Insta Caroline

I will admit, I love a good outfit picture.

It makes the getting ready process so much more satisfying.

Here are some of my recent favorites

"#scarf" Instagram round-up

Taking a page from my favorite, Danielle at Shop Dandy, and doing a sweet and simple Instagram round-up from the past week! 

Pekarsk-ing Around Town

Brace yourself, the outfit pictures are coming.

Yes, real outfit pictures. 

No more of me trying to fit an entire outfit in a mirror picture without capturing my un-made bed in the background. 

First, let me explain:

At age 24 I feel like I am finally beginning to find my style.

I went to private Catholic school for middle school and high school, hello plaid skirts.

And we all know the "dress code" in college, nike shorts/oversized t-shirt.

So 2.1 years into "real life" I think I've finally hit my fashion stride.

When I plan out an outfit and it comes together as planned, I love sharing my style success usually through an Instagram picture. I am by no means a seasoned fashion blogger who has regular brand collaborations and am constantly watching my budget. So if I can put together affordable attire I want to share that [and all the great steals and deals] with my friends! 

And the responses/comments have been really great!

So I figured why not?

After all Courtney Kerr started out as a girl with a corporate job and a love for clothes.

With some help from my fellow downtown/Tennessee alum/Advertising lady, Tiernee [and her camera], I'm gonna give this a go!

Here's the game plan: each week I'll blog my favorite outfit from that week from one of my favorite places in Nashville. Simple right?

I really hope y'all enjoy these upcoming posts as much as I've enjoyed planning them!

First post coming next week, I'm thinking some JCrew Factory and Shop Dandy. 

"I blog because I'm not a good rapper"

Real talk, I owe a good 85% of all outfit inspirations to Tumblr.

I created Monograms and Media last summer and it has easily become one of my favorite downtime activities. 

In just the past year, I've found a handful of amazing new bloggers to follow and tons of pieces to obsess over. One of my absolute favorites is Danielle at Shop Dandy. My obsession with her pink faced Michael Kors watch and arm parties is unrivaled. 

As you can probably tell from the title of her Tumblr, Danielle is the owner of the precious Shop Dandy boutique. Those adorable "This is my #OOTD" boyfriend fit tshirts, yep that's all her! Once you start adding items to your cart you won't be able to stop. I just want it all, but since I also need groceries here are some of my favorites instead:

Pekarsk-ing Around love Shop Dandy by crpekarsk 

I now have a new line on my budget chart each month entitled "Shop Dandy."
Danielle is also so sweet, I even had a tweet chat with her while I was drafting this up!
Be sure to follow Shop Dandy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Oh, and be on the look out for how I style my "Bless" tshirt this week!

A BBQ stain on her white t-shirt

These past couple weeks I've been trying my best to transition my closet over to summer without having to buy too many new pieces.

Every 20 something girls' greatest challenge.

Through this I have fallen in love with JCrew's elastic band skirts [they have pockets y'all] and a tshirt/summer sweater/tank.

My desk buddy Maggie does this better than anyone I know. 

She is the queen of a t-shirt over a maxi, tied over a flowy skirt, or with leggings.

So taking inspiration from her, here are some combinations I'm loving and hoping to slowly add to my closet [b u d g e t].

Short sleeve summer style by crpekarsk 

It's my party

We are about to hit full tilt birthday madness here come June.

Tiernee joins the 2-4 club three days before me on the 5th.

Molly hits 23 June 10th.

Jenn officially enters her "late twenties" aka 26 on June 13th [same as the Olsen Twins.] 

Target's card aisle and I are about to become BFF.

There are tons of cute [and affordable] birthday ideas to send friends besides flowers [trying not to break the bank over here, we still have Father's Day to go.] 

I personally am crushing on these gold number balloons from Party City. 

This balloon clad cutie from Sugar Paper LA is just presh!

And doesn't any #postgrad bestie love a good coffee mug? 

What's on your birthday wish list?

You can never start planning too early!