What I Learned from Lizzie McGuire

Confession time, I've watched every single episode of Lizzie McGuire and I can't tell you how many times I've watched The Lizzie McGuire movie. Lizzie McGuire was my childhood hero, my role model, and my style icon. It was my obsession. I wish I had photos of the fifth grade folders plastered with Hilary Duff's face. I learned many life lessons through this show and still keep tabs on my beloved hero, Hilary Duff, by following her on Instagram!

Although moms might not be as cool as the popular girls at school, they'll always be your mom, which is about twenty-nine million times better. Remember when Lizzie's mom wanted to buy her "bargain basement" jeans to help her win Best Dressed at school? Lizzie was mortified that she was wearing bargains, but it turns out everyone loved her jeans and she wished she'd have spent time shopping with her mom rather than complaining.

Brothers are a pest, but life wouldn't be the same without them. Matt is always trying to ruin Lizzie's life and playing pranks on her, but who would Lizzie be if she didn't have a little brother? Her whole life would change (probably for the worst). I'm so glad to have a brother in my life and Lizzie McGuire taught me to be more appreciative of the time I have with him.

Your best friends will always be there for you, no matter what. My favorite episode of all time is called "Inner Beauty" in which Miranda thinks she isn't beautiful or skinny enough. Throughout the episode Gordo and Lizzie help Miranda see that she is beautiful and they'll always be there for her. Lizzie, Miranda, and Gordo even taught me how to make a three-way call with my two best friends. Oh the things I've learned.

You will get your heart broken, but your friends and family will help you through it.



Your parents are weird, everyone can relate, but they love you with everything they have and you must not forget they have feelings too! Lizzie's parents were always getting themselves into embarrassing situations and causing problems for Lizzie, but at the end of the day they love her and nothing would ever change that. They just want the best for her!

I still love Lizzie McGuire even though it's been years since it aired. I even watched a few episodes over spring break with my mom. How cool are we? I'll always be a Lizzie fan, and I'll never forget the lessons she taught me.

What Is This All About?

I'm Aislinn. Everything I've typed (and backspaced about a hundred times) in this post about me and what this blog will be about has sounded like an attempt at an eighth grade "About the Author" page. I admit, I'm not new to this whole writing thing, but it makes me nervous that something is going to be so permanent. And I want it to sound professional and perfect. Did I mention I'm a perfectionist? Yeah. It's a problem. I'm working on it.
Anyway, I decided to just bite the bullet and write this first post like an eighth grade "About the Author" page because who didn't love eighth grade?
I'm 20 years old and am studying Communication and Journalism at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. I'm from Wisconsin and I'll always love Milwaukee, but for the time being, the Twin Cities are a pretty cool place to explore. I always return to Milwaukee for my summers because I'm in love (and when I say in love, I mean full on head over heels in love to the point of obsession) with hurling. Yeah, you thought I was going to say a boy, there's one of those too, but my love for Milwaukee is because of the Milwaukee Hurling Club. Just so happens that I met this oh-so-special boy of mine in the MHC, another reason it is so special to me.
Hurling? What is that, you ask? Oh it's just the coolest sport in the entire world. (Seriously, go check it out right here). You thought it was awesome, right? It is. And it is so much more fun to play.
So now that you know I love hurling, you should also know that I'm just a fitness freak. I love running, skating (I play hockey too), jumping, lifting, yoga, Pilates, anything that gets me moving. I'm in the process of training for my first marathon! So scared, but it will be quite the accomplishment!

I'm not just a sporty girl, of course. I have many facets! And that is where this blog comes in..I love beauty and fashion. I'm a tough girl on the pitch/ice/road, but catch me out of training gear and I love girly things of all kinds. Makeup, fashion, magazines, you name it and I love it.

I worry too much about little things. I eat too many Dove Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds. I drink too many Hot Cinnamon Spice teas. I'm a hoarder of beauty products. I'm a bit of a shopaholic. I disappear into books. I'm a sucker for anything romantic. And my heart melts at the mention of weddings. I'm a hopeless romantic for life. And I hope that's what this blog will be. A bit of chocolate, a hint of fashion, and a whole lot of love.

Up first is a little Outfit Of The Day (OOTD from now on).

Yup I took a mirror selfie. You can laugh at me now.
The top is from Loft and I've got a bit of a recent obsession with Loft. Their spring line is so...springy! There are so many colors I want in my closet after a winter full of neutrals and black (obviously didn't go with color today haha). The shirt has a cool neckline that my hair is covering, but it's got a boat neck shape and its very comfortable and classy.
The bottoms are just a basic black jean from Kohls. Basics are my saviors. I pair everyday essentials with a fun scarf or a different hair style in the hopes that it dresses it up.
Shoes are from Target. I believe these came out in the fall. They're the Tuxedo Flats. They're not the most comfortable shoe, but gosh darn it they're cute so I suffered today. And yes, Minnesota still has snow on the ground, but I wanted to wear these shoes today because they pulled together my whole look.
Keep checking back for whatever new post I'll have up next! Could be a fitness post, a food post, a makeup post..who knows!? That's the fun thing, it'll always be a surprise for the both of us.
In the hopes that someone read this, have a fabulous day.