Baubles & Bits

I've been traveling back and forth a lot this summer, so here are some of my essential jewelry pieces of the moment!

1. Anchor Watch- Betsey Johnson

2. Monogrammed Necklace- FrederickEngraving

3. Pearls

4. Navy and White Pearl Bangle- CWonder

5. Monogram Bracelet- Marley Lilly 

6. Anchor Monogram Bracelet- Marley Lilly

15 Facts About Me

1. Born in Denver, CO but grew up for most of my life in a suburb outside of Columbus, OH 

2. Starting Skiing at age 4

3. Majored in Managerial Marketing 

4. Was president of my sorority Delta Gamma

5. Just recently got ENGAGED (New MONOGRAM) 

6. Oldest of 3 siblings & am very family oriented 

7. A love for dogs

8. Diet Coke is a way of life

9. I own everything and anything anchored 

10. Someday I hope to own a clothing boutique 

11. Fav Movie: Legally Blonde

12. Pink is my color 

13. Positivity is the key to life 

14. I love people who give good hugs 

15. I truly believe nice people finish first in life 

I just started a new instagram account! Follow me at: @anchorsandmonograms 

The Lucky Knot

I came across a store that combines so many amazing preppy items in one place: The Lucky Knot! Brands including: Lilly Pulitzer, Lauren James, Smathers & Branson, Kiel James Patrick, and so many more.

As for The Lucky Knot brand itself I am beyond OBSESSED with their anchor hats! The polka dots are such a perfect accent. 

Also these needlepoint hats are a must in any summer wardrobe!

They also carry such cute nautical clothing & jewelry-- perfect recruitment attire for Deegees! 

Definitely a website worth checking out! 

When life hands you lemons...

I am totally obsessing over these LEMON Kate Spade Keds Sneakers! They are perfect for spring and summer outfits, not to mention oh so fun!

Yellow has become one of my favorite colors lately. In the past I have never been too fond of the color, but how can you not smile when you have it on? Below is a picture of me in a yellow quarter zip (stolen from my boyfriend). I love how BRIGHT it is! Of course I had to pair it with an ANCHOR hat, what DG wouldn't?! 

I have also been obsessing over making monogrammed phone backgrounds with the new Marley Lilly app! Here is a yellow gingham one I made! 

Hope you are having a fabulous week!

Dear Spring.. Please hurry!

With all of the weather changes, I knew a Snow Day was in the near future and sure enough we had classes cancelled on campus today! So this has left me dreaming of Springtime and bright colors to take away this Winter Blues.


I am OBSESSED with all things Red Dress Boutique! I think my favorite part is how each piece of clothing has a name. It makes each piece more unique and easy to remember!

Definitely go check out their new arrivals!
Some of my favorites:

BB: DAKOTA: Be Your Own Hero Jacket

PIKO: Just About Anywhere Blouse- Spearmint

Suddenly I See Scarf- Violet

In the Vineyard Bag

Frozen in Style

Where I go to school it has been absolutely FREEZING! The wind & ice make me want to never have a winter ever again. I have really taken advantage of my North Face Snow Boots & vests this winter. 

Here is the combo I came up with today:  

The vest I am wearing is Reversible and I JUST figured it out. On this side it is plaid with Gold & Green Stripes. Reversed it is just plain brown (I'm not sure where it is from, I got it as a gift in High School!)  Paired underneath I have a light colored chambray shirt from Express. For the bottoms I am wearing a dark jegging from Express, with my trusty black North Face Snow boots. 

As for the arm candy I have my DG Alex and Ani Bracelet & Silver Michael Kors Watch. 

Stay warm prepsters! 

Marley Lilly-a-Holic

How can you not be a Marley Lilly-a-holic?! After their flash sale last night, I wanted to buy everything!! A few of the items I own from Marley Lilly I really LOVE!

I have the Monogrammed German Silver Gold Tone Taylor Bracelet show below. It is perfect to stack alongside my Alex & Ani bracelets! I think it instantly dresses up any outfit.

I also have the Monogrammed fleece vest shown in this outfit of the day from last semester. It is perfect to wear to class or the library. Pair it with a bow, some pearls & a diet coke and you are all set!

Although I have been really lusting over this glittery Monogrammed Sweatshirt. It is definitely on my wish list! 

Have a fabulous MONOGRAMMED weekend! 

Cheers to a Preppy New Year!

 After being a complete fashion and lifestyle blog junkie I felt like it was a perfect time for me to start my own blog! I can't believe that 2014 is already here. 2013 seemed to fly by. As I enter the last semester of my college career I have started to try and get wardrobe pieces that will transition into the professional world. 

An Oversized Graphic Sweater (Express)
Chambray Shirt (Express)
Dark Skinny Jeggings (Express)
Tan Boots (Nine West)
Watch (Betsey Johnson)
Bracelets (Alex & Ani, Marley Lilly) 

Sweater (C.Wonder) 

Polka Dot Shirt (Express) 

Watch (Betsey Johnson) 

Bracelet (Gap) 

I love that each of these looks are comfy, but presentable. I can throw them together before class and work them into my work outfits! C.Wonder had an AMAZING sale after Christmas. It was 50% off of clearance items so I got the sweater at a total bargain of $29 after tax! 

Have a wonderful weekend love bugs-