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!!!

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

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!

$25 and Under

$50 and Under

$100 and Under

$200 and Under

$200+

Happy holidays and happy shopping, preppies!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment

Is Crown & Ivy A Good Brand?! A Preppy Fashion Blogger’s 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.

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting The Pink Chickadee.*

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Is Crown & Ivy A Good Brand?! A Preppy Fashion Blogger’s Review!

Table of Contents 

About Crown & Ivy

Sizing

Price Range

My Current Favorite Crown & Ivy Pieces

My Experience

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 & Ivy:

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 Crown & Ivy 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

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment

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.

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

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

thepinkchickadee1 Comment

Washington Commanders Women’s Apparel Shopping Guide

***Please note that this Washington Commanders Women’s Apparel Shopping Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically throughout the 2025-2026 season and for future NFL seasons. This Washington Commanders Women’s Apparel Shopping Guide has been most recently updated as of September 2025.***

Calling all Commanders fans!!! Are you looking for some adorable Washington Commanders apparel to enjoy the upcoming season?!?! Look no further than this blog post to see what I’m currently eyeing for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, where I have found everything from adorable wine glasses and tumblers to bows and headbands to *yes* bedazzled shoes (!!!) and *of course* so many sweatshirts and t-shirts to style, too!

As a woman who happens to be a girly preppy fashion enthusiast (see more on my personal style here) and a Commanders fan, it can sometimes be tough to find apparel that embodies my personal style AND my love for football. I know I am NOT alone in my own experiences in finding Washington Commanders apparel that celebrates my personal style and the football team that I LOVE. Hence, why I created this Washington Commanders Women’s Apparel Shopping Guide for all of us to embrace our own personal styles (whatever that may be!) as well as our mutual love for the Washington Commanders.

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Washington Commanders Women’s Apparel Shopping Guide

Before you begin shopping for your *very own* Washington Commanders apparel, it is worth noting that this shopping guide includes both apparel and accessories as well as items that are sold for multiple NFL teams. SO, if you see an item pictured in the shopping guide representing a different team – don’t fret! There IS an apparel item for YOU, too, when you simply click on the link and select the option for the Washington Commanders. As always, some great sources for Washington Commanders women’s apparel are via the NFL Shop and Amazon, but there are several other sites, too. Now, happy shopping/browsing!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadee1 Comment

5 Stylish + Comfortable Flats For Travel

It is Summer 2018 and you are about to board a plane to spend the next two months studying abroad in Europe ANDDDD you packed the WRONG shoes. Yep, that was ME for TWO WHOLE MONTHS in Europe. I had the WRONG shoes with me for walking 10,000+ steps a day across Europe. I remember during those long walking days feeling a lot of pain and annoyance and discomfort within my feet. At that time, I wasn’t aware of any stylish and comfortable flats for travel. However, flash forward to 2025, and I am in a VERY different place when it comes to traveling and the shoes that I wear! These days, I feel LOTS of comfort and a LOT less complaining when it comes to my feet. I am *very much* grateful to have found the right stylish and comfortable flats for travel for ME!

Me in Italy in Summer 2018 wearing the WRONG shoes!

From Ireland to Manhattan to Hawaii to Toronto to make own backyard in the Washington, DC area and everywhere in between, I ALWAYS want to dress stylishly when I travel! I have found myself opting for stylish flats on my travel days, but also wanting the comfort that I find and value in my Sherpa-lined slippers that I wear around the house. Over the years, I have found myself very fortunate to both collaborate with and discover some incredible footwear brands that focus on stylish and comfortable flats for travel – many of which also focus on ethical and sustainability within their craftsmanship. Here, I will be sharing my *very* favorite stylish and comfortable flats for travel (and also long work days, nights on the town, concerts, walks, and more!).

*Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase through one of my links, then I will receive a small commission. This commission is at no extra cost to you. Additionally, this post is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.*

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

5 Stylish + Comfortable Flats For Travel

1 – All Birds

Out of ALL of the places that I found a pair of All Birds ballet flats, it was at the thrift store!!! And, to my surprise, the pair of All Birds ballet flats that I thrifted felt brand-new and immediately as if I was wearing slippers out in public when in reality they’re a pair of stylish flats. All Birds prides itself on making beautifully comfortable, stylish, and sustainable ballet flats aka a win in ALL avenues!

