Easter Sunday!

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer

Kat Kitten Heels: Lilly Pulitzer

Belt: Lilly Pulitzer

Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer

Sweater: J.Crew Factory

Brooches: Vintage

"HE has risen!" - Matthew 28:6

"Because I live, you also shall live." - John 14:19

Happy Easter to all! Enjoy your day with your family and friends.

Floppy Hat Day!

Yes, I have my hat and outfit all read to go for Carolina Cup, but it just didn't work out for me to go this year due to it being Easter weekend (insert *sigh* here).  So, to everyone who is going to Carolina Cup! Have fun and enjoy your day! :)

I guess my Lilly Pulitzer hat will just have to wait until the beach, but that's only one week away!  

Stay Tuned!

Easter Weekend!

Ahhh it's finally Friday!  I have been waiting for this weekend for a long time.  I absolutely love Easter.  I love going to church on Sunday morning, spending time with my family, and dressing up, of course!  I love the pastels, the treats, and I always look forward to my Easter Basket.

An Easter Look: 

Dress / Necklace / Pumps / Clutch / Studs

An Easter Bracelet:

Bracelet / Charm

An Easter Basket:

Easter Eggs:

Pinterest 

What are you wearing, doing, and loving this Easter?  I'd love to know!

Stay Tuned!

A Bit of Espadrille!

I am currently on the market for a cute, versatile espadrille in a basic color to wear with my fun skirts for spring.  One, I don't want to spend a lot of money on it, and Two, I don't want the heel to be awkwardly high.  I found the perfect espadrille on Zappos.  The Cecilia wedge by Ralph Lauren is perfect and exactly what I'm looking for.  A versatile shoe that is available in so many colors.  

I plan on purchasing the beige and the navy/white stripe pair.  Such a darling shoe that will go with so much!

Do you have a favorite pair of Espadrilles?

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Easter Basket Building

I absolutely love building an Easter Basket.  First of all, I have an obsession with finding cute Easter baskets.  My collection keeps growing, so since I'm basically stocked up on Easter baskets for life, deciding what to fill them with is the best part!  As much as I love chocolate, I'm not exactly the candy type.  Yes, I do throw in a few chocolate eggs here and there, but I love seeing my recipient's face when I hand over the basket and somewhere in the Easter grass is a fun surprise!  Without any further ado, let me share some nifty surprises to fill your preppy basket with this year.

1. A cute basket! Make sure your basket is exciting, but don't spend too much on the basket itself. 
2.  It's a must to top your basket off with a bow, but how about using a hair bow instead!
3. Now for a fun surprise! Jelly Beans are a great Easter candy, but I'd rather have a necklace that resembles jelly beans! This J.Crew statement necklace does just that! A pair of Lilly Pulitzer sunglasses would also be a perfect surprise since spring has sprung (despite the cold weather). Or nothing says Happy Easter like this vintage pearl bunny brooch!  
4. Now for the fun little surprises, a pair of Vineyard Vines Croakis, a Lilly Pulitzer Koozie, Hair Pins, a bunny ring holder, or some LUSH Bath Fizzies will surely put a smile on your recipient's face. And don't forget your pup! Surprise her with some doggie cookies, a necklace, a bunny chew toy, or a hair bow!

How are you building your Easter baskets this year?

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Current Crush - The Cara Bow

I love going through my inbox each day to receive updates and see new items from my favorite stores.  As dangerous as this can be for my wallet, it is truly how I have come across some of my favorite items in my closet.  Nordstrom introduced me to the Cara Bow collection through email today.  Being a sucker for bows, I automatically fell in love with Cara.  

Pink/Gold

Yellow/Gold

White/Gold

What a fabulous stack you can create with the Cara bow!

I always get excited when finding another way to incorporate bows into my everyday look.

What do you think of Cara?

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Essentials

Whenever I welcome in new items to my closet, I always find myself thinking about how much use I will be able to get out of this one item.  This is how I create my wardrobe and always have my "go to" pieces, as I like to call them.  Here are a few essentials that would be very well loved.

A brilliantly colored statement necklace can always be useful when adding that special touch to your outfits.  Fun bangles are a must!  I personally love the Kate Spade Bow Bangle and the Scalloped Bangle.  A pair of bow studs and a pair of monogrammed studs will definitely become "go to" pieces.  And for summer, a Kiel James Patrick rope bracelet will add that perfect summer touch!

What do you consider your "go to" pieced of jewelry?

It is now time to announce the winner of the Acrylic Monogram Necklace Giveaway with Keti Sorely Designs!  Congratulations to Megan R! Thank you so much to all who participated!  There will be more giveaways to come.

Happy Sunday and Stay Tuned!

Last Day To Enter!

Have you entered to win the current giveaway on A Preppy State of Mind yet?  Today is the very last chance to enter.  The winner will receive a one inch acrylic monogram necklace in any of the colors available.  The winner will also have the choice between a silver or gold chain.  This necklace would be a fun addition to your spring and summer wardrobe! Enter here!

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Spring Fling

Top: Similar

Denim: Old Navy

Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer

Necklace: Similar

Bracelet: Tory Burch

Handbag: Kate Spade (Similar)

Wedges: Lilly Pulitzer

What did you wear to welcome in Spring?  Do Share!

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Scallop, So Perfect

One of my top loves, along with pointed toe shoes, bows, statement necklaces, and more, is a scalloped design.  This element is so in right now as so many of my favorite stores and designers have done a marvelous job incorporating the scalloped border.  Here are a few of my favorites!

1. J.Crew Scalloped Dress

2. Blush Scalloped Clutch

3. J.Crew Scalloped Flats

4. J.Crew Scalloped Slignback Flats

5. Chloé Scalloped Flat

6. Kate Spade Scalloped Necklace

7. Kate Spade Scalloped Bangle

8. Kate Spade Scalloped Earrings

9. Scalloped Satchel

10. Mulberry Scalloped Bag

Scallops are at the top of my list! How about your's?

The acrylic monogram necklace giveaway by Keti Sorely Designs is getting down to the final days! If you haven't entered yet, enter here! If you've already entered, remember that there are ways to earn more entries each day.

Stay Tuned!

Statement After Statement!

Flats Necklace

Sweet As Pie Cluster Bead Collar

Goodie Goodie Necklace

Swim Team Statement Necklace

All Wrapped Up Necklace

How are you currently making a statement with your favorite statement necklaces?

If you love layering your statement necklaces with a monogram necklace, you must enter to win the acrylic monogram necklace by Keti Sorely Designs!  The winner will be able to choose from any of the colors available.  You may enter here!

Stay Tuned!