I've Moved to WordPress!

Hey y’all! I just wanted to jump on here real quick and explain what’s been going on! If you’re an old reader, you’ll know that I’ve used blogspot as my blogging platform for the last 2 years. I enjoyed the software, and even more so that it had an app that I could access from my smart phone. While I like to use my laptop for blogging, it isn’t always practical. Being a college student on the go, it’s important for me to be able to blog from my phone, edit posts, add pictures, etc. With that being said, I had been happy with the blog spot app until just recently.

Every since I got my new phone, I have experienced troubles with this app. At first it was just once in a while, so I brushed it off thinking I needed to restart my phone or update it. Recently, in the last month, when I would launch my app it would immediately crash. I was unable to access any of my posts. I did my normal trouble shooting protocal of closing all my apps and restarting my phone, but nothing changed. Then I decided I would delete the app and redownload it… and that’s where the problem occurred. Once I went to the App Store to download it, I couldn’t find it anywhere! No matter what I typed I couldn’t find it. I then went to google hoping that it would hold some answers. Low and behold I found that blogger was no longer supported by IOS and was only available on android phones. 

I struggled with what to do for a while, and after doing a little research, I ended up on here. To smooth the transition I have added all my old blog posts to this blog, and have tried to make the format easy to navigate. While I’m still learning the software and not everything is perfect, I wanted to announce the move and help begin the process. To access my new blog click the link below!!!

I hope to see you there!

https://pinkyandtheprep.wordpress.com/

Until next time

Pinky and the Prep 

New Year Resolutions and How to get Motivated!

We made it! It's officially 2017. A brand new year.  A change to wipe the slate clean if you so please.  I always get excited for the new year.  I know there is a lot of negativity around setting new years resolutions, but in my opinion, it is admirable to try and better yourself! I shared a few more thoughts about new years negativity in my new Odyssey article.  If you would like to read it click here!
Anyways, I thought I would share a few of my resolutions and how I motivate myself to fulfill them!

My first goal is to bullet journal.  A few years ago, I made the goal to become more organized and really utilize a planner.  Since then I become a devote planner user, and have never been more on top of things in my life.  This year, I really want to bullet journal.  Not only about assignments and tasks that I need to fulfill in that day, but personal and spiritual goals that I'm trying to achieve. I purchased a notebook at target for only $3 to really jump start my bullet journal journey. I'm not sure where this journey is going to take me, but I'm excited to get started! 

Sometimes, goals are hard to achieve because life takes over and we lose track of them.  That's why I'm a huge believer in writing your goals down! Go to target, buy a notebook, write it on your calendar, write it on a sticky note and stick it somewhere, whatever you do    Write   It   Down!

I can't stress that enough. Maybe it's because I'm a visual person, but writing things down really helps me to visualize my goals.

Another goal for the new year is to really take my blog to the next level!  I've recently bought a camera and have been experimenting with it! I'm also in the process of buying a blog theme for this site! Blogging is something I love to do, and this year  I am really going to try and take more time doing what I love! I'm planning on using my bullet journal for some blog ideas as well! 

I also picked up this adorable note pad to jot down some ideas.  Like I said, writing things down is such a key for me! There is nothing worse then forgetting an idea that comes to you at the strangest time.  So this year, I'm writing every idea down! 

All in all, new years is such an inspiring time! New years is a time to start fresh, and become inspired again! I hope your new year if full of blessing and love! Happy 2017 everyone!

Until Next Time

Pinky and the Prep

Julie

Top Outfits of 2016

2016 was a special year for me. I got my first job, graduated high school, and started college! I also celebrated my second anniversary of this blog and Instagram! 2016 was also another great year for fashion and makeup! I bought some great pieces, discovered some new brands, and tried out some great products... but those products will be another post ;) Anyways, I thought I would count down my top nine outfits of 2016!

This first outfit was an easy chose! This dress was one of my favorites. I bought it at Old Navy for $10 this summer.  It was the perfect length for me! Being 5'8" usually dresses are too short on me, but this dress was perfect! It hit right above the knee making it appropriate for work and going out.  I paired it with my tie up flats from Gliks.  I feel like those shoes were the shoes of the summer! I saw them everywhere, and they were super comfortable! To top off the outfit I paired my bright pink bubble necklace from Gliks.  This necklace was the perfect pop of color for any summer or spring outfit!

Next up was one of my go to summer to fall looks.  It starts with this beautiful tie dye Piko top from Gliks.  It is super soft, but still looks presentable because of the beautiful tie dye! I paired this top with my go to capri pants.  These jeans are by the bran Kan Can and are from Gliks.  They are insanely comfortable and are super cute! To top of my look I wore my most worn sandal of 2016: The Sanuk Sandal.

This outfit may be similar to the last, but it features my favorite bralette of 2016, this beautiful patterned bralette by Free People. I paired it with a double sided v-neck Piko top.  The v dips low in the back exposing the beautiful bralette! Since distressed denim was huge in 2016, I  had several pairs. This pair is from Forever 21. Last but not least I ended with outfit with another pair of my beloved Sanuk Sandals.

Next up is the outfit I wore for "Wear Your Lilly Day" or more commonly known as The First Official Day of Summer. This is from the Lilly for Target collection.  This maxi dress is super comfortable, and such a statement! I paired it with a thick teal beaded necklace which matched perfectly with the teal in the dress! 

