Collars & Necklaces

One of my favorite preppy looks that you can always catch me wearing is collared shirts with necklaces laying under the collar. I love how the simple addition of a necklace to a collared shirt can take an outfit from casual to semi-dressy. It can be played up as simple or formal depending on the necklace, and is a super versatile look for all fashion senses!

via 4.bp.blogspot.com

My favorite collared shirt to play up is my chambray shirt (crewcuts version) from J.Crew, but I also use this look on tartan shirts (similar to the one pictured above), gingham shirts, and the classic Ralph Lauren Blue Label shirt.

Here are a few of my favorite combinations!

chambray

crystal fitzgerald bib

supernova collar

tartan

perfect shirt

bird of paradise bib

A Genuinely Happy Monday

Happy Cyber Monday everyone! I am way too excited about this day, especially since I have spent way too much money recently. But it only comes once a year, so I have to participate, right?

There are a ton of good deals out there today, and it can be a little overwhelming. But, I have scouted out my favorite deals for you!

kate spade - 30% off everything. EVERYTHING.

Valid with code CYBER30 at checkout. Leave it to Kate to make it feel like Christmas already.

Hunter Rain Boots - 45% off
WHAT?! This does not happen. I'm obsessed with the Original Check Rain Boots 

Bauble Bar - 20% off everything

For all your jewelry needs.

C. Wonder - 40% off everything

I am in love with this site. It is perfect for buying gifts for parents or any adult or teen in your life who values class and chicness.

Ann Taylor - 50% off everything

Valid with code SHOP50

L.L. Bean - 10% off entire order & free shipping

Valid with code THANKS10 - the perfect time to buy those Bean Boots on your Christmas list.

ModCloth - 20% off entire order

Valid with code ROBOPUG - perfect excuse to pick up a few holiday dresses for the season!

Marley Lilly - free necklace with orders of $50 or more

This necklace is super cute and festive - and it's priced at $30! Today is also the last day Marley Lilly will guarantee Christmas delivery without charging extra fees, so hop on it!

Beehive Boutique - 20% off everything

Feeling edgy? Act on it. These black booties are only $30?!

Happy Cyber Monday!

TwitInstaFaceTerest

It's just my new word that essentially means social media. I will admit, I am slightly addicted to the TwitInstaFaceTerest world. I mean, what young woman isn't? But, it's time I introduce myself to you in a social media context.

Twitter: @HAL_mg

Funny story about my Twitter name - 

one of my best friends thought that my 

username stood for 'Hal My Gangsta'.

No.

I love everything about Twitter. I also love that it totally replaced the need to post Facebook statuses, because honestly those are just sort of awkward. And as long as you follow people that are at least as interesting as you are, your Twitter experience is bound to be enjoyable.

I also love anonymous accounts & some of my favorite celebs on Twitter. Check out a few of my favorites! 

@HistoricalPics 

Always so so beautiful.

@StephenAtHome

Always hilarious & witty - my favorite combo. 

@ProperKidProbs

I am convinced he went to UVa.

Instagram: hal_mg 

Here are some of favorite Instagram posts from over the past few months!

happiness is camp socks & duck boots

the final glimpse

(this was my last taste of the tropics before moving north!)

"Wear pink, make the boys wink." -Lilly Pulitzer

(Taken with my oldest and best friend, @MarinCars)

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/halmg

I have to admit, I am not an avid pinner. I am trying to get better though, and plan on creating a board specifically for the blog! 

yearn to kearn - a board I created while I was editor of the yearbook in high school full of ideas for the book! I still find it helpful when I need a little digital art inspiration.

home is where I'm with you - inspiration for my future home, based on the fact I will have unlimited funds (ha, ha.)

simblissity - a collection of all things lovely and appeasing.

2013 - inspiration for my high school graduation party

2017 - inspiration for my dorm, UVa life, etc.

cue pachalbel - wedding ideas

apartment lyfe - decorating plans for next year! I just started this one, so it is a little lonely.

What's your favorite component of TwitInstaFaceTerest? 

Icebreakers

Hmmm... I'm still feeling a little new to this, and I feel like we are still in the getting-to-know-you-but-not-quite-friends stage of the blogging relationship, so I've decided to do dive right in and unveil myself to you, my beloved readers.

I am extremely quirky. This becomes painstakingly obvious as soon as I meet someone. 

Double joints, left-handedness, the ability to recognize any font on the spot, a super strange laugh, the tendency to blurt out movie or book quotes mid-conversation, clumsiness; you name it, I have it.

I love to paint, doodle, craft, or create digital prints for my Etsy store { click here to view my shop}. I mostly use quotes, song lyrics, or scripture for my artwork, but I also enjoy painting landscapes as well. I also love love love to play piano. It absolutely kills me not being around a piano while I'm at school!

^This is something I painted last summer! 

It is currently hanging in my dorm room above my bed. 

I love music, especially artists that know their piano skills (Regina Spektor is PERFECT.) One of my favorite things about Charlottesville is their music scene, and I absolutely love going to concerts here! I think I've already seen about 5-10 groups since I moved here in August. 

Here's what I'm loving this month! Follow me on Spotify to get the playlist:

^The last one is so November. Gets me every time! Listen here. 

I attached a live version so you can see how amazingly gifted she is! 

Ugh, I just love it. I saw this performed live last year in Tampa -

most amazing live performance I have ever seen.

Eek, that's it for now! What are you listening to this month?

November Must Haves

I grew up in Florida my whole life. I never truly understood the implications of what that meant...

until I experienced 28 degrees in November.

Seriously, this is about as foreign of a concept for me as camping. Or eating healthy on purpose. I am so accustomed to getting through winter with a Patagonia fleece being my heavy duty winter coat.

The plus side of living somewhere with real seasons (you know, other than just hot and hotter) is having a wardrobe fit for all types of weather. I have been slowly picking up what a real coat should be, and have been saving up my money to accumulate some warm gear!

Here's what I can't live without this November! 

Do you have any pieces you couldn't live without this month?