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

How to Collect Preppy Stickers

Hey y'all! Have y'all every wondered how do people collect/get preppy stickers? Well it happens to be that I know the answer! And the answer is very simple, EMAIL! Yes, it's that easy. 

How To Receive Free Preppy Stickers:
So first off, go to your favorite preppy or non preppy brands website. Make sure you look at the top and bottom. Some websites have "Sticker Request" link already on their website. If they do, go ahead and click on the link and fill put the form. 

This is what the Request Link would look like. If there is no Sticker Request Link look for the Contact Us Link. Every website should have them,if not just email them. A picture of the Contact Us Link is below.

When you click on the Contact Us Link you will need to fill out a form that usually requires your name, phone number, email address, and a message section. A picture is included below!

How To Write A Sticker Request Message:
First, start off with saying your name and asking them if they send free promotional stickers. Then include what you would do with your new sticker. Examples are put them on your notebooks, car, or your water bottle. Make sure to include a thank you message and that you appreciate them taking time to read you request. You might want to add that you love their brand/logo. Always try to be as nice as possible and keep in mind they aren't obligated to send you anything.

Companies That Send Free Stickers:
(keep in mind some companies are strict about stickers so they may not send stickers to anybody)
-Onward Reserve 
-Yeti
-Krass And Co
-Frocket
-Summer Ties
-Sperry 
-Southern Crowd 
-Jadelynn Brooke
-Southern Tide
-Vineyard Vines 
-Atlantic Drift
-Tiny Tulips Monogram (pay for shipping)
-Sheep Shead Wear
-Coast Apparel
-Lilly Grace
-Fripp And Folly
-Chaco
-Patagonia 
-Southern Girl Prep
-Southern Marsh
-Half-Moon Outfitters
-Pelican Coast Clothing 
-Marley Lilly (pay for shipping)
-Harding Lane
-Brewers Lantern
-Southern Class Clothing
-LuLaLax
-Sanuk
-Southern Fried Cotton (sent out envelope with stamp)
-Southern Lure 
-Port Side Pacific
-Sweet South Clothing
-Southern Beau
-Coastal Provisions Co
-Castaway Clothing 
-The Lucky Knot
-The Pinky Girl Monograms
-Alabama Outdoors
Those are just a few to name!  

This is my sticker collection below! 

Everything you see I have received for free or by trading! If you would want to trade preppy stickers just direct message me on Instagram (@theofficialprep)! Also follow me if you aren't already! Hope this blog post helped you! 

xoxo,

Samantha

Instagram: @theofficialprep

Snapchat: officialprep1

All About Me

Hey y'all! My name is Samantha and I am the proud owner of @theofficialprep on Instagram! This blog post is going to be all about me!

So first things first, I live in the wonderful state of South Carolina. In South Carolina I live in a small town, the name of which I will not mention unless we trade stickers! I am going into the 10th grade this year. I'm looking forward to school only because of my friends, but that's every teenager right? 

Below I will list common facts about me:

-my monogram is sDd.

-my favorite movie is The Blind Side or any old Disney movie!

-my favorite food is blackened shrimp pasta.

-my favorite colors are hot pink, teal, and mint.

-my favorite large preppy brands are Jadelynn Brooke and Lilly Pulitzer!

-my favorite small preppy brand is The Bartholomew, The Shabby Gator and The Southern Crowd!

-my favorite animal is an otter or hedgehog!

-I am 15 years old.

-I'm an only child.

And i really appreciate you reading this!If you want to know more about me just ask me on Instagram (@theofficialprep) or snapchat me (officialprep1)! 

So I guess it's bye for now! 

xoxo,

Samantha