Prep with a Punch

{dress: target | jacket: j. crew (similar - on sale!) | boots: sam edelman via zappos | necklace: bauble bar (similar)}

I've been really into preppy style lately. (Peter Pan collars, anyone?) Still, I can't quite bear to abandon the eclectic boho/rocker edge that always creeps its way into my wardrobe! That's why, when I found this perfect striped t-shirt dress, I couldn't resist pairing it with my versatile Petty booties and a rock-inspired statement necklace!

If you're looking for ways to combine a preppy meets feminine style with your already rock and bohemian-inspired pieces, here is some outfit inspiration for you!

{earrings / bracelet / shorts / tank / jacket / sandals}

 Classic, relaxed seersucker, an airy white tank, and simple sandals combined with a printed bow cuff scream preppy, but add in a cool leather jacket & gold stud earrings, and you take that look up a notch!

{dress / studded bracelet / rope bracelet / boots}

 Pink gingham, you say? A white rope bracelet with an anchor clasp? Prep city! Why not anchor it down with some tough black leather boots and add some rockstar studs to your arm stack?

{cardigan / heels / blouse / necklace / skirt}

A peach tweed skirt + a minty cardigan + beautiful polka-dotted bow pumps are all preppy favorites, but add in a spiked statement necklace, and you have definitely upped the funk factor in your ensemble!

Are you loving preppy style right now like I am?

Bloggers + Breton Stripes

{jacket: j. crew (similar) | tee: popbasic (similar) | skirt: american apparel (available in other colors) | tights: target | booties: forever 21 (similar) | clutch: popbasic (similar) | lip color: nyx stella}

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a little Orange County blogger get-together, thanks to an invitation from my dear friend Chelsea over at CLEO COLLECTIVE. We headed down to Andrei's, enjoyed a couple of Moscow Mules and a lovely cheese & charcuterie plate! It was nice to meet so many local ladies!

But I have to be honest… along with spending some much-needed time with sweet Chelsea, my striped tee, oxblood tights, and this pretty plate made my night.

Road Trippin' in Aeropostale Fall Fashion

{jacket: j. crew | lace top: c/o aeropostale | jeans: justfab | sandals: urban outfitters | necklace: nordstrom}

Another adorable piece from Aeropostale's Fall line! I wore this comfy lace tunic tank for the 7-hour drive with my mom up the state of California for a little vacation in Sonoma County! I have been looking for the perfect lace top for awhile, and I finally found it here at Aero! In a classic color and shape, and paired with neutral staples, this kept me comfy and in style for the long trip, and for a tasty dinner out at Rosso (and ice cream at Lala's) in Petaluma!

{corn fields on the side of the 5 / downtown petaluma / grape vines / dairy cows}

Polka Dots & Stripes for Mother's Day Tea

{jacket / tank / jeans (similar) / loafers / necklace (similar)}

Yes, yes, I know Mother's Day was awhile ago, but this is what I wore to our "Mother's Day Tea" at work. I figured white pants, pink, and polka dots pretty much scream "Mother's Day," so I went for it. I added the loafers to mix things up a bit!

Now, let me tell you about these loafers: I fell in love with this Marc Jacobs pair after seeing a photo of Jessica Biel wearing them. As $793 is approximately $780 out of my price range, I scoured the internet until I procured this canvas version for a scale-tipping $12. Get 'em while they're hot!