iPhone Cases

Since I absolutely cannot wait to get an iPhone this summer, here are my favorite iPhone cases that I've come across!

Classic Lilly...

Kate Spade has super cute iPhone cases! My mom has had a couple in the past, and there are so many to choose from.

I love this case, and I think it's so cool that there is a little slot in the back of the case to hold your ID and credit card! So much easier than carrying everything around!

This is my mom's current iPhone case, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!

Vineyard Vines just released this new iPhone case! It's blatant advertising but still classic and cute!!

What case do y'all use for your iPhone? Let me know!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

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Prom Dresses

It's that time of year again!! I have my final prom in June and girls in my school have already started stressing about prom season. We have a Facebook group so that there are no dress repeats, and it's so much fun to keep track of what everyone is wearing! I have already had my dress for a while now (about a year!) and I am absolutely in love with it. But, I'm not going to post it for a while!! 

I've been looking at dresses for my friends, so here are my favorite picks for prom!!

Vineyard Vines Bailey Ikat Dress

I think that the neckline on this dress is so pretty!! It comes in two colors (light blue and navy), and it's semi-formal without being too serious. My prom is (oddly) very casual, so this would be perfect to wear!!

Vineyard Vines Bouquet Dress

I love this dress. The color and the shape are both universally flattering!!

J. Crew Ella Dress in Medallion Paisley

My best friend wore this dress in a different print for last year's prom, and it was so pretty!! Of course I like the pink and orange!!

J. Crew Silk Petal Dress

This dress could actually work for prom and graduation!!

Lilly Pulitzer Amberly Dress

For the more adventurous prom-goers, I LOVE THIS DRESS. First, it's pink and green. Second, it has a bow. Third, it's strapless. It's perfect!! It's so much fun!!

Lilly Pulitzer Darleena Dress

It is a very rare occurrence that there a long dress makes an appearance at my high school's prom, so I never really webshop for them. This dress by Lilly Pulitzer is very pretty and great for a relaxed, summery-y prom!

Lilly Pulitzer Bloomy Dress

Lovely, lovely dress. The embellishment is pretty and it helps you choose which metallic for your jewelry! 

What do y'all think? What are y'all wearing for prom? Let me know!!

Have a great day!

xoxo, Hannah

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Lilly Outfit of the Week: Navy Summer

Hello!! I haven't posted a "Lilly outfit of the week" in a while, so I've decided to show y'all an adorable new dress for summer! This week's outfit is from Vineyard Vines!!

The style of the dress is incredibly flattering, and it's also nice to have a dress that isn't exploding with color!! The navy and white will look so nice with a tan. The length is also perfect as well!!

I was going to bring the dress to spring break, but due to the unfortunate realization by my mother that this dress is prone to wrinkles, I decided not to bring it. I'll wear it this spring for my last few remaining senior events though!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

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Spring Break Essentials

I love Spring Break. It comes at the perfect time and it is always fun. Last year I went skiing in Jackson Hole and went on a girly vacation with my mother in Scottsdale, Arizona, but this year I am SO excited because my family and I are going to Palm Beach!! The last time I went to Florida was when I was 9 and I went on a business trip with my dad. It was great and I can't wait to go back!!

Since I'm going on a sunny getaway, filled with tanning and relaxing before I hear back from my last college notification and get ready for the extremely busy graduation festivities, I've decided to make a list of my must-have's to pack for Spring Break!! 

1. The Hat: Seeing that sunscreen is an obvious must-have for being in sunny conditions, the next step to be sun-safe would be to have a great looking floppy sun hat or baseball cap!! The sun hat is great if you want more coverage. I recommend the J. Crew summer straw hat in natural...or if you want to tap into your inner prep, buy a monogrammed floppy sun hat from Marley Lilly!! I got one last summer in pink and green and I looove it. Other than the sun hat, get a baseball cap!! I think that the cutest ones come from Vineyard Vines, Southern Proper, and Ralph Lauren.

2. The Sunglasses: I think that Ray Ban's are the best sunglasses ever. Whether it be aviators or wayfarers, you honestly can't go wrong with them!! You can either get the real deal, but there are also great alternatives online. Urban Outfitters and Topshop have cute sunglasses, as well!!

3. The Entertainment: Even though lounging on the beach or by the pool can be super fun, especially after a busy fall and winter, it can get a bit boring. So, in order to combat the boredom, I always bring along a book (or 10) and my iPod! With technological reading devices such as the Nook, the Kindle, and the iPad, it's so much easier to have all of your books in one place without the bulk!! Just a side note: If y'all have any reading recommendations, let me know!! I'm trying to build up my reading list for vacation. Anyway, an iPod is a must-must-must have for vacation. Remember to bring your chargers!!

4. The Bikini: I know that I have been working extra hard these past couple of months to look extra good in a swim suit, and it's totally worth it!! There are so many cute bikinis (as well as one-pieces!) out there. My favorite bikini is, of course, from Lilly Pulitzer...specifically the Keene Bandeau and the Boardwalk Bikini Ties top. From J. Crew, I think that the seersucker bikini is absolutely adorable. Otherwise, I've heard that Victoria's Secret makes a great selection of bikinis in tons of different styles and colors. To remain classic and preppy while donning a swim suit, look for pink, pink and green, navy, seersucker and Lilly prints.

5. The Coverup: To layer on top of your adorable swimwear, you must have a cute coverup!! They can range from a sheer tunic to a brightly colored mini dress. I found a super old super small Lilly Pulitzer dress and I'm going to use that for my swimsuit coverup!! But, Lilly also has some cute current coverups, such as the Cassie dress and the Ciara tunic. I also like the Cat Island Coverup from Vineyard Vines, which comes in white and navy!! Either way, it makes you look extra tan!! Lastly, J. Crew has a large selection of coverups that are perfect for a sunny getaway.

6. The Beach Bag: In order to carry all of the summer-y goodies that are essential for Spring Break, choose a cute, brightly colored beach bag! My vote definitely goes to Lilly Pulitzer for best tote bag. They had better prints (not targeted to the sorority crowd) a couple of seasons ago, but eBay has a great selection. Since my mom stocked up when Lilly had their Endless Summer Sale a couple of years ago, I have a hard decision on which to choose for Palm Beach!!

7. The Sandal: Meaning, Jack Rogers. They are the best of the best and I love them so, so much. Yes, they do take "breaking in", but they are reliable and forever classic. My mother owns almost every color and I am slowly building a "collection." I get a new color every year and this year I chose light pink!! The best colors to own are silver, gold, nude (bone), hot pink, pink and orange, and green and turquoise. I prefer the metallic colors because they honestly go with everything. Yet, if y'all are looking for less expensive, not-as-nice sandals, check out Lilly Pulitzer.

What are y'all spring break essentials?? Let me know!!

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

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Vineyard Vines + Sorority

Hi y'all!! I recently was browsing through the Vineyard Vines website and I saw that they had jumped on the sorority print bandwagon! There are new VV tote bags as well as cosmetic bags with certain sororities  featured on them. 

Delta Zeta

Kappa Alpha Theta

Pi Beta Phi

Zeta Tau Alpha

Alpha Phi

Delta Delta Delta

Kappa Delta

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Delta Gamma

For all of the sorority girls out there, what do you think? Are y'all going to be buying the new Vineyard Vines sorority line? Let me know!!

Have a great weekend!!

xoxo, Hannah

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True Prep Polo

I'm not even a huge fan (or a fan at all) of True Prep, but I love the Vineyard Vines True Prep Polo! I was browsing the Vineyard Vines website this week (I really need to stop webshopping...) and I came across this polo. The colors are so pretty and I like how they aren't "over-advertisements" of True Prep (unlike Ralph Lauren and the US Open). They're simple and classic! Do y'all like the True Prep polo?

