Recapping My Week in DC

Hey guys! I spent last week in DC with some friends, and I wanted to recap the week for y'all. I went with my school for March for Life, so we visited many different churches, but we also visited a lot of tourist attractions for those that have never been to DC. I had such a blast, and it was definitely one of the best weeks of my life! Here are some pictures that I took while on vacation!

We visited Arlington National Cemetery which was a very moving and powerful part of the trip. To see the number of men and women who died fighting for us and our country is not expressible in words. If you go to DC, I would definitely make a stop to come here. Make it an everyday routine to pray for all of the men and women (and their families) who risk their lives each and everyday to protect us.

We also visited some of the major monuments like the Lincoln, Washington, and Korean Monuments.

We took a trip to the Smithsonian museums which was definitely a highlight of the trip! I loved seeing all of the animals, artifacts, historical documents, paintings, etc that were on display.

Obama's crib.

It started snowing on the second to last day, and this is what I woke up to! I live in the South, so I never see snow, so this was such a pleasant surprise! I was sick of it by the end of the day though....

Liebster Award

Hey guys! I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Gracie in Prep. Thank you so much for nominating me! The Liebster Award is an award that recognizes up and coming bloggers. The definition of Liebster is sweet, beloved, and darling, so it means so much to me that I was nominated and that I get the chance to participate in a award that shows so much love for small blogs like myself!

Here are the rules:
1. Link the blogger who nominated you
2. Answer 11 questions given by the nominator
3. Nominate 11 other sweet bloggers
4. Create 11 questions for the nominees to answer
5. Notify all nominees via social media/blog

1. Why do you love blogging?
I love blogging because it gives me an outlet where I can share all of my outfits, fashion ideas, etc. I love being a member of the amazing preppy community where I have met so many amazing bloggers and hope to meet many more!

2. Who is your top style icon?
My top style icon would have to be Carly from The College Prepster. She has such a cute and organized style which I aspire to have.

3. Favorite color combinations?
Gold and Pink! (gold and anything really)

4. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Ireland. I have been to Ireland once before and am going back with my family in the near future! My family is originally from Ireland, so it is so awesome and cool to go and see where my roots are from. Ireland is such a beautiful place to visit with the sweetest and most kind people ever, so I would suggest that everyone go and visit!

5. What is your favorite post that you've ever written?
My favorite post that I have ever written would have to be my "What I Got for Christmas 2014" post!

6. What's your favorite nail polish color?
I am currently loving the color Sand Tropez by Essie! It is a very pretty tan/neutral color.

7. What's one thing that you have on your wishlist?
I would love to own my own nice camera so that I don't have to share one with my sister (s/o to my sister for putting up with me constantly wanting her camera for taking pics for the blog)  - preferably a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, but any high quality camera would be amazing!

8. What is your favorite Lilly Pulitzer print?
I have always adored the print First Impression, but I am currently loving Checking In!

9. Where do you see your blog in 5 years?
I hope to see my blog thriving in 5 years. I aspire for my blog to be successful in the sense that people enjoy reading my daily/weekly posts and become inspired to create a fashion statement. I am going to start to blog more and more now that exams and the holidays are over, so I hope that my blog will start growing very soon!

10. What is your dream job?
I don't have a very precise dream job, but I do know that I would love to work with children in the medical field or become a professional photographer.

11. Gold or Silver?
Gold all the way!

My 11 questions for the amazing nominees:
1. Why did you start blogging?
2. What would you say is your sense of style?
3. Who or what do you think formed your sense of style?
4. Who is your favorite blogger?
5. What is your favorite color combination?
6. What purse are you currently using?
7. What is your dream job?
8. What agenda do you use?
9. What is your favorite pair of shoes?
10. What clothing store do you shop the most at?
11. Where do you see your blog a year from now?

The Amazing 11 Nominees:
Lauren - stylingandprofiling.blogspot.com
Raquel and Rose - thepreppysisters.blogspot.com
Daria - countryandclassblog.com
Madison - monogrammedmadison.blogspot.com
Ashley - life-of-ashley.blogspot.com
Julie - pinkyandtheprep.blogspot.com
Sunsets and Stripes - sunsetsandstripes.blogspot.com
Ashley - preppymiss.blogspot.com
Sofia - stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Meg - asunnystateofmindblog.blogspot.com
Zoe Grace - thepeculiarprep.blogspot.com

Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale!

Hey guys! Well... this has been such a crazy weekend!! I became a member of the iPad community thanks to my amazing brother-in-law for giving me his old one! I, also, found the cutest Lilly Pulitzer case in Chin Chin (check my Instagram @styleonthegeaux for a picture of it) at Home Goods for $17. It doesn't get much better than that! I, also, finished my science fair board! You know what that means... more blog posts! Yay! ALSO, (the list goes on and on) I got 70 views on my blog yesterday! That is the most views that I have ever gotten in a single day! So yay!!

Finally, to move onto the real reason for this post, the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale started this morning! I woke up bright and early (6:45) to ensure that I got a good chance to grab a bunch of goodies. Granted, the sale started at 7 my time. Anyways, here are the two dresses that I got! If you shopped during the sale, comment what you got! Thanks, and I hope that you enjoyed!

What I Got for Christmas 2014

Hey y'all! I hope that everyone had a very merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whichever holiday you celebrate! I know that my Christmas was especially jolly this year being that it was my nephew's first Christmas. We had a blast spoiling him and introducing him to all of my family traditions.

I would, first, like to say that I am not bragging in any way, shape, or form. I don't know about you guys, but I especially love to see what others received for Christmas. I am very grateful for everything that I received this year and would like to thank all of my friends and family for all of their gifts that they gave me!

So, let's get started!

 I received my very first Kiel James Patrick bracelet from my grandparents! It is so adorable, and I cannot wait to style it with everything! It also came with the cutest sticker and postcard!

KJP Bracelet

 Alex and Ani Bracelet // Kate Spade Studs // C.Wonder Bangle (exact not found) // C. Wonder Studs

J.Crew Light Pink Statement Necklace // J.Crew Hot Pink Statement Necklace (in gold)

 Neiman Marcus Gold Crossbody // Kate Spade Wallet (different colors) // Kate Spade Clutch (exact not found)

Kate Spade Ring Holder // Kate Spade Perfume // J.Crew Hat // J.Crew Earmuffs // J.Crew Tights (exact not found) // Essie Nail Polish // J.Crew Socks (exact not found)

I received the long-awaited J.Crew herringbone vest! I was so excited when I opened up this package that I almost cried (I'm not even exaggerating)!

My parents gave me the cutest Lilly Pulitzer dress and skort ever! I am so excited to wear them all the time (when it gets hotter)! The picture doesn't give the dress justice, but the dress has accents of a gorgeous glittery gold color! It is magnificent! Also, sorry for the awful placement of the picture, but I have not quite figured out how to take a full length picture of a dress yet... oops!

Black Fur Vest (exact not found)

Not Pictured Gifts:
One of my best friends bought me a Lauren James "Southern Tea Time" golf koozie and "Prepin' Ain't Easy!" sticker! She knows how much I love Lauren James, so I was ecstatic and majorly surprised when I opened it up! I can't wait to take the koozie out on the golf course!

My sister's boyfriend gave me a pair of J.Crew socks (pictured above in the 5th picture) and a box of J.Crew band-aids!

I received three pikos from my aunts and grandmother which I have been wearing every day since... not even kidding. You can tell from my Instagram (@styleonthegeaux) that I am living in pikos!

I hope that y'all enjoyed this post, and I am so sorry that it is so late! Don't forget about the giant Lilly sale tomorrow (I mean how could you though!)