nyfw - favorite looks

i already posted some of my favorite looks from the kate spade and j. crew spring shows, but i couldn't limit myself to just those two, even if they are two of my favorite lines. between classes (and yes, i did watch one live stream DURING class - oops) and battling this late summer cold that has brought me down, i have found myself poring over the photos from new york fashion week. spring, you are going to be fabulous, and wallet, you are warned.

so what was on the spring runways in new york? crops tops are here to stay another season, this time paired with light, airy, high-waist midi-skirts and fabulous high-waisted pants. gingham was out and about, staying sweet but with a modern edge with cutouts for spring. the slouchy trend was all over the runway, with light spring layers ready to blow in the spring breeze. skirts were all the rage, with designers making them long, short and every length in-between. matching separates took the stage in structured and loose silhouettes.

lela rose

lela rose 

diane von furstenburg

diane von furstenburg

diane von furstenburg

michael kors

michael kors

michael kors

michael kors

oscar de la renta

oscar de la renta

zac posen

jenny packham

jenny packham

(all images via fabsugar) 

spring is going to be coming up roses. 

xoxo,

clp

j .crew august style guide favorites

i think i may have missed june and july, but its time for a j. crew style guide favorites post! i feel like my style has evolved a little bit lately, partially due to my internship at LEONA, but j. crew still makes its way onto my wardrobe wish list. j. crew made it particularly difficult to choose favorites for august! the collection is great, with pieces that can be worn now in the warmer months and later when it starts to get cooler. it has many of the fall trends seen on the runway: menswear, patterns, graphics and clean silhouettes. like before, j. crew posted the august style guide on pinterest. here are my favorite looks for the coming month!

(all images via j. crew's pinterest)

xoxo,

clp

new kate spade picks

well summer temperatures are here that's for sure! i ran outside this morning and thought i was going to die! i know, i complain when its cold and i complain when its hot! i would much rather be hot than cold though and i definitely don't mind the heat when i'm next to some body of water!

kate spade released the latest collection from their "places to go" 2014 campaign and this month's city  is buenos aires! i stopped in the store on friday and picked up the postcard (they do one for every different destination each month) and then proceeded to fall in love with the clothes! i am loving the trends popping up in all the designer's pre fall collections (blog post on that soon!) and kate spade of course did not disappoint! so, without further ado, here are my kate spade buenos aires picks!

rose print jackie capri

sleeveless fitted tee

rose print silk tie back dress

cyber cheetah flare skirt

cheetah print silk blouse

cyber cheetah drop waist dress

who doesn't love a gorgeous floral print and a fun cheetah print?1 if i could buy it all i would! pre fall keeps looking better and better! i am off to do some sunday afternoon relaxing then it is the usual work week for me! have a happy sunday and here's to a good week ahead! 

xoxo,

clp

lilly pulitzer summer 2014 favorites

new tory burch, j. crew and lilly pulitzer all in one week... i feel sorry for my bank account. i am trying to avoid anywhere that sells clothes like the plague but my email just keep enticing me. and when the subject line says "new arrivals" i can't help but click! i shared some of my favorites from tory burch (who is having a 25% off everything sale by the way) and j. crew the last two posts so today's post is all about summer in lilly! i wouldn't want to spend my summer any other way, and this collection is as lilly as lilly can be! i think the collection is much more wallet friendly and more casual which is great for both me and my mom. the fabrics are light and the prints are bright of course! it was hard to choose my favorites (which i know i say with every new release) but these are the pieces that really stood out to me!

acadia v-neck tunic sweater

delia shift dress

chrissy beach short

courtney tunic dress

marigold lace trim skort

macfarlane lace detail shift dress

today i had my last class as a junior! just three exams stand between being a senior which is crazy. its almost big-girl real-world time! right now though, i am preparing for the coming weekend by wearing my formal shoes to break them in, complete with socks and nike shorts. really a trendsetting look. in a little while, i am off to learn to play some tennis this afternoon and soak up some of the beautiful sunshine!

xoxo,
clp

j. crew may style guide favorites

my productivity has possibly been at an all-time high today... workout, sell books, shower, today show and ellen, homework, lunch, kroger, walgreens, bank, hardware store and even a stop by starbucks for a zen green tea with splenda and that was all before my class at 2:10! i must have done all caffeinated coffee this morning instead of my regular 2 scoops caf and one scoop decaf! it does feel great to have gotten so much done though!

as usual, j. crew released some new arrivals today and also posted their may style guide on pinterest! i really think they plan their releases for after i go to the store... that may be a good thing though, especially since this style guide and collection release has me lusting over many pieces! the collection is feminine, light and summery with a preppy and professional vibe. many of the pieces can be worn multiple ways and i am going to have to get my hands on a few of them for my summer wardrobe!

