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LATEST ARTICLES ( 169 )

• The Wishlist of a Netflix Addict

  

  Hi, my name is Sami and I have an addiction…..to Netflix. This past summer summer alone, I finished Greek, Grey’s Anatomy and Orange is the New Black. , now... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Back on Youtube!

  

  Happy Sunday! I’m starting the week off with some awesome news…. I AM BACK ON YOUTUBE!! Over the summer, I became obsessed with watching YouTube videos – stayin... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Most Have Songs for the Weekend, TIDAL + Your Chance to See Lil Wayne

  

  This post is sponsored by TIDAL and Her Campus Media. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Sparkle and Shine possible! Happy... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You, Seventeen!

  

  After two years of working with my dream company, I am now passing on my Seventeen Social Club torch to other social media mavens and bloggers. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Flannel Friday Secret {#OOTD}

  

  It’s Friday…are you wearing a flannel? Flannel Friday was a common trend in my high school and sometimes I find myself absentmindedly wearing a flannel on the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last First Day of School {#OOTD}

  

  Hey, readers! Yesterday was one of the scariest days of my life – it was my last first day of school ever. Yup, that’s right – I started the second semester of... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life is More Than Just an Instagram Like

  

  I worked New Years Eve. At the hours I stood at my CVS register, I aimlessly scrolled through images of sequin dresses, gold Mylar balloons, and perfectly... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Come Travel with Me + Vera Bradley This New Years Eve

  

  This is a sponsored post in partnership with Vera Bradley and Her Campus Media. All words and opinions are my own. I’m late. Readers, no matter how much time I... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• What I Wore & How I Was Asked to a Fraternity Christmas Party

  

  Ho, ho, ho readers! Are you in the holiday spirit? I know that even with finals being right around the corner, I am makings sure that I am with Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sami’s Holiday Gift Guide: An On Location Tour

  

  This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own. It’s beginning to look a lot like Blogmas, readers! So, it seems that all my professors have gotten... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rocksbox Look: A.v. Max Mock Lariat Necklace in Gold & SLATE Crystal Spike...

  

  Happy Black Friday, readers! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with your family, remembering what you are thankful for as you eat your weight in... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Phone Detox, Courtesy of The Bored and Brilliant Project

  

  So, readers, when I tell you I’m a millennial in college, what stereotypes come to your head? I’m sure there are plenty and that one of them are “addicted to... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Viva Las Alpha Delta Pi {Semi Formal 2015 Pictures!}

  

  Hey, readers! Looking back at recent Sparkle and Shine posts, I realized how I shared how super excited I was for my semi formal. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hey Sorority Gals, The Collegiate Standard is Having a Give Away!

  

  Hey, readers, The Collegiate Standard is having a giveaway and you need to enter! And I mean need to just as much as you desperately need that morning coffee…. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wearing My New Greek Streak Letters for Any Occasion to Get Pumped for Semi...

  

  This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own. Hey, readers! Did you survive Halloween? I’m sure that my absence from Sparkle and Shine may have... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Say Hello to the Newest and Freshest Greek Life Tees from Greek Streak

  

  This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own. Happy Monday, readers! For once, my large iced caramel latte with skim from Dunkin Donuts isn’t the... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• How I Asked My Date to Sorority Semi & Cute Ways You Can Ask, Too!

  

  Happy Thursday and happy semi-formal season, readers! Yes, I know, I know that this end of the sentence seems stressful. How is it already time to start... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Open Letter to My Little as She Becomes a Grand-Big

  

  I’ve never done a post like this before, readers. But for anyone in Greek life, I figured they would understand my feelings to my little as she reaches a new... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rocksbox Look: Perry Street Mercer Crystal Earrings

  

  Hey, hey readers! As you remember from my last Rocksbox post, I am loving the designer jewelry subscription box company! And I want you to fall in love with... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twenty-one, Single, & Exactly How I Want It To Be

  

  During a recent dinner time conversation with my mom, we discussed dating, relationships, and friends of mine in serious relationships. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION