Basics & Barbour {Collab}

jacket | sweater similar | jeans | boots | socks similar

Do you ever have one outfit that you always find yourself resorting to? This is mine. In the winter a variation of a white cable knit sweater, my favorite pair of jeans (linked above and under $60!!), bean boots, and my Barbour jacket are worn at least once a week. The look is so easy to throw together and   works for so many occasions. Today I am collaborating with Daria to share how we style our Barbour jackets. I got my jacket last year for my birthday and although they are a bit pricey, they will last forever and are so timeless. Personally, I love the olive color but the navy is also super cute! I have the beadnell style, which is a bit more fitted than the original bedale. What is your go-to simple winter look? 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

*see Daria's post here*

Guide to Patagonia Pullovers

synchilla | re-tool | nano-puff | better sweater 

Now that it is consistently chilly out everyday I have been wearing my patagonia pullovers all the time. There are so many different styles, so I thought I would share my thoughts on each one. If you are in the market for a warm and great quality pullover than I highly suggest checking out patagonia. 

the synchilla// This style is very warm and great for layering. The fleece is super soft and has a bit of an over sized fit. 

the re-tool// This is probably the most popular style and the coziest. It is a bit more fitted than the synchilla. The middle pocket is great to put your phone or keys and is only a feature on this style. 

the nano-puff// This is the only style that I do not own, however I have tried it on. This would be an awesome layer to wear under your ski coat on a super cold day, or for a light jacket in the fall. I am absolutely in love with the navy and teal color combination! 

the better sweater// This is by far and away my personal favorite style. I have had mine for four years and it still looks brand new after TONS of wear! I like how it is fitted and can wear it and still look somewhat presentable. 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday everyone! We finally made it through the dreaded week back after break and can take a deep breath and enjoy the weekend. This week was a very busy one at school with tons of tests and assignments. This weekend I am going to Vermont to go skiing, fingers crossed they get some more snow soon! 

One: Little Things

I have been loving using a bunch of the little goodies that I received for Christmas. The Tory Burch perfume has been my go-to scent recently, and this card case has been so convenient to just throw a little bit of cash and my license in. 

Two: Clean Eating

This week I started on a 12 day cleanse. After break I was feeling kind of disgusting after eating my weight in christmas cookies and decided to go on a cleanse when we started school. I have always said I was going to do one but then only lasted a day or two. Five days in and I and feeling so much better! I will be sharing some of the details about what exactly I am doing next week. 

Three: Skiing

I spent all of break in Vermont skiing and am excited to be headed back this afternoon. Although the conditions are not fabulous at the moment, it's still so much fun to get out on the slopes with friends and family! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

How to be a Morning Person

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This past year I have found myself slowly becoming more and more of a morning person, and surprisingly I love it. Waking up a little bit earlier gives you some extra time to be productive and makes you feel more awake by the time you need to be at school or work. Although getting out of bed when it's still dark out is not completely appealing, there are lots of benefits to becoming a morning person. Here are a few things that I have been doing to get up a little bit earlier. 

get to bed earlier// Freshman and sophomore year I stayed up way to late during the week doing homework and studying. I finally have my afternoon routine down to a science and have not gone to bed after 11 on a school night all year. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule will help you be more awake in the morning.

get up 30 min earlier// I used to get up at 7:00 every morning to be at school by 8:00 and this year I wake up at 6:30 Monday-Friday. I have found that I like to get to school on the earlier side as I can go to the library and finish up homework or fit in a little extra studying. Also, by the time 8:00 rolls around and class starts I have been up for an hour and a half and am significantly more awake. 

don't hit snooze// I think that I am in the minority here, but I get out of bed the second my alarm goes off and think that it really helps you get ready for the day. If you are constantly hitting snooze, try to eliminate one per day or week until you can finally get up the first time! 

lay out an outfit the night before// I have been doing this for most of my life and it is seriously a game changer in the morning. Waking up can be so much more relaxing and getting ready will not take nearly as long. 

morning workouts// Sign up for an early mooring workout class, or find the motivation to go on an early mooring run once a week. Starting your day with a workout will wake you up and give you the rest of the day to be productive! 

don't sleep too much on the weekends// I try to wake up no later than 9 on the weekends. If you are waking up super late on the weekends your sleeping schedule will get all messed up and waking up on monday will not be easy.

eat breakfast// I am a sting believer that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and have zero idea how people skip it entirely. You do not need to whip up some gourmet meal every morning but just having some fruit and yogurt or a bagel will give you some energy to kick start the day! 

drink coffee or tea// If you really are not a morning person and can't wake up, give yourself a little caffeine to kickstart the day. 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

4 Products I'm Loving

brush | rollerball perfume | concealer | chapstick

This Christmas I asked for a few new beauty products, as somehow it has been over two years since I have really purchased any makeup. Over the past two weeks I have used these four products to death and know that I will continue to get a ton of use out of them. I am definitely a makeup minimalist, however when I do buy new products I tend to lean towards nicer brands as I know they are great quality and will last me a long time. 

brush// This present was actually a complete surprise on Christmas morning. My dad bought one for my mom, my sister, and me after he heard someone at work raving about them. All my brushes in the past have been super cheap from CVS or Target and I would never have purchased this for myself, but I am not so glad I have it. You can really tell the difference when you use it after showering and is definitely worth the money. 

perfume// I have been using my Daisy by Marc Jacobs since 8th grade (I still love it) and wanted to try out something new. The Tory Burch perfume has been all the rage in the blogging community so I wanted to give it a try. The scent is kind of a citrus and floral combination and smells amazing. Whenever you try out a perfume, I recommend going for the rollerball, they are significantly less expensive and easy to take on the go!

concealer// Investing in a good concealer is one of the best makeup decisions I have made. I love my Laura Mercier secret camouflage conceler and have used it every day for the past couple of years. I like how their are two different shades to blend together to perfectly match your skin tone. I borrowed this NARS concealer from a friend once and loved it. This one has a bit higher coverage and would be great if you get bags under your eyes.

sugar chapstick// My lips get insanely chapped during the winter and I find myself constantly putting on chapstick throughout the day. When I was Christmas shopping, one of my friends started raving about the sugar products. I honestly think I have tried every lip product under the sun, and this is one of my favorites. It keeps your lips hydrated for hours and the lemon flavor is amazing!

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea