Bunnies and Layered Necklaces (and a Giveaway!)

 

Top: c/o Chicnova (exact) | Skirt: Forever 21 (worn, similar) | Flip Flops: LC for Kohl's (worn, exact) | Sunglasses: Ray-Bans (worn, exact) | Pink Triangle Necklace: c/o OASAP (worn; exact) |

Rhinestone Necklace: c/o Style Lately (worn, similar) | Bag: Target

 

Yes, those are bunnies on my shirt....snappily dressed bunnies.  I like that they're wearing snazzy scarves and pattern mixing.  Oh, and I almost forgot their stylish clogs.

You'd think that my bunny shirt would be hard to style.  However, for some reason, I haven't had any trouble.  I've been pairing these adorable little bunny ladies with stripes and jeans and shorts and....well, that's all for now. 

But enough about bunnies.  I need to introduce you to sassy little blogger named Ashliegh that's the brains behind The Darling Prepster. (and she has a $10 Forever 21 gift card for one of my readers!)

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Well hey there, Darling! I’m Ashliegh, the pearl-obsessed, shoe enthusiast, poor college kid who runs The Darling Prepster! My blog originally started as a New Year’s resolution to log my everyday outfits but then evolved to include healthy living, life as a college student and sorority woman on a budget!

5 Fun Facts:

1. In high school, I was a band geek and I didn’t just play one instrument, try three: flute, oboe, and trumpet. Flute was my first and favorite instrument. I was introduced to oboe in high school and then picked up trumpet on my own after my brother dropped out of band. I also served as a majorette!

2. I’ve been competing in pageants since I was 15 years old. I used to be incredibly shy and at the first pageant, I froze up on stage during the on-stage question portion! This event was a pivotal moment and made me realize the importance of public speaking skills. Pageants have helped me open up and develop a voice in my community.

3. The Darling Prepster started as a New Year’s resolution. With the rise of Pinterest last year, my friends encouraged me to start a blog and pin my daily outfits. With a little sugar and spice and everything nice, The Darling Prepster was created!

4. I have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. I started my first “business” when I was 9 years old trying to sell homemade lip glosses to friends. At 15, I created a small business where I made corsages and boutonnieres for school dances at local high schools. I’m not quite sure what my next adventure in business will be but I do know that I want to own my own company some day.

5. I’m infamous for losing my cellphone. I lose the darn thing all the time. My friends know that it’s probably a lot easier to get ahold of me through email than texting. The thing is, I’m not too worried if I lose my cellphone, but if I lose my planner, then it might as well be the end of the world, haha!

There’s me in a nutshell! I’d love to hear from you so drop by The Darling Prepster and hang out for a while, won’t ya?!

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Chicnova Floral and Dots + a Giveaway!

Top: Chicnova (exact in teal) | Jeans: Target (worn, similar) | Shoes: Steve Madden via DSW (similar) |
Halation Necklace : Anthropologie (worn, similar) |
Bracelets: Favery & Sira and Mara (exact, similar, worn) | Ring: Kate Spade (worn, similar)

Look What I Got: Elegantees

Shirt: c/o Elegantees | Skirt: Banana Republic (similar) | Shoes: J. Crew via Plato's Closet (worn, similar) |

Necklaces: c/o Chicnova and Frock Stock (exact here & here) | Ring: Kate Spade (worn, similar) |

Bracelets: Loft, Forever 21 & Favery (worn here & here; similar here, here & here)

 

It's not everyday that a company comes along that just touches your heart.  Elegantees is such a company.  Their soft tees are hand made by women rescued from sex trafficking.  Katie, the founder of Elegantees, decided to put her fashion know-how to work for good after learning about the harsh realities of human trafficking.  Elegantees has been teaming up with two non-profits, the Nepali Rescue Project and Restore NYC, to offer survivors with job training, a safe community and emotional care.  And I also like a shopping trip that leaves me with a warm fuzzy feeling.
And, since this is Look What I Got....I should mention my skirt was a mere $20 at Banana Republic. re 

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What I Wore Wednesday: My Kingdom for a Pair of Pants!

TWO awesome giveaways happening!  Earrings and ad space AND a super cute plush elephant

Rockstar Skinnies: Old Navy | Top: c/o Chicnova | Necklace: J. Crew Factory | Flats: Target (worn here, similar here) | Earrings: Lucas Jack via Rocks Box | Watch: Target  | 

Bracelets: giveaway win & Julep (worn here)

As you can see, I've had these outfit photos in the hopper for a little while....but actually with the most recent NJ weather confusion...they could have been taken Monday.  That groundhog is a liar.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I hate pants shopping.  And (let me get Seinfeld on you), what is up with pants sizes these days?  See those lovely polka dot pants?  You know what size they are?  A size freakin' SIXTEEN!  And now that I have plastered my pants size on the Internet, my 14 year old self is cringing and hiding.  I really try not to look at the number on my clothes any more, but come ON!  I am not a 16 in any other brand.  (FYI, I am not ashamed of the size on the pants.  Just confused about how I am supposed to estimate my size at Old Navy any more.)  I guess I just have to bring every single pair of pants in the store into the dressing room with me.  And what about ladies that are a size sixteen?  Is Old Navy just not making pants for them any more?  I am just disappointed because Old Navy was my place to go for pants.  I felt like a lot of their pants were made for women with curves.  I walk the line between plus size and not plus size.  I am a cusp size.  Many traditional sizes are often too small, but the plus sizes are just a little too big.  I belong in no category!  Ok, rant over, now it's time for a solution.  To the Internet!

The only solution I see to my pants dilemma is custom sizing.  And I just happened to have found such a company: Do My Jeans.  Do My Jeans let's you pick your cut, wash and even the style of the belt loops.  It's super simple.  Style the jeans you way you want them and then enter your measurements.  And then you get your custom and tailor made jeans.  Easy peasy!

I have a limited number of promo codes for Do My Jeans.  So, if you are interested leave a comment letting me know.  First come, first serve!

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Full Disclosure: I was contacted by Do My Jeans to introduce their service to my readers.  I was not compensated in any way for this post.  I may, however, receive a pair of jeans in the future.

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