Untitled #109

Untitled #109 by asprinkleofkate featuring sports watches

Current Skincare Routine

Current Skincare Routine by asprinkleofkate featuring St. Ives

Gift Guide {Your Guys}

Gift Guide {Your Guys} by preppydaily featuring j crew socks

6 Outerwear Pieces for Fall

6 Outerwear Pieces for Fall by preppydaily featuring a down vest

Summer Staples

Summer Staples by preppydaily featuring woven wedge sandals

New Blog

Hey guys. So I'm pretty saddened to say this, but this blog is done. There were just too many issues with it and I was never able to change the design or anything, so I decided it was time to create a new one. So fear not! There's a new blog out there!

Here's the link to my new {and even more fabulous} blog Seersucker & Stripes!

Please go check it out because I've worked extremely hard on this blog and now I'm going to lose all of my followers, etc. SO PLEASE check out my new one and follow it!

Thanks everyone!

xx,

katelyn

Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! Hope everyone is using their day off school to have a fun weekend! Or it may be your last day of summer! Sorry I've really been odd about posting lately. But tomorrow I'm getting entirely back on track! More to come! 

xx,

katelyn

Labor Day Sales :: J.Crew Factory

I already mentioned in my Friday Faves post that J.Crew Factory is having a fabulous sale going on right now! So I thought I'd show you some of my favorites from this labor day sale. 

Here we go!

xx,

katelyn

Friday Faves

Happy Friday! I'm absolutely looking forward to the lovely long weekend! I need a little mental break from school and all. Here are my Friday Favorites!

Wrecking Ball | This is a new song by Miley Cyrus. We all know how insane she went with We Can't  Stop, but this song is really good! It shows off her true singing talents and it's not about just partying and twerking! 

J.Crew Factory Sale | There is a new J.Crew Factory near me in a new mall that just opened up. The mall is literally 15 minutes away and J.Crew Factory is offering 40-50% off everything in the store! I need to hit up that place soon!

Have a great Friday!

What are your Friday Favorites?

xx,

katelyn

I'm Sorry

Hey y'all. No post for today. Last night I was utterly exhausted from babysitting for 6 hours after practice and had no energy or will-power to write a post. Hope you can understand.

xx,

katelyn

Skincare Routine

Okay, so I would say I have pretty decent skin. Everyone has those occasional breakouts, but lucky for me my skin is generally pretty clear. But, every skin has its flaws. My skin is very dry and sensitive to anything that I put on it. So I thought I'd show you my current skincare routine. This is not a super intense routine or anything, just the products that I use, what I think they're good for and how/when I use them. 

Let's get started!

These are the 3 products that I use, but let me get into a little more depth about each individual skincare item. 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads | I just recently started using these facial pads and so far they are great! I have very sensitive skin {I mean the slightest little thing can make me break out} so I am very careful about what products I use. On the website, this product is getting mixed reviews so be sure to check those out if you are thinking about purchasing it. It comes with 28 cotton pads that are basically soaked in the product. This is really convienent for me in the morning, especially if I'm running low on time as I can just grab one and wipe it all over my face and rinse. As simple as that. It has one side that is cleansing and one side that has a gentle exfoliant. It removes all of my makeup, any oils and keeps my skin looking radiant. 

Clearasil Rapid Action Daily Face Wash | I've been using this since mid-summer and I absolutely loved it. After going to Drill Camp I had some pretty bad breakouts just because I was sweating so much from dance and the oil got into my skin. It was not fun, but I quickly bought this face wash. It cleared up my skin very quickly and it still continues to keep my skin clear. I use this especially after practice to get rid of all excess oils and clean my face from all of the sweat and gross stuff that has collected over the course of the day. It is easier for me just to use this to remove my makeup as well.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion | All of these products seriously have long titles! Goodness! Currently I actually do not have this product, but I need to buy it again. Especially with cooler weather coming, my skin tends to dry out very quickly. I've used this product repeatedly before so I'm not sure why I decided to buy a different moisturizer. But now I know that this is the one that works best! It lightly moisturizes my skin without making it oily. 

I hope y'all enjoyed this post. Keep in mind that everyone has different skin though so be sure to pick the right products for you. Talk to you later!

xx,

katelyn

Black & White

So for some reason I've been on a sort of Pinterest lull. I really have not been pinning anything recently and I'm not quite sure why. I think in the summer I had a lot of free time where I would just be pinning all the time on my phone. But now that I'm back in school, I haven't had much time to pin anything. I'm not saying I should get back on track to pinning because it definitely wastes time, but I think that for the blogs sake, it is good to pin because I've been feeling a little uninspired recently. 

So anyway, getting back into the swing of things {involving Pinterest} I thought I'd show you some of my favorite black and white photo pins. I was pretty inspired when I first started pinning and I saw Frannie had a black and white photo board. So I kind of copied her...ha ha. Okay so anyway, here are my favorite black and white photo pins. 

xx,

katelyn

My sis & da bestie

Hey everyone! So instead of my Sunday Pinnings, today is a very special Sunday. It is my sister Kristen's and one of my absolute best friend Ava's birthday!

Let's start with my sister. Cuz blood's thicker than water. 

Kristen! I just wrote a post about you so you are probably ecstatic that you are featured in two blog posts!

I just wanted to say that you are legit the best sister ever, although I don't always show it. You always give me advice and are always there for me. I couldn't imagine my life without you, and if I could it would be one freaky and horrible life. You are so much fun to be around and I love spending time with you. You are seriously so amazing and I never want my life to be without you. So be safe at college and get good grades haha! But have fun too! I love you to the moon and back and you mean so much to me!

Some of our fabulous memories:

-Zachary, Codary

-A two day chicken college!

-The Ian lookalike

-Sleeping in the same bunkbed as children {why did we do that?}

-Our horrible plays with the Suki's {Claire was "the lights"}

-being the weirdest kids alive
-Spanish Ladies dancing {ohhh goodness is that hysterical}
-Malibu Barbie & Ken
-me helping you with everything {when you attempt to bake, use the internet or do anything random}
-& more. I mean we've lived together our whole lives so obviously there are more cray moments in our lives
-Texas Road House...it's so good

Now here are some photos of you. This is the exact same collage that I posted when I wrote about you leaving for college, but I figured I couldn't really make a better one so here you go!

Okay, so now onto Ava. Ava we have been friends since third grade when I was actually the worst person ever and I was such a bully. I'm so sorry for those years, but we still managed to stay friends from all of those rough issues {all my fault} and are still best friends! I love hanging out with you and you are actually hysterical. You make me laugh because of how wild and crazy you are. You're actually psycho, but I love you for it. And seriously, "I'm so much better than before!" Okay so I love you so much and let's please always be friends because you are amazing.

Memories:

-singing Legally Blonde in the street & twerking
-Gas Pedal {that was like a night ago}
-walking linked arm & arm in third grade
-you trying to go to Lolla
-the classic Ava bun {top knot}
-you talking in your sleep
-the everyday hair curling of your hair
-showers in the backyard
-getting Harper!
-tent sleepovers
-+ more that I'm too dumb to think of

Now here are some classic Ava photos.

I love you both so much and wish you both a happy and amazing birthday!

I love you guys to the moon and back.

xx,
katelyn

Friday Faves

I have basically given up on Flirty Friday's because I don't really like making Polyvore's anymore. I used to be so into them, but for some reason now I don't feel that much of a thrill putting those outfits together. So instead I thought of a new theme for Friday faves!  I just wanted to share with you some of the things I've been loving whether it's clothes, a store, music, anything! Today I'll be posting a new favorite quote of mine. Keep in mind some of the authors are not noted {when I post quotes} because I either made it up myself or didn't write down the author. 

So to end the week on a positive note here is a quote that I actually wrote myself!

I don't really now how I came up with this quote, but always find myself reminding myself of it. What's cool about it is that it can be used in good or bad situations.

If I'm in a bad position {usually if I'm bored during a class in school} I think to myself, "Time does nothing but pass. I will not be stuck here forever." 

But also this quote may be used in a good situation. Whenever I'm having a lot of fun I think to myself, "Time does nothing but pass, so I better live up this moment right now and have a ton of fun."

Hope you guys like my original quote! And comment below if you want to see more quotes featured on this blog!

What are your favorite quotes?

xx,

katelyn

Oh, goodness.

So I just started school on Monday, and already I'm having trouble managing. I'm really not getting homework {just the beginning papers that your parents have to sign}, but it's just been stressful already. I think that the days are just extremely long. I wake up at about 6:30 {although yesterday morning was crazy and I woke up at 7:16} and then get ready and leave for school at 7:30. I go to school until 3:04 and then I head directly to drill practice. Drill goes from 3:30-5:30 {6 on Mondays}. I really didn't think this would be that hard to manage because we used to go to 5 for JV, but honestly practice just drags on. I love being on drill team, but it's such a commitment and it's every single day. But, the upside is that the performances are going to be a ton of fun!

Also, I just feel that I get no social time. I see my friends at lunch, but that's really it. When I used to have study hall it was a nice balance because I had study hall and lunch directly after. This way I was getting some work done, but in a more laid-back environment. I could also talk to my friends and then go to lunch and talk some more. But now, with classes like cray I only have lunch to be social. And then drill is right after school so I never see my friends then either. 

I think that this year is going much better than freshman year {I had a lot of issues adjusting, not sure why}, but still it's just been a little bit weird.

And I miss my old classes to be honest. I was never that good of friends with a lot of the kids in my classes last year, but they were just a familiar face. And there were multiple people that I had 2 or more classes so I was pretty familiar with them. But, now it's all new. It's a lot of new faces {which I'm excited about}, but I can't see a lot of the kids in my classes me becoming close to. But watch that change in like a month or so. Haha. 

So that's just a little update for you on my sophomore year so far!

Hope you're having a fun school year so far, or are living up those last few days of summer. 

How's your school year going so far?

xx,

katelyn

Here We Go Again

I'm officially back to school. School actually started yesterday and let's just say I strongly wasn't looking forward to it. I really just hate school in general, but this year my classes seem pretty interesting. Here's what I'm taking and a brief summary. 

History of Chicago

I think this class will be super interesting, plus we get to go on two field trips to the city so that's just a bonus!

Spanish

This is a required class, but we use iPads every day in this class now which seems pretty cool. We used iPads in eighth grade {like they gave us one to keep for the whole year} so I mean I've used them for school before. 

English A/J

I'm super excited for this class. It is an English class more geared towards journalism which is so relevant to me. I love writing {if you can't tell} and I think this class will definitely benefit my writing and help my blog posts be better too!

Clothing Construction & Design

I'm so excited for this class! It is basically a sewing class and we get to make our own clothes which I think will be so much fun! Plus, if you fly through all of the required projects you can just make whatever you want!

Chemistry

This is just a required class, but my teacher reminds me a lot of Dan Humphrey from Gossip Girl so that is pretty cool haha.

Geometry

Obviously just a regular old math class. I'm actually terrible at math so I'm not really looking forward to this class, but whatever. Haha. 

Drivers Education

This is in place of gym for the first semester and I'm super nervous for this class. I'm already relieved though because I got my permit early so I have these first 3-4 days where I have to do nothing while all the others stress about studying for the permit test. Haha YAY ME {London Tipton, anyone?}! 

By the way did I mention that I made Varsity Drill Team! I was pretty nervous about making Varsity {since I'm only a sophomore}, but I basically know everyone and it is going to be such a fun season!

This first practice was super brutal, but one of the "assistant-ish" coaches definitely whipped us into shape. She's strict, but I like it that we get things done while she's here. She's definitely helping me improve a ton. 

Okay so here are some pics of my school supplies, which I've been loving!

My totes adorable binders! The binders are the Avery DualColor 1" binders. My Lilly print binder cover slips are made by Chloe from the Preppy Diaries. 

My planner is the Lilly Pulitzer planner from last year. It goes up until the end of December so I'm going to continue using this planner and hopefully get a new one for Christmas. My pencil case is a makeup case from Target {hopefully I'll get a new one I don't love this one} and I just have some random pens/pencils inside it. 

All of my notebooks are 5 Star notebooks. The purple is a three-subject and the rest are one-subject. 

Have you started school? What supplies are you using?

xx, 

katelyn

Au Revoir

Hey guys. So on Monday I dropped my sister off at college. I will definitely miss her while she's away, but she's going to have such a blast at college. Plus, she's always wanted to be featured on my blog so I thought {just this once haha}I could post a collage of her. 

Anyways, Kristen. I'll miss you like cray while you're gone, but have a fabulous time at college! You're going to have so much fun and make a ton of new friends. But don't forget be responsible and as Paige says, "Stay classy, never trashy and always a little bit sassy." You are the best sister ever and it's gonna be hard not having anyone to show what I bought shopping {I guess I'll show Brian}. Love you girl! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

xx,

katelyn

Meet Katelyn.

So after I was nominated for the Liebster Award and was posting 11 facts about myself I got to thinking that you guys probably don't know that much about me {unless you're one of my friends that I go to school with or something}. And I always get so aggravated when I'm looking on someone's blog and they have nothing about him/herself! I'm not trying to call anyone out whatsoever, but it's frustrating because I like knowing some general facts about the person behind the blog. So here's a little update of who I am. 

{P.S. This will also be posted on the "About The Blogger" page.}

And, the color scheme is giving you a little sneak peek as to the new blog design hopefully coming soon. I know I said I was going pink + green, but I changed my mind. I'm just always so indecisive.  Silly Katelyn! Okay, so here we go!

xx,

katelyn

Sunday Pinnings

I'm a pinaholic. Okay, I know I have a problem. 

xx

katelyn

School Smarts Part IV: Hairstyles for School

Whenever I go back to school, I always want to come back looking fabulous. You gotta show everyone that you became super gorgeous over the summer! Haha just kidding, but still you want to look your best. So on Pinterest I've been finding some really cute hairstyles that I think would be perfect for back to school. I almost always wear my hair up, but have been trying to wear it down recently. I usually just wear it in a ponytail because that way it keeps it out of my way. But these looks would be perfect for rocking your hair down or up!

Such a fun way to add a fishtail to a rather plain pony.

If I could only do a perfect top knot...

Crown braid with gorgeous waves.

Effortless messy fishtail.

The bow adds an adorable girly touch.

Perfect layered waves.

Makes the pony that much more chic.

Perfect for those lazy days {and bad hair days}. 

What are your favorite back to school hairstyles?

xx

katelyn