friday finds

well, nashville shopping got the best of us today... we came home with a full trunk and an empty wallet. but, back to school clothing shopping is done! and mom said i'm not allowed to get anything for a good while... going to have to practice some self control! we had the most perfect mother-daughter day: eating lunch at our favorite brentwood spot, the puffy muffin, and then stopping by LEONA on 12 south (i can't seem to stay away) and then going to the the mall at green hills! with lots of coffee (probably too much) we powered through and had quite the successful day! see all my friday finds below!

brittany fuson luggage tags

LEONA peppy top and very v blouse 

tory burch bernadette metallic flat

nordstrom faux leather leggings 

j. crew broken-in boyfriend jean

j. crew pleated lattice skirt

j. crew cotton cropped sweater

j. crew endless shirt

j. crew silk sleeveless blouse in heart dot

xoxo,

clp

friday calls for the friday frock

one of my favorite new pre fall arrivals at LEONA is the friday frock. and what better day to wear it than its namesake? the safari print is fabulous, of course, as it is hand drawn by lauren herself. the leather piping detail at the neckline is chic and subtle and the dress is super flattering and is the perfect length. i can just see this dress going from the office to friday night drinks!

LEONA friday frock, kate spade beau bag, nine west heels, LEONA bar cuff, LEONA chunky chain tube necklace

this weekend i am off to knoxville to see one of my sorority sisters get hitched! i can't believe her wedding is already here - seems like just yesterday we were singing "goin' to the chapel" at her candlelight! i am so excited to see all my friends! it has just hit me the past couple of days how much i really miss them! i will be posting a wedding recap (& wedding OOTD) as soon as i can! 

xoxo,

clp

p.s. don't forget about the 12 South Block Party tomorrow! i know LEONA will have gifts with purchase, sweets and drinks as well as new markdowns! 

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

SJP Collection for Nordstrom

where did the month of february go? i know it is a shorter month, but it completely flew by. i feel like just yesterday we were betting on if the groundhog would see his shadow or not! nonetheless, it has been a busy, cold month and i am happy to see warmer days in the future!

this past week has been one of my busiest of the semester and it was exhausting. wednesday was the worst day and i may have hated the world that day (so i'm sorry if i came into contact with you) but the week improved greatly after test two of two was over yesterday. a good workout, healthy food and long phone calls with my mama did the trick and i am feeling much less stressed (coffee and a major to-do list helped out too). i am going to be quite busy from now until wednesday with school, alpha chi, and baseball games but if i can make through the week, i get to see my parents on friday! where oh where will we dine this time they are in town?!

today has been spent doing things i enjoy. i woke up and had a delicious, simple breakfast of granola, kefir, banana and sliced berries. i then went to Barre3 and it was quite the workout! i was quaking and shaking! after barre3, i went to target, where spring was in the air! i picked up a few easter goodies (i know its early but i just couldn't resist) and some spring decorations. after a trip to the grocery i dived into this recipe: King Cake Cupcakes in honor of Mardi Gras being next week. i had no idea how much of a process making king cake was! i am hoping they turn out good (i wouldn't know yet - still waiting on them to rise).

for dinner tonight is a simple but favorite recipe. i go by Eating Well's recipe for southwestern sauté with salsa grits but i always end up modifying it to whatever i feel like! its really good and i do always top mine off with a fried egg for some extra protein! tonight, i am adding some sliced avocado on top for some healthy fats and fiber!

one thing that was on my radar for today was Sarah Jessica Parker's collection for Nordstrom. the shoes are absolutely beautiful, but a little bit out of my college-girl budget. still, who wouldn't want a shoe inspired and named for carrie bradshaw?! look at the collection online and check out my favorites below! there are so many gorgeous shoes that it was hard to pick favorites, but there is definitely a shoe for every occasion!

"bobbie"

"lady"

"carrie"

"fawn"

(all images credit Nordstrom)

well, this post has gotten lengthy but thanks for sticking with me until the end! though it is one of UT's biggest social weekends, Boxing Weekend, i am staying in tonight! tomorrow i am working the baseball game at 2 (so if you are in knoxville, come out and see our vols who are undefeated as of right now!). i also have a big project due next week that i need to get a better understanding on so that is on my list as well as starting to study for my two exams next week. i think my teachers banded together to see how miserable they could make my life but in 15 days i will be on a boat in the bahamas! happy friday y'all and enjoy your weekend! 

xoxo,

clp