Preppy Tag!

Preppy questions! ⚓️

1. Bean boots, hunter boots, or riding boots?
 

Riding boots definitely-- my pair this season is from Sam Edelman. I really love my hunters though; I have a tall olive green pair. I don't know how much I like the look of bean boots.

2. What’s your monogram and favorite monogram style?


EKM and I love my monogram necklace- it's from etsy and it's gold. I have a personalized phone case with green brocade design and a navy circle with my monogram in it, which is my second favorite.

3.Favorite lilly print?


I love Tusk In Sun! 

4. Lilly , Kate, or tory?


Lilly. Duh.

5. Favorite pair of shoes?


Sam Edelman riding boots or my white jacks. I also love my leopard loafers.

6. What’s at the top of your wish list? 

I could always use another Lilly dress, but I really want to order gingham scalloped shorts off of eBay since they don't sell them in the store anymore. I also want a new pearl necklace, and a larger Longchampe- the one I have now is pretty small. 


7. Bows or pearls?

Pearls. Bows are cute but in small amounts. However, I am partial to the bow-back dresses and tops.

 
8. Jack Rodgers or sperrys?


Jack Rodgers-- Sperrys make my feet look weird.

9. If you could spend unlimited amount of money at one store what would it be?

JCREW. 'Nuff said.


10. Favorite go to outfit for lazy days?


I have my pixie pants that I love and my monogrammed royal blue quarter zip, with hunters or riding boots. I don't have any cute casual shoes.

11. Go to outfit for going out?

I have really liked cowl neck sweaters for going out in the winter- my favorite is from The Gap and it's grey. They make me feel so mature!


12. Anchors, whales, or polka dots?


I love all three! Hmm probably polka dots since they're more versatile but I don't know because anchors are adorable and of course VV is life.

13. Do you own anything from Kate spade? What is your favorite Item?


I have an old wallet but my favorite is a pair of delicate bow earrings, which I actually found at the Kate Spade Outlet. Your girl loves a good deal!

14. Field hockey, tennis or golf?


Volleyball? :)

But I like tennis. If I had to play, I would want to play field hockey since they wear skirts.

15. Do you prefer sailing/boating or skiing? 


Boating. I skiied my whole childhood but them I broke my arm in half coming off of a jump when I cut ice-- and I haven't skiied since! I am too scared. Boating is probably the most relaxing and fun activity in the summer. 

16. Have you ever been to cape cod or Martha’s Vineyard or natucket? 


I drove through that area but I've never visited. 

17. Southern prep or northern prep?


Southern...woot! Have you seen the name of my blog?

18. Jcrew or Ralph Lauren?


Jcrew. Jcrew. Jcrew.

19. Last thing you bought?

I actually haven't been shopping in a while- oh my jcrew field jacket in navy.

 
20. Favorite Item in your closet?

My navy blue bow back shift dress! 

Stay classy!

Xx,

EKM

OOTD-2.5.14

Spring is coming! Except for the ice storm coming tomorrow but we can ignore that for now.

Jacket-Jcrew

Shirt- Polo Raloh Lauren

Jeans- Joe's 

Boots- Sam Edelman 

Hair tie- Lou Lou

Earrings- Forever 21

Ciao!

EKM

Some Nights

There are some nights where you just need to be sad. There is no shame in that. I am a firm believer in that if you take a little time out of your day to remove the plastered-on smile, that you will become a happier person in the long run. Be true to yourself. Because, ultimately, you are all that you have. 

Being happy

OOTD- 1-31-14

I cannot believe it's already January 31st-- time flies when you're having fun, I guess! 

Shirt- Vineyard Vines

Skirt- Vintage

Sweater- Ralph Lauren Vintage

Boots- Sam Edelman

Socks- Nordstrom BP

Watch- Fossil 

1/2/13 Quote of the day!

I had to share! 

xx,

ELM

Lucky 13

Hello darlings!

Now that 2013 has come to a close, I thought that I would relay to you the 13 words and lessons that defined my past year. And who knows, maybe these will help you with your new year's resolution!

1. ORGANIZATION- I can't repeat this enough. It helps your health, your work, your stress, and your relationships.

2. Spontaneity- being spontaneous can seem oddly juxtaposed with organization, but the two can come hand in hand. When all your assignments are done and you have an opportunity for plans coming up, you can say yes. And you should always say yes. 

3. Clarity- when your mind is clear, you are more likely to make intelligent decisions. Exercise, organization, and a clean diet can help you reboot your system and make better choices.

4. Sleep- I learned the importance of sleep this year; you are more productive for a test/conference/engagement getting 9 hours of sleep than spending all night preparing and being sleep deprived.

5. Optimism- goes along with clarity, but clear your mind every morning. Come up with a mantra, or a quote that inspires you. Mine is "This is the beginning of anything you want." 

6. Proactive- instead of spending time watching TV or "tumblring", make a list of things to get done and GET THEM DONE. All of them. Nothing feels as good as checking off a 'to-do' from a list.

7. Benevolence- being benevolent will not only make people like you, but it will make them want to follow you. I have learned that benevolence makes the difference between your team being successful and not accomplishing what they need to do.

8. Relax- set aside 30 minutes for a daily detox- listen to classical music and close your eyes, drink green tea, do whatever you need to to detox the constant stimulus from your day. I have learned that I am more productive if I set aside time to unwind. You can add that to your to-do it. 

9. Indulge (IN MODERATION)-- Do you want that ice cream bar? Eat it. But stop yourself at one. Eat the guilt foods in moderation. You are more likely to binge if you have abstained completely from the foods that you love.

10. Learn- be eager to learn, always. No person on this earth knows everything....but we can come close! Constant brain stimulation helps prolong and enhance brain function in old age.

11. Ebb&flow-- I guess that's two words but they seem appropriate together. Good times wouldn't be significant if we didn't experience the bad times. You appreciate the calm when you've lived through the storm.

12. Polished- You never know who you are going to meet in the grocery store when you chose to wear your boyfriend's ratty hoodie and those hideous sequined juicy couture sweatpants. So don't. 

And the Big 1-3: Drive- find something that you love and run with it, and be the best at it. Who knows, you might be the next big thing.

Cheers to the New Year, and all it has in store for us!

xx,

EKM