What I Wore To Work – November 2025

I feel like every November I start wearing more sweats and lounge wear as it starts to get colder outside. And, hence, my work wear becomes filled with lots of cozy lounge wear looks and less dressy looks, as it’s usually freezing and I just want to be cozy!! Clearly, November 2025 was NO different than any other November – LOL!

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XOXO – Katie <3

What I Wore Out Of Office – November 2025

From two weekends away to Charlotte (see my guide on Charlotte here) and Raleigh (see my guide on Raleigh’s North Hills here), a wonderful family and Christmas-filled Thanksgiving weekend, another Friendsgiving hosted (see my tablescape here), and a visit to the Southern Living Idea House (more to come on that *very* soon!), SO much has happened during November 2025. In fact, November has been one of my favorite months of 2025!! I know a lot of us have found this year to be a bit chaotic nevertheless, so I was so grateful to have a really great month in 2025!! At the same time, I am also psyched to share what I wore as I had TONS of fun putting together my outfits throughout this ultra-fun month. Now, let’s get into what I wore out of office in November 2025!

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XOXO – Katie <3

What I Wore Out Of Office – October 2025

From a vineyard visit to kick off the month to a family dinner party to day trips around the Washington, DC area (and beyond!) and a night out at the ballet and some lounging in between, October 2025 was truly one for the books! I have found in recent years, October to be such a great month filled with sooooo many memories. I like to think that it’s because October is the kick off to Fall. SOOOO many memories were made like in past Octobers this October 2025. And, my outfits were the perfect way to commemorate another great October!

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XOXO – Katie <3

What I Wore To Work – October 2025

From Back to Work in September 2025, October 2025 has been the full fledged kick off of the Fall fashion season for me! I have truly loved getting to style some super fun Fall outfits this past month. Fall/Winter fashion is, indeed, my favorite to style for, too!

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XOXO – Katie <3

Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide

***Please note that this Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This gift guide was most recently updated as of October 2025.***

Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, J Crew, and Kate Spade, OH MY! As a self-proclaimed preppy fashion lover and grand millennial, I could not share some preppy fashion lover items for my Christmas Gift Guides. Today, I am rounding up all of the preppy fashion lover gift ideas to complete your preppy fashion wardrobe and for your preppy fashion lovers in your life all while at different price points. In the case that you’re interested in some of my other preppy fashion shopping guides, then look no further than my blog posts on a few brands to know like Lilly Pulitzer, Printfresh Pajamas Review, Hill House Nap Dress Dupe Shopping Guide, and more. Happy shopping!!!

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Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide

This Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide will be divided into 5 sections based on price point: $25 and Under, $50 and Under, $100 and Under, $200 and Under, and $200+. That way, there’s a gift every preppy fashion lover in mind!

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Happy holidays and happy shopping, preppies!

XOXO – Katie <3

What I Wore Out Of Office – September 2025

When putting together this post, my first thought was: “damn I wore a lot of cuties!” LOLL! The month of September’s fashion at the intersection of Summer and Fall fashion is such a fun one. From pumpkin patches to brunches and dinners with friends including my first annual Harvest Dinner Party, September 2025 out of office was such a fun one.

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What I Wore To Work – September 2025

As I briefly mentioned in my most recent Life of Katie post, I enjoyed kicking off my Back to Work OOTD series over on Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee) after my week in Rome, Italy (here)! I’ve actually been excited to start styling Back to Work OOTDs since earlier this Summer. As a kid and teenager especially, I LOVED Back to School outfits the most. I guess some things never change!

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Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide

***Please note that this Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This Shopping Guide was most recently updated as of September 2025.***

From collections with Pottery Barn to collections in-house, home decor is such a dream come true for anyone that loves sunshine and a little bit of pink! Over the years, I have adored and purchased home decor items that I have come to embrace within my own happy home (see more of my happy home here!). Today, I am going to be sharing a Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide (which will be updated periodically!!) to provide YOU with inspiration for adding a bit of sunshine for your own happy home.

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Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide

Before I get into the meat of this Shopping Guide, I will note that Lilly Pulitzer currently has an ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn, PB Teen, and Pottery Barn Kids where bedding and other home decor items are sold. In addition to the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn and their sister brands, the Preppy Resort wear brand sells their own home decor items focused on hosting, stationary, and drink ware. Now, HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

Crown & Ivy Review

***Please note that this Crown & Ivy Review will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This review was most recently updated as of March 2026.***

Over the years since starting my blog and over on my Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee), I have raved about a Belk house brand that I have adored over the years: Crown & Ivy. I have shared and styled SOOOO many pieces from Crown & Ivy on my platform that so many of y’all have enjoyed. I also mentioned Crown & Ivy in my list of brands like Lilly Pulitzer (here). Although a brand central to the Southern-based department store Belk, Crown & Ivy has become a well-known brand amongst Preppy fashion enthusiasts from across the United States (and beyond!). Today, I am going to outline my personal experiences with and review the Preppy fashion brand that I’ve come to love over the years.

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Crown & Ivy Review

This Crown & Ivy review will share a bit About the brand, Pricing, Sizing, My Experience, and some of my current favorite pieces for you to add to the cart as we speak!

About:

Crown and Ivy is a Belk-exclusive, private label Belk brand that focuses on apparel specifically for the “modern Southern woman.” It was launched by the well-known department store in 2014 and currently sells women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel. The Belk house brand also does collaborations with other Southern preppy brands, including Sewing Down South in 2025 and Society Social in 2024. The brand also intends for their pieces to be versatile and worn and reworn different ways and for different occasions.

Sizing:

Crown and Ivy offers a diverse range of sizing in women’s apparel, ranging from Petite, Tall, Regular, and Plus sizing. Truly, everyone is welcome and about to enjoy the adorable styles that this Belk-owned brand has to offer.

Price Range:

Currently, Crown & Ivy women’s apparel pieces retail for upwards of $100 and typically are sold with a 30-50%+ markdowns. It is worth mentioning that pieces’ prices do fluctuate over time, as does most of the items sold at Belk both online and in-person. At the end of the season, pieces do tend to decrease to a 50-70%+ markdowns from their original price and is worthwhile waiting for if you’re willing to score a bargain. Although I don’t have much experience shopping as of recently within a Belk storefront due to my post-graduate relocation away from the South, I do recall that Belk stores frequently place the brand’s merchandise on their clearance racks for fellow bargain hunters who love the thrill of the hunt!

My Current Favorite Pieces:

Please note that all pieces’ retail prices are listed as of March 1, 2026. Prices do fluctuate on both ends. It’s best to monitor the pricing over time to get the best deal.

My Experience:

Flashback to Winter 2017 and I was about to interview for some scholarships at what would then become my undergraduate alma mater: Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. The night before my interview, I stepped foot in a Belk – a popular Southern-based department store – for the first time ever as someone from the Washington, DC area. Little did I know I would fall in love with the Southern fashions and styles that were sold at Belk. Alongside seeing my favorite brands to this day, Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines, on the racks, I also came to love another new-to-me brand: Crown and Ivy! That Spring for my 18th birthday, I asked for several Crown & Ivy pieces which I then wore into my college years. Besides falling in love with my alma mater’s campus and receiving scholarships and Honors to attend, I also attribute my first stroll through those doors of that Belk store and newfound love of Crown & Ivy to my reasoning behind attending Meredith College and furthermore falling in love with preppy + grand millennial Southern fashions.

Styling Crown & Ivy in 2020!

Flash forward to today (Summer 2025), and Crown & Ivy is well-loved by preppy and grand millennial fashion enthusiasts, influencers, and both across the South and beyond. While I did move back to the Washington, DC area post-undergraduate, I still find myself frequenting Belk’s website and *just maybe* placing an order while doing so. I find myself excited by the brand and their frequent markdowns on styles that I adore and wouldn’t feel comfortable at times splurging on elsewhere. Whether it be their adorable Ginger Jar print for Summer 2025, bright colored dresses that remind any Lilly Pulitzer lover of the resort wear brand, regular plethora of block print dresses and blouses and more for all seasons, or Hill House nap dress dupes (which I write more about here), Crown & Ivy truly exceeds all of my expectations when it comes to preppy fashion and many others’ expectations, too!

Wrap-Up:

As of today, Crown and Ivy is a well-loved brand by many preppy fashion lovers. Its incorporation of styles by higher priced preppy fashion brands that are brought to the masses at a reasonable price point with its own unique Southern flair leaves several people saying especially on Reddit: “Crown & Ivy does it again!” And while I do adore and shop at preppy fashion brands such as Lilly Pulitzer, Tuckernuck, J Crew, and PrintFresh, there is something so refreshing about the price point and variety of similar styles that Crown & Ivy offers at a fraction of the cost. And, of course, has me as a regular on Belk’s website coming back for more!

XOXO – Katie <3

Printfresh Pajamas Review + How To Find Them On Sale

***Please note that this Printfresh Pajamas Review + How To Find Them On Sale will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This review was most recently updated as of March 2026.***

This platform’s slogan is “she creates her own confetti wherever she goes!” I founded and coded my blog The Pink Chickadee in 2020 in the midst of the gloomy and chaotic times of the pandemic. Whilst scrolling over on Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee), I found myself in awe with the gorgeous, creative, and colorful yet pricey luxury pajamas from the brand Printfresh. While the pajamas come at a hefty price tag though the brand does have a few sales throughout the year (which I will spill ALLL the tea on in this guide!!), Printfresh pajamas do have a lot of perks that make the cost worth it. In this blog post, I will be providing my own personal review of Printfresh pajamas.

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Printfresh Pajamas Review + How To Find Them On Sale

Before I get into the meat of my Printfresh pajamas review, I wanted to mention that it is a BLAST to just simply browse the website and admire all of the beautiful products that Printfresh has to offer. You can do so here!

About Printfresh:

Known for their luxury pajamas and to “live on the bright side,” Printfresh prides on being all about “the creative, the cozy, and the bold.” Printfresh’s roots started in 2006 as a to-the-trade textile design studio founded by couple Amy and Leo Voloshin. Since growing into one of the world’s leading print houses, Printfresh expanded into stationary goods in 2016 and eventually into its luxury pajamas debut in 2019. Today, Printfresh is a lifestyle brand, selling apparel, home goods, and *of course* their pajamas – all of which are pumping out dopamine boasts to all. In recent years, Printfresh has also been seen in the media by stars of Bravo’s The Real Housewives franchise and Kathy Hilton. Currently, Printfresh is headquarted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Amy is Founder and Creative Director and Leo is Founder and CEO.

The luxury lifestyle brand’s designs are all hand-painted and made with eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics. Printfresh regularly punches out several creative collaborations with their apparel and sleepwear, including with Lenox to highlight their Spice Village collection and Downtown Abbey. In addition to ultra-fun collaborations, Printfresh pajamas’ designs include incorporating champagne bottles, footballs, flamingos, cats, dogs, hydrangeas, and all major holidays.

Pricing:

Printfresh pajamas retail at a hefty price tag, given that they are luxury pajamas. The starting price is around $75+ for a pair of pajama pants to upwards of $230 for a vibrant pajama set. It is also worth noting that Printfresh has a handful of sales throughout the years with pajama sets retailing usually under $150. Typically, I shop the sales for the majority of my Printfresh pajamas.

Size & Fit:

One of the best aspects of Printfresh pajamas is that the brand is proudly size-inclusive with sizes ranging from XXS-4X. For more information on sizing, refer to Printfresh’s Fit Guide.

My Experience:

As previously mentioned given their hefty prices, I usually make my own Printfresh pajamas purchases from their sales throughout the year. To find out more about Printfresh’s sales and promotions which typically happen in late Summer, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and after Christmas, I sign up for their text alerts. As someone who loves preppy and grand millennial styles but gets intimated by expensive prices for the styles that I love, I find brands that I love including Printfresh’s sales to be the way to go. If you’re similar to me, I recommend shopping Printfresh’s sales and signing up for their emails and text alerts to get updates.

When it comes to my experience with Printfresh pajamas, I have found them to be not only such a fun dopamine boast to my night time routine, but also a luxurious addition. Given Printfresh’s light fabrics as someone who regularly overheats at nighttime, I have found their pajamas to be perfect for someone like myself. Not only are Printfresh’s pajamas comfortable and made at the highest quality, they also allow for a high-quality night of sleep. Not to mention that fact that Printfresh has a size-inclusive and sustainable focus leaves me feeling good when I go to sleep knowing that everyone gets a chance to enjoy their own pair of Printfresh pajamas while making a positive impact on our planet.

Will I be making another Printfresh pajamas purchases?! YES! Especially during future sales!! Make your *very own* Printfresh pajamas purchase here.

How To Find Printfresh Pajamas On Sale:

Printfresh Pajamas go on sale periodically throughout the year via the following:

  • On Printfresh’s website via their Warehouse Sale events which take place late Summer and during Black Friday/after Christmas. I recommend signing up for Printfresh’s text and email updates to get the latest scoop right to your inbox!
  • On websites such as Belk and Dillard’s that sale Printfresh Pajamas, too, and at a fraction of the price! For these websites like Belk and Dillard’s, it’s worthwhile checking them regularly as prices do fluctuate as well as in-store if you’re near a location. Shop Printfresh Pajamas at Belk here and Dillard’s here.
  • If you’re open to secondhand, then be sure to check out sites such as Poshmark and ThredUp for some adorable pajama sets at a fraction of the cost and sustainably!

My Favorite Printfresh Pajama Sets:

There are SOOOO many adorable Printfresh Pajamas to choose from! I included a round-up of some of my favorite Printfresh Pajama sets that are some of the many signature prints that the brand has to offer. However, there are several seasonal pajama prints to choose from on their website, which you can shop the latest and greatest prints here.

 

Wrap-Up:

As someone who LOVES all things bright, preppy, and grand millennial, Printfresh Pajamas are truly a sweet dreams come true!

XOXO – Katie <3