Touch of Tweed

Okay, this is not what I wore all day. I went for a run this morning and wore workout clothes to run my errands and do homework this afternoon. I did change into this for chapter though. I don't know about your sorority (if you're in one) but we have formal chapter almost always. For those of you who don't know, formal chapter = dress to pin = business casual = death on a sunday when all you want to do is sit around in yoga pants. As much as I hate having to dress up and haul it across grounds on a Sunday night, I do miss dressing business casual on a regular basis like I had to last year at my old school so it I can't complain too much.
Today I brought back the sock bun. Why do I love the sock bun? Because it looks like I put hours of effort into a hairstyle that realistically took me 90 seconds and it pulls an outfit together. I hadn't been wearing one lately because I left my hair donut at home and I can't do it with an actual sock, but I finally picked up a new one and I am so glad I did. A couple of girls at chapter were asking how I do this and I am sure they aren't the only ones wondering, so I will post a tutorial video in the next couple of days (I have one I sent my friend, but it isn't the best so I'd rather re-record it if I get the chance).
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and has a great week ahead!

Jacket: TJ Maxx // Camisole: Target // Jeans: H&M // Shoes: Old Navy // Bracelets: H&M // Headband: Nordstrom

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xoxo,

SSP

My "Kate" Dress

So this is a bit embarrassing, but I totally bought this dress because it kind of looked like that gorgeous Issa dress Kate Middleton wore when she and Will announced their engagement. I didn't wear the dress for a while after getting it because I couldn't find something to wear under it that I liked. A white camisole was too stark of a contrast, black was obviously out of the question, and most other colors just seemed out of place with it. Finally I stumbled across this bandeau and just loved that the neutrality of it worked with the dress. Seriously, it was like Goldilocks 2.0.
Also embarrassing, I didn't know it snowed last night. I guess I was just really tired when I walked to class, because when I walked out of class, I was surprised to see the snow on the ground. This is also a testament to the fact that I cannot be held accountable for anything that happens before I have had my morning coffee.
I hope everyone has an amazing Friday and weekend. I will be crafting for my future little and watching West Wing basically 24/7 (yeah, I know, I lead a pretty crazy life).

Dress: H&M // Bandeau: Express // Tights: TJ Maxx // Boots: Etienne Aigner // Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick // Watch: Target // Necklace: Fornash (gold one; this is the long version which I also have, can't find the short one)

Side note about this outfit: normally I would wear plain brown patterened tights, but mine have a pull in them so it is time to retire them and make a TJ Maxx trip!

xoxo,

SSP

On Wednesday, I Wore Pink

Sorry I didn't get this post up yesterday. Wednesdays are my absolute busiest days and on top of that I had a paper to write! Yesterday was an especially busy day because we woke up super early to take all the new babies to breakfast. Seeing as I stayed up until 1:30am, the last thing I wanted to do was get up and get dressed when my alarm went off. I was about to reach for the yogas and a baseball cap when I logged onto my blog and saw that on my "month-iversary" I had passed 2000 views. Well, that was all the motivation I needed and I scrapped the yogas (I am bumming it today though) and threw together this outfit. Now, I knew that although I wanted to dress nicely, I also know myself well enough to know that real pants just weren't happening. Instead I decided to pull this coat out and wear it as the focal point of my outfit. I wore a plain black cotton skirt and shirt underneath, but I never took my coat off since that was the point of the outfit. Seriously, I got this coat in High School and never really wore it until college but I love it. The details of it are just so cute and it was such a comfortable outfit
Now, I am going to go watch "Rebel Without a Cause" for my class today. <--this might just be my favorite homework assignment ever! I love a good classic movie, especially one with James Dean.

Coat: Nordstrom // Tights: TJ Maxx // Shoes: DSW

xoxo,

SSP 

Touch Of Spring

All I could think about yesterday was how ready I was for spring. Seriously, the tops of my feet were frozen thanks to those flats. And today, it appears as though my wish has come true. I am walking around without being bundled up in a jacket for the first time in a long time. I realize that asking for shorts and sweater weather is a bit much, but as long as I get to ditch the down parka, I really can't complain.
Side note: I realize it looks like I wear the same pair of jeans basically all the time. I don't, but I love Gap Jeggings, so I have multiple pairs!

Blazer: Target (not the same, but super cute) // Jeans: Gap // Boots: Etienne Aigner // Watch: NY&Co. // Bracelets: acquired over the years

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xoxo,

SSP

All Tied Up With String

I am very picky about my jewelery.  Almost every day, I wear my pearl necklace and earrings (fake, yeah...I'd lose real ones) and my claddagh ring.  I then change up my watch, bracelets, and whether or not I am wearing a second ring.  It may be boring, but it works for me and that's what counts.  One of my absolute favorite bracelets is my Kiel James Patrick Triton Collection Bracelet.  It is so cute and handmade in the United States.  

