transitioning into fall fashion!

Hey, everyone! Though my heart is already well-immersed in fall fashion, my body is unfortunately still living in unpredictable NC weather! So, I've had to come up with a style compromise: the clothes must be comfortable and practical for any of the elements that plan to make an appearance during the day, but I can begin to implement some fall-esque styles into my everyday outfits. YAY! 

This outfit took me by surprise and has become one of my new favorites for this coming season. I have never tried out any sort of track pants, but let me tell you, these pants feel even softer than most of my pajamas!! They are so loose and breathable, while still maintaining an appropriate appearance. This short-sleeved, cream sweater was an ideal match with these pants because of its neutral color and bronze jewel accents. Lastly, the bronze loafers finished off the outfit by tying in the bronze from the bejeweled sweater. 

Top: J.Crew Factory (on sale right now!)

Pants: Gap (similar)

Loafers: Gap

Purse: Kate Spade 

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: J.Crew Factory

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Fall cannot come fast enough to satisfy my craving for snuggly sweaters, rich jewel tones, and boots! Use the hashtag, #poisedandpreppy, on Instagram to show me how you're transitioning into fall clothing! Also, let me know in the comments section what you are most looking forward to wearing during fall! Thank you all so much for taking time to read through today's blog post, and I hope that each of you has a fabulous day!

love, p&p

P.S. Here are some promo codes for the P & P readers who made it to the very bottom of this post!

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in a spring daze!

Hey, you guys! I don't know about y'all, but here in NC, we've had fabulously hot weather for the past couple of weeks. I'm loving it! Even studying isn't so bad when you're outside in the balmy sun and surrounded by buzzing bees, chirping birds, and blooming flowers.

In case you can't tell, spring is one of my favorite seasons! Not only do I love being able to spend more time outdoors, but unsheathing my pale legs (don't judge; we all have them! ;) to wear shorts and skirts is pretty fun too. Besides dresses, I think shorts are my most frequently purchased item. I don't know about y'all, but during the summer, I am pretty much always trying to come up with reasons why I should be able to wear jean shorts and a t-shirt. However, rocking a pair of statement shorts in a funky pattern or neon hue is a great way to mix up your summer wardrobe.

So, let's talk about this little number.... again, I pretty much stick with my same old uniform on a day-to-day basis (navy and white stripes = my life!!), but today I have a unique twist, courtesy of The Shiny Mix. Now, don't be frightened about the immense size of these earrings in person (they are seriously ginormous!!) because you can totally pull them off by wearing your hair loosely to tone them down a little bit. The combination of tortoiseshell and turquoise makes these the perfect summer statement earrings!

 I mentioned The Shiny Mix in a previous post, and I'll say it again: their jewelry is amazing! For being a brand new company (they just started out in April!), the quality of the products and customer service is superb. I highly recommend for all of you to check out their trendy and affordable pieces here!

P.S. Sorry that I'm all over the place today; the birds' chirping is going to my head! ;)

Shirt: American Eagle (similar)

Shorts: J.Crew (now 25% off!)

Sandals: Old Navy

Purse: Kate Spade

Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings: The Shiny Mix

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So, what do you all think: are bold shorts a must-have necessity, or would you rather stick with your tried-and-true jean shorts? Let me know in the comments section! Also, check out my last post about my newest blog series, and leave me your suggestions of topics to discuss in the comments as well. Thanks so much for taking the time to read today's blog post, and I hope y'all have a wonderful day!

P.S. The Shiny Mix has been generous enough to provide the P & P readers with a coupon code (PandP10) for 10% off of your first purchase!!

happy easter!

Hi, guys! I hope you all had a fabulous Easter Sunday. After attending the early service at our local church, we headed over to my aunt and uncle's house for Easter brunch. And, boy, was it yummy! I spent the afternoon chatting with aunts and uncles, catching up with cousins, and cuddling with babies galore. It was lovely to get to see everyone, and you know I jump at any chance to dress up!  P.S.- There are a ton of photos in this post, so just keep scrolling!! :)

Because we've had a deluge of rain this weekend, I decided to wear this cheery, floral dress from Old Navy (such a bargain!). The bright colors make my heart sing! One thing that I really love about this dress is the cut, which fit me very well without being too tight. To accent the vibrant pattern, I paired this number with a navy, ruffled cardigan (because it was quite freezing outdoors) and gold jewelry.

I know most people recognize Easter as a holiday when you get free candy, but I think it's important for us all to take a minute to consider the real meaning behind it all. In the Christian tradition, Easter is recognized as the day that Jesus arose from his grave and ascended into heaven to be with God. By sacrificing himself for us, he washed us of all of our sins. Whether you believe in God or not, this day symbolizes a fresh, clean slate to forgive and forget your sins of yesterday and work towards being the best "you" you can be tomorrow.

Dress: Old Navy (on sale!)
Flats: Target
Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch (old!)
Watch: Michael Kors
Purse: Kate Spade (different color)

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Thanks so much for taking the time to read my latest blog post! What does your family do for Easter? Do you have any special traditions? Let me know in the comments section! If you haven't had a chance, click over to my last post, which was a collaboration with Shiny Mix jewelry boutique! Thank you for your time, and enjoy the rest of your day! :)