Honeybee Kelsey

True Grit Fleece

This is the True Grit Mens 1/2 Zip Pullover in the color malt. I found out about True Grit from my sweet biology lab partner when I was practically drooling over how soft her jacket was. It is like wearing a fleece blanket everywhere you go. I just knew I had to get my hands on one immediately.

I got this jacket at the beginning of November and it has been a go to jacket as I'm running out the door. Unfortunately, I steer clear of wearing this jacket when it is raining because I'm not really sure what it would do to the jacket. I don't want anything bad to happen to it haha!

One thing I really love about this jacket is how the collar is a different color fleece. It is a small detail, but I absolutely adore it. I can pair this fleece with almost anything: leggings and tennis shoes or jeans and boots. Either way I am very comfortable in this jacket and think it is a great product coming from the True Grit company. Even though it is from their men's line they are perfectly fit for a women's oversized comfy fleece.

I ordered mine off of the True Grit website, but I have also seen them on the Nordstrom website. They have a variety of colors including not only a multitude of neutrals, but also bright blues and oranges! So if you haven't already go check out True Grit. Also you should follow them on Instagram at truegrit_brand!

If you own a True Grit fleece or any other incredibly soft fleeces comment below and let me know what you think!

Love always,

Kelsey

Last Minute Holiday Shopping

Here are some last minute holiday shopping gift ideas:

For Boyfriends/Brothers:

-Golf gloves

-Phone case

-Smathers and Branson Needlepoint Key Fob (they come in collegiate teams, NHL teams, MLB teams, and fraternities)

-Giftcard to his favorite fast food restaurant

-Fishing hooks/bait/tackle box

For Girlfriends/Sisters:

-Anthropolgie candle

-Picture frame

-Rollerball perfume

-Devotional

-Nail polishes

-Ulta or Sephora giftcard (I love receiving these)

For Mom:

-Decorative books

-Pottery Barn giftcard

-Initial Tervis Tumblers

-Fun wine glasses

For Dad:

-Dress shirt or golf shirt

-Beats earbud headphones

-Amazon giftcard

-iTunes giftcard

-Flannel pajama bottoms

I hope you find everything you are looking for in the last minute scrambles for presents... luckily I only have to get one more thing. So I hope your traffic and errands aren't too busy. Have a great day!

Love always,
Kelsey

Barbour Beadnell

I have had my Barbour Beadnell jacket for almost a year now. It has been hands down one of the best jackets I have ever purchased. Now I know they are an investment and I paid for every single penny of it with birthday, Christmas, and babysitting money, but it was so worth it. I chose the color sage because the color looks great with jeans or leggings and riding boots. The moment I saw it in person I knew that the color was perfect for me.

From tailgates to parties to going out for a lunch date I have grabbed my Beadnell for everything. At first I was scared to wear it too much especially when it rained, but the jacket has held up so well over the year. The waxed layer on the outside really helps the jacket to stay in great condition through rain and everyday wear. Which is exactly what I was looking for out of a jacket because I'm in college. Stuff happens. I couldn't be happier with how my jacket looks, fits, and the many ways I can style it.

This Christmas I asked for the Betty Fleece Gilet in Olive which zips into the Beadnell to add another layer for warmth. I am exciting to style the vest too because it can be worn without the jacket too. I may do another post about the liner individually sort of as a product review or showing how I style it.

Love always,
Kelsey

Duck Boots

To begin with, I am glad I got my duck boots last year because this year they are sold out everywhere. My sister asked for a pair for Christmas and the L.L. Bean website says they are backordered until March. Yeesh! I can see why though, I wear mine at least twice a week walking all over campus. They keep your feet so warm, are so cute, and are so much lighter than Hunter rain boots.

I wear lots of brown and natural tones so I chose the tan and brown 8" boots. The brown is also safe because then you can pair almost any socks with them. I ordered mine a size down because they run very large. I find the majority of the socks I wear with my boots at J. Crew, outdoor stores, and Target.

The socks I am wearing in the pictures above are from a local outdoor store and they are the brand SmartWool. I find these socks are the most comfy because they are thick, but don't make your foot feel restricted. Also having my toes stuck together in a shoe is probably one of the single top ways for me to feel the most uncomfortable.

Do you have a favorite winter shoes or favorite pair of socks to wear duck boots with? Leave your answers in the comments below!

Love always,

Kelsey

My Addiction

My addiction... to Netflix, that is. As the semester drew to a close and I had more stress piling on than I knew what to do with I turned to Netflix. I threw myself into the shows New Girl and now Scandal.

I actually managed to watch twenty episodes of New Girl in one day. No shame. I tried to justify it by saying the episodes are only around twenty to twenty four minutes long. However, that is not the real reason I was so sucked in. It was actually the ongoing will Jess and Nick end up together or not part that tore at my attention constantly. My friends can vouch when I say I was in some sort of trance where I physically could not set down my laptop to do anything that qualified as productive. If you are looking for a new show on Netflix to watch that is a comedy I strongly recommend you look into New Girl!

Oh my gosh, I don't even know where to start on the show Scandal. It makes me want to get on a plane and head to D.C. stat! Olivia Pope single-handedly makes me want to become a political "fixer." Each episode she has a new client with problems that get solved in a not so legal way, but it always works out. Plus, she has strong ties with a certain someone in the White House. I recommend this show to anyone who is looking for a crime solving show with a political twist.

I will be at my computer for the next however many hours attempting to finish Scandal. If you have any ideas of what I should watch next leave them in the comments below.

Love always,

Kelsey

Critical Life Update

I cannot believe I have not posted since August! That is absolutely terrible. Currently I am sitting watching a rerun of the Victoria's Secret fashion show, soaking in my new freedom of winter break. In vein of how I abandoned my blog, I need to catch you up on a whole semester worth of news!

Let the fun begin:

At the end of August I pledged the Chi Omega sorority at the University of Tennessee.

Here is a picture from one of my first days of classes.

Next is a group shot with some of my lovely sisters from our first mixer which was a "back to school biker bash."

And a little bit of football season.

One of the last events I had for the semester was formal. I had a very great time with Zachary and my friends.

Over the semester I have met so many new people and maintained friendships with some sweet girls from high school. I cannot wait to go back next semester and I am very excited about my classes!

I promise I will be better about posting from now on. Definitely a New Years Resolution!

If you would like to see a post about what I plan to do as my New Year Resolutions for 2015 comment below!

Love always,

Kelsey

Game Day Apparel

Now that college football season is right around the corner I have something very important to talk about. As I'm sure everyone knows, in the fall, Saturdays in the south are a HUGE deal because that mean you can designate the whole day to football without an ounce of guilt. For the boys it means going to the game or not leaving the couch to watch it on TV. For the girls it's much bigger than just a game. Saturdays are the time to show your team spirit in the cutest outfits possible. Each year I look forward to buying new game day apparel and dream about all of the outfit possibilities. In order to get the wheels turning in your head I will be posting some of my favorite game day outfits I have gotten for this season!