(clockwise from top) Swifty Slyfied // Mariner and Cape Poge Bay // Oliver Hazard // Old Cartagena // Pelican Veranduh (collage done on Polyvore)

Kiel James Patrick gets help running the company from his long-time girlfriend Sarah Vickers and I just adore them. Seriously, they are the cutest preppy couple ever!  Along with their friends, they do all their own modeling and all of them have equally perfect preppy style.  Basically, I just want to be their friend haha.  And if you like Sarah's style, she runs a great blog featuring all of her outfits and fabulous designer clothing! Of course, not only are they amazing, but the company produces a great product and, according to one of my friends, their customer service is also wonderful.  Right now I am trying to decide which bracelet I want next and, I know this will totally shock my friends, but I am thinking that I need a Vicker's Bow Bracelet.  What do you think?

xoxo,

SSP

Like Mother, Like Daughter

In case you ever wondered where my love of shopping and fashion comes from, just look in my momma's closet(s). Seriously, I come by it honestly. When we moved over winter break, our wardrobes probably accounted for a quarter of the move alone. I don't think that the men of the house had any appreciation for how much we had prior to this break, honestly, I don't think we even realized it. Why am I mentioning this? Today I am wearing a new shirt. Well it's new to me, actually technically it was totally new since it still had the tags on it, but my momma is definitely the one who bought it and somehow it ended up with my stuff and I liked the ruffles so I kept it. I mean, it isn't like she is going to miss it! She has great taste and I can't wait to have a big girl job one day and get to dress all business-y like her haha. (Please note: when I say she has good taste, that excludes her poofy, 80s fashion wedding dress and hair...though the lace detailing is gorgeous) Anyways, I am thankful to my momma for my fashion sense, I am also thankful we are the same size. Some people say we are the same person, but that is just because we look, sound, and act alike...okay yeah, we are pretty similar. There is no one I'd rather be compared to than her though. If people tell you that you're similar to the person you look up to the most, you must be doing something right.

Top: Momma (Lord and Taylor probably?) // Jeans: Gap // Watch: NY&Co. // Shoes: TJ Maxx

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xoxo,

SSP

I'm Going to Disney World!

Ladies and Gents,
It is that time of year again.  The time when families bring out their secret recipes, everyone gathers around the TV, and we all eat more than we care to admit.  No, it's not Thanksgiving, it's Super Bowl Sunday.  
I have a mild obsession with sports...just a little.  For example, most people go to Florida for spring break with their friends and drink boat drinks, I go with my dad to watch the Yankee's Spring Training. But today is one of those days where it doesn't matter what you care about the other 364 days of the year.  Today everyone is a sports fan.  Whether you are cheering for a team, a particular player, or just for the clock to wind down so you can see Beyonce tear up that stage at halftime, you're cheering for something.  This year I am going to be a Ravens fan, seeing as my beloved Redskins fell in the playoffs after a miracle season behind Robert Griffin III and I am going to miss the Ray Lewis dancing. Update: after getting an upset text from one of my best friends (Steelers fan...from Baltimore) I have decided that I am more cheering for Ray Lewis, a great game and a killer Beyonce halftime show than the Ravens in particular (happy, shannon? haha) Let's be real, I'm sad the Redskins aren't in it, and thrilled the Patriots can't win it.

And, trust me, even if you think you don't know football, you know more than some people.  In high school, I had some of my girlfriends over for the game and one of them asked me: "What is it called when you run into that big area down there with the logo?" yeah, she was asking about a touchdown. I thought hoped she was kidding when she asked...oh dear.  Just in case that stumped you as much as it did my friend, or you think that American football and soccer are the same thing, here is a link that should teach you what you need to know before you watch the game: Beginner's Guide to Football
Even someone who doesn't get the game can appreciate other parts of Super Bowl Sunday.  One of my favorite parts of Super Bowl Sunday is the food.  I love bar food, simple as that.  Put some nachos and wings in front of me and I am all set.  Today, though, is one of those days where you can have fun  and mix up the bar food since you're the chef (unless you watch the game at a bar, I guess).  There are so many great recipes out there, and I am sure that most of you have already planned yours and are not a procrastinator planning to go to the grocery store on game day, like me.
And you don't have to wear a jersey to get in the spirit, either.  Although I am debating wearing my old-school Darrell Green jersey, I will probably just try to represent the ravens with a cute outfit.
Don't know what colors the teams are? Don't worry:
Ravens: Purple, Black, Gold, White
49ers: Red and Gold
Seriously, don't wear red if you're in Baltimore or Purple if you're in San Francisco unless you love that team, you WILL piss off the die-hard fans.

So throw together some nachos, potato skins, wings, chill those brewskis and wait to see which Quarterback is going to Disney World.

xoxo,
SSP