Rooibos Latte!

This is so exciting!!! I am doing my first tea recipe. I am a HUGE tea lover, and this one is one of my absolute favorites!!!

Blueberry Rooibos Latte
1/2 cup water, boiling
1 1/4 cup milk of your choice (almond, cow)
Rooibos tea! I use blueberry.
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tea infuser
Small Strainer
Whisk
Honey to taste
Cinnamon for decoration!

So what you need to do is start by boiling your water for your tea. Then take it off the heat and steep your tea for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract. Then start heating your milk in a saucepan or in the microwave, then whisk. Pour the tea first, followed by the milk until it looks sort of pink. Then add honey to taste, and garnish with cinnamon!! Super easy and super yummy. Here are some pictures!

This is really an awesome tea for those cozy, rainy days like I am having here in Tennessee!
Thats all for now Prepsters,
Until next time!
XX
T.T.P.

Prep Tips

Good afternoon!
A LOT of prep bloggers and youtubers love to do a sort of "basics" post on preppy tips and things like that. Everyone has their own take on it, so I'm going to show you mine!

1. BE NICE!!!: This is like, golden rule here. The stereotype that most preps get is very "high school Blair" (in other words-SNOB). The reality is being sweet, honest and kind. Be sincere and not rude, and PLEASE be up to date on etiquette and manners. And let me tell you sometime

2. Educate yourself: Please notice that it is not all about the clothes. You need to stay up to date on current events and attempt to do well in school. Keep your vocabulary well rounded.

3. Modesty, Modesty, Modesty!: Being modest is one of the key parts of being a true prep. Now don't get me wrong-showing a little skin can be beautiful, and I don't mean to wear long sleeve, one piece body swimsuits. But showing your butt or too much cleavage. And for guys-well just don't show your butt, I suppose..;)And be modest in the way you behave. This goes hand in hand with etiquette. Don't brag too much or be too loud, things of that nature.

4. Wellness: Caring for yourself is another, extremely significant tip. You should care about yourself and love yourself and be around people you love and who make you happy. You should also eat a full healthy diet, and exercise to be healthy and be happy, and FEEL GOOD!!!

5. Hygiene and Care: Those key words are so so so so so important! Keeping a good hygiene routine is crucial. Shower or bathe daily, and keep up with your hair. As far as being a prep goes, natural hair or even straightened or loosely curled is best as long as there is no frizz or dirt. After I shower, I put pure coconut oil on my ends to cure the split ends in between haircuts. This is a natural, great tip to use. You can find coconut oil in a jar at any food store! Try and take care of your skin with a good skincare line. I recommend Dermologica, which is a dermal clay cleanser with a toner and moisturizer trio. This got rid of my athletic acne in 4 days!!!! I use it at night, and sometimes in the mornings. You can buy this at Ulta or any beauty store, or online. I also recommend a good eye cream. I know, yes I know that it is typically used on older women, and it is NOT recommended to use an anti-aging line. I use equate moisturizing eye cream. It has a little bit of caffeine and an agent for dark circles, but other than that, its purely a moisturizer for the eyes. And its not that expensive, either!! I got mine at Wal Mart. Just take care of yourself. :)

6. The Style :): This is the one you've been waiting for, I know. Well I guess we will go from head to toe. Hairstyles of a prep, including myself, typically include natural waves, straight or curled, a sleek ponytail or a side braid. I will sometimes wear a headband, (very Blair) and sometimes I will wear a bow (very southern). As for makeup, some preps go very natural, and others lots of coverage. Personally I am in the middle. I wear Bare Minerals foundation, a matte powder, and eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. That is it! I almost always wear pearls, and I have either a matching pearl necklace or my monogram necklace on. I actually purchased mine my freshman year of high school, and it has lasted me forever! Now we move to tops. Alright so the possibilities are endless, but if you are new to the prep world, first of all WELCOME and second of all you need BASICS. SAY IT WITH ME. B. A. S. I. C. S. BASICS. Sorry ok. But for shirt basics, I recommend any sort of button down oxford shirt, in whatever fit you prefer, I have slim and classic. Ralph Lauren offers great selections, as well as Brooks Brothers. For a less expensive option, you could always try Kohls, TJ Maxx or JC Penny. Dillard's has a Ralph Lauren section that offers great prices for button downs. I would start with a white one, because these look great with everything, and can be worn alone or layered. Then other colors can come in. I also recommend some polos! Any color. These are also great for layering. Sweaters and tunics and fun nautical colors; remember to always be patriotic. Love yo country! For bottoms have some good, dark jeans and some khakis, leggings, skirts, dresses, just modest. Have some tights and a black belt and brown belt. Don't mix the colors. Brown with brown, black with black. Same with metals. Gold with gold, silver with silver. Some great brands for clothes are Vineyard Vines, Lilly Pulitzer, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Gap, Old Navy, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., anything of that nature I would definitely look in to!
Look on pinterest if you can't find any ideas. And while you're at it, follow me on Pinterest! @baileegalloway 


Alright Preps!
Nighty Night
xx
T.T.P.

Happy March, Prepsters!
I am still thoroughly enjoying all the ice and rain in Tennessee, simply because I just love winter! Today at school we only had a half day, so I am home a little earlier than usual. This gives me more time to get my homework done! Getting all of this stuff out of the way will be beneficial to me, especially since I have to work Spring Break. As soon as I drove home from school, I really wanted some vanilla chai tea. I am obsessed with this stuff, y'all. I just hope one day I can get some authentic Chai made on the stove!!!!
So my outfit for today included:

This blazer is one of my favorite pieces! I got it at Ralph Lauren a few seasons ago.

This white oxford is also from Ralph Lauren! My skirt is from Gap; I got it for Christmas! I love it, but sometimes it gets itchy! I just paired it with some sheer black tights and some ballet flats! :)

Take care, prepsters!

xx

T.T.P.