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For me summer is synonymous with sundresses! Every year I look forward to adding a Patagonia dress or two to my collection.During the dog days of summer, I am happiest in a cute dress for several reasons:They are comfortable.They let me be active.I look pulled together without trying, because all I actually did was pull a dress over my head.With so many outdoor festivals in Ann Arbor dresses are a great go-to piece. I often ride my bike to Top of the Park in a sundress with shorts underneath. It … read more

Written by Cat S., Bivouac Boutique SalespersonLike most college students, I value my sleep… and since I don’t get much of it in the first place, I like to get in every little bit I can in the mornings. I have this really bad habit of abusing the snooze button. I tell myself that I’m going to wake up at 9, but then I don’t get up until 9:40, so I end up rushing to get ready. Once I’m finally ready I have no time to eat breakfast so I get to be that guy whose stomach is growling uncomfortably … read more

In honor of my sister’s high school graduation (congrats, sis!), I was lucky enough to venture home to celebrate her accomplishments. While my sister will misguidedly venture to East Lansing next year and enter Michigan State University, I still found myself extremely proud in a way that only a big sister can be! In my family, any big achievement means a meal out. After the ceremony, we had a delicious celebratory post-graduation meal at Mangiamo’s, an Italian restaurant in Grand Rapids. For … read more