Have a great day!!

xoxo, Hannah

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Sweater Fun

I am absolutely dying for sweaters. It's too hot and humid right now, and I want fall to come! So, here are some of my favorite sweaters for this fall!

Fuller Street V-Neck Sweater

I really do love Vineyard Vines. This fall we've had a reunion and it has made me very happy. This sweater also comes in navy and "pink squid" (a peachy pink)! 

Somerset Turtleneck

I have had my eye on this turtleneck for a while. My mother and I are the queens of turtlenecks and this one is TOO CUTE! It comes in white, navy, and pink squid. Also, I love the buttons on the collar and sleeve!

Lee Cardigan  Printed

Alcott Argyle Cardigan

Paley Cardigan Silk Twill

Here are three adorable cardigans from Lilly Pulitzer! 

What sweaters do y'all like for fall? Let me know!

xoxo, Hannah

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Bon Voyage!

And I am off! Before I spend 6 hours on a plane to Atlanta and then another 3 hours to NYC, here's a spotlight on an adorable Vineyard Vines skirt!

Whale 5 Pocket Skirt

Okay, who else thinks this is adorable? I usually don't wear skirts/dresses in the fall/winter, but I think I'm going to start wearing more! Especially when they can be as cute as the Vineyard Vines skirt as shown above!

Have a great Sunday! 

xoxo, Hannah

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The North vs. The South & Tote Bag Obsession

Although I do live in Connecticut, a seemingly "preppy" place, my heart lies with the south. We moved up from Tennessee a while ago, and even though it's not really my home, it's the place where I know I should be. I hope no one from the Northeast takes offense to this, but it is really an aggravating place to live. People look down on my family because we're the hicks from the south, and there is this air of entitlement everywhere I go. And it's not even a preppy place! I go to a private school and even though a Connecticut private school sounds as preppy as it gets, I am the only person in the entire school who is preppy. Teenagers (and parents alike) shun Lilly Pulitzer and are confused by me wearing a polo shirt on a free dress Friday at school. The thing that is most annoying to me is that people call me a "mom" because I dress preppy. First off, I do look older than my age, but never old enough to be considered a mother! And secondly, all the mothers that I know are trying to look like their teenage daughters by wearing obscenely tight jeans and baby tees. Connecticut is a very strange place. I, of course, prefer the south, and there is no question that I will be returning there for college in 2 years. When I read all the lovely blogs that I am following, the authors are sweet as can be and so much happier then anyone I have ever met. I think that it has come down to one common theme: they are all from the south. They're bright and bubbly, and I never see that kind of happiness where I'm living now. So thank you, bloggers! Y'all make me count down the days until I'm reunited with life below the Mason-Dixon Line. 

On a lighter note, I am admitting that I am a tote bag addict. I cannot pass up an opportunity when I see a cute bag at Vineyard Vines or Kate Spade, and especially if there is a sale on Lilly Pulitzer tote bags (as y'all all know). So, here are some really adorable bags that I love!!

These bags are all from Girly Twirly, and I adore them. They come in different sizes, and they are just perfect weekend bags! Also on the website are matching cosmetic bags!

These are all really cute Kate Spade totes. I have the one that says "Hee Haw" and I just love it. 

This is the Vineyard Vines Collegiate Collection for Vanderbilt tote bag! Vandy is my dream school and my mother went there, so she gave me this bag (except in blue) for Christmas 2 years ago! I used it for almost the entire school year last year, and it is wonderful.

This is actually the bag that I brought on the plane to Wyoming! It's sitting in the corner of my room right now. It's a Vineyard Vines patchwork tote bag from about 2 years ago (I think?) and it's absolutely huge. It's a perfect plane bag because it's adorable, large but not bulky, it has a zipper to close it to prevent everything from spilling out, and it's patchwork! 

What are y'alls favorite bags? Are there any other good brands? Let me know! I hope everyone has a wonderful day, and enjoy the end of summer! 

xoxo, Hannah

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