Shop All Birds flats here!

2 – Sketchers

As a kid, I remember wearing the Velcro strap-on sneakers from Sketchers in a rainbow of colors – LOLLL! These days, Sketchers truly has it all. From ballet flats to slip on’s to sneakers and everything else in between, Sketchers is truly a brand that sells a stylish and comfortable flat shoe for everybody. On my recent trip to Spain and Portugal, I regularly styled my hot pink slip on’s and am grateful that I did! I got SEVERAL compliments on my Sketchers shoes and felt oh so great (and comfortable!) wearing them, too.

Shop Sketchers flats here!

3 – VIVAIA

From long work days on your feet to dancing at the club and in the streets, VIVAIA flats are truly the shoe to do it ALL in! In 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with VIVAIA (here) and to this very day still LOVE and regularly wear my ballet flats from that collaboration! VIVAIA takes a sustainable and ethical approach to the craftsmanship for all of their gorgeous and comfortable shoes. Truly, these ballet flats will be a staple in your closet for years to come!

Shop VIVAIA flats here!

4 – New Bella

An emerging footwear brand, New Bella is a stylish and comfortable premium shoe brand. Like with VIVAIA, I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with New Bella over on Instagram (see my first blog post styling them here!) and still regularly style and wear my New Bella ballet flats to this *very* day! From the cobblestone streets of Dublin to the several blocks’ walks on the streets of Manhattan to the uphill trails in Portugal, my New Bella flats have truly seen it all in comfort and style!

Shop New Bella flats here!

5 – Puma

Before a trip to Winners (aka TJ Maxx/Marshalls in Canada!) while in Toronto last November for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, I learned that Puma *yes, the sportswear brand* sells ballet flats! I ended up picking up a pair of Puma ballet flats while out and shopping in Toronto and did not regret doing so! My precious pair of Puma ballet flats allowed my comfort to persist throughout the entire concert!! These flats are also super stylish and comfortable and lightweight, too – perfect for work, happy hours, concerts, and more!

Shop Puma flats here!

Wrap-Up

Wherever you may be on your stylish and comfortable flats for travel journey, just know that you WILL get to a point where you will feel less pain and more comfort. It takes time to find the right shoes for YOU. Even if that means enduring and surviving an entire Summer of painful feet in the wrong shoes in Europe, you WILL get there. I encourage you to check out the 5 stylish and comfortable flats for travel mentioned in this blog post. And, always, please feel free to reach out to me Katefrancesthompson@gmail.com with any questions or concerns you may have!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadee1 Comment

What I Wore to Spain & Portugal – February 2025

The final two weeks of LOVE month for me were spent exploring Spain and Portugal (by way of Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, and Lisbon!) and I had the opportunity to not only immerse myself in in two brand new-to-me countries but also have some fun fashion-wise! I have ALWAYS loved sharing my work outfits of the day and have recently sharing my outfits that I wear out of office, too. Nevertheless, I figured why not share what I wore in Spain and Portugal too?!?! And, never fear my friends! I WILL be sharing several snippets of my Spain and Portugal adventure as well as some upcoming posts on my travels with you over the next few months. But for now, I’m going to be sharing several snippets of my outfits while abroad!

My trip to Spain and Portugal started out in Madrid, Spain and ended in Lisbon, Portugal. And, while I *did* forget a few days to snap a photo of my travel outfits, most of my looks are here for your own enjoyment and travel outfits inspiration. I will say that one of my biggest pieces of advice when traveling is to wear clothing that is comfortable, stylish, true to you, and that blends into some extent with the destination(s) in which you are visiting.

