Quote of the Week

I was going through my archive earlier this week and realized I haven't posted one of these in a few weeks. I thought this quote was perfect since it is New Year's Eve and everyone is thinking of their New Year's Resolutions. 

A new year is beginning soon. The beginnings of new years have never turned out excellent for me, but this year, I am changing my perspective. I'm trying new things, going on new adventures. I can honestly say I have never looked forward to a new year more than I have 2015 . I'm ready to leave the old ways behind and open new doors!! I hope you all will do the same, and allow positive vibes to overflow into your everyday lives. I'm also really looking forward to growing this blog. It has added a positive outlook on my life and it is something I enjoy doing. I hope Peaches and Cream will become successful! With that being said, thank you to all of my readers! I'm grateful you all enjoy reading the content I post and please let me know if you would like to see more of something on the blog!

I hope you all have a safe and happy New Year! See you in 2015!

Xoxo,

Carly

Traveling: Winter in Europe

I cannot wait to travel the world. As much as I love being young, I know being older and having a great career will be rewarding. I've had the privilege of visiting Italy a couple of summers ago, and I must say, I've never been more in love with a place in my life. It was the farthest I had ever been from home and I must admit, I was a little nervous. But while I was roaming the streets of Rome, Florence, Venice, and other towns, I realized how much it felt like home. I've never felt so comfortable with a certain place, a certain feeling. It was the best experience and I can't wait to go back. (Let me know if y'all want to see pictures!)
With that being said, I would love to travel to Europe in the winter. I can only imagine how much more beautiful it looks with the snow covering the countries greatest treasures. I pulled some pictures from Pinterest to help convey the big picture.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Florence, Italy

Milan, Italy

Venice, Italy

Xoxo, 

Carly

How to Style Hunter Rainboots

If you follow me on Instagram, you will notice I posted a pair of black Hunter's I received for Christmas! I've been dying for a pair. Black is my favorite color and for me, I can style a lot more with it but I definitely like some of the other colors as well. I personally feel like you can wear these boots in rain or shine. They are very versatile, and you can really style it with anything. I pulled a few ideas from Pinterest in case any of you are lacking outfit-inspiration.

--- I adore this look!

Xoxo,

Carly

Weekly Round Up

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! This was definitely one of the best Christmases I have ever had and I couldn't be more thankful! 

Anyways, I would like to show you guys a glimpse of what went on this week!

ONE: 

    Wrapped a giant candy-cane for a friend party! 

TWO: 

    Being goofy with good friends. 

THREE: 

    I love this decoration in our foyer. 

FOUR: 

    For any of you aspiring writers, this book is a must- have. 

FIVE: 

   I received the 'Places To Go, People To See' book by Kate Spade and I loved every single page of it. It really makes me want to buy at plane ticket and jet off into the world! 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.  Check out my Instagram: cream_peaches to see what I'm up to today! Thank you so much for reading!

-Carly

* photo taken by Catelyn Smith

Christmas Eve Look

It's so hard to believe it's Christmas Eve. This year has flown by! I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season with your family and friends! 
This is my first OOTD post and I'm very excited about it! I plan to wear this dress to church tonight. My reasoning behind picking this dress was because sequins are always in around this time of year and I don't own anything like this! 
You can get the dress here: (Dress Up is also having a 25% off entire store sale) http://shopdressup.com/collections/dresses/products/0001679
Necklace: http://shopdressup.com/collections/jewelry/products/gold-double-diamond-chain
Shoes: unavailable at Nordstrom

* all photos taken by Catelyn Smith.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

- Carly

Let's Talk About Jenna Lyons

Jenna Lyons: the one and only, Creative Director and President of J. Crew, mother, fashionista, and lastly, brilliant.
I am infatuated with this woman. Her drive, passion, and love of life aspires me to keep following my fashion dreams. J. Crew is a sanctuary itself and Jenna is the woman behind the brand, transforming its' style to fit anyone. I rounded up a few of my favorite outfits Jenna has wore; hope you all like them!

* photos via my Pinterest board 'Style'. Follow me: Carly Mixon

Weekly Round Up

Winter Break is finally here! I am very excited to be able to relax, do things I have wanted to do, and not worry about having to hit the snooze button on my phone. 

Christmas is in 5 days, and it's time to really get in the holiday spirit. I have my first round of Christmas parties to attend to tonight, followed by more next week! 

Have a great weekend!

ONE: 

I did a DIY with a glass bottle, glitter, and glue!

TWO:

 I absolutely adore Olivia Palermo and her blonde locks!

THREE:

 Sienna Miller looks stunning on January's 2015 cover of Vogue.

FOUR:

I did my first photoshoot! Hopefully the full post will be out next week.

Xoxo,

Carly

Lessons I Learned From Chemistry

As of today, I will be finished with my first semester of junior year..(only one left till I am a senior..ahhhh!!) While I did well in three out of my four classes, there was one I did struggle with: Chemistry. Before taking this class, I had aspired to pursue in career in the medical field. And now? Well, after a long conversation with my mother, looks like the fashion route is the route of choice. I honestly hated Chemistry, and that's something required for medical school. I loved Biology and finished well in the class, but that didn't mean that Chemistry would be a breeze. I'm sharing my the lessons I learned from my Chemistry class. 

1) Do your homework: Trust me, there are nights I don't even want to touch my backpack, let alone my Chemistry binder, but it really helps to practice and do your homework. The problems you do will occur in the same manner as they will on the test so if you can do the ones on your homework, you will more than likely be able to do them correctly on the test!

2) TH I N K: My teacher used this as her mantra for this year. (It's split up because she spelled it out with units from the periodic table) But, really. THINK! Think through the problem and don't be so easy to give up. Being able to do something well takes time, practice, and effort. 

3) Stay positive: I really struggled with this one, along with some of my other classmates. I did not do so well on tests and I would get very frustrated because I had never done so bad before. At the beginning of the semester, I would lay in my bed and cry because I could not understand why the material was not clicking. Now, towards the end of the semester, I reverted my mind to think positive, even if I despised the class, I knew one day I would look back and wish I would have changed my attitude. 

4) Studying is a must-do: Have you ever had a class you've never had to study in? Pretty sure we all have. Chemistry is not one of those classes. The content is filled with everything from math formulas to memorizing polyatomic ions, and you cannot do that without studying. It is so crucial to take a little bit of time out of each day to sit down and focus. Developing good habits now will help you even more when you go to college. 


* For those of you curious, I finished the class with a B, after having a C for a long time. Even though it was not an A, I am still very proud that I always worked hard and made the effort to raise my grade. Hope this helps!

Xoxo,

Carly

Graphic Tee's Under $15

I personally do not own as many graphic tee's as I wish I did. For me, it's hard to find one that fits my style and represents who I am and my interest. One of my friends wore this shirt the other day (#1 below) and I became obsessed! 
Head over to http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=top_graphic-tees&pagesize=30&page=5    to check out all of these graphic tee's and more for just under $15!!

Happy shopping!

- Carly

Peaches and Cream Joins Instagram!

I am pleased to announce that this blog has an Instagram!
Go check it out! 
Username: cream_peaches

Weekly Round Up

It has been a hectic week and it will continue on into next week until finals are over! I apologize in advance for the shortage of posts, but I am adding an additional topic to my blog: Weekly Round Up! 
Have a great weekend!

Super cute monogram decals I ordered from Etsy!

One of the decals I ordered I put on my laptop.

I always decorate my mirror with Christmas lights every year!

A recently straightened- up desk.

I finally changed my inspiration board! Photos are from J. Crew magazine and Tumblr. 

