Somewhere between Eeyore and Tigger

Recently I was talking to a friend of mine.  We met while we were Riordan fellows, and we've been on this MBA journey together.
He asked how the application process was going.  I'm 7 apps submitted, and 2 more to go over the next week...yes I am applying to 9 schools.
One of the schools is Harvard Business School.  HBS is the most prestigious brand in the bschool game (I won't even venture in to going on about rankings, perception, etc.).  HBS sent out around 800 interview invites on October 8th, and the remaining 150 invites and dismissal emails go out on the 15th.  I didn't get an email on the 8th...
The waiting game for business school is nerve wrecking.  When my buddy asked me about how I was doing recently, my answer...I'm somewhere between Eeyore and Tigger. I swing between wildly hopeful, optimistic, and excited, to anxious, discouraged, and pessimistic.  Every time I hit submit on an app it's exhilarating and thrilling, only to be followed by sheer panic 15 minutes later...I get submitters remorse.
I'm sure I'm not the only person applying to business school feeling these emotions, but I feel like no one admits it.  So I'm willing to say it...applying to business school is wonderful and terrifying, but I know ultimately it's worth the risk.  So I will keep pushing forward with persistence and strength, and I know ultimately I will end up where I belong.

Next week I head to Hanover, NH for my Tuck interview, so I will be sure to chronicle that trip.

XOXO,
MacKenzie

Parseltongue Dressing

I have to start off by saying, I'm patting myself on the back right now for finding a way to sneak a Harry Potter reference in a style post...fan girl fashionistas unite!

Featuring another Altazurra for Target piece today.  This is another ensemble that I didn't like in pictures, on the hanger, and I knew I would hate it on myself.  But the minute I got this entire outfit on I could hear the fashion clouds parting, and this was glorious.

 

This was a major exercise in high low dressing, because everything from the knees up was under $50, and knees down...well I won't even go there.

I paired the Altazurra python top and slit skirt with a great Forever 21 white perforated leather jacket (see everything at F21 isn't tween or club wear), and raffia Louboutin heels.

Get the look (not all pieces are the pieces pictured):

Altazurra python top 

Altazurra python skirt

Perforated white leather jacket

Raffia Louboutin heels

...and sweet news on the heels, the link is from the Real Real, so you can get the same shoes for half the price (lucky ducks).

I absolutely loved this outfit.  And it was featured on the Fashion Bomb Daily today (I'm a giddy fashion loving girl right now)!

http://fashionbombdaily.com/2014/10/08/wear-altuzarras-collection-target/

http://fashionbomb.thefashionbomb.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/how-do-you-wear-it-altuzarras-collection-for-target-mac-kenzie.jpg

So exciting to see the work I put in getting a moment in the spotlight.

XOXO,

MacKenzie

Apologizes, Updates, and Where the ^@*#) Have I Been

Hello Loves!
(I hope you were reading that with the same British accent I had when I wrote it)

 

I have been a bit MIA from my formerly consistent posting.  I wanted to give y'all a bit of an update before you wonder if I fell down a dark blogging hole again.

 

Remember a little while back when I said I went to a meeting, it was my blue suede shoes post.  Well I had a meeting for an internship with an e-commerce app start up based here in DC.  I decided before school starts, I mean business school obvi, I wanted to get some much needed experience in my desired field.  I want to get in to integrated marketing in media, entertainment, or technology.  A local startup seemed like the perfect place.

 

When I say start up I mean the THREE, one, two, three, of us are in here doing EVERYTHING.  It's amazing, challenging, overwhelming, and an incredible learning experience that I gain something new every day from.

 

So what do I do you ask...well...

• Handle out packing and shipping logistics
• SEO and CRM for social strategy
• Run our various social media platforms
• Write for our soon to launch tumblr page
• Check backend issues on the app
• Flight test the app
• Social media analytics
• Fold tissue paper

...that last one isn't nearly as glamorous, but I get it done.


So there you have it, a short and sweet neat little update about what I've been up to.  Now for the apology. I'm going to start making an effort to schedule my posts over the weekend, so that the blog doesn't suffer, and I don't lose additional sleep worrying about all you lovelies not hearing/seeing my ramblings.


I've been sick the last few days, so be ready for various posts about all the juicing, vegan eating, and attempting to work while juggling it all.  Also, I'm 5 apps submitted in my 9 first round schools, so I'm sure (praying) that this month will have lots of interview prep, interview outfit, and (fingers crossed) what to do when you get accepted posts.


In the mean time, feel free to follow the work I'm doing with Nicely at:
https://www.facebook.com/nicelyapp
http://instagram.com/nicelyapp
https://twitter.com/nicelyapp
http://nicelyapp.tumblr.com/


And if you live in the DC area, feel free to sign up at http://sites.nicelyapp.com. And who knows, your gift might just be personally delivered by yours truly(#internlife)




XOXO,
MacKenzie