London Must-Haves

                        Countdown to London: 22 days

...But who's counting?

My new class uniform: capes and oversized sweaters with leggings and boots. 

Goodbye Nike shorts and sorority tanks!

Gucci coat
£1,409 - profilebrighton.co.uk

Cotton coat
$175 - topshop.com

Sandro leather skirt
$285 - net-a-porter.com

J Brand mid rise skinny jeans
$338 - my-wardrobe.com

Valentino studded shoes
$695 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Alexander McQueen leather clutch handbag
$1,995 - ssense.com

Yves Saint Laurent gold plated jewelry
$895 - net-a-porter.com

Michael Kors brass jewelry
$85 - neimanmarcus.com

Missoni cashmere shawl
€190 - luisaviaroma.com

Sunglasses
£65 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.

- Emily Dickinson

So you're probably wondering what this blog is all about. Well long story short I'm leaving this Southern mecca....

and its little lovely square...

and this bumping town... 

For a whole lotta fun across the pond.

So I can hang out with people like this:

The Golden Leopard will publish all my crazy antics, adventurous trips, outlandish ideas, and a little bit of wisdom now and then. With 25 days and counting until I depart, God only knows what will happen next. 

The Master Cleanse

For years I've heard about the master cleanse or as it's more commonly known the lemonade diet. Besties Beyonce and Gwyneth are avid cleansers, and who doesn't want a bod like that?! After a summer full of free munchies, I've been feeling a little heavy to say the least, so yesterday I embarked on a new diet journey. It is purely fresh lemon/lime, maple syrup, cayenne pepper (zing!), and water. Stanley Burroughs (the master behind the cleanse) recommends doing it 10-14 days. WOWZA! My goal is about 7 days....All good so far but it will only be a matter of time before I'm craving that midnight slice of pizza. 

The Last Hoorah

Hard to believe last weekend was the FINAL GOODBYE. After a day of rain, our memorable weekend was kicked off with some good ol' southern grub at Phillips Grocery. mmmm. Now let's not forget about those touching speeches that resulted in a few tears. I meant every word. It's gonna be a loooong year without my sistas. Thank y'all for the BESTEST weekend ever!!! 

Color Me Happy

"Lilly Pulitzer makes everyone look happier, richer and more fun-loving than they probably are. Lilly equals sunshine." - Jonathan Adler 

Have you seen the new Lilly Pulitzer line for Lee Jofa?

Well now you have. Doesn't it just bring rays of sunshine?! Imagine sitting here with a cold lemonade in hand, flipping through the latest volume of Southern Living with your closest girlfriends. Doesn't get much happier than that. Next time it's a rainy day, teleport yourself here for ultimate fun. I know I am.

So long Rebel country

I'm gonna miss this.