Friday Favorites

Happy last Friday of July! Here are my favorite things this week: 

  

1) Lilly Agendas

This is going to sound a little lame but I've legitimately been counting down the days until August since I got these agendas because I'm sooo excited to use them. I had one last year and sadly it got lost in the moving-out process, so I've been making due with a little blue one from CVS.  I miss using these so much! The prints are adorable and unique, and the large size is perfect. I have the Tusk In Sun and Tiger Lilly prints(one for classwork, one for meetings/hall council/student government/travel). 

(I only thought to take a pic right before I took it off, so it doesn't look perfect.)

2) Essie "Movers and Shakers"

I tend to shy away from pink nails because I feel like they can look a little "Barbie" and not-so-classy on blonde girls. However, I am happy to have been proven wrong with this color. It's a more melon-y pink, which makes it less bright and therefore less childish. It also went on very smoothly and stayed on my nails for a week and a half with minimal chipping, which is I was extremely impressed with. 

(via my Instagram)
3) Kate Spade bow ring

I just rediscovered this ring in my jewelry box, and I'm mad at myself for letting it sit there for so long!  It's too big for my middle or ring finger, but it fits perfectly on my index finger. I've gotten so many compliments on it. Unfortunately it's not on sale anymore, but you can probably find it on eBay or similar sites.

4) Keratin treatment
Before anyone gets up in arms, I do NOT get the treatment that has carcinogens in it. I've heard plenty of bloggers say that they have the worst hair ever and that no one else could possibly understand how bad it is. To them I would say I UNDERSTAND. My hair is truly the worst for so many reasons (frizzy, thick, straight in the front but curly in the back...don't know how that happens). This keratin treatment de-frizzes my hair without taking away all of the volume or wave.

That's all I've got this week...enjoy the weekend!

Spotlight On: Watches

A great watch is such a worthwhile investment. I wear a watch almost every day, especially at work. It's so much classier to check the time on your watch instead of your phone, and watches can instantly make any outfit look more put together. 

At the moment, my favorite watch is the Parker Two-Toned watch from Michael Kors. The combination of silver and gold makes it wearable with so many different outfits. It was also my first eBay purchase (eBay is a great option for buying watches...post on that coming soon!). I also have this watch with a brown leather band, a bit more casual. 

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Here are some other watches to add to your wardrobe!

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Friday Favorites

Hey everyone! I'm excited to show you some of my favorite items from the past few weeks.

(Last use of alliteration for a while I swear).

The first thing on my favorites list are the monogram decals that I ordered from Etsy a few weeks ago from the seller pinkydotgifts. These vinyl stickers are really high quality and come in a ton of colors and fonts. I also got one for my computer, and I'm absolutely loving them!

When I went to France, Lilly's Callahan shorts were the only kind that I brought with me. The fit of these shorts are even better than the cult favorite J.Crew 3" chinos, and they come in way more prints. 

Lilly Pulitzer

I read this book on the plane and found it really amusing. Obviously its not meant to be taken entirely seriously (the illustrations are particularly satirical) but it was fun to point out some similarities between the descriptions in the book and my own family. It also includes some funny anecdotes about famous preppies. 

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Like pretty much every girl, I love the J.Crew rose necklace. What I definitely do not love is the price tag. I know there are lots of places you can get necklaces by this one, I decided to go with a classic standby, Pink Pineapple Shop. Their jewelry is always high quality and the prices are awesome. I wore this necklace to work the other day and got so many compliments (and its only $28)! I would highly recommend PPS for accessories.

Get it here! By the way, no idea how my arms ended up two different colors, I'm not striped I swear. 

Enjoy your weekend! Don't forget to check out the Lilly Pulitzer Endless Summer Sale through Sunday!

Wishlist Wednesday

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Wishlist Wednesday (or as my boyfriend calls it, the easiest way to find me presents). 

1) Lilly Pulitzer bikini 

Great fit and pattern combos!

2) Red Dress Boutique dress

 I love this bright and versatile dress that's perfect for showing off a tan. (Note to self: get a tan)

3) David Yurman cable bracelet

If only. Santa if you're reading this I was a very good girl this year!

4) PB Teen wall decals
My roommate had these last year and everyone who came into our room commented in how great they looked. I think they're a perfect way to make our cinder block walls more homey. 

5) Kate Spade popsicle coin purse 

So summery and cute!

What are you wishing for this Wednesday? 

 

Outfits Inspired by France

After a very long plane ride, I'm home! I loved loved loved France (who wouldn't?). It was an amazing trip. My mom, sister, and I got to go to Paris, Avignon, Nimes, and many more. Something that surprised me while visiting all of those cities was how diverse they all were. Even though some were in pretty close proximity to each other, the architecture and feel of the cities were very different. In honor of that, I'm going to share with you guys some outfits inspired by my favorite cities. Enjoy!  

1) Paris

Paris doesn't really need much of an introduction. When I was there, I noticed that most Parisians favor the same type of city-chic that many New Yorkers do. Obvious labels are uncommon, and the goal is to make understated pieces shine with bold accessories. The outfit below is almost an exact replica of one that I wore in Paris.

Outfit information on Polyvore

2) Marseille

Marseille is a beautiful port town in the south of France that also happens to be France's first city. As you can see in the picture, the colors of the architecture, boats, and ocean are all extremely vivid. While I was there, it was fairly hot, so I stuck to wearing a dress. This outfit is inspired by the bright colors of the port. 

Polyvore

3) Monte Carlo

We went to Monaco at the very end of our trip, pretty much just to be able to say we'd been to Monte Carlo. While walking around, I noticed that there were a lot of royal guards (according to Google, they're technically called gendarmes). I made this outfit inspired by their uniforms. PS props to them for being able to wear pants in that sweltering heat. 

  

Polyvore

 As much as I loved France, I'm very happy to be back home. If you want to see more outfits like these, you can follow me on Polyvore under the username: somethingpreppy. 

Random Obsession: Francesca's Collection

When I went to school this past year, I was overwhelmed by the amount of Midwesterners there. The official statistic is that 40% of last year's freshman class was from the Midwest, but I think its probably closer to 80%. Because I was surrounded by people who thought Chicago was "the City" instead of New York (lol), I found myself constantly defending the Northeast.

I think the only time that I haven't been able to prove that my hometown is better was when I was at the mall with a few of my friends and walked into Francesca's. All of my friends were stunned that I had never been to one and were thrilled that the Midwest finally had something that New York didn't. However, I wasn't even put down by their teasing because I was so in awe.

For those of you who don't know, Francesca's is a chain of boutiques (oxymoron, I know). They're all over the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. The prices are very good for what you get, and they're always having some kind of promotion. My favorite section is the jewelry- they have awesome statement necklaces.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from this cute boutique!

Bad picture, but who doesn't love a little chevron dress?

This dress reminds me of some in the Lilly summer collection, especially the beading on the neckline.

Love the bow accent!

This beautiful statement necklace is only $32!

This necklace is perfect for when you want to make more of a statement than your normal pearls.

Remember when I said they always have sales? Right now their summer collection is 50% off!

What are your favorite picks from Francescas? Am I the only one that had never heard of it before?