21 Things I’d go back in time to tell my 21-year-old Self
September is my half-birthday month (which is nuts to me – halfway to 25?!)! And especially with a bub on the way, I’ve been in a pretttttty reflective mood as of late. So, today I’m…
View Post8 Unexpected Ways to Save Money in College
With so many huge life events happening all at once at these rosy headquarters (ie: graduate UPenn, launch a business, buy a house, get hitched), it’s safe to say that I’ve gotten *really* pro at…
View PostBack to School Survival with Campus Shevival
J and I made the unfortunate mistake of attempting to grab a few things at Wal-Mart yesterday. It. was. HAVOC. Apparently everyone and their mothers waited until the day before school started to pick up…
View Post8 Productivity Hacks to Totally Transform your Day
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! New studies show that a human’s attention span is officially less than that of a goldfish. A goldfish’s attention span is 9 seconds. …and humans can now only pay attention for 8. HA,…
View PostHow I Deal with Panic Attacks: Notes on Anxiety
Whoa, heavy hitter post. Coming Up Roses is always meant to be a positive, uplifting space, where we can all blossom and grow together. But here’s the thing: Life isn’t *always* coming up roses. Roses…
View PostHow to Handle Burnout (+ prevent it from happening to you!)
Tee: Burlington // (promo code AROSTYLE to get this skirt for under $28) // Wedges (similar, similar) // Kate Spade Bag (similar) Exhaustion. Overcommitment. Melt Down. Breaking Point. Whatever the symptoms, the diagnosis is the…
View PostLessons Learned at UPenn: what I would tell my freshman year self…
Dress: c/o (Use code ERICA10 at checkout for 10% off your whole order!) // Heels: c/o Mint Julep Boutique Sometimes I get a hot sec to sit back and (not) relax and realize a few facts: It’s almost…
View Post10 things you need to know before Spring Break
Ah, SPRING BREAK. It’s the sugarplum vision that dances in every college kids head from, um, Christmas onwards. Ha! But ’tis the season, and we’re all hella pumped to break outta the academic confines and…
View PostPost-Grad Plans
Black jumpsuit: LOFT (Similar from Ann Taylor) // Teal blazer: c/o Apricot Lane // Cork Tiny Tote: c/o Dagne Dover // Heels: Franco Sarto Alright, alright, alriiiiiiiiight – let’s get down to business! The above…
View PostThe 8 Best Time Management Tips for College
Ah, time. It’s that crazy thing we always swear we need “more ” of, even though there are always and will always be 24 hours at our disposal every day. CRAY, right?? When we find ourselves…
View PostHow to Not Get Sick in College: 13 Tips
Hey there, flu season! You are here, and you are not welcome. As anyone in college – really, anyone in any group setting – knows, this time of year can be a total buzzkill. Not…
View Post20 minute Pampering Routine for 20-somethings
*This post is sponsored by Unilever. As usual, all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Being a 20-something in this “Millennial” day…
View PostHow to Perfect your Resumé
I don’t think I need to actually explain how important it is to have a bangin’ resumé. It’s like dressing the part for an interview or first date – it’s a no brainer. But not…
View PostHow to Survive Winter at College in the Northeast.
For the freshmen who’ve traveled from near and far to attend college in the beautiful and historic American Northeast, welcome. You’ll be regretting it as soon as late October hits. Hopefully you won’t be…
View PostLinkedIn 101, Part 1: Making your profile stand out.
Once upon a time, you’d be licking a paper envelope shut and mailing it off (yes, through the Postal Service…#RIPsnailmail) to a potential employer. He or she would open it up and find a copy…
View PostStruggling with Anxiety
If anyone were to ask me to describe myself, I’d probably include “perfectionist” in the mix of descriptors. I’ve been told I’m a bit Type A, whatever that really means, and I can get…
View PostRedefining “Success”
(Warning: It’s a doozy). Success. suc·cess /səkˈses/ Noun The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. The attainment of popularity or profit. Says Google, the most popular search engine on the planet. Thank you, Google,…
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