Sew Cute

Preppy stickers are one of my favorite things to get included in an online order, or in store purchase. I deck out my laptop case with head to toe stickers and I always get a lot of questions about them. So, here are a few tips on where to find them, how to use them, and some of my favorite brands to get them from! 

Where to buy: 

A lot of brands include their stickers in their online orders. Some of these brands include KJP, vineyard vines, Jadelynn Brooke, and more! But, sometimes you can purchase stickers from their website if you are looking to stock up. Most orders will only include one sticker, so sometimes it's nice to pick up a few that you know you want. In addition, vineyard vines offers stickers with in store purchases as well. Be sure to ask your cashier or whoever is helping you for some! In store they have exclusive stickers that sometimes you can't get anywhere else! 

Vineyard vines, Lauren James, and Jadelynn Brooke all offer stickers to purchase from their website. These are three of my favorite brands of preppy stickers so it works out perfectly! Although KJP doesn't offer an option to purchase stickers yet every order will include one. 

How to use them: 

Once you get all of your free or purchased stickers, what are you supposed to do with them?? Well, my personal favorite way to use my stickers is to decorate my laptop. I purchase a different laptop shell from Amazon every school year and decorate it with different stickers I've collected throughout the year. You can also decorate other school supplies like your planner, notebooks, or folders! They are also just a fun thing to collect if you are a preppy brand lover. 

Favorite preppy brand stickers: KJP, Jadelynn Brooke, Rowdy Gentleman, Fraternity Collection, Lauren James, and vineyard vines! 

If you are new to preppy stickers I hope this helps you out on where to buy them and how to use them! What is your favorite preppy brand to get stickers from? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Rose all day is my motto! This past Friday I checked off The Hampton Social off my summer bucket list. I've been dying to head to this Chicago restaurant all summer since I've seen so many people eating lobster rolls and rose at this east cost inspired eatery. The aesthetic of this place is #goals to the max. I love the decor and that Rose All Day sign you've seen all over Instagram lives here. Luckily we were seated right in front of it! Which made it an instant photo opportunity of course. As my boyfriend would say, "It's all about the photo". This is very true when it comes to this adorable sign. 

As for the food I got the "rose of the day" and the Hampton Roll with fries. I also got a macaron for dessert. My boyfriend chose the Montauk Mac along with a beer. The food was really good. I loved my Hampton Roll and I can't resist a yummy shoe string fry. My rose was also very good. Rose wine is kind of their thing (hence the sign). Everyone in the place was holding a glass or rose (I could get used to this place).  

The atmosphere was really cool, the place was packed with 20 somethings that had just come from work to enjoy drinks and dinner. If I lived in the city I'm pretty sure I would live there in the summer. This is the perfect place to go for brunch with your girlfriends or for date night. 

*Still not over this sign!* 

This flamingo mural was only a 7 min walk from the restaurant! So of course I had to stop by and check it out. Be on the lookout for an OOTD post featuring this amazing wall. 

Have you been to The Hampton Social? If your in Chicago it is a MUST! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Navy Pier is a must see "tourist" attraction in Chicago. But, sometimes you just need to be a tourist in your own city! My friend, mom, and I hit up Navy Pier to catch the weekly firework display. We are huge fans of fireworks so it was a must on our summer bucket list. 

The fireworks are amazing! It doesn't need to be 4th of July to get some awesome fireworks. 

Chicago is so beautiful! It's crazy to think that this city is "in my backyard". Sometimes it's hard to make it into the city to do things, but it is so fun once you get out there. 

Daiquiris are a must! Cheers to the weekend! What are your weekend plans? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

This top is "sew cute"! I recently picked this high low tank top up at Madewell during a sale of theirs. It's super simple but I love pairing it with brighter bottoms to create a fun look. In this look I featured this gorgeous lilac purple color. These shorts perfectly match my fun scalloped Kate Spade bag so of course I had to carry it! 

A casual tank and shorts is the perfect look to walk around your local downtown or to run errands. I wore these super comfy Tory Burch espadrilles that are great for walking around. Today it was so hot.... like unbearably hot! So, a tank top is a must and shorts are always a good idea. Recently the weather has been terrible, I can't wait for fall weather. Or for it to be at least 70 without 100% humidity. 

This bag has been my favorite summer bag for a while! I picked it up a few years ago but I've spotted similar styles at Nordstrom Rack if you are interested. 

For accessories I kept things simple with rose gold jewelry mainly from Kendra Scott. I love Kendra Scott necklaces for simple casual looks like this. But, you can also dress them up with a fun dress. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Madewell 

Shorts: J Crew 

Bag: Kate Spade 

Shoes: Tory Burch 

Necklace + Earrings: Kendra Scott 

Sunglasses: Ray Ban 

Bracelets: Kendra Scott, Alex and Ani 

Watch: Francesca's 

Location: Downtown Naperville

What's your go-to look for running errands or walking around town? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda

It's a rare moment to see me not wearing a bold colorful look. But, I loved mixing up my normal routine with a very neutral simple look. With fun small details like pom poms and scallops the look still has fun preppy touches. 

Normally I'm not a crop top kind of gal, but I love wearing them with fun high waisted shorts like these scallop shorts. Scallops are such a fun detail to have on the bottom of shorts or a dress! These shorts are the perfect touch of scallops with a sophisticated touch. 

For accessories I kept things super simple: KJP rope bracelet, a few Alex and Ani bangles, a Henri Bendel watch, and my trusty Henri Bendel camera bag. Both my necklace and earrings were gifts from my amazing boyfriend. I love how they are dainty and delicate and go with any look. 

Where it's from: 

Shorts: Nordstrom Rack 

Shirt: AKIRA 

Shoes: Tory Burch (on sale @ Nordstrom!) 

Bag: Henri Bendel: 

Bracelets: KJP, Alex and Ani 

Watch: Henri Bendel

Location: Downtown Naperville

I am OBSESSED with these Tory Burch espadrilles from the #NSale! I picked them up during pre-sale and I haven't stopped wearing them. To say I am obsessed is an understatement. I've been stealing my mom's espadrilles for the entire summer so now I can slip these on instead. 

What is your favorite way to wear neutrals? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda