Back To School

So while going back to school is pretty gross, picking out cute school supplies is fun. Here are some essentials that I picked up for back to school.
(This is Juliaaaa just so ya know)

 Lilly Pulitzer Agendas are the absolute best. We've used the Lilly planners freshman and sophomore year and they've helped a ton with organizing our lives. Not only are they super cute, but they have your year, month, and week laid out perfectly so it's simple to lay out your social life as well as schoolwork. My planner is the Large Agenda in the print "True Navy Tusk in the Sun". Yay for elephants! 💗

( Link - http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Accessories-Shoes/Agendas/entity/pc/61/c/219/6505.uts)

 I've had a Macbook Pro for a few years now, but I've never found a case that I absolutely loved. I'm super excited about this one because it's adorable and (hopefully) will protect my laptop when I take it to super fun (sarcasm ladies) AP Latin study sessions at Barnes and Noble. This is the Vera Bradley Laptop Sleeve (for 15" laptops) in the print "Summer Cottage".

(Link - http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Tech-Cases/Laptop-Sleeve/1001153/defaultColorVariantId/178605/c/638/sc/821/p/1001153.uts?fromSearch=1)

Binder covers!!! Cute binder covers honestly make class a whole lot more bearable. These are super easy to make, and there are tons of tutorials on Youtube. Most of the prints I used are Lilly Pulitzer, but you can use any picture or print you want.

It's Britney Betch

Miss Britney Spears has definitely had her ups and downs. But the queen of pop is still the epitome of fabulous (in our opinion at least). This is Julia, and Britney is my homegirl. (We were both born in Mississippi how cool is that???!!!???) But in all seriousness you can apply Britney's music to all parts of your life! If you're stuck in some sticky situations, here's some advice via the queen. 

Breakups

Breakups suck. Whether you're the dumper or the dumped (that's a word right?) the whole situation just really…. well, sucks. This is probably the most basic situation where girls jam their headphones in to make themselves feel better. Instead of going only to Taylor Swift (who is actually perf for breakups but a girls gotta have some variety), mix some of these songs in your "Getting Over _____" playlist. You're welcome. http://i.imgur.com/hW65m.gif 

1. Stronger - This is definitely a fav. If your ex was a total jerk and you're glad to be rid of him, this is a fab song to sing in the shower.

2. Everytime - This song is great to listen to if you want to feel really sad. It's basically about missing someone… So on second thought maybe this is a terrible breakup song.

3. Shattered Glass - The classic "you cheated on me and I'm fabulous so you're going to miss me" song.


New Love

Awww warm fuzzies. There's this guy. He's super hot and you really like him, but you're not together. Yet. Here are some possible anthems.

1. Drop Dead (Beautiful) - My personal favorite.

2. Radar - Do ya know you're on my radar?

3. Break The Ice - :)

It's Complicated

Facebook is right when they say that "it's complicated" is a valid relationship status (only in real life though don't make it your fb status because that reeks of desperation). 

1. Sometimes - This guy is totally precious, but you're not quite sure if you're ready. You just want to take it slooowwww.  

2. Toxic - You're totally into him, but you know he's not right for you.

3. …Baby One More Time - Does he love me? Does he love me not? (BTW fav Britney song ever)

It's Love

So this is sort of basic but if you're looking for a song that "epitomizes" your relationship here are a few options.

1. (You Drive Me) Crazy - But in a good way...

2. Thinkin' About You - This may or may not be pathetic but hey! You're in love!

3. I'm A Slave 4 U - This also may not be the healthiest song ever, but if the shoe fits, wear it!

Girl Power

If this is just an "I hate men" kind of day (and girl we all have those), Brit has got you covered. 

1. Womanizer - I know exactly who you are

2. Oops!… I Did It Again - Sorry I'm so fabulous :)

I'm a Bad Ass

Similar to Girl Power, these songs make you feel like a serious BA.

1. Circus -  There's only two types of people in the world!

2. Me Against the Music - You get in the zone girlfriend

3. Piece of Me - No but seriously you don't want a piece of me.

Yayyy for Britney! What are you all time favorites of hers?

Summer Reading

So it's August 10th, and school is right around the corner (*sobs*). So for 99% of us high school students who haven't already done our summer work, its probably time to start thinking about it. Summer work absolutely sucks. It's our school's attempt to suck at least some of the fun out of our summer (at least in our opinion). Groan. Enough about that, this is what we're reading instead. 

The Selection

If someone mixed The Hunger Games and The Bachelor and put it in the oven, this is what they would get. 35 girls all vying for the same guy equals for an interesting book.

Bewitching

Anyone remember Beastly? Written by the same author, Bewitching is a retelling of Cinderella.  

City of Lost Souls

This book is number 5 in the Mortal Instruments series. The movie version of the first book in the series, City of Bones, comes out August 21st and we're super excited because these books are dark and beautiful and we can't wait to see it on the big screen.

The Code

So I know what you're thinking. Hockey? Really? But I swear hockey, especially NHL hockey, is super fun and interesting to watch once you get into it. In the words of Ross Bernstein, "Once it [hockey] gets in your blood, it stays there for a very long time" (The Code). The Code is about the role of an enforcer in the game of hockey, and it sheds a whole new light on the game. This is the book that I (Julia) read at the beach... Cool girl problems.

Lauren Conrad Beauty

Okay so who doesn't want to look like Lauren Conrad? She's fabulous!

What about you guys? What are y'all reading instead of your required summer work?

(all rights go to the authors - we do not own any of the pictures)

Bad Girls

So this is Amber and I'm going to start off with the complete truth: I don't know how to be bad. I honestly don't think I could be a bad girl even if I tried, like I can't not finish my homework because I'll feel bad the whole night. Pathetic, I know. It's not like I just haven't had the "opportunity" to be bad because I have, it's just not in me. As another example of how not bad I am, I recently went to a teen night at a club at the beach...terrible idea I know...and I was really surprised at all of the girls who just didn't seem to care and seemed to enjoy the fact that boys were putting dollar bills in their shorts/extremely short skirts (that actually happened). I've been told and see a lot now that in our culture girls like Julia and I are not very common, girls who just love to hang out, go bowling, and eat (a lot). So I'd like to applaud all the girls out there who are bad at being bad. It's a good weakness to have.

*Live fast die young glitter girls do it well*

Life, Love, Lilly

We Glitter Girls are obsessed with Lilly Pulitzer. All Lillys are colorful and classy, in our opinion the perfect combination. A few days ago they released their Fall 2013 collection and needless to say it's love! We wanted to share a few of our favorites with you (get excited).

Beckett Dress in Tropez Blue

Jamie Sweater in Cameo White Battenburg Stitch

Reeve Dress Lace in True Navy So Good It's Batt

Elsa Top in Resort White Gold Digger

Allaine Dress in True Navy

Alexandra Top in Mambo Pink

Carmine Dress in Multi Get Nauti

Aren't these clothes gorgeous? All of them can be found at lillypulitzer.com! Tell us your favorites in the comments!

(all photo rights go to lillypulitzer.com)

Glitter Gang's Top 15 Songs!

I don't know a single person who doesn't absolutely love music. Seriously. It's crazy how listening to a song can change your entire mood almost instantaneously. Who needs therapy when you have music right? Here are the Glitter Gang's Top 15 Favorite Songs. 

Amber's Top 10

1. I Love It - Icona Pop

2. Royals - Lorde

3. Bad Girls - M.I.A.

4. Take A Walk - Passion Pit

5. Come and Get It - Selena Gomez 

6. You & I - Ingrid Michaelson

7. Only You - Ellie Goulding

8. Safe and Sound - Capital Cities

9. This Is What Makes Us Girls - Lana Del Ray

10. Round and Round - Imagine Dragons

11. Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Ray

12. Lego House - Ed Sheeran

13. Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris (Florence Welch)

14. Too Cool - Meaghan Martin

15. Demons - Imagine Dragons

Julia's Top 10

1. Dog Days Are Over - Florence and the Machine

2. Between The Raindrops - Lifehouse (Natasha Bedingfield)

3. Free Fallin' (Live) - John Mayer

4. Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Ray

5. All Those Pretty Lights - Andrew Belle

6. I Want Crazy - Hunter Hayes

7. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

8. Wasting All These Tears - Cassadee Pope

9. Crown On The Ground - Sleigh Bells

10. Heartbreak Warfare - John Mayer

11. Take A Walk - Passion Pit

12. ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

13. Light Me Up - Hunter Hayes

14. Explosions - Ellie Goulding

15. Stars Dance - Selena Gomez

If by any chance you're wondering why we always (as in twice) do Top Fifteen instead of the obvious Top Ten, its because Julia absolutely can not narrow anything down to "just" ten. 

Feel free to tell us your favorite songs in the comments! 

The Glitter Girls: Part 2

I'm Julia. I'm the second half of the Glitter Gang and I'm about to start my junior year of high school. I love everything southern, classy, and preppy. I breathe to play soccer. My iPhone has the most random music collection you'll ever find, from Disney Princess to Selena Gomez to John Mayer to Eminem, and you can usually find me singing at the top of my lungs. I have an unhealthy obsession with everything hockey, especially the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks. I essentially live in frockets and norts. Also I really, really love tigers.

(Thats me just by the way)