Spotlight: Kiel James Patrick Bracelets

In order to start of my first official "fashion" post the right way, I wanted to introduce one of my absolute favorite accessories of all time, made by the one and only Kiel James Patrick! If you're as obsessed as I am with east coast style, then you'd probably be interested to learn about these wonderful accessories.

Although he is famous for a wide variety of items, KJP offers multitudes of bracelet styles for men and women that seriously can't be beat. All I have to say: prepare to fall in love.

It's pretty easy to see that there's a bracelet for every personality on the planet. There are tons of styles and colors, and there are always brand new designs! Also KJP has partnerships with both Brooks Brothers as well as Lilly Pulitzer, as if they couldn't get any more perfect!

If you're intrigued or want to see more, go to www.kieljamespatrick.com to purchase or just explore! Also, I'd highly recommend following Kiel on Instagram @KJP.
Thanks so much for reading, and have a wonderful day!

Springtime Haul: J Crew Factory.

Hey everyone!
Well, after lunch and a walk with the boyfriend, the rain finally arrived and chased me inside. So i've decided to do a little blogging to chase away the monotony of this rainy day..
As my family and I were shopping around last week, we came across a J Crew Factory store that was having a 50% off sale, and obviously we couldn't pass up the opportunity to do some serious damage (; So, I'd like to share with you and recommend these staple pieces for spring and summer from the one and only J Crew!

 

The classic suckered gingham button-down in "bright hydrangea". The wonderful thing about this top, as well as the one shown below, is that the fit is great, they're very light (perfect for springtime weather), and they run long, so they're perfect for tucking into a skirt or pair of shorts, and there are no ugly tank tops peeking out from the bottom.

The cotton voile camp shirt in "seashore green"

 

The 3" embroidered seersucker chino shorts in "spearmint" (Check out the lobster details, they were so preppy that I couldn't resist!)

The 3" printed chino shorts in "neon peach"

 
I couldn't find the exact picture, but I bought these exact shorts, except in the 3" rather than the 5". They're the classic patchwork shorts in "summer plaid". These shorts were paired with the mint button down shown above, along with gold boat shoes!

The double-serge cotton mini in "cafe mint". I paired this skirt with the blue gingham button down shown above!

 

The printed cotton sateen mini in "navy white". I love the anchor detailing on this skirt :) So far, I've worn it with a chambray button down, and gold accessories.

The linen cotton a-line skirt in neon pink! This is the perfect high waisted skirt for spring and summer, and looks great paired with a tshirt, button down, or cardigan! I can't wait to try some color blocking with this skirt as well! :)














My new iPhone 4 case! I thought the colors were perfect for spring, and it was a much needed change from my old case.

And finally, the J Crew giraffe necklace in gold. I really love this piece because it's a great way to add something interesting to your outfit while still remaining really classic. And who doesn't love giraffes anyways?












I'd recommend all of these items, and even though they're from the J Crew Factory store rather than the main J Crew stores, the quality of these clothing and accessory items still maintain the J Crew image!

Hope you've all had a wonderful day despite this rain, I know I have! :)

A Little Browsing: Graduation Gift Ideas!

Well, graduation is just around the corner, and that means that the badgering by my parents to supply them with gift ideas has begun! (love you both!) So, I've decided to share a few of my current top picks with you all, in case you ever need a great gift idea:

The "Hooked on You" bracelet in Tango Orange, by Lilly Pulitzer.

Kate Spade's Scalloped ring in white and gold.

 

Skinny mini pearl drop earrings, by Kate Spade. These are definitely my first choice!

These are wonderful accessories for any occasion, and can be given as gifts for graduation, birthdays, and christmas! I'm definitely leaning towards the earrings, what do you think?

A Fresh Beginning.

Well, this is it! A new blog, a new plan, a brand new start. And to be honest, I couldn't be more thrilled..

Less than a week from today, I will be attending my last day of high school. Looking back on these past few years, I now see that high school has been fairly good to me, considering. I've started to grow into the girl that i've always wanted to be, and now have a defined sense of style and even more importantly, I know who I am. I've overcome obstacles, stepped outside of my comfort zones, and i've felt the rewards that accompany risk. I even found my first love, with whom i'm proud to say i've shared four years of my life, and who still holds my heart today.

And despite the great memories, I already have my eyes set on the road ahead. I finally have found my first summer job, and i'll be working as a photographer - I don't think it could get much more perfect than that! And I have my college, and a great scholarship to accompany it. I look forward to every step I take towards earning my major in Elementary Education as well as Spanish, and I can't wait to see what doors open up for me in my future.

And, most importantly, I can't wait to share every moment with you! This is the place where I have the privelage to share everything, from "what I wore" to great new discoveries, to posts about the every day things. All in all, I can't wait to see what unfolds here, and I hope you'll stick around to see.