summer tweed ootd

leona claire jacket, leona silk top, leona shorts

xoxo,

clp

P.S. everything is final final sale on leonany.com! shop to it! 

show your spots ootd

LEONA silk top and skirt, via spiga wedges (similar)

xoxo,

clp

black + white OOTD

one thing i love about LEONA is the versatility of the pieces. the téa tunic, is one of those pieces, which makes them all the more wearable and worth the investment. i first wore it dressed up, and today i threw it on as a tunic over white pants with wedges for a more casual, work look. next way i plan to wear it is with a blazer, and then come fall, with tights and booties.

LEONA téa tunic, LEONA mercer pants (similar & on sale), via spiga wedges (similar) 

for moments when life can't be black and white, there's color. 

xoxo,
clp

hawaii packing list

supper out / 1 leona top & pant

hitting the beach / 2 tory burch bandeau & bottom

island shoes / 3 soludos espadrilles

shade from the sun / 4 panama hat

day shopping / 5 LOFT maxi dress

beach cover-up / 6 j. crew tank dress

beach reading / 7 beach town by mary kay andrews

tourist pictures / 8 polaroid 

beach essentials / 9 target straw tote

this time next week i'll be oahu bound! 

xoxo,

clp

color-blocked and printed OOTD

LEONA thursday tie top / LEONA wilson pant / tory burch bag (old)

xoxo,

clp

last sorority formal OOTD

and just like with everything else lately, my last sorority formal has come and gone. it is bittersweet for sure. while i am excited for a new chapter of my life, i am also sad to be ending this one. while all semester we have been saying we can't wait to graduate, now that it is less than 3 weeks away, we would like a "pause" button. i will no longer be able to see my best friends' apartment from my window. they are always a phone call away, but now we will have to work around graduate school and work schedules to get a quick chat in.

last night could not have been more perfect. i went single and sober, but that was how i wanted to go. i have to say that everyone looked gorgeous, in their own way. that is one thing i love about my sorority, we are all very different, but we are all beautiful individually and as a group. it was bittersweet talking to my pledge class throughout the night. we all couldn't believe how quickly this night had come. i am so glad that i made the effort to go since socials are not usually my thing. i'm so lucky to have friends that didn't mind that i third-wheeled it all night!

our spring formals are semi-formal, and i went with a classic LBD from my favorite designer, LEONA. i dressed it up with some knotted gold dangles and simple nude strappy heels. a smoky eye (that stayed all night thanks to a fabulous, affordable primer), nude lip and nude nails finished the look.

LEONA téa tunic / rebecca minkoff mini quilted bag / target pamela heels

xoxo,

clp

park avenue print pant ootd

these pants have gotten more compliments that any other item of clothing i have. just look at them - they are fabulous. they are wide-leg perfection for spring and summer in a lovely silk with the park avenue print. they make me wish i was strolling down park avenue. this particular pair is from last year's collection, so be sure to also check this season's version, the wilson, that are even more beautiful.

LEONA silk top (similar) / LEONA sylvia pant / rebecca minkoff mini quilted bag / prada sunglasses (similar)

xoxo,

clp

easter style

easter sunday is upon us and with that, comes all the lovely spring pastels, seersucker, whites and florals. i use easter sunday as my benchmark for wearing white bottoms and shoes, as well as when i can break out the seersucker and linen. easter means gingham, florals and color. its really dressing in your sunday best, and the south puts on the best show. so from egg hunts, to brunches, to church, make sure you are outfitted to suit.

kate spade lily avenue tote / j. crew posey earrings / diane von furstenburg gingham top and shorts / coco chanel mademoiselle perfume / rebecca minkoff mini mab tote / SJP carrie t-strap pump / leona marcela dress / j. crew shimmery orb necklace / kate spade tasely sandals / tory burch peggy sunglasses

now hop to it! 

xoxo,

clp

you make me blush OOTD

i'm beaching it this week on spring break, but i wanted to share this fab monochromatic outfit i wore to dinner in pensacola tonight. the blush on blush combo i love created a makeshift jumpsuit that was just perfect.

LEONA very v back top / LEONA hazel pants / target pamela heels / 

tory burch bag (from last year) / stella & dot havana cuff

xoxo,
clp

packing list: beach bound

long time no see! i apologize for being MIA for two plus weeks. its been a bit of a whirlwind blur these past few weeks and i haven't had the brain power, creative thinking or time to come up with a decent post for y'all! but i'm back! today, i am trying to get over a no fun cold i have and so since i had finished up most of the homework i could do for the day, i decided to get to blogging!

with the warmer weather and sunshine this weekend, as well as the fact that this time next week i will have my feet in the sand, spring break is on my mind. just four days of classes and a couple other commitments and then i will be beach bound for a girls trip to florida with my mama and grandmother! to say i am looking forward to it is an understatement. with spring break, comes packing which, at least for me, is always a problem. "packing light" is a foreign phrase. i mean, what if something comes up and you don't have the perfect outfit?! you have got to pack options and choices! so today, i'm all about packing for spring break! cover-ups, books, oversize sunnies and tees are key this time of year. i can't wait to break out some of my bright spring colors and move the winter shades to the back of my closet!

