What I Wore Wednesday {Early March}

Hey y'all,

I love looking at outfit posts for inspiration, but I thought I would start taking a few pics everyday to show you my different outfits and the occasions. I don't have a true full length mirror so for now you are getting headless shots. Sorry! I will try to link similar items if I can't find my exact item but not everything has an equivalent, so I'm sorry ahead of time.

 Bridesmaid Brunch

Dress: Cynthia Rowley (from T.J.Maxx)

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer Murfee

Bag: C. Wonder

Coat: Calvin Klein from Macys

 

Work

Necklace: Carrie Grace

Watch: Anne Klein (old, similar/similar)

Scarf: A.C. Moore Pashmina

Top: Old Navy (old, similar)

Pants: LOFT Zoe Fit

Shoes: LAUREN by Ralph Lauren

Saturday Errands

Top: Phantom of the Opera tour

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer Murfee: Jellies be Jamin'

Jeans: Old Navy

Babysitting

Yoga Pants: Marika from Marshalls

Top: Carolina T-shirt

Jacket: Patagonia Re-Tool Snap-T

Sneakers: Saucony(old, similar)

Work: Spring Break

Top: Target

Scarf: Gift

Jacket: J. Crew

Jeans: Target

Sandals: Nordstrom Rack (old, other colors)

Bag: C. Wonder

Young Professionals Meeting at Church

Top: LOFT Outlet (recent)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Jeans: Target

Flip Flops: Rainbows

Casual Friday/ACC Tournament

Top: Hanes Men's V-neck

Scarf: Peachroots

Jeans: Target

Flats: c/o Lillybee University (bow clips)

I hope this gives y'all a sense of my style and some inspiration.

What's your favorite item in your closet right now?

Wednesday Wishing {Lilly for Target}

Hey y'all,

I'm sure most of you are just recovering from the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale but there is some even more exciting news. Lilly Pulitzer is teaming up with everyone's favorite super store, Target, this spring to create fifteen exclusive prints by Lilly Pulitzer artists. The collection will be available in stores and online beginning April 19th. The 250 piece collection includes apparel, accessories and shoes for women and girls as well as home decor, outdoor entertainment accessories, travel essentials, and more. This seems like the best way to kick off spring and summer!

According to Refinery29's article on the collaboration, all of the items will be more Target price friendly as well! Items will range from $2-150. So for those of you like myself who are budget Lilly lovers get ready! Time to start saving for April!

You can follow along with more information at Target's blog or the Lilly for Target account instagram.

Happy Shopping!

*All images are from Target's blog post found here.

My Week in Photos

Hey y'all,

I know I have been MIA but I thought I would catch you up in my world through a few photos. I hope you all had nice long weekends. I know personally I am so tired and I might need to go grab a Diet Coke soon! Also if you hate really long photo posts you might as well skip this post!

Quick OOTD:

Cardigan: New York and Company

Tank: Old Navy

Skirt & Scarf: Target (scarf is now $5!)

Bag: Kate Spade

Our apartment is almost all together.

 I love how we turned this book shelf into our wine glass and cookbook collection.

Another quick OOTD (ignore my bath room clutter)

Top: Old Navy:

Capris: Target

Cami: Aeropostale

Bag:Philip Lim for Target

My weekend wear(running errands)

Top: UNC Class of 2012 shirt

Shorts: Nike Tempos

Shoes: Rainbow FlipFlops

My other weekend wear (teaching Sunday School)

Top: Summit Kids shirt

Jeggings: Target

Shoes: Rainbow FlipFlops

Last week started the Hosea plan on #SheReadsTruth and I highly recommend joining in even now!

I have been loving this salad: Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, salami, mozzarella, balsamic vinegrette and garlic olive oil!

My tickets arrived!

My work friends and I all took the plunge and ordered season tickets for the Durham Performing Arts' I love New York season of musicals. I have a musical almost every month from now until June!

Sunday was a day of celebrating LJ as she married WS! I am so glad I was able to catch up with so many friends(and sorority sisters) like MScott here.