Quote of the Week

As you all might know, this semester is coming to an end. Most students have exams (happy studying) and are studying very hard. Today, I took my chemistry state test, and let me just say, chemistry is not the easiest thing I have ever done. It has been very challenging and it will be my lowest grade this entire year. :( 
Before I took the test, I told my self to be confident; be confident in my abilities and knowledge that I really do know the material, it's just a matter of worrying less. So as you set out to take your finals, stop over analyzing and be confident in your abilities and YOURSELF. 

xoxo,

Carly

Tips and Tricks: Studying for Finals

Well, it's that time of year again. Not only is Christmas coming in 3 weeks (ahh), the ending of a school semester is also approaching. At my school, we only have 4 classes per semester and they will switch in January to a brand new schedule, unless you take AP classes and that is all year. If you're like me, this can really be a stressful time. Even with the holidays, I still find myself very stressed out and very ready for Christmas break! I'm going to share with you all a few of my studying tips for finals week!

via Pinterest

1) Create a schedule: Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. Seriously. You do not want your week to be madness. Layout a study plan and everything else you want to accomplish for the week ahead of time.

2) Be positive: I am definitely struggling with this one this year. I have not been doing so well in one of my classes and it really is taking a toll on my overall mindset. My friends and parents have been supportive and remind me that it is only one grade. It does not define who you are and do the best you can!

3) Ask for help: This is a biggie if you don't understand something. Even if you don't want to ask your teacher, as a friend or a classmate. Someone will help you and might explain it in a way you can understand better.

4) Find a way that helps YOU learn the material: Sometimes if a teacher gives us a powerpoint with all of the notes, I will rewrite the entire thing because I think that helps me in remembering the information when it is in my own handwriting. Flashcards are excellent too in memorizing the material.

5) Reward yourself: At least Christmas is coming up and you can indulge into all of the sweets and foods without feeling guilty (maybe after the fact). This year, after my exams are all over and I am out of school, I am going to make an effort to embrace the holiday season and help others. I'm baking cookies for our local homeless shelter and helping out with Adopt a Child. I love giving back and helping people in need, especially this time of year. I know when school gets out for break, I will not feel as stressed which will impact my overall mood!

Happy studying!

xoxo, 

Detox Water

via Pinterest

This morning, as I was filling up my Camelbak water bottle, I had an idea to put one strawberry in my water. I cut one up into five slices and threw them in. Let me tell you, it was delicious. I'm a sucker for flavored water in any sort of way, but I thought instead of resolving to a packet full of sugar and calories, I resorted to something very healthy. I am now obsessed, and I will continue to use different fruits in my water. 

I gathered up more recipes of fruits you can put into your water to serve as a detox:

- Cucumber & Fresh Mint

- Apple & Cinnamon Sticks

- Blueberry & Strawberry

- Orange, Cucumber, Lime, & Lemon

- Lemon, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, & Fresh Rosemary

- Frozen Grapes, Frozen Strawberries, & Fresh Mint

- Watermelon, Pineapple, & Apple

- Honey Dew, Cantaloupe, & Watermelon

- Watermelon & Peach

- Strawberry & Fresh Mint

- Fresh Mint, Fresh Lavender, & Lemon

- Peach, Strawberry, & Raspberry/ Blackberry

- Kiwi, Raspberry, & Peach

- Blackberry & Fresh Sage

- Strawberry & Orange

- information via Pinterest*

Blog Name Change

I would like to inform my readers that this blog has been changed from A Little Bit of Everything to Peaches and Cream. I wanted something more fun, girly, and represent where I live in the south. It is still ran by the same person, (me) and the content will not change. 
Thank you!

- Carly

Quote of the Week

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you weren't sure what you were going to do with your future? Been there. It seems these days that everyone has to have everything figured out- college, career, place to live, marriage.. 
Something I know I struggle with everyday is trying to plan out my future, with no sure place of where I will begin. I like to think I have it all figured out until something comes up that makes me rethink everything. The truth is, you will never have all of the answers. You figure it out as you go along and adjust where need be. No matter what dream or career goal you have, start somewhere. You never know where an idea might take you. 

- Xo,
   Carly