Winter Beauty Essentials

Now that the weather is finally starting to feel winter-like, I wanted to share some of my favorite beauty products that get me through these cold days. The mascara detailed below is so wonderful and can be found at Target stores for only $3! Additionally I love the Flower brand which I recently discovered by purchasing a lip crayon. Not only is it a fantastic product that is long-lasting and provides a wonderful color, but it also isn't tested on animals which is always a bonus. Lastly, I have a vast collection of fun nail polishes like the ones shown. I particularly love both the Essie brand as well as the Sonia Kashuk brand, which can also be found at Target! Make sure to try these fantastic products out and let me know some of your favorites in the comment section below!

Lotion // Mascara // Blush // Lip Gloss // Lip Crayon // Perfume // Coach Poppy Perfume Rollerball // Plum Nail Polish // Sonia Kashuk "Fatigue" Green Nail Polish // Gray Nail Polish // Mauve Nail Polish

Best,

Jillian

The Perfect Preppy Accessory - Baseball Hats

One of my favorite accessories to use in the fall are adorable baseball hats like the Ralph Lauren one featured in this post. Although I definitely wear them year round, there is something about pairing one with a cute puffer vest and riding boots that just really pulls an outfit together in the fall. They not only are great for keeping your hair contained on those windy days, but also end up being a life saver when your hair woke up on the wrong side of the bed (which is basically every morning for me). Some of my favorite brands for baseball hats are Ralph Lauren, Vineyard Vines and J.Crew. I hope everyone is having a fabulous fall and stay tuned for my Beauty Essentials post which will be coming soon!

Puffer Vest // J.Crew Blouse (similar) // Jeans // Vince Camuto Boots (similar here or here) // Polo Ralph Lauren Baseball Hat (similar) // Pearl Bracelet // Pink Pineapple Bow Earrings

Photos By: Keeley McCue Photography

Best,

Jillian

In(vest)ed in Fall

Left to Right: Green Vest // Red & Navy Vest // Faux Fur Vest // Herringbone Vest // Black Vest // Navy Vest // Light Green Vest // Buffalo Check Vest

Some of my go-to fall essential wardrobe pieces are adorable vests like the ones pictured above. They add a necessary layer of warmth, while also perfectly completing a look. From adorable patterned ones that pair nicely with a sweater and jeans to sophisticated faux fur ones that elevate a simple dress, they are a necessary component for any well-dressed woman to have. Additionally, there are so many styles of vests available (puffer, fleece, faux fur, etc.), that you can easily find the one (or many!) that work best for you! 

Make sure to check out my Pinterest board that shows some adorable ladies and they're amazing ways of styling vests for fall!

Best,

Jillian

Wine Not? (A Very Belated Birthday Post)

September was such a busy month between school, work, and getting sick in the middle of it all, so I apologize for not posting in awhile. I have been meaning to do a post about my birthday outfit and I'm just finally getting around to it, so here it goes!

This burgundy/wine color is one of my favorites for fall. It is so versatile and adds a more muted pop of color to any outfit! For the delicious dinner that I got to go to on my birthday, I decided to pair these wine cropped pants with a glen plaid blazer and a crisp white button down. Additionally, I personally love mixing patterns which is why I paired this outfit with my favorite leopard flats! Even though glen plaid and leopard are two very different patterns, they work together because they are in the same color family. I hope you all are enjoying fall layers as much as I am!

J.Crew Blazer (similar) // Shirt // Pants // J.Crew Flats (similar here or here) // J.Crew Factory Earrings (similar)

Photos By: Keeley McCue Photography

Best,

Jillian

Back To School Essentials: College Edition

Gold Notebook // Pink Journal // Agenda // Tote // Travel Mug // Lanyard // Pencils // Pencil Case // Pink Pen // Stapler // Key Chain

Having cute school supplies can really get your academic year off to a great start! That's why Kayla (the_preppy_diaries) and I decided to do a collab post on some of our favorites! Above are some of my definite essentials to having a productive first semester. I wouldn't be able to function without multiple traveler coffee cups and an adorable tote to carry everything around in. Additionally, my agenda is practically always attached to me. I'm a big fan of the larger Lilly Pulitzer ones because they give me plenty of space to stay organized. I hope you get as excited as I do over preppy school supplies and make sure to check out Kayla's post as well at newjerseypreppy.wordpress.com!

All That Glitters

Although the heat has yet to subside, I'm trying to move into more fall-like looks because it's my absolute favorite season. This skirt is definitely a great option to make this transition with. I chose to pair it with a full sequined top and then kept the accessories to a minimum as to let these two pieces shine! Make sure to check out this skirt because it's on a great sale!

J.Crew Sequin Tank Top (similar here or here) // Skirt // Coach Sandals (similar) // Earrings (different color)

Photos By: Keeley McCue Photography

Best,

Jillian

Fall Flats

1. Stubbs and Wootton // 2. Vince Camuto // 3. Boden // 4. Halogen // 5. Salvatore Ferragamo // 6. Tory Burch // 7. J.Crew // 8. J.Crew Factory // 9. Tieks // 10. Topshop // 11. Kate Spade // 12. Jack Rogers

One of my favorite accessories that I use in the transition time between summer and fall is a good pair of flats. They can be worn with dresses and skirts on the warmer days but also look adorable with a nice pair of cuffed jeans on the colder ones. This season so many brands have designed adorable and versatile flats that I couldn't help but to share them with all of you! All of these are definitely on my current wishlist because flats are an essential part to a classic, preppy closet. From the bright hues to add a pop of color to any look, to the neutrals with a slight edge to make a statement, all of these flats are definitely worth checking out! Hope you guys love flats (especially these ones) just as much as me!

Best,

Jillian