Friday, February 24, 2017

Friday Favorites: A Taste of Spring

Happy Friday! To be honest I'm not too happy it's Friday because I have been on vacation all week and this just means I am closer to getting back to reality. I still have some fun favorites for you today though!
I am linked with Andrea, Erika , and Narci.

Favorite number 1: Washington DC
My recent trip to Washington DC has me reminiscing big time about being in the city. The weather was also beautiful and has me dreaming of Spring. It is one of my favorite places ever and if you haven't been, you need to get there! Spring is a great time to visit because the weather is perfect and the cherry blossoms everywhere are gorgeous. If you are visiting, some of my favorite things to do are visit the Smithsonian Museums (American History is my favorite), the National Zoo, walk around all of the monuments, the National Cathedral, and attending events on the Mall.

Favorite number 2: Spring Weather
The weather where I live has been beautiful as well and I have been soaking it in. Nothing is better than a 60 degree and sunny February day in a state where it should be 20 and snowing in February :) I have also loved dressing for the Spring weather.

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Jacket: Similar, I love mine for transition weather
Purse: Longchamp (I have the navy tote in a small)
Shoes: Lace up flats
Shirt: mine is from Loft but I couldn't find anything similar

Favorite number 3: Crafting
Since I have been on vacation this week, I have enjoyed digging into my craft box. Here are some of the things I have made in the past or recently made.



I really enjoy making hair accessories. I have felt bows, ribbon bows, flowers made of fabric and ribbon, headbands, and many more. These are all available for sale as well. If you are interested in purchasing one or have any questions, please email me at dashofpreppy@gmail.com I think the flowers and bright colors are perfect for Spring!
Favorite number 4: SheIn Clothing
This is one of my favorite sites to shop for trendy clothes. The prices are great, so it makes it nice to be able to test out new trends without spending a ton of money. Here are some of my current favorite pieces that scream Spring to me!

Floral dress

Embroidered tassel dress
Embroidered tassel dress

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Ruffle sleeve top (I actually just bought a very similar top!)


Beaded pom pom sandals


Ruffle heals (I have no need for these but I think they're so adorable)

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Striped swing dress


Floral set

Can you tell I have a thing for ruffles and florals? :)

This is all I have for you today. I hope you enjoyed and have a great weekend with beautiful, Spring like weather!

Monday, February 20, 2017

A Weekend in Washington DC

Hey everyone, it's been awhile but I have an exciting post for you today!

This past weekend I travelled to Washington DC to visit family and I wanted to share some pictures with you from my trip.
 Here are my bags.
I brought my Lilly Pulitzer tote bag (similar to this one), North Face backpack (similar), First Impressions makeup bag, and suit case of course!

I wore army green leggings, a striped cowl neck sweater, booties, and my fuzzy coat on the plane.  Also, I absolutely adore my Lilly Pulitzer lemons luggage tag.


On Friday, after I arrived, we mostly hung out around the house. For dinner, my cousin and I walked to a yummy firestone pizza restaurant called Lena's. We had a New England Clam Pizza. The weather was a little chiller that night, but the restaurant had outdoor heaters and blankets and many people eating on the patio.

Here is my outfit from Saturday. It was gorgeous outside and around 70 degrees. I didn't last very long wearing my coat!

 The first thing we did was walk around King Street in Downtown Alexandira. There are so many cute stores, I could have spent all day there!
 Of course I had to stop by the Pink Palm. Everyone there was so friendly and I love the things in stores currently. I tried on the girls Jaci Dress because I like the style a little more than the adult, but unfortunately I think it was a little too short on me.

Next, we went to an escape room at a place in Alexandria called Escape Quest. The success rate on the room we did was only 30%, but we successfully found the treasure and it was a lot of fun!

After exploring Alexandria, we headed into Georgetown. We walked onto an old aqueduct that had a gorgeous view of the river.

Of course I had to go to Georgetown Cupcakes! The line went back the entire block but it moved quickly, especially since it was so beautiful outside.


They had so many amazing choices it was hard to pick one. I tried the red velvet cheesecake, chocolate lava cake, and peanut butter fudge. It is hard to explain how amazing they all were, by far the best cupcakes I have ever tasted. They have the perfect consistency and an amazing flavor, but not too sweet!
Georgetown has a gorgeous water front and was packed full of people and entertainment on Saturday. Here is a view of the Kennedy Center and Watergate Building.


On the way back, we drove around looking at memorials and monuments. The last time I saw them all was at night, so it was really fun to see them in the daylight. Here is the Washington Monument and World War 1 Memorial.

 On Sunday morning I went to an indoor cycling class at my cousins gym and this is what I wore. These are my favorite workout leggings ever. They're from Old Navy and so is my shirt. I love their active wear line. Cycling was a lot harder than I thought it would be, but definitely a good workout.

 After the gym, I changed into this adorable shirt. It was another beautiful day in the city. I don't have many pictures, but we ate lunch at a famous Chinese restaurant called Peking Gourmet Inn. Many presidents have eaten there and the walls are lined with photos of famous people and service members. The food was amazing. After lunch, I spent some more time walking around and shopping in Old Town.

My favorite part about flying in or out of DC are the views. It is so cool seeing so many monuments from up above. Here is the Jefferson Monument and beautiful sunset I saw for most of my flight.

I hope you enjoyed and had a nice Presidents Day weekend!



Friday, February 3, 2017

Friday Favorites: Pink and Red

Happy Friday everyone!



Today I am sharing some of my favorite pink and red things in honor of Valentine's Day coming up! I will be linking up again with Andrea, Narci, and Erika.

This isn't technically a favorite, but on the topic of pink things, check out my Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale try on haul post from Monday. Lots of pink is included in it :)

Favorite number 1: Hair Bobbles

You guys!!! You NEED these! I was hesitant at first but they are seriously the best things ever. They are hair ties that leave absolutely no marks. I doubted they would work but I use them all the time now. If you know me I have probably told you how amazing they are :) I have the black and blue packs but they also have a festive red and pink pack!

Favorite number 2: Heart Pajamas
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Aren't these so adorable?! They are so soft and the hearts on the knees and shoulders are so stinkin' cute!

Favorite number 3: Blanket
Image of Nordstrom Rack Foil Print Plush Throw - 50" x 60"
I posted on my Instagram last week about my love for pink and gold, so this blanket is the perfect thing for me. Something about gold polka dots gets me every time :)

Favorite number 4: Glitter studs
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I love my Kate Spade studs and think they look so cute with many different outfits. They come in many colors and styles and are great quality. Plus, I absolutely adore their packaging!

Favorite number 5: Lush gift set
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Lush products are so amazing and make my skin feel so soft and refreshed. They have a great selection of Valentines Day inspired sets that are so adorable. Their bath bombs are my favorite!

Favorite number 6: Mugs
Main Image - Natural Life 'Happy/Love' Ceramic Mugs (Set of 2)
I love Natural Life products and I think these mugs are so cute and happy.

Favorite number 7: Wristlet
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Kate Spade is one of my favorite brands, especially to dream about things I want ;) I love the classic black and white look of this wristlet with the added touch of red and gold.

Favorite number 8: Phone case
Main Image - Sonix Fancy Heart iPhone Case (7 & 7 Plus)
Lastly, isn't this phone case so cute? I am really into clear phone cases right now and the heart details on this one make it even better!

Thank you for reading and I hope you are feeling in the loving, Valentines spirit!


Monday, January 30, 2017

Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale 2017 Haul

Hey y'all!
 I'm so excited to share my After Party Sale haul with you all today! I'm sorry it took so long, but it is finally here. My packages took longer than I expected to get here, but now that they are all here and I have taken picture, I'm ready to share!

The first item I purchased is the Blythe Dress in "Casa Azul."




I love it because of how versatile and comfortable it is. I think it is going to be the perfect everyday dress for the summer. I intend on wearing it for Easter as well. 

The next item I got was this pair of linen beach shorts. 





They are the classic beach shorts in "Seeing Pink Elephants." I love how loose and comfy they are. The pink, green, and elephants are the perfect combination for me!

Another pair of shorts I got are the Callahan Shorts in "Pink Lemonade."




I originally didn't buy these when I was on the Lilly site, but I realized I love the print so much I needed them! Sadly, when I got on the site again they were gone. I searched forever and finally found them at the Pink Palm. They are so cute and I am so excited to pair them with my "Coral Tank Top."

Next, I purchased the Monterey Tank Top in "Toucan Can."





It is so fun and bright. I also love the back straps.

Lastly, I got the Alia Top in "Swept by the Tides."





I think this may be my favorite purchase. The fringe on the bottom is so adorable. I love that you can wear it on or off the shoulder as well. 

Next, I will share quickly what my Mom and sister got.

Ida Top in "Gimme Some Leg."

Adie Shorts in "Swept by the Tides."

Monterey Tank Top in "Stay Cool."

Michelle Top in "Hanging with Fronds."

Funny story about this one, I bought it for my Mom for her birthday and then she told me she also bought it. Luckily I was able to sell it :)

And that is all! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!