutorials, Kip Moore, and Taylor Swift. I'm definitely one of those that subscribe to their favorite YouTubers and anticipate their weekly uploads. So, I thought to share my favorite YouTube channels would only be appropriate considering how much time I spend looking forward to and watching their content. I've even thought of creating my own channel versus this blog; however, I think I might leave it to the professionals for now... 

Without further ado, so y'all can hop on over to their channels and get to subscribing!

Sarah E.

SarahBelle93x Channel

Content: Hauls, Routines, Favorites, Advice, Q&A, and Collections

Estee Lalonde

EssieButton Channel

Content: Hauls, Makeup Tutorials, Favorites, Books, Empties, Vlogs, Q&A, Travel, and Cooking

Ingrid Nilsen

MissGlamorazzi Channel

Content: Hauls, Tutorials, Cooking, Decor, Advice, Lifestyle, Favorites, Travel, Vlogs, and DIY

Zoe Sugg

Zoella Channel

Content: Hauls, Favorites, Tutorials, Q&A, Travel, Challenges, and Vlogs

Dani Austin

DaniAustin2 Channel

Content: Routines, Tutorials, Hauls, Advice, Health and Wellness, and Vlogs

(Also, don't forget to check out these amazing YouTubers' other social media! They not only make great videos but their Instagram posts, Tweets, and Pinterests are just as professional.)

Measuring in {Insta}grams

What a world we live in that we are able to post on so many social platforms, share creative content, and research extensively almost anything our heart desires! For me, social media started out as a way for me to connect with my friends and just solely that. However, as I've gotten older, I realized that I am following less people I know and using social medias as a way to find outfit ideas, shop accessories, research new brands and designers, and scope out fashion trends. I would say I use Facebook the very least, but Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube have become a constant way for me to stay in tune with all of my bloggers and vloggers. I am VERY picky when it comes to who I follow and not because I have high standards in terms of who I follow, but I know what I like and I know what I dislike. It's hard for me to describe my style, but let me give it a go... classic, proper, southern, colorful? Eek, it's hard for me to put it into words because I have my go-to style but I try to add something unexpected every once in awhile. (Gotta keep everyone guessing). With that being said, the bloggers and vloggers I follow reflect my style best and they only intensify my love of fashion. I wanted to share my favorites that I follow because they are just too good not to share. 

Without further ado, and in no specific order...

Sarah Vickers

Blog: Classy Girls Wear Pearls

Instagram: SarahKJP

Brighton Keller

Blog: Brighton the Day

Instagram: BrightonKeller

Katie Manwaring

Blog: Katie's Bliss

Instagram: KatiesBliss

Bess Pearson

Blog: Belles in Bows

Instagram: BessPearson

Caitlin Covington

Blog: Southern Curls and Pearls

Instagram: CMCoving

Carly A. Heitlinger

Blog: The College Prepster

Instagram: Carly

Kate Padgitt

Blog: A Lonestar State of Southern

Instagram: LoneStarSouthern

Sydney

Blog: Summer Wind

Instagram: SummerWind41490

Robin VanCrabb

Blog: The Dress Decoded

Instagram: RobinVanCrabb

Hailey 

Blog: Hailey Daily XO

Instagram: HaileyDailyXO

This blog post is specifically bloggers, but I plan on sharing my fave YouTubers in another post! These are just a small number of fashionistas that I follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. However, they are most definitely in my Top Ten. I highly recommend following each of them on all of their platforms because they post high quality content on the daily and they never fall short of inspiring me in my fashion endeavors. 

XO, 

-Lauren

How Do I Put This...

I feel like I'm about to sit down and have a serious talk with someone. That someone being you as the reader and the serious talk being the direction of this blog. Miss Laurenette started as solely fashion and beauty related, and don't get me wrong that will still be incorporated. However, the blog then transitioned into an outlet during my time spent in the Green Mountain state. So with that being said, do I pick theme and go with it or embrace the hodge-podge of ideas that filter in and out of my mind on the daily? 

So I suppose what I'm trying to say is, I hope to be writing ...

1. more frequently 

2. topics ranging from etiquette to favorite YouTube channels to OOTDs to hiking adventures 

3. and including more photos

Will it be successful? I'm not sure. Will it be perfect? No. I will say this, I am passionate about leaving something better than I found it and I'm going to try to leave my readers a wee bit better than before they opened that day's post. It's a way for me to pursue my passions outside of agriculture and I hope that others will find something their passionate about by reading my blog! 

Void Out

I was emailing Charlotte, one of my favorite people I interned with in Vermont, and wrote to her that I felt some sort of void ever since I came home. I was quick to not get too sappy over an email because I could've written for days and so that's what led me here. Earlier today, I would've said that I have no idea why I feel this void inside of me, but when I came home from class and mulled it over with my Mom then it all made sense. (Mom's are great for that, aren't they? Someone who knows you better than you know yourself.) She asked me to help her fix a broken coat rack and so I made my way to the garage where we would work on this project together. Little did either one of us know that it was in today's grand design that we spent time together that eventually led to a conversation that needed to happen, ASAP. We agreed that even if I am doing all the things I want to do and staying busy, that if God isn't included in those plans and if those plans don't line up with His then I am never going to feel "full" or satisfied. Also, if I don't ask to do things in His strength then I am wasting time and effort because I could never accomplish anything at it's maximum caliber without His go-ahead. There's a lot of new-ness in my life right now and I want to start it all off on the right footing and make sure I don't lose focus on the One who allows me to even have these wonderful blessings and opportunities in my life in the first place. 

Things that have changed in my life since school has begun:

I changed my major from Animal Science to Agricultural Extension.

I joined UT's equestrian hunt seat team.

I am applying for part time jobs. 

Missing these cuties something fierce... (Tiana, Terra, and Trynke)

Home Again, Home Again

If you were out of the loop, let me share a secret with you... I'M HOME. I left Vermont Friday, August 8th around 4:30 P.M. and arrived back on Rocky Top Saturday around 8:00 P.M. Seriously, what a feeling it is to be home and be around everything that is familiar to me. However, I must admit that I cried when I left the farm. I got so used to waking up six days a week to horses staring at me waiting to feed them their hay and grain and relying on me to get their days started. I got so attached to those Friesians and I can already say it's going to be an adjustment not being around them 24/7. But with that being said, that just means changes are about to happen now that I am back home... Starting with getting riding lessons, finding stables I can work at, and possibly joining the equestrian team at UT! Since I've been home, I uploaded tons of photos on Facebook and so y'all should definitely check those out! Let me know which ones are your favorite, cause I certainly can't choose!

P.S. I Miss You

Okay where in the world have I been?! I haven't been anywhere except the farm technically, but I have not visited the blog in over two weeks! Basically, a whole lot of nothing and whole lot of everything has been going on. Most importantly, my parents and Memaw got to visit me this past Thursday through Sunday! I haven't been homesick or missing my family to extremes, but when they pulled into the driveway of the farm then I was overwhelmed with happiness! I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear when I saw my Tennessee tags and three familiar faces with matching expressions of joy. My family is such a solid part of my life that I can't imagine not being able to share experiences like these with them. I was happy they were able to actually experience in person my detailed conversations that I share over the phone instead of just attempting to visualize. The weather was perfect while they were here, we shopped, tried many a restaurants, drove around, went to a nursery, talked for hours, and shopped some more. (Can you tell I have missed shopping?)

Speaking of things that I miss...

My puppy dogs!

Sushi.

My own bedroom.

Living with people who actually clean up after themselves.

Air conditioning.

Polishing my nails.

Time with friends and family.

Going to the lake and pool.

Being in close proximity to town.

Dishwashers.

Reliable ovens and washing machines.

Proper sweet tea.

Genuine hospitality.

People who know what "Go Vols" and "Rocky Top" are.

Keep in mind this is a running list and are in no particular order!

And to whoever is reading this, I am sure I am missing you as well! XOXO :)

Southern Comfort Zone

So it's the wrap up of week five here! It's Father's Day and it feels as if Mother's Day was just yesterday and I was sitting at Chesapeake's with my family eating shrimp and pasta. I know that in life that nothing is accidental but happens for a reason. This internship has been one of those experiences that I needed to pursue, take advantage of, learn from it, and know that it is all part of my journey. I have come to the realization that I will be cutting my time here in Vermont short and instead of staying here for six months then I am coming home in August which totals to a three month stay instead. Many factors have led me to make this decision but those explanations will come at a later date! Some of my reasons include ensuring I graduate on time, making sure I keep scholarships, and possibly change up my major and minor. So many new things on the horizon and I have this internship to thank for it. Small post this week but definitely shared some big news. Knowing this, I will be back in the south in August!