bandeau top and high waisted brief in seersucker

drawstring pant in brushstroke floral

surf skirt in cove floral

swiss-dot flounce sleeve dress

lightweight merino scallop sweater

waffle beach sweater and pleated eyelet skort 

(all images from J. Crew's Pinterest)

the linen cardigan, seersucker blazer and navy heels were also added to my wish list! i just got out of my last supply chain class of the semester and tomorrow i have a group presentation but that is all the school i have except for finals! seriously, where did this semester go!? i know i have said that multiple times but really i can't believe the end of it is here! happy last days of classes to all my college readers!

xoxo,
clp

tory burch summer lookbook favorites

tory burch released her summer lookbook and i could not be more in love with it. her designs and prints just have summer written all over them and make me want to go on picnics, ladies lunches and warm summer strolls! if i could get one of everything that would be great, but life doesn't work that way! here are just a few of my favorite looks from the collection!

brandyce tunic, lennie pant

talia dress

paris dress

rhoda dress

(all images via www.toryburch.com)

i love the greens that she is using and also the botanical prints! i feel like i am in a garden! i also like a lot of her new shoes and bags as well for summer! anything light and bright i am loving for summer!

its hard to believe that in two weeks i will be moved out of the woodlands and done with my junior year! i am ready for it to be over and for my summer to begin! it is a new chapter that i am looking forward to! with the end of this week comes the end of classes and also carnation ball which i am looking forward to! i never go to social events because i am a hermit but i am actually going to this one! hope everyone is having a good start to the week and happy earth day!

xoxo,
clp

friday favorites

it has been far too long since i have posted some friday favorites! i thought today i would include a little bit of everything, from activewear to nail polish! this post is a bit short, but i haven't been able to do my normal online perusing lately!

• i love target's champion athletic wear. it is hard for me to go into target and not come out without a new top to sport to the gym or around campus! my latest purchase was this pullover and it may be my favorite buy yet! it is so comfortable and lightweight! i throw it on with some yoga pants, over a long-sleeve, tank or short sleeve and have even thrown on a scarf with it! 

• LaRoque for belk: i came across the clothing label LaRoque on pinterest last year and have been obsessed ever since. based in columbia, south carolina, the brand is southern and classic but with a modern twist - my kind of clothes. the designer, annabelle laroque, won a competition and her line is being featured at belk this spring. the melissa backless dress is my favorite piece from the collection! 

• lately i have become a bit of a nail polish junkie (but isn't every girl?). this spring i am loving the pastel shades and new nudes! essie is always a favorite nail polish brand of mine and i love their new spring collection! my toes are currently sporting "spin the bottle" - perfect for spring until i decide to go bright for summer! 

• kate spade never fails to make me lust over everything they make. currently, i am loving their newest additions to their home accessories collection. i love everything in this collection but this trinket tray really caught my eye! there are also picture frames, salt and pepper shakers and flower vases that match!  

• i have also become a makeup junkie of sorts! i am no guru at all but i have found some products that i really love! my most favorite right now is guerlain's météorites' pearls! applied with a large powder brush after foundation and blush, they even out your skin tone and give you and amazing glow! they are great for midday touch up too! 

i am happy for the weekend to be here. one more week passed means one more week closer to summer. i am in major need of a new routine and a change. this semester has gotten to me and i need something different. luckily i have an amazing opportunity this summer at leona and can't wait for the changes it is going to be! tonight, however, i am parking on the couch to watch my vols play in the sweet sixteen! i have had my orange on all day for big orange friday! go vols y'all!

xoxo,

clp

j. crew april style guide favorites

better late than never! the april style guide debuted while i was on the cruise and i have been busy getting back into my normal routine since i have been back in knoxville so this is the first chance i have had to post my favorites! this may be one of my favorite new arrivals release yet - this collection is bright, colorful, light, preppy and southern! everything i love and want in my wardrobe! i have already ordered the seersucker dress and will be counting down the days until i can wear it after easter (that's my rule). the weather needs to warm up ASAP so i can break out the spring wardrobe!

seersucker eyelet shift dress

eyelet shirtdress

eyelet midi skirt

pink geo top

beach pant

jeweled bow top in stripe

(all images via j .crew's pinterest or www.jcrew.com)

spring break was wonderful but such a tease. it has been quite tiring and overwhelming getting back into my school routine and looking ahead at what all is going on! it is hard to believe that there are only five weeks plus exams left of this semester but i must say i won't be sad to see it over and be back in middle tennessee for the summer! this week i am working on schoolwork, trying to organize my life and working off a few of those cruise pounds (but missing those pillow chocolates and desserts). tonight i am going to aubrey's with my bestie, kaitlin, so we can rehash our spring breaks! i always love our girl dates! they are the best way to vent and get a good meal out too!

on another note, my sorority, alpha chi omega, participates annually in Relay for Life here at UT. i am posting the link below to donate to our team so that we can raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society. any amount is much appreciated and every dollar raised brings us one step closer to a world with less cancer and more birthdays and where no more lives are lost to the disease! 

donate by clicking here!

xoxo,

clp