Next up is another super comfortable outfit! This kimono is gorgeous and super comfortable! I paired this kimono with a mint green Piko top that matches the mint green flowers on the kimono (I know, another Piko top.. but these things are really the best!) Paired with this outfit is another great pair of Kan Can jeans!  The distress of these jeans is perfect! And surprise surprise, I paired this outfit with yet another color of my Sanuk Sandals! 

From the waist down this outfit is the same as the last (because come on, how cute are these jeans?) But this top is amazing all because of the back! The back is partly lace! I paired this top with an off white bralette and it makes the back even cuter! The cut of this shirt is also super cute and could flatter any body type! This top was purchased at Gliks!

During the fall time, I was obsessed with vests (when I wasn't in leggings and tee shirts going to class.)  This vest was one of my go to vests.  This vest if from Macys, and the plaid underneath is from Charlotte Russe. On the bottom I wore one of the softest pairs of jeans that I own. These are from Charlotte Russe and have the perfect amount of distress. To close the look off I added a chunky heeled bootie from Macys.

This next outfit is dressier than my usual looks, but still super comfortable! This tee shirt dress is from Old Navy! I love their dresses because they are long enough for me! Not to mention it is super soft! This blanket scarf has also been a huge favorite of mine through fall and winter! This scarf is from Gliks and matches almost anything! I finished the look with a pair of heeled black booties!

 My last outfit is one I wore just this week but I love it! I got this tie up sweater at the Gliks after Christmas sale! It was an amazing sale! This sweater is super soft, but not too heavy. The lace up top has also been a huge trend this year and this sweater hits the nail on the head! I paired this look with another pair of distressed denim from Charlotte Russe and finished it with a classic black riding boot!

While 2016 wasn't the best year in history, it definitely had it's high points, and I will remember it with fond memories! I hope that you all have a fantastic start to 2017 and make this one of the best years yet! Happy New Year!

Until Next Time

Pinky and the Prep

Julie

Preppy Shirt Collab With The Official Prep!

Hey y'all! I'm super excited because today I will be sharing a super exciting collab with you all! If you follow me on Instagram, or  The Official Prep, you may have seen some of our recent photos talking about this upcoming blog post! Samantha and I teamed up to show you all how we love to style our preppy tees! If you haven't checked out Samantha's Instagram and blog, I highly recommend you do! She is so great, and her OOTD's are super cute! I hope you all enjoy this super fun collab!
The first outfit I put together was with this simple white Simply Southern shirt! I paired it with a pair of distressed skinny jeans, dark brown riding boots, my off white Kendra Scott necklace, and my gold Micheal Kors watch.

My next outfit was again featuring one of my new favorite Simply Southern shirts! #obsessed.  I kept everything simple and the same from the last outfit, and just switched the shirt!

My third outfit was featuring this adorable Simply Southern tee I bought last year! It literally screams fall.  I kept the jeans, boots, and jewelry the same! With this outfit, it's super easy to thrown on a vest when it gets a little chilly! Plus that makes the outfit super cute!

The next outfit is featuring one of my favorite Jadelynn Brooke shirts from last season! I changed the shoes to my short black Hunter boots.  Similar to the last outfit, I love just throwing on a simply vest to warm up the outfit! 

I saved the best for last yall! I just got this shirt in the mail from Jadelynn Brooke, and I am obsessed! It is so stinking cute!

Bellow are some some ways The Official Prep styled her preppy tees! She is too cute! Her duck boots are super cute, and add the right amount of fun to any outfit! Just like myself, The Official Prep loves to style her preppy tees with vest! Super cute, and warm enough for this time of year! 

Thank you all so much for joining me for this collab! Make sure you check out Samantha's Instagram @TheOfficialPrep and her blog www.samtheprep.blogspot.com to see more info about her outfits and some of mine! 

Until Next Time

Julie
PinkyandthePrep

Simple Fall Outfit of the Day

Hey ya'll! I hope you all are having a great day, and great start to fall!  This Saturday I was able to take a break from homework and explore my downtown area a little! My girly's and I found some cute painted and brick walls and decided to have an impromptu photo shoot! I thought I would share with ya'll this super easy and cute fall look!

Since I live in Kansas, it's still fairly hot... but that doesn't stop me from feeling those fall vibes!!  I decided to go with olive and maroon (classic fall colors ) but with summer cuts.  I started with this awesome army green vest.  This was the inspiration for my outfit.  If you follow me on Instagram (@pinkyandtheprep) you might of seen me haul this vest on my insta story.  I originally bought it to wear with a back long sleeve top, but it was WAY too hot for that.  I tried it on with this light weight maroon tee and I fell in love!  I bought both the v-neck tee and vest at Charlotte Russe.  Of course I had to pair it with my favorite pair of skinny jeans from Charlotte Russe! I can't stop wearing these things! They just fit so well, and are so soft!  I finished off the look with these adorable and comfortable booties from Gliks.  They have a small heel which makes me feel great! I added my gold Michael Kors watch, and my matching Kendra Scott necklace and stud earrings, which were all purchased at Gliks.

Thank you all so much for joining me today! Also! I am excited to announce that I am now writing for The Odyssey Online! If you all would like to see my articles, you can add me on Pintrest (@pinkyandtheprep) and I will post my articles there! My first one is fall fashion related!! I hope you all have a blessed rest of your day!

Until Next Time

Julie 

Pinky and the Prep