Wishlist Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!  The New York weather is finally nice (sunny, not too humid, no rain) and it's making me very optimistic about what the last month of summer holds. However before it got so nice I had plenty of time indoors to build up my already too long wishlist. I'm thinking about making this an every other week feature because all of this browsing for things to add to my wishlist probably isn't good for my wallet. 

1) Barbour Beadnell Jacket

I have been on the search for a new rain jacket all summer (my old one could not withstand the South Bend weather) and I think I've found the perfect one. Waterproof and water resistant, drawstrings at the waist so that it has shape, zip-in lining so it can be worn in all seasons, removable hood, hand warmer pockets (I'm extremely excited about these) and a classic shape. This jacket has everything...except a good price. Sigh. 

2) Vickers Bow in Twiggy

I recently got my first Vickers bow bracelet from Kiel James Patrick (styled here) and I am in love. They look kind of silly out of context, but they're adorable on your wrist and add a preppy touch to any outfit. They come in a variety of patterns, but I'm loving this soft pink and navy combo. 

3) Spirit Football Jersey

Normally I am completely content with Notre Dame not having a Greek system; in a lot of ways it makes things easier and we definitely still have fun. However I do get majorly jealous of all of the cute apparel and accessories my friends in sororities have! SFJ's are the number one item that I covet. It's so unfair that I can't I be one of these  or these girls. Luckily, aside from having some super cute sorority things, Southern Shirt Co. also carries SFJ's for us normal people in a variety of fun colors. The lavender is my favorite. 

4) Kate Spade All Wrapped Up necklace

Can you tell I've been on a bit of a bow trip lately? I love love love this necklace. I don't have any pearls of this length, and the bow keeps the long pearls from looking matronly. I've been on the verge of buying it on eBay a few times, but I can't seem to pull the trigger. I think what's getting me is that the pearls are fake yet the necklace is still (even on eBay) fairly expensive. I guess I can settle for just staring at it online. 

5) Lilly Pulitzer Shirt Dress

I already discussed my love of the new Lilly Pulitzer collection, and I spent a fair amount of time browsing it. I really fell in love with this navy shirt dress. It's so versatile; I could wear it in the summer but it would also transition easily to fall, and its long enough to wear to work but also out. 

What are your favorites from this week?

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!

Weekly OOTDs

Hi everyone! Here are my favorite outfits of this week.  I always post these on Instagram, so be sure to follow @something_preppy! If something isn't linked, that means I couldn't find it online. 

Dress: Theory (old)

Necklace: J. Crew Factory

Shoes: J. Crew - on sale!

Top: Theory (old)

Skirt: J. Crew

Shoes: Tory Burch

Bracelets: Kate Spade (1/2)

Dress: J. Crew

Necklace: J. Crew Factory - on sale!

Top: Lilly Pulitzer

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer 

Top: Vineyard Vines

Shorts: J. Crew

Shoes: Jack Rogers

Bow: Kiel James Patrick

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer day! 

iPad Mini Case

This post is going to be a little different than a lot of my other clothing specific posts, so if that's what you're here for then keep on scrolling (no hard feelings, I swear). 

I LOVE reading. I can read and enjoy pretty much anything (except Aristotle-- puts me to sleep every time). Another thing to know about me is that my family vacations a lot. Whenever we traveled I would pack between 8-10 huge books for the trip. Not an exaggeration-- my backpack weighed around 30 pounds. Needless to say I was excited when electronic readers were created (I think I was about one vacation away from scoliosis). I have always had a Kindle, but when my most recent one broke I decided I'd try out an iPad mini. Thanks Mom and Dad for the early Christmas present!

Of course, the prospect of getting an iPad was made even better by the thought of the cute case that I would get for it. So many brands make cute iPad cases, so finding one for an iPad mini should be easy, right? Yeah...no. Turns out that most designers don't make iPad mini cases even if they make iPad cases. I searched for weeks but finally found the perfect case. 

The Kate Spade "le Pavillion" folio was exactly what I was looking for I really wanted something that would protect both the back and the screen, and without folds that would leave marks on the screen. My mom volunteered to take a trip to the local Kate Spade to see if they had my dream case. No luck. Resigning myself to ordering from the website and paying for shipping, I log onto Kate Spade and...it's not there. Nordstrom says it's backordered until September. There was no way that I was going to leave the iPad unprotected for that long.

Shopbop

So, I discover this case on Shopbop. I excitedly tracked the order. Finally it came, and it was a really beautiful, high quality case. A very beautiful, high quality case that did not fit my iPad at all. It was part leather, so maybe it would have stretched, but it was an expensive case and I didn't want to take the risk of it not fitting. That one got returned.
At this point, I was getting pretty frustrated. I was also getting nervous because my iPad had been without a case for about three weeks, and I felt like I was tempting fate by leaving it unprotected any longer. Eventually I decided I was going to have to just go to the Apple Store and settle for a less attractive case. Not the end of the world, but slightly disappointing.
I fell in love with this sleeve when I walked into the accessories section of the Apple Store. A sleeve wasn't what I originally wanted, because the iPad would only be protected when it's on, so I kept looking. The store didn't have any folio options, so I decided to combine some strategies.
I'm actually very happy with how this mini-ordeal (lol pun) turned out. The sleeve is really high quality and similar to what I had originally wanted, and the rubber case is lightweight. I also got a clear screen protector.

Does anyone else have an iPad mini (this is a serious question; the lack of cases available for it made me wonder how many people actually have one)? How did you choose to protect it?

Sorry for the long post, I had a lot of case-related venting to do. Thanks for reading!

PS: For those of you thinking that I'm OCD, yes, I am, but this is an expensive piece of technology and I don't want anything too happen to it!
PPS: After I got home I realized that the sleeve looked surprisingly similar to a case I already had. What can I say, Kate Spade does polka dots well.

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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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. 

Wish List Wednesday

Like most people, I have a wishlist a mile long. Browsing online and visiting stores to add to it is a hobby of mine. Some of the items on it are more realistic than others, but I would definitely be happy to have any of these! These are the five things that I am lusting after most:

1) Metro Watch

Among purses, I believe that watches are the best kind of fashion purchases. Their value does not depreciate, they last forever, and they get so much use. I am always looking to expand my watch collection, and these Kate Spade watches are adorable. 

2) Athens Dress

I've tried this dress on two different times, and both times I put it back on the rack because there were other pieces that I wanted more. But I'm still thinking about how cute it is! I'm definitely hoping to add this to my collection soon. 

3) Monogrammed chevron binder

Maybe its nerdy, but I love love love buying school supplies. It gets me so excited for new classes, and I like to tell myself that cuter supplies motivate me to work harder. I just preordered my Lilly Pulitzer agenda, and this binder is perfect for my next school purchase. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and all can be monogrammed. 

4) Pineapple Bikini

I have a confession to make: I collect bikinis. Somehow I can always manage to justify buying another one. While I've curbed my bathing suit habit a bit, this pineapple bikini might be enough to make me fall off the wagon.

5) Espadrille Wedges

I've been in the market for wedges that I can use both at work and with casual outfits, and I think these J.Crew espadrilles fit that description. They're versatile and also a great height for a tall girl like me. 

Hopefully I can pick some of these up soon! What are you wishing for this Wednesday?