Congratulations Melanie! Email me your contact information and I’ll the ship the items! Make sure to let me know which frame you love the best 🙂
Thanks to EVERYONE who entered! I had so much fun reading the rules 🙂
Here are the “Rules All Preps Should Live By:”
“Bottoms up, Collars up” A must when guzzling G&Ts! Being preppy is only temporary, so follow your dreams and see where they take you. Be gracious and do things in good taste. A smile is the best accessory When someone asks you how you are doing, take the time to both respond and reciprocate. It’s just nice to be nice! Always present yourself in the best way possible, take pride in your appearance, but now I’m adding to be kind and gracious to everyone you come across. A beautiful heart is more important than a beautiful outfit. ‘Tis better to be an Audrey Hepburn than a Pamela Anderson. All preps should answer the phone with a smile, because you never know when the person on the other end could be having a terrible day. One has to done: either your hair and makeup or dressing nicely Ask someone how they are doing and really mean it! Manners, manners, and more manners. Good manners will open doors that money will not… One should never leave without her pearls. Always treat others how you would want to be treated! You’re never fully dressed without a smile! The magic words: Please and Thank You!!! Don’t turn your nose at anyone; that is the sign of true class! True style comes from being true to who you are. There’s no outfit that can’t be improved with a little navy blue and some pearls! Wait until DERBY weekend to wear white. Not Easter!! Live a colorful life and wear it well! Treat others the way you want to be treated. You only want to spread good energy around. Pearls. Pearls. Pearls. Never wear white until after Derby, not Easter. Shop for classy, well-made items that will serve as staples for years to come. It’s always better to spend a little more on an item that will last a lifetime than an item that is “in”. If Paris Hilton would wear it, you might want to put it down. Always be kind. When in doubt, pearls go with everything! You can wear boat shoes with EVERYTHING! The best accessory a prep can have is a smile, but pearls help too! Pearls are a necessity! Summer isn’t summer without sundresses, a signature cocktail, and a tan! Pearls are always appropriate! Your outfits should always be classy and clean cut! As promised… I’m opening up my Etsy store… But not until later tomorrow in the afternoon! I’m heading off to bed now and I’m babysitting in the morning!Goodnight! Congratulations again Melanie!-College Prepster
Thank you so much! I’m ecstatic. I’ve been on a hiatus from blogging lately, with graduating and moving back home it’s been quite busy. Beginning today June 1 I’m back! Looking forward to much more blogging fun this summer. xoxo Melanie
Would you mind sending me your email address to [email protected]? My other account isn’t working at the moment. Thanks!! I’d love to know the link to your Etsy shop too! xoxo
Tonight we achieved the impossible! @wishbonekitchen’s swamp soup received a “no notes” stamp of approval from Mike 🙌🏻 it’s filling, healing, and so fresh! Highly recommend!!! 💚🌿🪀♻️🦖
If your goals for 2025 include reading more and having better habits, @audible audiobooks are about to be your best friend! I love listening to audiobooks, especially when they help me become a better person, wife, friend, mom, etc. January is the perfect time to dive into one and cross two of your goals off at once. I’m listening to Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory and it’s blowing my mind– “let them” is such a simple phrase and yet the impact is POWERFUL. Right now, eligible new subscribers can sign up to get your first 3 months of #Audible for $0.99/month! #AudiblePartner #amazoninfluencer @amazoninfluencerprogram
Can we bring this kind of outfit of the day video over to this app 👀 tell me if you like it or hate it- in light of everything, trying to experiment! If you want links to what I’m wearing, leave a comment with “OUTFIT” and I’ll send it over!
Sorry for the jump scare… but go ahead and add “great at multitasking” to my resume 😆 is it habit stacking or just survival mode? Every morning, I’ve been doing a red light session with my @omniluxled face mask, while listening to an audiobook, and I spend the 10 minutes tidying up. I make the beds, put laundry away, straighten up the boys’ toys… I always feel on top of the world and like I can do anything 😆
I’ve been hesitant to add new skincare products to my daily routine because I don’t want to disrupt my healthy skin… I tested @oakessentials skincare line though and it’s now a staple in my weekly routine. I’m using these three 2-3x a week (the night before hair wash days!) and my skin is SO moisturized and hydrated!!
(Why has no one been using this song for this trend? Literally all that I hear whenever I see another “ins and outs” trend 😆)
My 2025 Ins & Outs:
IN More freedom, firmer boundaries Silver Red as a neutral Spontaneous lunch dates Photography Redefining perfection Silk scarves Going to the movies Trying new hobbies Luxurious showers
OUT Sticking with a book I’m not enjoying Letting my car be a mess Guilt around sweet treats Unnecessary people pleasing The comparison game Staying up too late Over complicating things Holding in emotions
Congrats to the winner…Melanie !!! Thanks Carly for creating such fun for us who follow! I’ll hop over to your ETSY shop tomorrow afternoon.
Betsy
Congratulations to the winner!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!! xoxo
Congrats to the winner, sorry I missed the giveaway!
Looks like it was a huge success! 🙂
congrats Melanie!
died laughing at the ’tis better to be an AH than a PA- hyster!
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Thank you so much! I’m ecstatic. I’ve been on a hiatus from blogging lately, with graduating and moving back home it’s been quite busy. Beginning today June 1 I’m back! Looking forward to much more blogging fun this summer. xoxo Melanie
Would you mind sending me your email address to [email protected]? My other account isn’t working at the moment. Thanks!! I’d love to know the link to your Etsy shop too! xoxo
Congrats to Melanie, love this post! Hope you’ll check out the giveaways on my blog 🙂