beach towel / graphic tee / beach cover-up pants / straw hat / denim espadrilles / beach reading / wooden bracelets / patio dress / sunscreen / sunglasses / printed one-piece / straw tote

now if everything could only pack itself... 

xoxo,

clp

january lust list

1 LEONA ginny tie dress / 2 stella & dot eva ear jacket / 3 street level reversible vegan leather tote

4 kork-ease berit wedge / 5 LEONA jude top + slim pant / 

6 essie comfy in cashmere nail polish / 7 tory burch lip color in pas du tout / 

8 kate spade georgica beach bandeau + beach stripe coverup

9 tory burch bleecker scrappy sandal / 10 kate spade rally leather keds

looks like warm weather is on my mind.

xoxo,
clp

the best SAMPLE SALE of the year at LEONA

its the most wonderful sale of the year... sample sale that is. this weekend only, LEONA nashville is hosting their bi-annual sample sale at the 12 south flagship store! this only happens twice a year and this time around, LEONA fall 2014 samples are included! find more information about the sample sale on the Biannual Sample Sale event page on Facebook and get yourself to LEONA nashville as soon as you can THIS friday, saturday and sunday!

i already have a sample sale wishlist running and hope i can snatch up these amazing deals before they are gone! and if you can't make it this weekend, come see me at LEONA nashville sometime this month when i get to work the store over my break! i am so looking forward to being back at LEONA for a little while and can't wait to see what all is in store! let me help you find your perfect holiday soiree outfit! 

xoxo,

clp

P.S. you still have 7 days to shop my stella&dot trunk show! click here to RSVP and get some jewels to go with your LEONA sample sale finds!

thanksgiving 2014

thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, just like everyone else. but, i don't love it for the food. i love it for the preparation that goes into getting everything ready for everyone and most of all, i love it for what it reminds me to be thankful for: those who gather around our table. yesterday was filled with too much food (currently mourning my waistline) and much family and friends who are now family. 

i love to help cook for thanksgiving. this year, my contributions were dashing dish's clean eating pecan pie and a paleo cranberry sauce. those were me trying to be a bit healthier since i gorged on mashed potatoes and my mawsie's cornbread dressing. i thought both were delicious, and even though i don't usually eat leftovers, thanksgiving is when i make an exception!

yesterday's outfit was one i had been looking forward to wearing! i got the LEONA jess jacket for my birthday (after lusting after it all summer and fall) and knew it would be just perfect for thanksgiving! i paired it with a j. crew black silk top and black draped drawstring waist pants to be comfortable but still on-trend. for jewels, i added stella and dot's helena necklace and it was the perfect finishing piece, along with my vintage chanel button ring, LEONA arm candy and silver tory burch flats! 

LEONA jess jacket, j. crew silk top and drawstring pants, tory burch silver flats, stella & dot helena necklace, stella & dot double clutch

my stella & dot trunk show is still going strong! i have some pieces here with me and they are to-die-for. do your black friday shopping with me and stella & dot, in your PJs with a cup of coffee! you can shop online through december 18th (perfect for christmas presents!). RSVP and shop now!

have a happy holiday weekend and stay safe in those crazy black friday crowds! 

xoxo,

clp  

birthday weekend recap

birthday #22 has come and gone, and i couldn't have asked for a better weekend at home to celebrate. friday consisted of christmas village with my mom and then meeting phillip and daddy at adele's in nashville for a nice birthday supper! it was fantastic - from the appetizers to the desserts, there wasn't a bad looking thing on the menu. we all ordered something different and not one of us was disappointed. the ingredients are fresh and local, with a daily changing menu. i ordered the roasted fall vegetables with polenta as a side and ate every last bit! it might have been the best polenta i have ever had. for dessert, we each ordered something different and sampled each other's! mom's banana pudding with banana bread (an award winning dessert) was delicious, as was my chocolate mousse with housemade whipped cream! the restaurant is located in the gulch and is a converted tire store, which creates a very cool atmosphere perfect for a downtown restaurant.

saturday was the annual family fiesta! we made ground beef tacos, homemade refried beans, blender salsa, a white chicken enchilada bake (recipe coming soon!) and guacamole. the birthday cake was iveycake "i do" cupcakes of course. it was a wonderful night filled with my closest family and friends. i am so thankful for those who were able to celebrate with me and missed those who could not!

yesterday, which was my actual birthday, was rainy and cold, but on the bright side i had a heart-warming birthday dinner with my best friends at cru in knoxville. their cheese plate and wedge salads are my favorite! i am so happy that they were able to take the time out of their sunday to come have dinner with me!

so what did i wear this weekend? since it was cold, i had to switch up my outfits a bit, or cover them outside with a coat, but i still tried to look my best for birthday weekend.

stella & dot sanibel pendant

j. crew regent blazer, j. crew silk top, j. crew lookout jean, ivanka trump booties

LEONA sweater, june rabbit fur vest, j. crew boyfriend jeans, ivanka trump booties

this week is a busy one, but there is a light at the end of the semester tunnel and its getting brighter! have a happy monday and stay warm!

xoxo,
clp

fall fashion finds

fall break wouldn't have been complete without a trip to my favorite place, and hopefully future home, nashville. driving into nashville felt like coming home. anyway, a stop at LEONA was necessary and a walk around green hills mall was essential. (p.s., mom and i ate at Table 3 right near the mall - so good! delicious food and we felt like we were in france the whole time!) needless to say we did some damage on 12 South and at the mall! scroll on for a few of my favorite finds from friday that i can't wait to wear and some i hope to see in my closet soon!