Some of the lovely ladies at my table.

  

The gorgeous bride! Now LJS!

Also, one of the other guests and I had to take a picture of our matching Kate Spade book clutches!

Her clutch. Mine.

Yesterday, I was able to grab this picture of the capital building on my way back home after the wedding brunch!

Other happenings, my Lilly After Party Sale purchases have all arrived!

I bought way to much La Croix water at Aldi this weekend

My room is slowly coming  together and I am loving this little space I made for my quiet time/devotionals.

Speaking of devotionals, Love God Greatly's Esther study started yesterday! The book of Esther is one of my favorites!

How was your weekend? Any caffeine in your sight this morning?

#BuyMeLilly

Hey y'all,

For those of you who woke up early, or took a quick work break at 8am I want to know what you snagged at Lilly's After Party Sale. I am so pleased that the site worked out so well. Yes, there was a snag when they loaded the site but I looked around and took my time and still checked out twice all before 8:30am. I knew going in that I only wanted a few more Murfee scarves since the one I got last year is my go to scarf to brighten up a rainy day and I receive so many compliments on it. I was a little disappointed in so many scarves being over $40 but I ended up with these two items:

Lulu Murfee Scarf for $29

Jellies Be Jammin for $54

 I love the Southern Charm pattern as well but I have a lot of pink and green going on in my scarf collection so I wanted to add ones with more colors.

What did you snag? 

Wishlist Wednesday

Hey y'all, 

I cannot believe we are already halfway done with the week! Next week, classes start back on campus and I have no idea where the summer went. I hope you have all had a lovely start to your week and are excited for the weekend approaching. Since I am still working on getting back into the blogging world I thought I would just share a few items I am wishing for this week.

Wishlist Wednesday by postgradprep featuring black boots

boots/book/pajamas/pens/top/scarf

Hunter Rain Boots.  While the weather today has been beautiful, the past week or so has seen a lot of storms. I think some plain rain boots would work perfectly for traipsing on campus between the parking deck and my office. 

if i stay. The trailer to this movie already has me crying so I think I need to grab the book quickly and read it before hitting the movies next week.

PJ pants. I love my Old Navy pj pants and I think this cute teal and pink seahorse print needs to be added to my collection. I love that the ON pj pants are long enough and I order a large so that they have a nice loose fit.

Sharpie pens. I love this time of year when you hit Target and there are school supplies everywhere. I love these pens to color code my agenda and I am keeping the colors consistent with my old planner but who doesn't love a new pack of pens?

Nike Running Top. I am still in the process of training for a half marathon in October. Luckily, I recruited my sister to join in on the running. Who doesn't like punny running tops?

Lilly Pulitzer Riley Infinity Scarf. With fall around the corner I am looking at grabbing a few more scarves. I love scarf weather and a bright and patterned scarf makes a statement with any outfit. Plus, why not join in on the tassel trend?

What is currently on your lust list? Have you read the book if i stay?

What I Wore Wednesday

Hey y'all,

One of the requests for blog posts y'all submitted from my 200 follower giveaway was to see more Outfit of the Day posts. I have yet to have time to go take nice pictures of various outfits but I have been making an effort over the past few weeks to snap a few pictures of my outfits. So here are 10 outfits from the past month. The jewelry is typically all the same since I always wear an Anne Klein bracelet watch of some kind (I have a two-tone one, a silver, and a gold watch), my pearl ring, my monogram square ring and pearls. Lately, I have also been wearing my monogram necklace from ElizaJay Charm. Also, most of these are work outfits, minus the last one is from this weekend for a college graduation. If you have any questions or suggestions for blog posts let me know!

