HOW TO BUILD A WARDROBE YOU'LL LOVE FIVE YEARS FROM NOW Hey pretty girl! Welcome back to the blog!If there's one lesson I've learned about personal style, it's this:A beautiful wardrobe isn't built in a weekend.It's built one thoughtful purchase at a time.We're constantly encouraged to shop for the next trend, the next sale, or the next viral item. But the wardrobes that continue looking polished year after year are built differently.They're built on a foundation.[...]
August 2026 There comes a point when getting dressed becomes less about following trends and more about understanding yourself.Over the last few years, I've found myself buying less, wearing more, and paying closer attention to the pieces that continue earning their place in my wardrobe season after season. Somewhere along the way, I realized that the closets I admired most weren't necessarily the largest—they were the most intentional.That's the inspiration behind the first issue of Ed[...]
Hey pretty girl! Welcome back to the blog! Sometimes the best ideas don't happen because everything goes according to plan.Sometimes they happen because nothing does.For the past few months, I've been dreaming about converting one of our guest bedrooms into a custom dressing studio. I envisioned floor-to-ceiling storage, beautiful built-ins, custom lighting, and a space where I could get dressed, film content, edit photos, write blog posts, and create without feeling like I was constantly movin[...]
Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale brings thousands of products, countless recommendations, and more shopping lists than anyone could possibly keep up with. Rather than trying to cover everything, I prefer to focus on the pieces that genuinely align with my personal style and the Pretty Prim & Proper philosophy.When I shop, I'm not looking for trendy pieces that will feel dated in a few months. I'm looking for timeless silhouettes, beautiful fabrics, classic outerwear, elevated acces[...]
Add Your Heading Text Here If you've been around Pretty Prim & Proper for a while, you already know that I'm a firm believer in buying less—but buying better.That's exactly why the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the few sales I genuinely look forward to each year.Unlike traditional clearance events, the Anniversary Sale offers brand-new fall arrivals at limited-time sale prices before they return to full price. It's one of the best opportunities to invest in timeless wardrobe s[...]
If there's one fabric I reach for over and over once temperatures start climbing, it's linen.Living in Alabama means summer arrives early and stays awhile, so finding pieces that feel breathable while still looking polished is always at the top of my shopping list. This season, I added several linen pieces from Quince to my wardrobe, and they've quickly become some of my most-worn items.What I love most is that these pieces work together. Instead of buying random summer clothing, I unintentional[...]
Hey pretty girl! Welcome back to the blog! It's been a minute!Every season, I try to build a wardrobe that feels polished, practical, and effortless. Rather than chasing every trend, I focus on versatile pieces that mix and match easily, work for my lifestyle, and help me get dressed without overthinking it.This summer, I’m building my wardrobe around a handful of classic staples that can be worn for work, weekends, travel, brunch, and everything in between. These are the pieces I’m reaching[...]
Hey Pretty Girl! Happy New Year and welcome back to the blog! January always comes with a lot of noise — new goals, new rules, new versions of ourselves we’re supposedly meant to become overnight. But this year, I’m approaching things differently.For me, 2026 isn’t about reinvention.It’s about refinement.I’m calling it a polished reset — a gentle, intentional recalibration of my style, my routines, and the way I move through everyday life. Not more doing. Not more buying. Just more[...]
The glow of my Christmas tree is up, the scent of pine fills the room, and my shopping list has officially begun. Every year, I curate gifts that feel thoughtful, timeless, and a little bit Pretty Prim & Proper — because the best presents always reflect the care behind them.This week, I’m excited to share the first five holiday gift guides designed to make your season polished, easy, and intentional. FROM THE ARCHIVES If you’re new around here (or just catching up), here a[...]
Hey pretty girl! Welcome back to the blog! It's been a while.As much as I love a structured blazer or crisp blouse, there are days when all I want is a cozy sweatshirt, but I still want to look put together. Whether I’m working from home, running errands, or organizing my pantry, I reach for soft layers that feel comfortable yet chic.Below are three sweatshirts I’ve been loving lately and how I style each one for everyday polish — from casual to elevated. Not to mention, they are all affor[...]