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Blouse: Talbots; Trench Coat: Lands End; Earrings: Etsy; Bag: Longchamp; Leggings: Shapermint; Flats: New Bella

Blouse: Anthropologie; Earrings: Etsy; Leggings: Shapermint; Flats: New Bella; Tote: Longchamp; Necklace: Amazon

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; Earrings: Etsy; Tights: Shapermint; Flats: Vivaia

Scarf: J Crew Factory; Dress: Nanette Lepore; Tote: Longchamp; Tights: Shapermint; Flats: Vivaia

Dress: Zara; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Necklace: Thrifted; Tote: Longchamp; Flats: New Bella

Blouse: Talbots; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes; Shoes: Sketchers

Sweater: Sail to Sable; Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer; Dress: H&M; Tote: Longchamp

Trench Coat: Lands End; Dress: Hill House; Bag: Italian Leather; Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer

Jacket & Blouse: J Crew Factory; Pants: Smith & Quinn; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes; Bag: Longchamp; Shoes: Sketchers

Dress: J Crew Factory; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Tote: Longchamp; Flats: New Bella

Dress: Hill House; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Tote: Longchamp; Flats: New Bella

Blouse: Madison Mathews; Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer; Pants: Isaac Mizrahi

Blouse & Skirt: J Crew Factory; Bag: Italian Leather; Flats: Vivaia

Dress: J Crew Factory; Trench Coat: Lands End; Bag: Italian Leather; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Flats: Puma

Dress: J Crew Factory; Sunglasses: Tuckernuck; Tote: Longchamp; Flats: New Bella

Stay tuned for much more Spain and Portugal content *very soon*!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadee1 Comment

What I Wore Out Of Office – February 2025

With my out of office outfits *well* worn locally, my February 2025 Out of Office outfits were short and sweet before jetting off to Europe. I kicked off February 2025 locally by making some new panda friends at the Washington National Zoo (see my guide on visiting them here!), happy hours in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and a museum visit in Washington, DC. Truly, I love where I live and getting to explore and do ALLLL the things that there are to do in the Washington, DC area!

My biggest inspiration for my February Out of Office outfits has been Valentine’s Day. February is beautifully known as LOVE month and I LOVE getting to style ALLL the pinks and reds during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. February is a lovely time to be able to find time to love ourselves, our communities, our families, our friends, and everything around us. LOVE month is a reminder to us to choose love first and to love and embrace ourselves (and those around us!) for who and where they are right now today and everyday. February may only be one month out of the year, but it is a true testament to choose love first year-round.

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Blouse & Earrings: J Crew Factory; Jeggings: Shapermint; Tote: Barrington Gifts; Flats: All Birds; Headband: Lele Sadoughi; Jacket: Lands End

Dress: BCBG; Scarf: Thrifted; Tights: Shapermint; Handbag: Louis Vuitton; Jacket: Lands End; Flats: Vivaia; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer

Jacket: Lands End; Sweater: Macy’s; Dress (underneath): Hill House; Tights: Shapermint; Flats: Vivaia; Earrings: SugarFix by Target; Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Blouse: Thrifted; Trench Coat: Lands End; Skirt: Max Studio; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Bow: TJ Maxx; Tote: LL Bean; Tights: Shapermint; Flats: Vivaia

Headband: Simply Southern; Sweatshirt: Amazon; Jacket: J Crew Factory; Tote: LL Bean; Leggings: Shapermint; Flats: New Bella

Sweatshirt: J Crew Factory; Necklace: Coach; Scarf: Burberry; Sweatpants: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Shoes: Sketchers; Duffel: Vera Bradley

Onwards to March 2025 aka the start of Spring!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment

What I Wore to Work – February 2025

LOVE month was short and sweet on the professional front, as I spent the second half of February on a European adventure to Spain and Portugal. The Washington, DC area weather, like many other cities, has been FREEZING these Winter 2025 months! SO, I have been opting to dress comfortable and cozy for my work from home days. And, since Valentine’s Day was right around the corner during my February working days, I added many pops of pink into my work-from-home wear!

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Pullover: Tuckernuck; Headband: Simply Southern; Leggings: Lilly Pulitzer; Slippers: Splendid

Cardigan: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Blouse & Pants: J Crew; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Sunglasses: Lele Sadoughi; Bracelets: All She Wrote Notes & Little Words Project; Crossbody: Longchamp; Flats: Vivaia

Lounge Set: Joyspun at Walmart; Vest: Lilly Pulitzer; Bracelets: Amazon; Necklace: SugarFix at Target; Headband: Lilly Pulitzer x Lele Sadoughi; Handbag: Louis Vuitton; Flats: New Bella; Earrings: Kate Spade

Sweatshirt & Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Leggings: Shapermint; Bracelets: Amazon

Sweater: Talbots; Vest: Lilly Pulitzer; Bow: TJ Maxx; Earrings: Kate Spade; Leggings: Shapermint; Slippers: Splendid; Bracelets: Amazon

Headband: Rachel Zoe; Turtleneck: Brooks Brothers; Leggings: Shapermint; Scarf: J Crew; Earrings: Kate Spade

Dress: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Leggings: Shapermint; Necklace: Coach; Earrings: Kate Spade; Headband: Simply Southern; Bracelets: Amazon

Here’s to a *hopefully* warmer March 2025!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment

What I Wore to Work – January 2025

Starting off with a snow storm and ending with a whirlwind of meetings and changes, January 2025 definitely started off with a bang. Being honest over here, I definitely felt a bit stir crazy as a result of the month-long snow storm and freezing temperatures here in the Washington, DC area. In-person plans were definitely put on hold for a lot of the month of January alongside a long weekend trip to Raleigh, North Carolina cut short due to the weather conditions. I *also* learned that these extra cold temperatures which we experienced this past month caused me to feel a bit under the weather, too. At the same time, the month-long of January was pretty busy work-wise with tons of meetings and tasks to kick off the year. The biggest lesson I learned during January 2025 was the need to adapt, grow, and evolve when it is necessary and to do so with grace.

January 2025’s work outfits were definitely cozy and bright, despite the busy and freezing season that it was. I am a full supporter of dressing bright and bubbly during ALL seasons of the year, not just in the warmer months. I still haven’t forgotten that meme from 2022 about getting out my bright Fall clothes and putting away my bright Summer clothes – LOLLL – and think it reigns true during this January 2025 workwear month! Surprisingly though despite being ready for the warmer weather months and Washington, DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival, I am NOT ready to put away the Winter clothes and am enjoying styling some Winter workwear and outfits while I still can.

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Lounge Set: Sea & Salt; Cardigan: Talbots; Earrings: Kate Spade; Slippers: Splendid

Lounge Set: Amazon; Wrap: Walmart; Earrings: Kate Spade; Necklace: Kendra Scott

Blouse: Vintage; Scarf: Adore Alma; Sunglasses: Tuckernuck; Crossbody: Mark & Graham; Pants: Chaps; Bracelets: Amazon; Flats: Burberry

Sweater: Lilly Pulitzer; Skirt: Vineyard Vines; Jacket: Fabletics; Earrings: J Crew Factory; Bow: TJ Maxx; Leggings: Shapermint; Boots: Hunter; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Pullover: Vineyard Vines; Sweatpants: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Headband: Lilly Pulitzer; Slippers: Splendid; Bracelets: The Inspiration Co, The Little Words Project, & All She Wrote Notes

Top: J. McLaughlin; Pants: Chaps; Vest: TJ Maxx; Necklace: Talbots; Boots: LL Bean; Bracelets: Amazon

Sweater: Amazon; Vest: J Crew Factory; Leggings: Spanx; Headband: Lele Sadoughi; Slippers: J Crew Factory

Sweater & Headband: Lilly Pulitzer; Leggings: Shapermint; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes; Bracelets: Amazon

Jacket: Talbots; Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg; Scarf & Flats: Burberry; Leggings: Shapermint; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer; Bracelets: Amazon & J Crew Factory; Necklace: Amazon; Bag: Louis Vuitton

Cardigan: Vintage; Pants: Issac Mizrahi; Earrings: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon; Flats: Kate Spade

Sweatshirt: Amazon; Sweats: Juicy Couture; Earrings: Kate Spade

Sweatshirt: Lilly Pulitzer; Scarf: From Ireland; Leggings: Shapermint; Earrings & Necklace: Kendra Scott; Slippers: Splendid

Dress: Ralph Lauren; Blazer: LOFT; Necklace: J Crew Factory; Bracelets: Amazon; Leggings: Shapermint; Boots: Lucky Brand

Sweater & Necklace: J Crew; Earrings: Kate Spade; Pants: Vintage; Flats: Vivaia; Bracelets: J Crew Factory & Amazon

Jacket: J Crew; Sweater: Calvin Klein; Pants: Smith & Quinn; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes; Headband: Lele Sadoughi x Lilly Pulitzer; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Flats: New Bella

Jacket: Amazon; Blouse: Karl Lagerfeld; Leggings: Shapermint; Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer

Blouse & Headband: Lilly Pulitzer; Pants: Isaac Mizrahi; Flats: Kate Spade

Sweatshirt: Amazon; Sweatpants: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Necklace: Kendra Scott; Headband: Simply Southern; Tote: LL Bean; Shoes: Sketchers; Earrings: Kate Spade

Cardigan & Scarf: J Crew Factory; Pants: Thrifted; Tote: LL Bean; Flats: Puma; Earrings: Kate Spade

Dress: Target; Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes

Here’s to another month of Winter workwear!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment

What I Wore Out Of Office – January 2025

New year, new monthly outfit series here on the blog! Over on my Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee) Stories, I share my outfits of the day (OOTDs) pretty much daily. Over the years, so many of y’all have found joy in seeing what I’m wearing and perhaps finding your own joy and style inspiration from them (I hope so!!!). A few weeks ago, I had a friend reach out to me and ask to see where she could shop all of my outfits, whether for work or play. That all being said, I am introducing today a second monthly outfit series: What I Wore Out Of Office!!! *Cues the confetti*

What I Wore Out Of Office will consist of ALL of my outfits that I do not wear during my 9-5 working days. These outfits exclude outfits worn on a working day outside of a work-specific event. Rather, these outfits are focused on out of office looks, whether for dinner and drinks with friends or family, happy hour, exploring my own backyard, church, or *even* travel. I am excited to share some of my outfits for the fun moments in life, not that work can’t be fun at times too. Needless to say, I’m psyched to share it all here with YOU!

My January 2025 was definitely more of a lowkey and cozy month, despite it feeling like the LOOONGEST month of the year (if you know, you know!). Snow hit the Washington, DC area pretty early on in January 2025 and remained on the ground until the end of the month. We had freezing temperatures which caused me to feel a bit under the weather hence there were not as many exciting more fun outfits and outings around town. But, despite the time spent at home, I truly felt I was able to reset and recharge going into 2025!

For more preppy style & grand millennial home content, check out my Preppy Fashion & Grand Millennial Home page.

Popover: Lilly Pulitzer; Sweatpants: Crown & Ivy at Belk; Earrings: All She Wrote Notes; Flats: New Bella; Bag: Louis Vuitton

Dress: Ritera; Jacket: Marks & Spencer; Earrings: Etsy; Tights: Shapermint; Headband: Lele Sadoughi; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Flats: Vivaia

Loungeset: Amazon; Vest, Earrings, & Slippers: J Crew Factory

Jacket: Liz Claiborne; Scarf: Blarney Woolen Mills; Sweater & Skirt & Necklace: J Crew Factory; Flats: New Bella; Earrings: Kate Spade; Tote: LL Bean; Leggings: Shapermint

Dress: J Crew Factory; Scarf: Thrifted; Tights: Shapermint; Boots: Hunter Boots; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Earrings: Walmart; Necklace: Thrifted

Jacket: Japna; Sweater: Lilly Pulitzer; Leggings: Shapermint; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Shoes: Sketchers; Earrings: J Crew Factory

Dress: J McLaughlin; Jacket: J Crew Factory; Earrings: Cora’s Den; Leggings: Shapermint; Boots: Hunter

Scarf: Old Lucketts Store; Jacket: J Crew Factory; Turtleneck: Brooks Brothers; Pants: Issac Mizrahi; Tote: LL Bean; Necklace: Amazon; Flats: New Bella

Moving into February 2025, I will be spending most of the month in … Europe! Yes, I will be traveling through Spain, Portugal, and France for 2.5 weeks and am SO excited to share my outfits and journey and travels with YOU!

XOXO – Katie <3

thepinkchickadeeLeave a comment