What I Wore Wednesday {PBX Formal}

With KR

Hey y'all,

A few Saturdays ago I attended PBX's Spring Formal. It was a great night of dinner but being the faculty advisor, I didn't stay for the dancing after the various awards. I can't believe it was my very last formal but it was a wonderful event at the Hope Valley Country Club in Durham.

With MP (aka former Prez)

Dress: Express (old, I wore it back in 2013 here)

Shoes: Target (old, similar)

Necklace: Carrie Grace Shop

Bangles: Kate Spade-bridesmaid & this is the year(old)

Clutch (not pictured): Kate Spade

With the Current Fam! Me, Great-Grandlittle CF, GG-Grandlittle GB & the most recent addition EP my GGG-Grandlittle

Where do you find cocktail attire?

Five on Friday {March 27}

Hey y'all,

Since it is Friday, and unfortunately my Heels lost last night I thought I would share a quick 5 on Friday post with everyone. This is really random but I hope y'all enjoy and link-up with April, Darci, Christina, and Natasha.


one. Method All Purpose Cleaner. I picked up the Method All Purpose cleaner Sunday when I ran to Target and let me tell you this stuff is amazing! I cleaned my bathroom and kitchen that afternoon and it really does an amazing job cleaning and leaves a wonderful scent. If you have tried Method cleaners do you have a favorite scent?

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two.99 days until the 4th of July. YEP! Summer is only 86 days away so for those of you who are still feeling the after effects of all that yummy comfort food, I thought I would tell you about the Work It Out 100 Challenge. It is a challenge to workout everyday for 100 days. I made myself a chart and started on Monday so yay for day 5! The challenge is completely free and if you want updates I think I might post my workouts on my blog's Facebook page.

My chart on Wednesday.

three. Lilly for Target Look book! I am sure almost all of you have seen the release of Target's collection for Lilly and I am impressed. I love all the dresses and the price point of under $40 a piece! I also really love the home goods especially these mugs. I can't wait to see the collection in person on April 19th!

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four. Happy (belated) Founders Day! Yesterday marked the 37th birthday of PBX! I am so blessed by this organization and can't believe our Nationals is celebrating another year!

five. These four articles:
-Miz Booshay on the Pioneer Woman blog posted this list called "The I-Miss-Downton-Abbey Viewer's Guide" For those of you missing the period drama.
-15 signs you are a picky eater. <--these are all true.
-18 Things We Did on the Computer Kids Today Will Never Understand. They will never know Clippy.
-As a Tar Heel I can't ignore this wonderful action by the late Dean Smith. Dean Smith Remembers Plays In Will.

 Happy Friday!

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.

I've Got My Eye on Ewe {Critter Couture}

Hey y'all,

The past few fall seasons have included a lot of critters making their way onto the runway and this fall from looking at stores is no different. I thought I would compile some looks over the next week or so of some adorable animals. Who needs a menagerie when you can add some critters into your closet?

Ever since I joined Phi Beta Chi, I have steadily been on the look out for adorable things with lambs on them. I currently only have lamb socks and pajamas but I am thinking this scarf from Target might need to join my collection for fun chapter apparel during on of my advisor duties.

I've Got My Eye on Ewe by postgradprep featuring long sweaters

Are there any critters you adore?

Sally Sells Sea Shells by the Sea Shore

 Hey y'all,

While the school year is quickly approaching and we all think back to the time that August meant back to school shopping for new school supplies and the perfect first day of school outfit I thought I would share some of the basics on building a work wardrobe. I know that it has taken me a few years since graduating college to build my wardrobe and I thought I would share some tips and tricks along with some of my favorite items for all of those college graduates transitioning to the work world or those of you who love looking at adding some basic essential pieces to mix-in.

Your basic shell. I think shells are an essential to any wardrobe and luckily you can find them in any price point for those just starting out on a tight budget or those that have a bit of wiggle room. They are great tucked into a pencil skirt or toss on a cardigan or blazer with a black pant and you are ready for the boardroom.

Shells by postgradprep featuring a pencil skirt

Also, to add some shells to your wardrobe without braking the bank, LOFT's Friends and Family sale started today with 40% off everything using code SHAREIT. If you are on the email list you even get an additional 20% off coupon for LOFT Outlet stores.

And, don't forget that the Kate Spade Surprise Sale ends tonight! Shop the sales and work on building that work wardrobe!

Where are your favorite places to find work clothes?

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?

Rainy Days Call For A Little Lilly

Hey y'all,

I realized I have yet to share with y'all any more outfit photos from my adventure with Allison back in November! I have a go to outfit for work on rainy days and while today is really gross outside I almost wore this exact outfit to work. I always like to mix bright colors in on a dreary day to cheer myself up, I mean life is colorful even in a stormy gray day.

My current go to work bag is the Flicker Sophie from Kate Spade New York (sold out) but I am loving this Michael Kors one and this blush Kate Spade tote.

Top: Old Navy (old)/Pants: Target/ Shoes: Ralph Lauren Amarissa Flats (old)/ Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf in Fiesta Pink Spring Fling/ Monogram Necklace: ElizaJay Charm/ Watch: Anne Klein (old)/ Bangles: KSNY bridesmaid idiom & this is the year (2012 version this years can be found here) idiom

I hope y'all have a nice (dry) day! Do you have a go to rainy day outfit? 

Here's my OOTD today:

A Holiday Affair {OOTD}

Hi y'all,

With only two weeks until Christmas Eve, it is officially Holiday Party season! Whether you are getting dressed up for a family affair, work party, date night, or a night out with the girls I am always a fan of the little black dress and this one is work appropriate and under $30 so I wear it constantly! Here is a quick holiday look I put together:

Old Navy Dress (on sale)/Vestique Necklace (green color on sale)/Target Heels/bracelets: Kate Spade & Groopdealz (similar)/ Anne Klein watch (similar)/Kate Spade clutch (similar)/ Target Pearl Ring (similar)/Monogram Ring Gift (similar)

What is your go-to holiday look?

OOTD {A little touch of fall}

Hey y'all,

I know that it is almost the end of November but North Carolina weather is unpredictable and this past weekend it was in the 60s and 70s! Talk about beautiful but I wanted to have my first photo shoot with Allison to include a lot of fall touches so here is an outfit for when you want to look the season but not be in a puddle by the end of the day. I hope y'all enjoy, I'm a little nervous since this is my first "real" ootd day post not taken in my apartment.

Enjoy the little details.

Top: Banana Republic (on sale!)/Jeggings: Target/Scarf: H&M (similar)/Boots: Belk (old, similar)/ Necklace: JC Penny (old, similar, similar)/ Watch: Anne Klein (similar)/ Bracelets: Kate Spade & Groopdealz (similar)/ Sunglasses: Target/ Wallet: Hobo Lauren in Stone via RueLaLa/Nail Polish: OPI Manicurist of Seville