Cozy Sweater

sweater | tee | necklace (old) similar | jeans | socks | shoes 

I've always been a big fan of long cardigans and chunky sweaters; they're my go-to in the winter being stylish, warm, and comfy. I came across this sweater during a visit to Madewell, and being 30% off I knew it was worth the splurge. I love this different take on the classic cable-knit sweater, and the color is a unique brownish-grey. I paired it with a simple black crewneck tee and a silver decorative necklace to add a little flare. Considering it has been so warm thus far in Massachusetts, I've been doing a lot of layering when planning my outfits considering I may get hot and need to shed a layer mid-day.

xoxo,

Julianna 

Preppy by the Sea

Winter Workout Wear

 

top | vest | leggings | sneakers (on sale) | headband 

I don't know about you but over the past few weeks I have indulged in my fair share of sweets. Now that we are back to reality, I am ready to get back into a workout routine and start eating better. I do not do a winter sport at school, so I try to workout at least three times a week. So far this winter has been pretty moderate and I am still able to run outside. During the cooler months I typically run in leggings, a long sleeve top, and a vest or a jacket if it's really chilly. I purchased these Asics back in August for cross country season and they are seriously amazing. They have great support and lot's of different color combinations available.

I am so lucky to live by the water, so I try to run near it whenever I can. Finding the motivation to run, or just workout during the winter can be difficult. Making a plan with your friends is a great way to get out there and push yourself. Also, I love making playlists on Spotify. I find that if I have a bunch of great songs to listen to while running it makes it go by faster! Here's to getting in great shape in 2016!

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

2016 Goals

Personally, I am not the biggest fan of New Year's resolutions. People often times make unrealistic resolutions (including myself) that they don't follow through with, and typically only make one. So, I like to set a few goals for the year that will motivate me and can likely be achieved. Last year I wrote a 2015 Goals post and found myself referring back to it throughout the year. First, I wanted to quickly reflect on last years goals and then talk about what I would like to do this year! 

Travel- If I had to describe 2015 in one word it would be adventurous. I am so thankful for all the amazing opportunities I had this past year. In April my family went down to florida to enjoy some much needed sun after the most horrendous winter ever. In May I flew down to Washington, D.C. to visit with one of my best friends from camp. My friends and I went on lots of local adventures to the Cape, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Then in July, my family and I went to Europe for two weeks. This was the highlight of my year without a doubt and I hope I will have the chance to go back because Italy was seriously the most breathtaking place I have ever been.

Spend less, save more- In 2014 I spent way too much money and knew that was something I needed to change. I am so proud of my habits in the past year, I did way less shopping and saved majority of my money. In september I paid for part of my car which was very rewarding. 

Publish 225 blog posts- check! 

Become more camera savvy- I definitely improved on my camera skills in 2015, however Julianna and I were just talking about how that is something we really want to continue to work on in 2016! 

Get a summer job- The summer of 2015 was extremely hectic and I did not end up getting a job. Although I did a bunch of babysitting, getting a summer job is back on my list for this summer and I am going to make it happen! 

2016 Goals

Spend more time outside- Last year I spent way too much time on my computer binge watching Netflix and that needed to change. I am so much happier when I am outside skiing, running, relaxing at the beach, or walking around the city!

Get out of my comfort zone- I am a somewhat reserved person and would like to see my self take a step out of my comfort zone in 2016. I was a bit more adventurous and spontaneous in 2015 than in past years but I want to continue to branch out. 

Have a summer job- see 2015 reflections

Save at least 50% of my money- As I said earlier, I have been really into saving throughout the past year. I leave for college in a year and a half and would like to see my bank account in a solid position by the time that rolls around. 

Try new recipes- I enjoy cooking, but I have not really expanded my horizons beyond baking. I think that not only will experiencing with new recipes be fun, but it could also help me eat a little bit healthier in the new year! 

What are your goals for 2016? 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

2015

Happy New Year's Eve! Somehow we have reached the last day of 2015. This year absolutely flew by and was filled with so many wonderful memories. Watching the blog grow has been so exciting. Our consistency dramatically improved, along with the content of the posts. With lots of new camera equipment between the two of us, we are looking forward to enriching the quality of the blog. Reading comments and interacting with other bloggers is such a wonderful benefit of blogging that I don't think we completely appreciated when we first started Preppy by the Sea, and in 2016 we hope to continue to expand our connections within the community. 

From a personal perspective, we both have grown tremendously within the past year. Experimenting with new trends has enabled us to truly discover our own personal style that may be slightly different that the content initially published in 2013. Majority of our posts do not go into depth about our personal lives, however I think that sharing some of that would be a nice change to see int he upcoming year. We incorporated a few pictures snapped with friends throughout the year, to give a small glimpse into our everyday lives. Our group of friends has become more close-knit in the past year. We have been lucky enough to get to go on lots of adventures together this summer and on the weekends and look forward to everything that the last year and a half of high school has to offer. 

So, I guess that's a wrap for 2015. Before you start to think about New Year's resolutions, if you start to think about them (I'm not the biggest fan), make sure to take a minute to reflect on this past year... the good, the bad, and the ugly. 2016 is going to be a big year, get ready! 

Cheers!

xoxo,

Catherine and Julianna

Preppy by the Sea 

December Playlist

Although I pretty much had Christmas music on all month, there were a few songs that I have been loving in addition to my holiday favorites! This playlist is kind of all over the place, but I found a bunch of new artists on Spotify which is always good. Howie Day just released a new album and it is amazing. His music is a bit slower but great to listen to while woking or on a long car ride. I recently discovered Childish Gambino and their songs are really fun and upbeat! My all time favorite for the month is Champagne High, I don't even know how I stumbled upon it but I definitely recommend checking it out! 

xoxo,

Catherine 

Preppy by the Sea