The Whole Place Was Dressed To The Nines

Travel Inspiration: New York City

I really, really, want to go to New York City. In the winter I tend to go more prepster than Southern prep, and I think this has to do with all the amazing pictures of NYC that show up on tumblr. For instance:

Plus, there's all these amazing books that take place in New York, like:

The Great Gatsby

Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist

The Devil Wears Prada

The Nanny Diaries

Shopaholic Takes Manhattan

The Princess Diaries

Shopaholic Ties the Knot

Gossip Girl

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares

and so many more.

There are even (gasp!) movies and TV shows set in New York, if you need some more inspiration. Among these are:

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Gossip Girl

An Affair to Remember

Sleepless in Seattle

Two Weeks Notice (one of the greatest movies ever made. If you haven't seen it, go watch it right this very minute.)

How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days

New York Minute (with Mary Kate and Ashley)

The Devil Wears Prada

Confessions of a Shopaholic (It made me very mad that this movie was set in NYC, instead of London like it is in the books. It ruined the potential for a sequel, since the whole point of the second book is that Becky goes to New York with Luke. Cause she's British. Ugh. I hate it when scriptwriters ruin plotlines. But enough of this tangent.)

Enchanted

27 Dresses

New Year's Eve

Avengers

And just about every disaster movie.

Oh, and what post about New York would be complete without some NYC inspired music (or, music that I would listen to if I was lucky enough to be in New York but doesn't necessarily have anything to do with it)?

New York, New York by Frank Sinatra-a classic

Holy Ground-Taylor Swift

Empire State of Mind-The Cast of Glee

It's Time-Imagine Dragons

The City-Ed Sheeran

All the Pretty Girls-Fun

Some Nights-Fun

We are Young-Fun

Marry You-Bruno Mars (although I think the Glee version is just as good)

Half of My Heart-John Mayer (and yes, I find it ironic that I have Taylor Swift and John Mayer on the same playlist)

1983-Neon Trees

One More Night-Maroon 5

Secrets-OneRepublic

Just Say Yes-Snow Patrol

22-Taylor Swift

Starlight-Taylor Swift

Drops of Jupiter-Train

A-Punk-Vampire Weekend

Now that you also have wanderlust for NYC,

Lots of Love,

sCa

Sparkles Galore!

One of the best things about the holiday season (i.e. Christmas and New Year's) in my opinion is the huge amount of glitter, sequins, and sparkles that are socially acceptable at this time of year. With this in mind, I bring you this post dedicated to all things that glitter (but may or may not be gold).

Item details can be found on my polyvore (http://texasbelle17.polyvore.com). None of the images are mine!

Lots of Love,

sCa

Self-Promo of my Pinterest

So, since I deleted my old Pinterest, I've been having severe confidence issues. It is very difficult to go from over 900 followers to less than 30. Therefore, for my mental health's sake, would you mind terribly following me? If you leave a comment telling me your username, you're guaranteed a follow back!

http://pinterest.com/thepreppypremed/

Lots of Love,

sCa

Favorite Christmas Movies

Elf
Love Actually
The Santa Clause
Die Hard
Miracle on 34th Street
Blackadder's A Christmas Carol
A Charlie Brown Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon)
A Christmas Story
Jingle All the Way
Fred Clause
Eloise at Christmastime

Everyone knows that the only proper way for a college student to spend Christmas vacation is lying on the sofa and not moving for a month. I'd like to do a scientific study on this, but I can't move from my couch. And what better to do on said couch than to watch some classic Christmas films? Here are some of my favorites (all images courtesy of Google Images).

Okay, so you probably don't want to watch this in front of your elementary school cousins. This is one best watched in the privacy of your own room. It's rated R for a very good reason (nudity and profanity). However, this truly is one of the greatest Christmas movies ever made. It features just about every British actor ever, from Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson to Alan Rickman and Rowan Atkinson. My favorite movie, ever, actually.

I'm a fan of the original myself. It's sweet.

Arnold Swarchengger's greatest film in my opinion.

I'm Eloise and I'm six!

I am literally answering my phone with "Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?" :)

For the action fans in the house. Many things blow up. Bruce Willis shoots up a bunch of terrorists. Oh, and it's Christmas Eve.

Hehe. A reverse on Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol. If you've never seen Blackadder, go. Watch them all. Right now. (You can skip season 1 as they hadn't figured out what they were doing and it's simply awful. But other than that.) Features a young Hugh Laurie (pre-House days), Rowan Atkinson, and most of the other British comedy greats.

My family usually kicks of the Christmas season with this one.

I hate the live action, sorry. But the cartoon is amazing.

If your mother never told you you'll shoot your eye out, you didn't ask for the right things for Christmas.

Santa's brother needs therapy.

I really can't believe this movie is as old as I am....love it so much!

Lots of Love and Merry Christmas!

sCa

Christmas Party Outfits 2: Casual

Did your latest invitation call for casual wear? Planning a bonfire sing a long with s'mores and hot chocolate? These are the perfect outfits for your casual Christmas party.

Sweaters, casual skirts, skinny jeans, sweater dresses galore! Pair with boots or flats, and if it's actually cold where you live, tights. All items are from J.Crew, and the details can be accessed on my polyvore (http://texasbelle17.polyvore.com)

Lots of Love,

sCa

Christmas Party Outfits 1: Cocktail Party

Got a glamorous soiree to attend this holiday season? Whether you're heading out to a fancy dinner with your friends, or dancing the night away at your office's cocktail party, these dresses will put you on the spot as being the most stylish lady in the room.