Hang in There!

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If your school is like ours and you don't get out for another couple weeks, then you are most likely sitting here in the same boat. I have never been this anxious for summer. Yes, every year people start to check out once the warm weather rolls around and the hallways practically turn into the walking dead each morning, but this year is different. I'm not really sure why, maybe it is because we had an obnoxious amount of snow days and what felt like a never ending winter, or the fact that this past semester has been the hardest of the year, but I know June will drag out forever.

On a more positive note, it is important to stay strong for the rest of the school year. There are only a few weeks left, but they can really make or break your grades. If you are a visual person, start a countdown. This way every day you can see that you are just one day closer to the care free and relaxing days of summer. At our school, we learn new material up until the second to last week of school, then start review, and finally the last few days are everyone's favorite thing, finals. As the school year comes to an end, think about the long term effects of everything. If you study that extra hour for your last test, put some serious effort into study guides for exams, or kill it on a project, you will thank yourself for the little GPA boost at the end of the year or maybe even get that B+ up to an A-! I know this post was kind of random and just me rambling, but school has really been on my mind for the past couple days and I thought I would share my thoughts about this final stretch. And, happy summer to any of you lucky ones that are already on break :)

xoxo,

Catherine 

Preppy by the Sea 

Washington, D.C. Recap

This past weekend, I went down to DC to visit one of my friends from camp. My plane got in early in the afternoon on Friday and then we went into Georgetown. I was lucky enough to get to go to Georgetown twice this year, once in the fall, and again this weekend. It is one of the most adorable palaces I have ever been and could go back all the time. The lamps with pink flowers lined the quaint M Street, along with many beautiful buildings. We did a little bit of shopping and then went to one of my favorite place, Dean and Deluca. Unfortunately, we do not have one in Boston, so whenever I am near one, stopping by in a must. I kid you not, they have the best coffee in the world and lost of other yummy treats. 

On Saturday morning, we went out to breakfast and had some delicious pancakes (I'm a sucker for breakfast food). Afterwards, we got ready for the concert. The 90 degree weather was so nice and we had such a blast. Some of my favorite acts were Bleachers, Tove Lo, and Kendrick Lamar. The 2 days flew by so quickly, but it was worth ever second, even staying up late on Sunday to finish homework. Although having close friends that live far away is kind of a bummer, every time you see them is so exciting! I didn't really have any time to take blog pictures while I was there and did not bring my camera with me. However, I thought that it would still be fun to share a few snaps from my iPhone and give a glimpse into my trip!

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

May Playlist

Happy June everyone! Apologies for this post going up a day later, I was traveling this weekend and didn't get it up yesterday! Anyways, here are a few songs that I listened to over the month of may. I went to Sweetlife, a music festival in Maryland this past weekend. So, I had been listening to a lot of music from artists there, but thought I would also include some other music as well. 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

Style Icon: Nina Dobrev

I'm low key obsessed with the Vampire Diaries and the show's leading lady, Nina Dobrev. When some friends first told me this was a good show, I brushed them off and never thought it was for me. Nevertheless, I started watching last summer, blew through five seasons in 2 months, and have been hooked ever since; it's definitely guilty pleasure TV. Although Nina left at the end of this past season (I'm still getting over it), she'll always be in the headlines for her style. Whether its the red carpet or a simple day to day look, Nina always looks stylish, with great hair and accessories to match. Many of her looks include pattern and color mixing which I am a huge fan of. Although some of the pieces she wears would never make their way into my wardrobe, I love how unique her outfits are and that she isn't afraid to take risks with new and upcoming trends.

Some more of my favorite looks...

Similar styles of my favorite pieces 

red heels | white oxford | eyelet skirt | black tank

Do you love Nina's style as much as I do?

xoxo,

Julianna 

Preppy by the Sea

*all photos via pinterest*

Friday Favorites

This week completely flew by! This past weekend I went to the Cape for Memorial Day. Although it want quite beach weather, I got a taste of summer and can't wait to be back after school gets out! When you are reading this, I will be at the airport getting ready to go to Washington, D.C. for the weekend to visit a friend. Busy is an understatement to describe the past week, but I am loving every second of it. Look for a recap of my trip sometime next week! Anyways, here are some things I have been loving.

One: This Bag

I received this monogrammed weekender bag from Tuckernuck for Christmas. It is such great quality and oh so practical. It's basically like the classic L.L. Bean boat and tote bags in a duffle style with leather detailing. I have a ton of travel plans for this summer and know I will get a ton of use out of it. 

Two: Ice Cream

In the past few weeks I have made my fair share of trips to local ice cream shops. Once the weather gets nice, there is nothing I would rather indulge in than a creamy scoop of black raspberry ice cream. Last weekend when I was one the Cape, I made a trip to the ice cream store, each day #guilty. How freaking adorable are the all pink sprinkles?! 

Three: White Jeans

Finally, Memorial day has come and gone and white jeans are now socially acceptable to be worn! New England is known for its warm days and chilly summer nights, so I wear my white jeans all the time to dinners. I also broke out my white chinos (25% off) this week. White is such a flattering color and matches everything, so obviously it's one of my favorite looks for summertime. 

Happy weekend! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea