shop the season: marsala

its mid-to-late september and we had one bout of cool weather, so that means its fall right? i chose to pretend it wasn't 85 degrees outside today and have decorated for fall, bought everything pumpkin-flavored i could find (PSA: pumpkin spice latte m&m's... not so good), and have started the closet transition from summer to fall. my favorite color for the fall? pantone's color of the year: marsala. i love this deep, rustic red wine color that makes a statement on its own or as an accent. sophisticated, earthy and rich, its just right for fall fashion. and what better time of the year to wear it than right now, when it complements the season's changing colors so well? so, shop the season in marsala with me and my round up of favorites below!

1 / j. crew skinny stretch cargos

2 / loft leopard jacquard coat

3 / tory burch tassel bag

4 / j. crew feathered crystal necklace

5 / j. crew perfect shirt 

6 / ivanka trump booties

7 / essie "in the lobby" nail polish

8 / bb dakota drapey front jacket

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

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

vacation style OOTD

beach vacations are meant to be laid-back and that's exactly what this outfit is. i wore it shopping in pensacola and then to dinner out at the fish house, which is a new favorite restaurant for us. i loved that the sweater was oversized and had the classic cable knit and the jeans were the perfect wash to pair with navy. completed with a long necklace and a floral print bag, this outfit was the definition of vacation style.

talbots cable poncho / j. crew boyfriend jeans (similar) / tory burch miller sandals (similar) / tory burch purse (from last year) / j. crew pineapple necklace (similar)

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

talking trends: spring 2015

statement spots: diane von furstenburg top & skirt / mules: vince / cropped wide jeans: j. crew / matching separates: j. crew hoodie & shorts / fringe: j. crew sweater / espadrilles: tory burch / trenches: gap / midi skirts: j. crew / paper bag pants: gap / florals: tory burch dress & j. crew cuff

here's to hoping spring gets here sooner rather than later.

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

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  

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 

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

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

wedding recap + OOTD

well she is a now a mrs.! i still can't get over the fact that my friend and sister courtney is now a married lady! the wedding was absolutely beautiful... the bride was the most gorgeous person in the room, a smile never left the handsome groom's face and the reception was a blast. even i got on the dance floor! i didn't realize how much i missed all my sisters (alpha chi may have taken up a whole section of the church) until i saw them and was around them! i am so lucky to be able to celebrate such a special occasion with those girls!

of course, i have had my outfit planned since i got the save the date card (okay, i may be exaggerating a little). but once i tried on this dress at LEONA, i knew it was the one (my own version of "say yes to the dress"). as a bonus, i even coordinated with the bridal party!

LEONA james dress in indigo daisy (ON SALE NOW!), tory burch clutch, j. crew sandals, kate spade hoops and bangles

xoxo,

clp

monday mantra + 2 ingredient cake

you won't be truly happy with anything until you are happy with yourself. you won't love anyone fully until you love yourself. we try to put other things in front of us that we feel we should put before ourselves instead of putting ourselves first. we have to remember our own self. it took me awhile to realize how true this quote is. when i started college, and even in high school for that matter, i thought i had to be a certain person to be liked. it took about a semester to finally see that i don't have to do things that other people like to do even though i don't like them. i was pretty unhappy my freshman year of college and i think part of it was because i had forgotten who i was, i had forgotten to fall in love with myself. now, i couldn't be happier. i have said that quite often lately but its because it is true. i finally fell in love with myself.

i am also in love with this dessert recipe! quick, light and easy this recipe is perfect for summer! best kept in the refrigerator after one day, i like to top mine with whipped greek yogurt cream cheese spread and coconut flakes! 

two-ingredient pineapple angel food cake

1 box angel food cake mix

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (i use libby's canned skinny fruit)

1. combine cake mix and crushed pineapple in mixing bowl. mix well. batter will be fluffy.
2. pour into baking vessel of choice (i chose a tube pan) and bake according to cake mix directions. 
3. allow to cool before releasing from pan. 

monday wouldn't be complete without an OOTD! the temperatures outside called for something light and cool, so LEONA's silk top and shorts were the perfect pick! i also posted the rings i wore today since you can't see them in the photo! they are fifty shades of fabulous because you can wear them so many ways: just one, two, three or all four!

