Meet Kate, she's an adorable Southern gal from Dallas, Texas. She's a Kappa Kappa Gamma at UT Austin and is a Public Relations Major that became mildly obsessed with blogging after creating a blog for a school project. We sat down with Kate to find out the ins and out of being a Southern girl and what she loves about fashion, blogging, and all things Southern!
Her Instagram account is filled with bright colors, bows, and her Southern Style. Kate decided to share with us the Top 5 Favorite Things of a Southern Sorority Girl along with her TSS Interview! Make sure to follow Kate's blog, A Lonestar State of Southern and follow her on Instagram!
1. Oversized Shirts
AKA
my college uniform. I am a little bit confused as to how wearing tshirts the
size of trashbags counts as socially acceptable, and I’m ALL for it.
2.
Caffeine
I
used to pride myself on not being one of those “coffee addicts.” This 5’2” girl
wasn’t going to risk stunted growth, and it’s obviously way healthier to stick
to water, right? Whelp, that mentality lasted all of two months, and now it’s
part of my daily routine! No coffee, no talky. For real.
3.
Rent the Runway
With
date functions and formals always around the corner, Rent the Runway is my
lifesaver. I love the huge selection of gorgeous gowns that are in price range and conveniently delivered to your
doorstep. Three cheers for whomever came up with that fabulous idea!
4.
Lilly Pulitzer Planner
Oh
yes, I am that girl. And if my large
planner in “Lulu” wasn’t colorful enough, the month views are an explosion of
highlighter and colored markers reminding me of tests, functions, and
babysitting commitments.
5.
Student Discounts
I
can’t believe that I didn’t know about the wealth of stores that offer hefty
student discounts until this semester! Jcrew, Madewell, Ann Taylor LOFT,
Topshop, Urban Outfitters, and Pizza Hut (oops… how did that slip in there?)
offer anywhere from 10-25% off. As if I needed more of an excuse to go shop!
1. What or who inspired you to start your blog?
"It
all started last spring as an assignment for one of my public relations
classes. We were told to create a temporary blog about whatever we fancied.
Once I started writing about my love for Texan culture and Southern style, I
couldn’t stop! This past summer, Lonestar State of Southern quickly become one
of my favorite hobbies. Who would have thought school work could turn into
something so fun?!"
2. Who is your celebrity style crush?
"Reese
Witherspoon. I have such respect for her classic style, and how she doesn’t
feel the need to wear two feet of clothing in order to make a statement. Her
quote, 'If it’s not moving, monogram it!' says it all."
3. So you're a Southern Belle- tell us what
your favorite part about living in the South!
"My
favorite part? There’s no way to narrow it down to just one! So I’ll cheat… My
favorite part is that the stereotype of the South is completely true. Everyone
here says 'y’all', cowboy boots are accepted dress shoes, and boys learn to
open doors as toddlers. The culture here is warm and loving, the sky is huge
and beautiful, and tea comes in 'sweet' and 'un'. What’s not to love?"
4. What's your favorite part about being in a
sorority?
"Prepare
yourself for the cookie-cutter response, but my favorite part is the
relationships I’ve made through Kappa. College is such a unique experience, and
having a group of ladies to figure it all out with has made a vibrant one We
are all so different, and thank goodness for
that! We bring different talents and interests to the table, balance each other
out, and always have too much fun together!"
5. How does your sorority sisters support you
and your blog?
"Everyone
has a kind, encouraging word, and no one makes a big deal about it. That is
what I love about Kappa. Everyone is supported in their interests here. whether
that’s biking to Alaska to raise money for cancer victims, putting together
$40,000 to build a school in Uganda, or writing a light hearted blog about life
and fashion. There’s a shared joy in everyone’s different accomplishments, and
that underlying theme is something I treasure the most about this group of
girls."
6. What are 3 things that you always carry in
your purse?
"Warby
Parker glasses (I’m under the age of 75 and have cataracts. Like, what?), my
Lilly Pulitzer agenda, and a little slip of paper from freshman year. My
freshman year of college, a stranger found my phone that I had left in the
library and took the time to and turn it in and place a note where I had left
it. It says “If you lost your phone, I turned it into the front desk
downstairs! Have a great day!” in pink writing. I will never forget how moved I
was by that seemingly small act of kindness. It’s my favorite reminder to take
the time to love others!"
7. Who's your 3 favorite fashion bloggers that
you religiously follow?
"1.
Caitlin of Southern Curls and Pearls. We’re best friends. She is gorgeous, southern,
and unpretentious. She has a fuzzy cat, flawless taste, and the ideal closet of
a modern southern belle. Ok I should clarify the best friend thing… She actually
doesn’t know that… so maybe don’t pass that on?
2.
Molly of Bridget’s Own Diary. All jokes
aside, I actually am super lucky to know this pretty lady (and fellow Kappa!)
in real life. Her blog has style, soul, depth, and so much feel-goodness it’s
hard to handle. She’s also the cutest thing to walk this earth, and one of the
most thoughtful girls I know.
3.
Sarah of Classy Girls Wear Pearls. No explanation needed, right? Has anyone
figured out yet if she and the Kiel James Patrick group are actually real?"
8. Southern Gentlemen- fact or myth?
"Fact!
To anyone doubting their existence, take heart! I met mine in Seaside, Florida the
summer before my freshman year of college. He wears Vineyard Vines, loves Jesus
with his whole heart, and two years later still opens every door I come across.
It’s tricky to find them on your typical college campus, but they’re out there
I swear!"
9. How do you balance everything between
school, sorority, and blogging? Do you have any other things you are
involved in?
"I
wouldn’t be able to without my faith. Because of my faith- school,
sorority, and blogging are all just icing on the cake! Those three parts of my
life become joys instead of things that need to be juggled when I remind myself
that I am loved unconditionally, and that nothing I’ve ever done or will do in
the future can change that."
10. What's your 3 go-to stores?
"Eighty
percent of the dresses in my closet come from Zara. That is one store that fits
perfectly and without fail. Madewell always has the best sale items, and… wait
I only have one left? Can LillyPulitzerJCrewStBernardsSportsH&MCWonder
count as one? :)"
Isn't she just so stinkin' cute? Now we know what it's like to be a Southern Sorority girl, live in the South, and date Southern boys! Thank you, Kate- we loved having you on TSS!