Dress: Old Navy (similar) 

Cardigan: Loft (old, similar) 

Bag: Longchamp 

Necklace: Swell Caroline (similar) 

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Top: Old Navy (similar)

Capris: Target

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Top: Target

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Pants: Target

Shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Jeggings: Target

Top: Target (old, similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Top: Dillard's (on sale now)

Pants: LOFT

Cardigan: New York and Company (old, similar)

Shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Pants: LOFT

Top: Macy's (old)

Shoes: Ralph Lauren Gold Flats (similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Maxi Skirt: LOFT Outlet

Tank: Old Navy

Bag: Longchamp

 Shoes: Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals (save)

Dress: LOFT Outlet (recent)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

 Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Bag: Kate Spade

Skirt: Target (old, similar)

Tank: Aeropostale

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer (similar)

Cardigan: Target (old, similar)

Shoes: Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals (save)

Dress: J.Crew Factory 

Necklace: Groopdealz (similar)

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

What is on your summer fashion wishlist?

What Happened in April

Hey y'all,

I thought I would share a few things that happened in April since I have been pretty MIA over here. Also, beware that this is not in any particular order time-wise. Enjoy a peek into my crazy life.

I ran a 5K for Girls on the Run. Yes, as you can see it was actually 3.47 miles instead of 3.1 so it was a tough course on a particularly sunny day. I kept under a 12 min pace though and considering my training was all over and it was very hilly I am proud of that.

Tried on bridesmaid dresses for Jenn's wedding in August! No this is not the dress, I will reveal that later in the summer.

I attended my sorority's Formal. It was at a local country club. It was fun getting all dressed up for a nice dinner and yes, I bowed out of the dancing portion. I mean, who wants to dance with their advisor? I did receive a beautiful bouquet from the girls as a thank you. I am so blessed to serve with them and see the sisterhood grow!

At Formal with my Grandlittle, kBm!

I made the best barbeque thanks to Skinnytaste.com. You can find the recipe here along with the recipe for the BBQ sauce.

Yes, more bridesmaid dress trips. This is not the one either but it is similar. I must say it is hard trying on dresses without the bride since she is out of state but lots of pictures where texted and a bit of Facetime helped.

My grandlittle, kBm is now an alum member too!

 This past Wednesday was Senior Chapter and a great group of young women transitioned from active members to alumnae. Their words of advice to the current actives was wonderful and I agreed. It goes by fast but PBX is Your's For A Lifetime!

Also, last week I received a copy of Lilly thanks to Turner Publishing. I am so excited to learn more about the woman behind the iconic fashion brand. I started this Thursday evening and was very engrossed for the 30 minutes I read. Now I just need to find time this weekend to knock it out.

What have you been up to this month?

*Also I cut my hair short this weekend! Please excuse the bad selfie!

#summershorthair

Off to the Races

Hey y'all, 

Today marks the 82nd Carolina Cup races! While I am not off enjoying people watching and betting on horses I thought it would still be fun to make a few outfits that I would wear since I know there are plenty more races at Keeneland, Foxfield and Churchhill Downs this season.

As far as dressing for the event a lot of girls automatically look at Lilly. While I love Lilly and they make wonderful sundresses for occasions like theses, for this post I decided to go a bit out of the box. I mean, do you really want to be wearing the same dress as 20+ other people? I checked out the Vineyard Vines' Kentucky Derby Collection as well as Belk (and found some cute ones for under $100). Remember to find a dress you are comfortable in and is your personality. Do not shy away from color or pattern and have fun, but remember you are will be outside all day as well! Here are some of my favorites:

Off to the Races: Dresses by postgradprep featuring a pink dress

Now that you have found the perfect dress, it is time for accessories. Since today is pretty rainy and gloomy, I thought I would go with some practical choices. Yes, there are so many sun hats that will be worn but it is okay to go outside the box. You do not have to wear a hat. You could wear a nice big bow or headband, or a baseball cap with the rain. I also added some coats to protect your fine frock you purchased and boots while they might not look the best with your dress are practical if the fields are wet and muddy. I mean do you want your jacks covered in dirt? I do not recommend heels for the event ever since you are going to be doing a lot of standing and walking. 

Top It All Off by postgradprep featuring a grey jacket

Did I forget anything? 
Do you have advice for race go-ers? 
Are you headed to the Cup?