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

Ulta Haul

Today I went to Ulta with my mom and picked up some goodies!

I absolutely love the They're Real Mascara. I usually buy the mini's because I can't use a full tube before it dries up. I used the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner freshman year, but switched to MAC's gel liner, but now I'm back. Ulta Brand Concealer is my favorite! So easy to use and inexpensive! I also love Ulta Brand nail polish. Today it was on sale for $2! The color is called "Moody Blues," it's not really showing up, but it's kind of a navy.

Also, my pink Hunter's came in the mail today! I was so disappointed when the buckle fell off my black pair, but so excited when Nordstrom let me trade them in for the pink!

Hope everyone has a great week!

xoxo,

Caroline

New Year's Resolutions

So of course I'm doing the cliche New Year's Resolutions. I feel like actually writing them down might help me stick to them.

• Cut back on Diet Coke I'm am definitely addicted. I went a whole week this month without them and I had a ton more energy. I still don't think I can quit cold turkey, so I was thinking just 2 a week.
• Keep my nails painted Freshman and sophomore I always had my nails painted, but this year I've got busy and lazy and nails have just been shoved under the rug. I just think I look a lot more presentable with polished nails.
• Save more money Right now, I have 25% of my paycheck sent directly to my savings account, but I'm trying not to waste as much money. I also want to look in to investing (in companies, not shoes)
• Put more effort in to my outfits I have a ton of cute clothes, but I totally got in to a jeans and t-shirt rut towards the end middle of the semester. It's one of those things that slipped under the rug when I got so busy with school and work. I also want to start posting OOTD's!
• Be more generous with my money I'm pretty good at donating to charities, but I definitely think there's room to step it up. It's so easy to only donate at Christmas time and not year round.
• Read the bible more often I often forget how important and therapeutic it is to read His word. I love reading the bible right before I go to bed, but I definitely forget to.
• Eat healthier I know this is super broad, but my diet is actually so bad. I work at a bakery and there's always some sort of cake tempting me! I definitely am trying to eat more fruits and veggies.
• Workout at least twice a week This is another thing that I used to be so good at! I honestly have no excuses for this one. 

What are your New Year's Resolutions?

xoxo,

Caroline

Looking Back on 2013

2013 was an incredible year! Looking back, these are the things that made it so great:

In March, I turned 16 and got my license and a car!

In April, I went to New Orleans. Best food ever! (So maybe all the pictures I took are food....)

In June, I went to New York for the first time.

In July, I had an incredible family vacation! We went to Montana and Canada. So beautiful!

Selfies... A must on any family vacation

In August, I started my junior year of high school.

In October, I went on my first official college visits to Samford University and Auburn.

Loved Samford's campus!

Also in October, I went on an amazing weekend trip to the beach with my parents and best friend.

I wrapped up the first semester (a miracle!) and had an amazing Christmas!

Hope y'all had a great 2013! Have fun and stay safe tonight!

xoxo,

Caroline

After Christmas Sales

A lot of my favorite stores have been having incredible after Christmas sales. They're definitely the reason I cannot save any of my Christmas money.

Kate Spade has an extra 25% off sale. Here are my picks:

Love this for transitioning in to spring!

This one is too pretty and I love the shape.

Tory Burch is also doing 25% off sale and I may or may not have ordered a few things for myself.

This little crossbody is too cute and so party ready!

Loooove the Reva phone case!

Love these heels!

xoxo,

Caroline

NYE

Guess who hasn't posted since August? I had an incredibly busy fall and am so ready to just settle down for awhile.

New Year's has always been super fun! I absolutely love a good sparkly outfit. I'm just going to a casual party at a friend's, so here's what I'm wearing:

                          

Dress: Lizard Thicket

Shoes: Tory Burch

Necklace: Jeweliq

I just got a monogram signet ring for Christmas and I'm obsessed! This one looks just like mine.

A few dressier options:

From left to right:

Dress: Lizard Thicket

Earrings: Jeweliq

Shoes: Kate Spade

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer (wayyy obsessed with this!)

Dress: Red Dress Boutique

Necklace: Jeweliq

Shoes: Chinese Laundry

Dress: Anthropologie

And more casual options:

From left to right:

Shirt: Sugar Boutique
Shoes: Tory Burch

Shirt: J.Crew Factory

Necklace: Jeweliq

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a happy New Year!

xoxo,

Caroline

Liebster Award

I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Hunter at Prep on a Budget and by Megan at Summers in Seersucker! Thank y'all so much! Most of y'all already know this, but liebster is a German word meaning adoration, which is cool for me because I know German!

First, I'll share my 11 random facts!

1. I just started my junior year of high school.
2. I absolutely love Duck Dynasty!
3. I work at an incredible bakery and restaurant. I love my job!
4. I love baking- cake pops are my specialty!
5. I'm a pro at tying bow ties.
6. I plan on double majoring in finance and marketing in college.
7. I cannot stand hand sanitizer. I don't why, but I can't stand the smell
8. My first monogrammed item was a duffel bag.
9. It's on my bucket list to ride a hot air balloon.
10. I love vacationing in the mountains. This summer, I went the Canadian Rockies and loved it!
11. I'm saving for Tory Burch boots- the Lilly sale didn't help (:


Hunter's Questions were:

1. What genre of books/movies do you like?
-Well, to be honest, I really don't watch movies or read books that often... I do enjoy a good chick flick (:

2. What trend are you loving?
-I love scallops!

3. Where is your ideal vacation?
-Something adventurous like zipling and rafting through the mountains!

4.  Navy or Pink?
-Pink!

5. Who or what inspires you the most?
- I really look up to my older brother

6. What type of music do you like?
-Mostly country

7. What store do you find yourself shopping at constantly?
-J.Crew and Lilly Pulitzer

8. What is your guilty pleasure movie or tv show?
-I can't stop watching Friday Night Lights

9. What is your favorite animal?
-Elephants

10. What is your favorite dessert?
-There's no beating chocolate chip cookies with milk.

11. Why did you start blogging?
-Well to be honest, I was bored....

Megan's questions:

1. What is your favorite fashion trend right now?
-Scallops!

2. What is your favorite season to dress for?
-Fall

3. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
-I honestly wouldn't move- I love Tennessee!

4. How did you come up with you blog name?
-I monogram (almost) everything in sight and I drive a mustang!

5. Do you have any pets?
-A German Shepherd and a collie

6. What are your favorite stores to shop at?
-Lilly Pulitzer and J.Crew

7. What is your favorite restaurant?
-This restaurant called Humpy's in Anchorage, Alaska. They had incredible crab legs!

8. Online shopping or in store?
-I look at stuff online all the time, but when I typically go to the store to actually buy it.

9. What is your favorite clothing item/ accessory that you own?
-My Tilda top from J.Crew

10. How would you describe your style?
-Classic with a few girly, trendy influences.

11. If you could be a character from a book/movie who would you be and why?
-Scarlet O'Hara!

As for my nominations, I can't exactly come up with anyone who hasn't already been nominated...