Faux Pas

Whether its a faux pas or just something I don't understand, I'm struggling with this concept:

I took the liberty of blurring out this celebrity's face. Her name might sound like Anna Alabama or something like that. Anyway, I really don't understand Ugg boots and Booty shorts. Clearly if the weather is applicable to one of the items, it is clearly not to the other. If its cold enough to be wearing Uggs, then its not warm enough to be wearing short shorts. This is yet another college look that people seem to enjoy. I could-maybe-potentially-begin to understand the combo (maybe...) if it was inclement weather and you had no other possible options, but not today. I mean even when the weather isn't nice, I still wear my junky Jack Rogers because I know nothing will happen to them except they'll be a little slippery (and I don't have rain boots here!) but they'll dry fine, retain their shape and not be discolored--like say, sneakers might be. Anyway, this is ALL over campus today! I don't understand!!

xxKatie

PS. I'm about to POP I want to go home so much! YAY!

Get to J.Crew ASAP!

Today my mom and I went back to the Rehoboth Outlets today to get MORE J.Crew shorts. The first time I went this week I dropped $85 on 2 pairs of their Buttery Twill 5'' Inseam Chino shorts in navy and rose, 2 shirts, and a cute mid-length-sleeve sweater previously from madewell. I've already worn the blue ones twice. After deciding that these shorts were made for 6'0'' people, they coincidentally make the best "short-short" for the tall girls out there, we went back to get 2 more pairs in dark khaki and white. Two more very functional colors. I'm telling you GET A PAIR in every color functional for your wardrobe. You will not be surprised how durable, comfortable, and well fitting these shorts are. They also come in a 3'' version that had a bunch more colors but I'm still partial to the 5-ers.

*Not to mention they're all only $20 at your nearest J.Crew outlet. TWENTY DOLLARS THATS NUTS! Online they're $39.50, so go to your outlet!!!

Not only are they functional, but I feel like I'll be able to get a lot of use out of them in sunny South Carolina. This is really the first bit of stocking up that my mother and I have done for school, so does anyone else have any ideas? I'm really getting ready to start looking at packing and beginning shopping, so ideas are totally appreciated!

Two months from tomorrow I'm in Columbia, SC! Classes start 5 days later!!!

P.S. Today as the fam was getting dressed for Church, my mom and I were dressed IDENTICALLY. Now, matching is not abnormal for our clan, but my mom and I both had Lilly skorts both that had patchwork patterns on them, white polos, popped collars, and bright sweaters that matched our respective skirts. It was quite a sight to see, I'm sure, but then again, this crowd is the one who would appreciate a good unintended mommy-and-me look. Well mom, chalk it up to another matching day.

P.S.S. Just got an invite to RueLaLa! This is their standard message but it sums up what the site is about well: "I just found Rue La La, the destination for 2-day only boutiques, filled with designers we love at private sale prices. It's free, fabulous and invitation-only. Here's your invitation!" This is my link if you want to join the network: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/letsbepreppy if it doesn't work just copy-paste it into your browser! Enjoy shopping!

xxKatie

New Picks from Vineyard Vines

Now I know that recently VV hasn't gotten the best rep for some of their designs, but I'm loving some of their current stock!!

I am LOVING this oxford. I love all the different prints and the underside of the collar!! I also just like the name...Party Shirt!! 

I think this top is TDF! I love the pink and green and all the intricate details. I'd definitely recommend checking out the shirt on their website to see the back and all the details of the print on the top. It is very Hermes if you ask me!

These VV shorts are right up my alley. I like both colors that the shorts are designed in, and the 5'' length is perfect for everyone. As I've called them before, 5'' shorts are a tall girl's short-shorts!! They have this Pear color and a Coral color that have baby stars on them! So cute!

I'm a HUGE VV tote bag fan! I have two of my own that get used 24/7 for general bags, shopping totes, bookbags in class, you name it! I think this bag is super functional for any of those uses because of all the pockets! I wish my current VV totes had a place for a water bottle (or Diet Coke for me...oops!) that I could stick something in without worrying about how close it was to my computer. With a drink pocket, there's at least a little barrier between the liquid and the important stuff! This also comes in Natural (shown here is the Flamingo) that has more traditional patchwork colors: red, navy, yellow, etc. Both are great options!

I am SO happy VV is bringing back their big hat. Either last year or 2 years ago, they had a straw hat that sold out faster than anything else that was in the LP store I worked in. We showed them hanging on a flight of stairs in the store, and everytime someone saw one, they tended to snag one. The great thing about this one is that you can add a grosgrain ribbon or another sash in place of the blue one to match every outfit! So fun!!

I want this so much! VV just brought out a rain umbrella full of patchwork prints that is adorable! I love all the nautical/water prints, just like the rain! I'd love to pull this out on a rainy day on campus and show this baby off!

I am getting ridiculously excited for spring break! I have a test or two this week and then I'll be all ready to go! I'll add a post about what I'm gonna pack for my vacay to...Turks and Caicos!!

xxKatie