6/20/13

Closet Must-Adds

Today jBm leaves for Europe. I'm jealous, but at the same time I don't wish I was going either.

Europe is a place that I've dreamed about going to for the longest time. My grampa takes us (the grandkids) when we are 16, so my brother and my cousin are both going this summer in July. This means I won't be going next summer, but the summer after because I turn 16 on the last day of summer next year. I'm extremely excited for jBm and my brother, and I can't wait to hear about their trips once they come back.

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On a different note, in honor of my style post Thursdays, today I wanted to talk about things that I really feel should be in my closet. I have been having too many "I have nothing to wear" moments in the past month or so, that shopping for some more key pieces is really not an option; it must be done.

When shopping for key pieces, I tend to turn to J. Crew for their classic styles and plethora of colors (and optional monograms... ha!). In fact, when shopping in general, J. Crew is my go-to store, but what else is new?

Here are my must-adds...

closet must-addsEverything on this list is J. Crew except for the flats! 

You are all probably a little scared to see this list because everything is pretty much a basic, and I totally understand that. My closet is simply depressing.

Here is the list:
  • Navy Cardigan (Mine is a little small and not a classic style)
  • Loose grey tank top
  • Navy/White stripe tee (Mine isn't very nice)
  • Navy skirt
  • White shorts (cYa must have asked me if I had white shorts about a million times over the weekend; J. Crew didn't have them in my size when I went shopping!)
  • Pink sweater
  • Navy/White stripe dress (I had one from crewcuts but grew out of it)
  • White v-neck (sad, I know)
  • Classic tan flats (ahh, those reva's!!!)

Anything I'm missing? What's on your must add list?
xoxo

6/19/13

Rebecca Minkoff Denim Event

When I arrive to NYC on Wednesday night I will be scurrying off to my aunt's apartment, dropping off my bags, and heading out to the Rebecca Minkoff event that she so kindly invited me to attend! I simply can't wait, but I am extremely nervous as there may be some very important people there and I have no idea what to wear!

Here's the outfit I am dreaming of wearing if only I owned it...

dreaming of

What would you wear to this event? It's probably going to be semi-casual because it is a denim event, but all ideas are welcomed!!!

xoxo

6/18/13

Crossbody

For jBm's birthday, lJm and I pitched in and got her a classic tan crossbody bag for her trip to Europe in a few days. After purchasing it for her, I realized just how much I wanted to invest in a nice bag for myself! 

Naturally, I fell in love with two options from Tory Burch.


and The Amanda

The Robinson is a little too polished for everyday use, but I definitely like it a whole lot better.

Do you have a classic tan cross body? From where? Please do share!!
xoxo

6/17/13

Current Wishlist

I make wishlists sort of a lot... Last time I made one {see HERE} I actually managed to purchase half of it, and I couldn't have been happier. Also, I purchased one of my Sunday Swoons from a few weeks ago that you can see {HERE}.

I makes wishlists so often that it's unpractical that I'm going to purchase all {or any} of the products, but a girl can still dream, right?

current wishlist

I'm so in love with everything on my new wishlist. I rarely order products offline, but because I'm going to New York soon I'm hoping to purchase at least one thing on here! I know I won't be getting those Jack's soon because I already have a pair, nor that J. Crew shirt until it goes on sale ;)

Also, I don't even know if those sunnies will look good on me, and those Tory Burch flats are something that I'm asking for for my birthday. As for the bangles, those are probably something I'll buy just as a random summer purchase!

What are you lusting over?
xoxo

6/16/13

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, everyone! I hope you all are enjoying some nice weather outside and possibly a barbecue this afternoon!

My dad and I are like little bff's especially because he loves shopping almost as much as me ;)



Love ya, dad!
xoxo

PS- HAPPY SWEET SIXTEEN / GOLDEN BIRTHDAY TO jBm!

6/15/13

Blog Instagram

After a few weeks of debate, I decided that there were lots of pictures I wanted to be sharing via Instagram, but I just didn't feel obligated to do so on my personal account.

I started my blog Instagram with the hopes of sharing more OOTD's, fashion, and blog-type pictures that I wasn't really posting anymore on my personal Instagram!

Without further adieu, please follow me on Instagram @theblondeprep!

xoxo

Aviators

So I really want a new pair of sunglasses... I'm hoping that sunnies are going to be my "big purchase" when I'm in New York because my current pair are vintage Vaurnet's from my dad and he keeps stealing them back... I also have the classic Ray-Bans, but they are just so-so. That said, I really just need my own pair.

I'm kinda liking the whole aviator thing. I was eating lunch outside a few weeks ago at school and I was wearing my friends Ray-Ban aviators to keep the sun out of my eyes. I got a few comments saying that they look cute on me, but I think I would still like to try on some other pairs... Here are two that I'm liking:



I think both of these pairs are super cute (and good deals!), but I am definitely the kind of person who has to try on sunglasses before making a purchase.

What sunnies do you have? Please share!
xoxo