simple overnight oats recipe

breakfast can be a struggle, especially for people my age. most people don't take the time to fix something to eat, much less something healthy, before leaving the house in the morning. me, i can't survive without breakfast! its my favorite meal of the day... sometimes i even have breakfast for lunch or dinner! the recipe below is great for those of you who don't want to have to add in extra time for breakfast in the morning. prepare it the night before, put it in the fridge and grab and go in the morning!

simple overnight oats

1/2 cup oats

3/4 unsweeteneed vanilla almond milk

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla

cinnamon, to taste, optional

fruit, nuts, dried fruits, nut butters, honey, etc., of choice for topping

1. mix all ingredients together in sealable container (you can either add your toppings now or in the morning). cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. enjoy cold or warmed in the microwave! 

(serves one)

the other morning, i topped mine with more cinnamon (i love it), a fresh peach and a banana! it kept me full through my classes until lunchtime! 

xoxo,

clp

born and bred a vol

its football time in tennessee y'all! we can now countdown to game day on one hand! i have been a vol fan since day one... even my hair is just the right shade. though we haven't necessarily been on top the past several years, as butch says "brick by brick" we are coming back. some of my favorite memories involve tennessee football and with it being the throwback thursday before game day, it is only appropriate that i share some snapshots from rocky top, from the very beginning to the past three years as a student!

freshman year

sophomore year

junior year

through it all, i'll always be a vol! go big orange!

xoxo,

clp 

p.s. the publix right off campus opened today! its like christmas for me!

red carpet: emmys 2014

i love award show season for one reason: the red carpet. i care more about the best and worst dressed than the results from the show. the red carpet of last night's emmy awards was no disappointment. orange and coral hues were a trend as well as neutrals that didn't blend in. from shorter hemlines, to peplums and cut-outs, classic silhouettes to modern styles, the red carpet was one for the books. check out my favorite celeb looks below! if only i could have one of each hanging in my closet (and an event to wear them to for that matter)!

(all images via huffington post)

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