Doggie.

Today we went to the SPCA.

Today we adopted Missy!

We pick her up tomorrow afternoon.

Royal Fashion.

 The Duchess of Cambridge has such wonderful style.  I wish I could pull off some of the hats she wears, they are so much fun!

This year was her first Christmas as a royal.  Kate always wears hats and pulls it off beautifully.  I wish I could pull off some of the hats she wears, but I don't think very many people could.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Charming Followers!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve Charming Followers!

Every year my neighborhood puts out luminaries on Christmas Eve, it is one of my favorite traditions.

Hope everyone has a great night and a wonderful day tomorrow. 

Christmas Party Time.

One of the best parts of the Holiday season is by far...

Christmas Parties!

party time.

It's so fun to get dressed up for holiday parties.  Unfortunately, I live in Florida and it has not been "holiday weather" recently so I have to be more creative when I get dressed up for parties.

J.Crew always has great go-to outfits for all kinds of events.  I wore this dress with black tights and tan boots to a dessert and coffee Christmas party last night.

an american tradition.

Gingerbread houses are so fun.  The Grand Floridian hotel at Disney always has a life-size gingerbread house in their lobby.  The chefs at the White House also do a fabulous job making a mini version of the famous landmark and they included Bo too! 

 White House Gingerbread House.

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House.

The Contemporary Hotel at Walt Disney World has a gingerbread tree.

*** 5 Days till Christmas ***

Daddy.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Gift Guide :: Techy

Gift Guide for the techy in your life.

1. iPad 2

2. Kate Spade iPad Folio

3. Kate Spade iPad Sleeve

What are you getting for the techy in your life?

xoxo

Gift Guide :: Girls

Gifts for the girls in your life.  

Whether it's your sister, aunt, or best friend.

Here are a few ideas.

1. Kate Spade New York loafers
2. Kate Spade New York 'sparkler missy' crossbody bag

3. Lilly Pulitzer Scarf

4. Kate Spade 'love notes bow' ring

Gift Guide :: Mom

1. Clarisonic

2. Kate Spade crossover bag

3. Kate Spade iPhone4 case

4. iPhone4S

What are you getting for your mom?

xoxo

Finals.

I am back to the real wold.  I spent a week at home for Thanksgiving and now it's time for my final exams and projects.  There is just about two weeks left of the semester and it is going to be super busy.  It's time for me to live in the library and computer lab.
 

*11 days until Winter Break*

Christmas Wish list.

It's finally the official start of the Christmas season.  I love everything about the Holidays.  Christmas decorations, hot cocoa, Christmas parties, church services, and fun presents.

Here are a few things I have my eye on.  ;)

iPhone4S

Clarisonic

Kate Spade NY loafers

Marley Lilly monogrammed hat

Marley Lilly monogrammed ring

I hope Santa is good to everyone!

College Prepster: Marley Lilly GIVEAWAY

My favorite blogger The College Prepster is having a giveaway with Marley Lilly.

The winner of the giveaway receives a cut-out monogram necklace!

Check out this great giveaway.  It ends December 3 at noon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is the annual pardoning of the turkeys by the President.  It's much more fun since there a children in the White House to enjoy the holiday traditions.

President Obama and his daughters pardoning the Thanksgiving turkeys.

Malia and Sasha Obama pardoning the Thanksgiving turkeys.

one year.

Happy First Birthday to Southern Royalty.  I have officially been blogging for one year.

Thanks for following me.

Dancing.

Dancing With the Stars.

Tonight DWTS ends.  I am so happy with the top three.  Rob Kardashian has improved so much throughout the season and JR has a great story and has done a great job all season.  I can't wait to see who wins.

OOTD: Class & Studying

This week I have a lot going on! I am trying to get as much school work done as possible before I go home for Thanksgiving on Friday afternoon.  I cannot wait to get home and eat lots of yummy food!  I get to be home for an entire week of relaxation and holiday cheer.

xoxo

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Lilly Pulitzer All Year Long.

I think a lot of people only think of Lilly Pulitzer as a summer brand, but people don't it's great during the fall and winter too.  Lilly has all sorts of fun options for all year long.

I got this Sadie dress in bright navy curves last fall and it works great during the summer with strappy heals or flip flops and in the winter with tights and boots.  I also wore it when I was in Rome, Italy over the summer.  It's so comfortable, yet can be dressed up just by adding a cut pair of wedges and some jewelry.  I think it's important when making a big purchase like a Lilly dress to know that you can wear it practically year round, especially in Florida.

xoxo, KD

Pinterest.

I should not have joined.  It is addicting!  I cannot afford to be addicted to anymore non-school related sites.  I already read too many blogs and spend way too much time on Facebook and Twitter.  Why did my friends have to join and tell me to join with them?! WHY?!

Well, now that I've vented about how it is a waist of time.  I have to admit I kinda love it.  It is the perfect mix of all the things I love.  Fashion.  Hair.  Interior Design.  Cooking.  Holidays.  Inspirational Quotes.  Pinterest has it all.  If you have not given into the peer-pressure and joined the site, I commend you.  It is extremely addictive and I'm sure that like me, you guys do not need any other time-wasting sites to help you procrastinate studying and doing homework.  

But,

Thanksgiving is coming up and most of us have a few days off of school or work.

So...

If you are bored and want to fill your time with Pinterest.  I promise you'll get caught up in some of the amazing things you can find on their and you might even find a new craft or recipe to try during your days off.  It actually is a lot of fun! 

Here are few of my favorite discoveries on Pinterest.

Aren't these Turkey Pinwheels just adorable for Thanksgiving?

 I might have to make them over break. So cute!

Yummy turkey sugar cookies.  Adorable!

Cookie bowls.  Such a great idea.

I am obsessed with organization.  So much that it's actually a flaw.  I spend so much time organizing sometimes that I don't spend enough time doing what I need to do like read or study.  But, this craft Armour would make me so happy.  I am thinking about turning an Armour that I have at home into this amazing craft center.

Power-strip basket.  This would be perfect for my Moms desk, so this is probably going to be another project over the break.

Please don't kill me if this post causes you to become addicted to Pinterest.

xoxo

KD

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Happy 11/11/11 to all my followers!

Thanks for reading.

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Harry Potter

Today the final movie in the greatest book and movie series comes out on DVD! 

Harry Potter is by far my favorite book series and movie series.  

I love it!

I have read all the books and of course I love the movies too.  I am so sad that it's all over, but I will be watching the movies over and over.

I started reading the first book when I was in 3rd grade and now I am a senior in college.  This series has really grown-up with me.  When I saw the final film in theaters over the summer, I loved it!  But, it was also kinda sad for me...it was a little like the end of my childhood.  I cried the whole movie!

The final book was made into two parts and it was spectacular! 

Now...go watch Harry Potter!