LEONA tuesday tier top, LEONA sylvia short, j. crew sandals, kate spade hoops

tory burch rosella stacked ring set

and finally, check out this classic silhouette dress on LEONA : nashville's instagram! best thing about it now: IT"S ON SALE!

saturday shift dress

xoxo,
clp

meet me at the loveless OOTD

some people may call us crazy, but waking up early for the loveless cafe on saturday morning is worth it! a nashville institution and must-go place for locals and visitors, it is one of our favorites places! worth the drive and every calorie in those yummy biscuits, we only go a few times a year. i always eat more than i need to but the biscuits from scratch and preserves (peach is my favorite) are worth it. serving tried and true southern favorites, the loveless is famous and worth the wait i promise! just a tip though: going bright and early on a saturday at eight AM will get you seated right away!

tory burch tunic, j. crew navy shorts, andre assous espadrilles, lilly pulitzer bangle, louis vuitton neverfull 

it was just the perfect day spent with my wonderful mom and dad! too bad phillip wouldn't get up early enough to join us! we also treated ourselves to iveycake of course! i was trying to practice self-control and be good, but when they tweeted that they had a seasonal special today, we couldn't resist! the blackberry lemon cupcake waiting on me for dessert is already calling my name! 

xoxo,

clp

double OOTD thursday

i missed posting my OOTD yesterday so today's post is double! double the OOTD, double the fun! but before that, a quick review of the pharmacy restaurant, which i finally got to cross off my bucket list last night! 

• restaurant review: the pharmacy - there is a reason why people are lined up outside waiting to eat. certainly one of the best burgers i have ever had, and the tater tots were just as good! i went with the pharmacy original burger since it was my first time there and it did not disappoint! i highly recommend you go to the pharmacy if you are looking for a burger, fries, some beer and a milkshake to round off the meal! 

southward apparel southern belle v-neck, j. crew linen pants, tory burch miller sandals

j. crew chambray shirtdress, j. crew red leather wedge sandals, kate spade necklace, LEONA ID bracelet

LEONA ID bracelet, micheal kors watch

on another note, the supper i made this tonight may have been one of my favorites yet! as i mentioned on sunday, tonight's supper was spinach-herb pesto ricotta-spinach tortellini with chicken and salad. however, instead of chicken breasts, i sautéed some sliced italian chicken sausage and then sprinkled some parmesan cheese on top! it was beyond yummy and ready in under 30 minutes, salad included! 

coming up soon on the blog are my nordstrom anniversary sale picks (eek! going tomorrow!) and my favorites from kate spade's latest collections! don't forget to follow me on instagram (link is on the right) and also follow LEONA : nashville as well! i was on there the other day in one of my favorite outfits: ava top + sylvia short. keep reading and i'll keep posting y'all!

xoxo,
clp

fourth of july flashback & OOTD

it wouldn't be thursday without a throwback! this week, its a fourth of july flashback! the fourth is big holiday for my family, we celebrate both america AND my lovely aunt's birthday! it is a day full of family, friends, pool time, too much food, homemade ice cream, fireworks and of course a sparkler dance by the birthday girl herself! the fourth is one of my favorite holidays of the year and i love being able to throw a party at our house! it is one of my family's traditions that i am most fond of and look forward to every summer! i am headed home after work today to start prepping for the festivities, but first a couple of pictures from past fourth of julys!

i think my love of fashion comes from my mama dressing me to the nines when i was little...

somehow i never quite made it through the whole fireworks show...

yesterday's OOTD was a seersucker dress (on sale now!) i have worn before, but this time i styled it differently. i added a simple white button down underneath and threw on my espadrilles along with some statement earrings and i was out the door! layering button-downs underneath simple silhouette dresses has become one of my go-to's when looking for a different way to style something! 

j. crew seersucker dress, j. crew button-down, tory burch logo earrings, andre assous espadrilles

have a happy and safe fourth of july everyone & happy birthday america! 

xoxo,

clp