February Beach Day

coat | scarf | jeans | boots

Compared to last year, this year's winter has been pretty uneventful in Massachusetts. We've had about 2 medium sized snow storms, the occasional sprinkle, and that's just about it. I never realized until this year when I found myself missing the snow that I really am a winter person. I like the coziness of the cold weather and how beautiful the outdoors looks right after it snows. That being said, every year around this time I long for the summer months and Cape Cod. Over February break this year, we drove down to the Cape for a mini day trip. During the school year, I rarely make the trip to Cape Cod with everything so busy at home, so it was a nice break to get to see the beach and just drive around. Sure it was 10 degrees out, but I'm a sucker for the beach any time of year.

xoxo,

Julianna 

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Spring Wish List

blue top | sunglasses | wedges | tassel top | white jeans | sandals | scalloped bathing suit

 

Before I dive into this post, I just wanted to quickly apologize for my absence from the internet this past week. After coming in on a red-eye monday morning and having an overwhelming amount of tests, quizzes, and projects, I needed to take brief blogging hiatus and put school first. Despite all the stress that this week has encompassed, I have been thinking a lot about spring, particularly spring break. Our spring break is not until April (counting down the days until I am sitting on the beach), but I know most schools have theirs in March. Stores have slowly been releasing their spring collections, so I have rounded up a few of my favorite items. I have a lot of bright patterned spring and summer clothes, so this year I want to add a few more basics to my wardrobe. I am a white jeans fanatic, and want to add a distressed pair to my closet for a little bit of change. This pair from Zara is super inexpensive, and their denim is really good quality. My Ray-Ban aviators have been my go-to sunglasses since I got them the summer before freshman year, however these trendy blue lens tortoise frames are so adorable, and why not try out a trend when they're under $10? What is on your spring wish list this year?

xoxo,

Catherine 

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Colorado Recap

On Thursday I made the trek from Vermont to Colorado for a long weekend with my two best friends from camp. One of my goals for Preppy by the Sea is to give you a glimpse into my non-blogging life, so I thought I would share a little bit about my trip! My friend Mary Clare who flew in from D.C. and I arrived in Denver around 9 on Thursday night and then went to Chick-fil-a. Fun fact, I am a chick-fil-a fanatic but we don't have them in Massachusetts, so naturally this was our first stop. Needless to say I was quite content with my chicken nuggets, fries, and milkshake #noregrets.

On Friday morning we woke up early and headed to Vail for two days. We were so lucky to have incredible weather.. I may or may not have even gotten a sun burn. The back bowls were seriously so incredible and the conditions were a nice change from cold and icy Vermont. I felt like I was in Europe wondering through Vail Village, the buildings are all so intricate.

We started off our last day devouring berry and nutella crepes at an adorable restaurant in Denver. After Emily gave us the tour of the city, we went to University of Denver and walked around. Although I don't think I want to go to school in Colorado, the campus was gorgeous and I would definitely recommend checking it out! Finally, we went to Red Rocks. The huge rocks, and views of the mountains and Denver skyline are breathtaking. I went to a concert here the last time I visited, but going during the day to look at the views, or workout (if you are able to brave the altitude) is such a great experience. Skiing was definitely the highlight of the trip, however just driving around with my friends laughing and belting out all of our favorite songs was a very close second. I am so happy that we were able to squeeze in a quick trip together and catch up during this crazy year!

xoxo,

Catherine

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P.S. Thanks MC and Em for helping me cross off #67 on my 101 in 1001 days list :)

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! I spent majority of this week in Vermont with my family skiing and I am spending the rest out in Colorado with my best friends from camp! As you are reading this, we are probably on our way to Vail to go skiing for the weekend. Having the past week off has been wonderful, I got to catch up on sleep, watch some movies, and be with my family.  

One: Breakfast

Breakfast is my favorite meal and of course during break I both made a bunch of yummy things, and went out to brunch a few times. This one restaurant had the cutest little coffee set up that went perfectly with the rest of the ski theme.

Two: These Boots

Last weekend was insanely cold, at one point it hit -45. Due to this, I lived in my sorels for majority of the week. These boots are seriously the warmest things ever and will keep your feet warm not matter what. In the land of snow boots, they are pretty cute and can be worn to dinner with a cute sweater and jeans. 

Three: Travel

This weekend I am going to be spending a lot of time at airports. I flew out of Burlington, VT to get to Denver and had a layover in NYC. Although I hate not having direct flights, I really can't complain about this view! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

Colorado

As you are reading this I am most likely on a plane to Denver. My friend from camp and I decided to book a trip to Colorado to visit our other friend who lives there a few months ago. After a long wait, the eagerly anticipated adventure is finally here! It really sucks living plane rides away from your best friends, however it makes each visit that much more special. Despite the fact that we only see each other a few times a year, we talk all the time and always pick up right where we left off. Over the past few years we have been lucky enough to see each other fairly frequently and go to tons of fun places. This trip is only four days, but we are determined to pack in as much as possible. We are going to Vail for a couple of days to go skiing and then will be in Denver for the rest of the time. The last time I was in Colorado was over the summer, so I am excited to actually get to ski this time around! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and add us on snapchat {preppybythesea} for a sneak peek into this trip!

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea