15 Things I Loved About 2015!

2015 has been a year full of ups and downs. I have loved being apart of so many people's lives. 2015 has allowed me to experience and see things I haven't before! So Grayson (@fashionfromateenblog on instagram) and I have teamed up to show ya'll 15 Things I Loved About 2015! 

1. Choir Cruise 

In February of 2015 a select group of teens from my High School Choir went on a cruise to the Bahamas! Thankfully I was one of them!! While on the cruise we preformed, shopped, and experienced quite a few new things. We traveled to Nassau, Bahamas and Freeport. 

Atlantis in Paradise Island 

Me with my Lilly shorts in Freeport!

2. Dress Up Days
At my High School we have Spirit weeks where there will be certain themes for each day. On this particular day the theme was Disney vs. Marvel. So me and my Friends decided to dress up as different characters from Monsters Inc.

From right to left: Gracyn (Mike), Hannah (Sully), Me (Boo), Katelyn (Sock Monster)  

3. I Passed The Permit Test

So in March of 2015 I tired for my permit test at the DMV. I passed my first time! My friend Emily and unintentionally took the test at the same time and passed!!

4. Easter
Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! Mainly because it's a day that we celebrate because of Jesus' sacrifice for us. The fact that Jesus gave his life so we may live without fear of being punished for sins, is absolutely amazing! Another reason I love Easter is because of all the pretty pastel colors and dresses!

This was my Easter outfit this year!

5. Fourth of July 

Every 4th of July I attend the Peach Festival, which is hosted in my town. at the Peach Festival you can ride rides, watch the parade, watch the firework show, eat some amazing BBQ, and shop at local craft stands. 

Groupie at Chapel one night.

6. Look Up Lodge Summer Camp

This summer my church attended Look Up Lodge Summer Camp! I had an amazing time getting to make new friends and learn more about God. At Look Up Lodge there are tons of things to do. Like swimming, ziplineing, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, swinging on the giant swing, and you can also play soccer, tennis, volleyball, carpet ball, basketball, 9 square, and corn hole. They also had activities for each church. like relay games, a mud run, and so much more!

Last night celebration.

My friend Dani and I after the mudrun.

7.Neon Night

Where I'm from, Football is a lifestyle! Each High School football game is themed. One of my favorites was neon night. Neon night is where everyone dresses in neon colors! 

8. Greek Life

Greek Life/Frat night was my absolute favorite game theme this year! That's because I was able to wear my preppy clothes.

Just Frat It!

Greek life selfie!

9. Black Out
Another one of my favorite football themes was the black put theme. At this game everyone wore black, if you couldn't have guessed. :)

10. I Passed My Restricted Test!

So I passed my restricted test in September of 2015! Which official means I can drive without an adult during the day. I was so excited once I passed.

11. Camping In Oconee Sate Park

This year certain members of my church decided to go on a camping trip in Oconee Sate Park near Clemson, South Carolina. It was beautiful. In Oconee we went hiking to waterfalls, ate s'mores, cooked over the camp fire, went fishing, and even played in the rain! I really enjoyed my time in nature and seeing breath taking scenery. 

Cooking blueberry dump cake by the camp fire.

One of the Waterfalls we hiked to.

12. I got a Car! 

So in 2015 I learned to drive and passed all my tests. The next step is to own a car. And that's exactly what I'm doing now. 

13. Deceased Farms

Around Halloween every year a local farm opens with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and two haunted houses. I go with my friends every year! In 2015 I went twice! I was scared at first but I love scary movies so I was fine.

right to left: Hannah, Scary farmer, Hannah, Me

right to left: Dani, Zombie girl, Me

14. Christmas Sleepover

This year one of my best friends, Hannah, invited three of her friends for a Christmas sleepover party. That night we burned two batches of snicker doodle cookies, ate pizza, watched Christmas movies, and opened presents.

right to left: Me, Hannah, Olaf, Gracyn, and Katelyn.

15. A day with my Favorite Blogger friend! 

The last day of 2015 was spent with my blogger friend Hannah! Also known as @scusemysouthernprep on Instagram. We shopped at Pink Sorbet in Columbia, South Carolina, and also went shopping at the Columbiana Mall!

Thank you all so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed getting to know a little more about me and my 2015! I also want to think Grayson for allowing me to collab with her! Her information will be listed below. So please check her out!

Here's Grayson herself:

Grayson's Social Media;

Instagram: @fashionfromateenblog

Pinterest: @grayyjeffords.

Blog Link: www.fashionfromateen.weebly.com

Xoxo, 

Samantha

@theofficialprep on Instagram! 

How to Style Lilly: from Glam to Casual

 Happy New Year!

Recently I went to Pink Sorbet (A Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store) in Columbia, South Carolina with one of my blogger friends, Hannah! This is our first collaborating blog post and I'm so excited! I hope you love it!

Casual Look:

To start off this Lilly Pulitzer casual style I am wearing the Candence dress in the print Dripping In Jewels. I also added a Lilly Pulitzer Harp Cashmere Wrap in the color Heather Wheat Metallic. The wrap adds the perfect warmth and brings out the gold tones in the dress. For the shoes, I slipped on some of my favorite Jack Rodgers I got last summer. As you know, it's all in the details for me. So for my accessories I added some costume jewelry earrings that consists of pearls and jewels, a small Kendra Scott necklace, a pastel pink J.Crew bracelet, along with a pink tassel bracelet, and a gold bangle. For my makeup, I added white/nude eye shadow with a soft pink lip! This is the perfect look for a day full of shopping or a day at the office. (Even though I don't work yet. :) )

  Glam Look: 

For my Glam look I styled the same Lilly Pulitzer dress, along with the same metallic wrap. To glam this look up a bit I first added my favorite pair of heels. My heels are covered with flowers that look like their made out of cork board material. Which works perfect with my clutch with looks the exact same! I picked it up from New York two years back. I styled the wrap differently by buttoning it up all the way. It gives the outfit sort of a sophisticated feel. For my makeup on this look I added a hot pink lip, metallic gold eyeshadow which is accented with glitter eyeshadow. I also used the same jewelry in both outfits. This look would be perfect for a night out with the girls or a party!  

It's all in the details! That's why I included this up close picture of all of the items mentioned above! If you have any questions about my outfits please fee free to ask! 

As I mentioned in the introduction, this blog post was in collaboration with my great friend Hannh! Please be sure to check out how she styled her Lilly look by heckling out her blog which will be attached below! 

Thanks so much for reading! I have excited things planned for 2016! Hope you'll be able to join! 

Here's Hannah herself:

Hannah's Info:

Instagram: @scusemysouthernprep

Twitter: @scusemysouthern

Blog Link: scusemysouthernprepsc.blogspot.com

Xoxo, 

Samantha 

@theofficialprep on Instagram! 

My Christmas Wish List

Christmas is right around the corner and I am ecstatic! I have to let you know that my Christmas playlist is on repeat! I have had a lot of people ask me to make a blog post about my Christmas wish list, so here it is! Hope this gives you some good ideas!

1. The Famous L.L. Bean Boots!

Yes, if you don't already own a pair, they are a must! I ordered mine towards the end of October and the expected delivery date is January 4th! So if you want a pair it's best to go ahead and order them. I heard that the expected delivery date isn't till March or April. But think about it like this, they are hand made. Which means that's time and quality spent making you a pair of boots! I think that's amazing!

Click here for the L.L. Bean Website


2. A Blanket Scarf

I absolutely LOVE a good blanket scarf! The best ones I've found so far are from Jaunty Jewel Boutique! They are a local online boutique in the area where I live. The Jaunty Jewel Boutique has several blanket scarf options, that are sure to match any outfit! (discount code under discount code tab)

Click here for the Jaunty Jewel Website




3. An Emily Grace Collection Tee

Emily Grace t-shirts feature amazing quotes and bible verses! The shirts are so comfortable and made so well! They feature bohemian and whimsical ideas that mix so well together. Another amazing plus to buying one of these t-shirts is that a percentage of their profits go to help Christian orphanages! (discount code under discount code tab)

Click here for the Emily G Website


4. A Lilly Pulitzer Printed Headband From Greek Chic Boutique

I love Greek Chic Boutique Headbands! Mainly because the owner, is one of the nicest person you will ever meet. The headbands are made with such great quality and the colors are so bright! They also make great Christmas gifts for your friends! (discount code under discount code tab)

Click here for the Greek Chic Boutique Website



5. Koexist Creation Tee

Koexist Creation t-shirts come in all different colors ans patterns! By buying a t-shirt or anything off their website you are helping Kolas and Children coexist! (discount code under discount code tab)

Click here for the Koexist Creations Website



6. A Lilly Pulitzer Phone Case

I absolutely adore all the patterns these phone cases come in. They are so bright and are sure to match almost any outfit! This would be a perfect gift because I recently got a new Iphone! These also make great gifts for your besties!

Click here for the Lilly Pulitzer Website




7. Preppy Stickers

Peppy Stickers are some of the best gifts to give to your best friends, even guys! Be sure to check out my past blog post on how to get these Christmas gifts for free! The fact that there are so many kinds is what makes them the perfect gift!





