Naked 3 Palette Review

I finally got the Naked 3 Palette this past weekend. It was selling out of our stores faster than they could stock it! I absolutely LOVE it so far! The quality, of course, is incredible and the colors are super pigmented. The new colors work really well with my skin and eye colors, so I'd definitely recommend it to my pale, blue/green eyed friends (:

Also, it comes with a packet of samples of all their different primer potions, which is a really good way to test them all out! I may have preferred a big sample of the original primer, but I really do like experimenting with the other primers.

I'm thinking about doing a few tutorials using this palette, so comment if that's something you'd be interested in!

Happy Friday!
xoxo,
Caroline

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I love St. Patty's Day! My mom always makes the best corned beef and cabbage and I love dressing up in green. I'll be at work all day, so I don't get to pick out a fun green outfit, but here's what I would wear:

Shirt: J.Crew Factory

Skirt: J.Crew Factory

Necklace: Jeweliq
Shoes: Tory Burch

How do you celebrate St. Patty's?

xoxo,

Caroline

J.Crew Scalloped Dress

I just got my hands on this beauty and I couldn't be any more excited. Of course I bought it in navy, because I buy everything in navy...

Here's how I plan to style it:

Necklace: J.Crew Factory

Purse: Tory Burch

Love the springy look!

Necklace: Jeweliq

Sandals: Tory Burch

Bag: Kate Spade

I love rainy days!

Necklace: Hazel & Marie

Hunters

Umbrella: Lilly Pulitzer

I have a formal dinner to go to in March, so I'll be debuting it then, if I can wait. It may or may not go to church before then.

Hope y'all have a great week!

xoxo,

Caroline

Guest Post from Megan: Styling Peplums

Hey everyone! I'm Megan from Summers in Seersucker guest posting today for Caroline. In this post I am going to show you ways to style peplum in the summer. I will be styling this top from J.Crew:

J.Crew Ponte Peplum Top

Here is a similar and inexpensive option from Express:

Express Zip Back Peplum Tank

Here's how I style peplum:

Shorts/Bracelet/Shoes

Pants/Necklace/Wedges

Skirt/Shoes/Bangle

Again a big thanks to Caroline for letting me guest post!

xx,

Megan

I especially love the "Bold" look! Thanks so much for your post, Megan. If anyone would like to guest post for me, email me monogramsandamustang.blogspot.com.  Be sure to check out my post on her blog!

xoxo,

Caroline

Seersucker

I love seersucker! It's a just a symbol of summers in the south. I found a ton of cute seersucker items browsing today.

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Love the frockets this Etsy shop does!

This top would look so fabulous with skinny jeans and white sandals!

Koozie

Love this Vineyard Vines skirt and it's on sale!

Marley Lilly cosmetic bag

xoxo,

Caroline

Anthropologie

I usually don't find much at Anthropologie, but I was shopping online and I found several gems!

Bloomed Lace Pullover

The lace detailing is so pretty!

Gemma Circle Cardigan

This would be perfect to wear with boots on crisp fall days!

Empire Dress

Love the colors!

Forth of July

Happy Forth of July! Tonight, I'm going to a concert and firework show with friends! Here's what I'll be wearing:

Tank: Kiss My Southern Sass {and the back has a bow on it!}

Shorts: Polo

Hat: Marley Lilly

I bought my phone case and sunglasses in Times Square

The flag and bow were both from Target.

Have a fun and safe 4th!

xoxo,

Caroline

Wishlist Wednesday

Sail To Sable Tunic

Rose Gold Pave Bracelet

Murfee Scarf

Vineyard Vines Tervis

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo,

Caroline

Statement Necklaces

I love statement necklaces! They're so much fun and a great way to add a pop of color and dress up an otherwise simple outfit. Here are a few of my favorites and how I would style them.

Necklace: Baublebar

Shirt: Francesca's

Shorts: J.Crew

Shoes: Jack Rogers

Bag: Marc Jacobs

Necklace: Swell Caroline

Shirt: J.Crew Factory

Shorts: J.Crew

Sandals: Tory Burch

Necklace: Jeweliq

Shirt: J.Crew

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Tory Burch

Have a great day!

-Caroline

Forth of July Nails

I was browsing Pinterest for some inspiration for Forth of July nails. Last year, I just did red caviar nails, but I thought I would be a little more festive! I thought these were super cute!

Love the nautical touch!

If only I had the patience...

I really like the firework!

Monogram Monday

I just picked up my monogrammed yoga mat! I actually just bought a mat at TJMax for about $10 and took it to a local monogrammer! I love it so much! I took it to pilates a few days ago and it just made me so happy to look down and see my monogram!

These are a few other monogrammed items I've been loving:

At this Etsy shop, you can get your initials in nautical flags on your shirt!

Could there be a more perfect saying on this tumbler?

I'll definitely be adding a monogram keychain to my keys soon.

Have a great week!

xoxo,

Caroline

June Favorites

Where the whole month of June went, I'm not really sure. It has been an amazing summer so far and I'm so sad that it's half way over. Here are a few things I've been loving this month:

My pink Volunteer Traditions ball cap

Starbuck's Iced Chai Tea Latte

May or may not have accidentally ordered a Tai Chi latte before.

I bought this bag when I was in NYC earlier this month! It's a tad small, but I love the color!

I got the MAC lipstick in Lovelorn for my Back to MAC. I typically don't do lipstick, but I absolutely love this, because it's a pop of color without being too out there.

Hope everyone had a great June!

xoxo,

Caroline

J.Crew Tilda Top

I mentioned this top in my last Wishlist Wednesday. I love it, because it's so versatile! You can dress it up or wear it more casual. Here are some ways I'd style it:

Love this business look! I paired it with a navy J.Crew suit and Michael Kors pumps. 

You can tell I love business looks. The pops of red in the J.Crew cardigan and Tory Burch flats make this fun for a casual Friday.

I just love this look with a Lilly Pulitzer skirt, a Tory Burch crossbody, and silver Jack's!

With Tory Burch flats and Longchamp, this would be so great as a transition in to fall!

The top spices up my typical summer uniform of Jack's and Lilly shorts.

Happy Saturday!

xoxo,

Caroline

Email Address and Blog Changes!

I hope everyone has had a great Friday! Today I changed my blog name from The Polka Dot Prep to Monograms and A Mustang. I thought Polka Dot Prep was cute, but it didn't really describe me. My new name gives more of a glimpse of me. I came up with it, because I monogram everything in sight and drive a mustang!

Also, I made an email address for this blog today. I would love y'all to email me! It's monogramsandamustang@yahoo.com!

xoxo,
Caroline

Kate Spade

I just want to talk about how perfect Kate Spade is. These are a few things I've been obsessing over:

Laureen Dress

Robbie Skirt

Love the chevron!

I just really wish I had a formal event to wear these Charm heels. I love them too much!

Learn the Ropes Bracelet

iPhone Case

West Valley Valentine Tote

Can I just have it all? :)

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Caroline