LEONA trouble free t

LEONA long sleeve hello darlin' tee

j. crew asymmetrical zip pencil skirt in wool 

j. crew regent blazer with beaded collar

tory burch macy vest 

c. wonder southern belle novelty slipper

shop happy my friends! 

xoxo,

clp 

lovely LEONA: october

have you checked out the newest releases from LEONA's fall winter collection?! they. are. to. die. for. i seriously don't know how lauren does it! the colors are just lovely, and two of my favorites: eggplant and emerald. the silhouettes are classic yet modern, and the styles can be worn at so many different occasions and accessorized in some many different ways. i happen to be going to LEONA Nashville this coming week so hopefully a few of the new pieces may come home with me (as well as the nashville exclusive items!).

necessary blouse with sweet skirt

super shift in eggplant chevron

perry dress in forest 

(i love that you can wear the bow at the waist or at the neck!)

i should honestly just post a link to the site and tell y'all to go there for my favorite pieces... everything that lauren designs goes on my "LEONA wishlist"! happy shopping y'all! its finally boots, scarves and vests season! 

xoxo,

clp

judah and the lion concert + OOTD

if you aren't listening to the band known as judah and the lion, you should be. i have been hooked ever since i first started listening to them. judah akers, the lead singer, played on my brother's college baseball team and if you saw him playing on the baseball field a few years ago, you wouldn't recognize him today. but its a change that has been for the better. formed just two years ago in nashville, judah and the lion is going places. with a mix of southern gospel, country, folk, pop and really everything in-between, judah and the lion has a sound all their own. following a new album release, the band embarked on their first headlining tour just this week, with the second stop being the square room here in knoxville on thursday. without question, mom and i bought our tickets for the show.

(image via Judah and the Lion Facebook)

what a show it was. it was one of the best concerts i have been to. the energy, the passion, the lyrics: everything that was felt on stage was felt in the audience too. each song has an energy and a story told through the lyrics that could only be told by the band. i must say that i love every song on the new album, "kids these days", as well as their previous albums, and i loved every rendition and stage version of the song last night. it was a concert that, now, days later, i am still amazed at how good it was. from "sweet tennessee" to "everything changes" there is a song for everyone and every mood and every occasion. if you aren't listening to judah and the lion, you are missing out on a band that is going places fast (and quite an attractive lead singer).

LEONA very v blouse, nordstrom leather leggings, via spiga wedges

xoxo,

clp

september shopping list

after a busy day of class, workouts, homework, cooking for today and tomorrow (its a super busy day) and coffee-ing with a friend (whom i am obsessed with - so glad we made the time to hang!), i am mentally and physically exhausted! a little retail therapy should help with that though right? i mean, i can do it from my couch and it doesn't require too much brain power at all! so, with fall weather beginning to make its appearance, here is my september shopping list, complete with fall trends you will want to be wearing as soon as you can!

LEONA jess jacket

LEONA semi circle skirt

LEONA not so basic blouse

kate spade autumn leopard fit and flare dress

vince camuto tie neck peplum blouse

j. crew collection draped silk popover

j. crew merino wool pocket tunic

j. crew classic silk blouse

i think that is all my brain can muster for now! as always, the shopping list grows more and more, even as i post these! stay tuned!

xoxo,

clp

sunday's lust list

getting back into the school routine has taken up most of my time this week and i haven't been able to get a post in! the past few days have been filled with tweaking things in my apartment, going to classes (i'm in for a hard semester) and seeing my friends! still, i have found time to do some online shopping! i am dreaming about quite a few new things that i have found so here is the latest lust list!

topshop textured crop-top and full midi skirt

stella mccartney "the 70's flare" jean

kate spade "sabine" velvet flat 

tory burch regina calf hair bootie

tory burch collins fringe moccasin

tory burch fleming medium bag

halogen v-neck sleeveless jumpsuit

LEONA perfect party dress

today is another very special lady in my life's birthday: my grandmother. she is the reason i have red hair and my role model. if i am half the woman she is, i will be better than most. i am forever grateful for the close relationship we have. the redheads of the family have to stick together! today i am lucky to get to have lunch with her! after that, the online shopping will have to stop so that i can start getting back in the "you actually have homework now" groove. on the plus side of school starting back up, it will be football time in tennessee this time next week! go vols! 

xoxo,

clp

meet the LEONA intern: me!

as probably most of you know, i interned at LEONA this summer and loved every minute of it. today i am being featured as part of their "meet the intern" blog series.

(image via LEONA blog)

for more LEONA life, visit the blog at www.leonany.com/blog. michele works so hard on all the blog posts and i love getting a new one in my inbox!

xoxo,
clp