8. A Jacob Wallace Designs Monogram Lilly Stocking

 These stockings are made so well! The owner is so nice and willing to work with you to make sure your stocking is perfect! They have several options for different Lilly prints and thread colors to choose from. These will make amazing gifts for you niece, daughter, friend, and basically ever lady! (discount code under discount code tab)

Click here for the Jacob Wallace Designs Website



9. A Crescent Cotton Tee

These t-shirts are so comfortable. The designs that are featured on these tees are so bright and colorful. The owner, Melody, is so sweet and willing to help you with anything! These t-shirts are great gifts! Trust me, I've given them to my friends!!

Click here for the Crescent Cotton Website




10. Anything Jadelynn Brooke


If you know me, Jadelynn Brooke is basically my favorite preppy brand! The three sisters who founded JLB are so sweet and so kind! The clothes they design are so bright and cute. There is no possible way you can ever have to many JLB shirts!!! They are perfect for every occasion. Your best friend or girl friend is sure to be HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY if you get them something from JLB! I know I would!!

Click here for the Jadelynn Brooke Website

So here are my top 10 items on my wish list! Hope you enjoy them and they give you some ideas for yourself, or your friends! Please leave a comment on what your wishlist consists of!  I guess that's all for now. Be sure to check out the contact me page for more ways to get in touch with me! 

xoxo, 

Samantha 

What am I Thankful for?

With the Thanksgiving holiday less then a day away, the most asked question is, "What are you thankful for?" To actually sit down and think about an answer for this question is really challenging. I don't want to sound cliche when I say that I'm thankful for my family, but I really am. Without my family's support in everything I do, I wouldn't be motivated to do anything, or half the person I am today. Don't get me wrong, my family has its problems but they've never stopped loving me for who I am. 

The second thing I am most thankful for are my friends. My friends are there to cheer me up when I'm down, and they are there when I'm in the greatest mood ever! I'm the type of person who has a bunch of friends (i'm a social butterfly) and I'm thankful for them all! My greatest friends though mean the world to me. From our crazy sleepovers, mini photo-shoots, shopping sprees, inside jokes, and everything in between, I am, and always will be grateful for them! Enjoy some pictures of my crazy friends!!

 I am thankful for my God. If you don't know, I have a strong Christian faith. Without God, life would be impossible! I am thankful for him allowing me to be alive, wake up everyday, giving me so many blessings, and everything God does for me (trust me, it's a lot)! As one of my favorite songs says, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever." I am most importantly thankful for God sending his son to die on the cross, so my sins are vanished. 

Without these three things I would be nothing. So these are the things I'm most thankful for. I'm also thankful for food (I love Food), my home, my pets, my bed, animals, my Instagram, school, my followers, books, the sun, the stars, the beach, the mountains, and everything in between! So I have one question for you, What are you thankful for? Feel free to post your answer in the comments or direct message me on Twitter or Instagram (@theofficialprep)! I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving filled with lots of food, love, and family!!

Love,

Samantha

My 10 Preppy Fall Essentials

Hey y'all! 

 It's been a while since my last blog post but I'm starting up again! This blog post is all about my top 10 fall essentials. So keep reading for more! 

The first fall essential on my list is the famous blanket scarf! The blanket scarf can come in a variety of colors. They can also be worn several different ways. Marley Lilly has a spend $75 to get a free blanket scarf promotion going on right know! 

Next come Bean Boots. If you claim your preppy and have never heard of bean boots then your probably not preppy! :) Bean Boots can be ordered from L.L. Bean's website. But don't wait to long because Bean Boots are almost always on back order. 

A piko top is an absolute must! They are 95% bamboo! How much better can they get? They are so comfortable and soft! Your guaranteed to love them! You can also pair them with he next thing on my fall essentials list...

  Vest! Vest are an amazing accessory to pair with almost any outfit. From the famous J.Crew vest, to a quilted white vest and everything in between. 

Monogram necklaces are an amazing necklace to stack with other necklaces. The gold tone looks great with all the fall outfit colors! 

Next on my list are J.Crew Camp Socks. They are the perfect addition to your bean boots. They are thick and super soft. They come in multiple colors (picture above) which allow you to pair them with any outfit! 

Spirt Jerseys also look super cute with certain vest! This Southern Shirt Co spirt jersey is just one example. You can get spirt jerseys at almost any online store. 

Another classic is every girls pair of black full length leggings. For those off days when you don't feel like fully dressing up or when you just want to have a solid color on the bottom half of your outfit, they are, and always will be, perfect!

Another cute shoe that are on trend this fall are the fringe booties! They look great with full length leggings or jeans. They come in several colors from black, to gray, and different shades of brown. My fringe booties I found on sale at zulilly.com just to let you know! 

Last but not least are Patagonia pullovers. They may seem a little pricey but they are so worth it. The variety of colors and patterns are amazing! Plus they are super warm! 

I guess that's all for now! Thank you so much for reading! Leave a comment with your favorite fall essential and your Instagram username and I might just check your page out! 

Until next time, 

Samantha 

@theofficialprep