Steal Her Style: Fall Neutrals

sweater | skirt | clutch | shoes | cuff | watch | earrings | sunglasses

This summer during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I purchased a suede skirt and got an incredible deal! Since purchasing it, I have been pinning so many different looks featuring them to help me come up with some ideas on how to style mine. Like I said in my outfit post this week, I have been stocking up on basics this fall and the moment I saw this neutral look I knew I had to recreate it. An all neural outfit can sometimes be daunting to pull off, however with fun shoes and accessories you can add a pop of color or print to spice up and other wise bland look. When planning my outfits this is not something I would have ever created on my own, but I am now looking forward to wearing something similar this fall! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

Burnt Orange

shirt | jeans | booties | sunglasses  

I'm finally back with a new outfit post! After multiple weekends of rain in a row, we finally had some beautiful fall weather and my mom and I were able to get out and shoot some new looks. Orange is always a color I have avoided because it doesn't look that great on me, however when I was at Nordstrom the other weekend and spotted this flowy burnt orange top I knew I had to try it! Burnt orange is the perfect color for fall, and this short sleeve tee is a great piece to transition into cooler weather or layer with a cute jacket or sweater later in the fall. This year I have been stocking up on lots of great basics that I know I will be able to wear in many different ways and for multiple seasons. Sometimes I forget to look at Nordstrom, but they have released so many awesome pieces this year and I highly recommend checking it out if you are in the need of some new fall items for your wardrobe! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

Getting Better + Staying Healthy

I don't know if it is the stress of senior year, the germs at school, or the cold and rainy weather but I just can't seem to avoid getting colds this year. I am not the kid that gets sick all the time, however we are only five weeks into school and I have spent at least two of those weeks battling different colds. Last week was miserable. I started off not feeling great on monday and then went on an extremely difficult run at practice where I genuinely felt the worst I've ever felt during a workout. After talking to my coach I took tuesday off and just went home to rest. However, after that my week just kept getting busier, I had a meet on wednesday, a meeting before school everyday, and tons of assignments due that kept me up late. By Friday I just felt awful. Unfortunately this cold hit right before the long weekend and I had to skip the football game and going out with my friends to catch up on my sleep and try to get better. Although there is always a sense of fomo when staying home, it is so important to know yourself and do everything you can to get better and stay healthy. I apologize for that little rant/life update, but now I will share some of my favorite tips and tricks for getting over a cold, or just avoiding them in the first place! 

Go to bed early// This is probably the best thing that you can do when you start to feel crummy. If you can get to bed by 8:30 and get as much sleep as possible on a school night it will help you so much. Also, take advantage of weekend nights and go to bed early and sleep in late. 

Take NyQuil// Last month when I was down in North Carolina on college tours I had a horrible cold. I needed to be up and attentive for my tour in the morning so my dad went to the drug store and got me NyQuil. I had not used NyQuil that much before that but oh my gosh is it amazing when you are super stuffed up. I was able to sleep through the night without constantly waking up to blow my nose, and felt 100x better in the morning. Different people react in different ways to medicine, but find a cold medicine that works well for you to improve your sleep with a cold. 

Drink lots of water// This one applies to both staying healthy and getting better. Water keeps you hydrated and healthy so you should always try to drink a lot throughout the day, even if you are not sick! 

Drink Tea// I find that drinking tea when I am sick makes me feel so much better. The warm water is so calming and helps me relax before bed. 

Eat Strawberries and Oranges// Both strawberries and oranges are a great source of vitamin C and will help you get over a cold, or just maintain a healthy balance of vitamins in your day to day life. 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

What's on My iPhone 7

My new iPhone 7 arrived this weekend after being backordered for a few weeks. I had had my iPhone 6 for two years and it had been completely shattered and out of storage for months, needless to say the upgrade was much needed. The new phone has the same dimensions as the 6, so there was no big adjustment there, however I really don't like how they removed the headphone jack. The extra 16GB will be so nice for my pictures, and I am so excited to test out the new camera and up the insta game. As for apps I am definitely a minimalist, however there are a few I seriously could not live without.

Waze // Ever since I started driving this app has been my go-to. I would put it on every time I drove back and forth from the Cape this summer... I knew exactly where I was going but getting traffic notifications and alerts about police that could hep you avoid getting a ticket are always appreciated.

The Weather Channel // I am a weather junkie and the app that comes on iPhones just doesn't cut it. To be quite honest I probably check this app more than social media on somedays, I like to be able to watch the future radar and have detailed reports of the hourly weather especially if there is a possibility that practice would be canceled.

Spotify // I don't even use iTunes/the music app anymore (except for Taylor Swift songs) and I think that paying for Spotify premium is comply worth it.

Starbucks & Dunkin // Where are my fellow caffeine addicts at? If you don't already use these apps I highly recommend downloading them as you can get free drinks/rewards. Recently I have started ordering from the Starbucks app if I am in a rush so that it is ready for me when I get there and can avoid the morning lines.

Quizlet // I have so many vocal quizzes and making actual flashcards is such a waste of paper and so unorganized. Quizlet keeps all of my terms organized and separated by subject so I can go back and study them when it comes time for exams.

Nike+Run Club // There are tons of apps dedicated to running and fitness on the app store, however this is 100% my favorite, tried and true. I have been using the Nike running app throughout all four years of high school and love how it tracks your pace, calories burned, distance, and time. Additionally having a map of all of your runs, and creating challenges with friends makes working out so much better!

What are your favorite apps? 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

Homecoming Dresses

red v-neck | ruffled back | black cross back | blush lace 

Julianna and I spent a long time in the mall on saturday and had no luck finding dresses for homecoming, so I have been browsing lots of websites in search of the perfect one. Every year the senior class plans homecoming and this year we have been really up on school spirit and decided to just go with our school colors, red, white, and black. So, all of the girls are going to wear dresses that go with the school colors. Initially I was set on wearing red, however I struggled to find a red dress that I really loved. Since this is my last homecoming dance, I wanted a dress that I was excited about. When I stumbled upon this black dress with the fun criss crossed back I knew it was perfect- plus it's under $35 which was an added bonus! Homecoming is in two weeks, so now I just need to figure out what shoes I am going to wear! What dress are you wearing to your homecoming? 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea