How to Be.... Perfectly Preppy

Quick Tips!

1. Keep everything simple. Clean lines, high-quality, close fits, and modest cuts. Nothing too flashy or revealing!

2. Be fresh and clean. Personal hygiene is extremely important. Smell fresh, clean nails, and moisturized skin is always a must.

3. Building a classic wardrobe. Adding classic, staples to your closet is a must! A well-made item will last for years and picking key pieces is essential. Figure out what colors look good on you, buy clothes that fit,  and go for classic staples.

4. Accessorize. This is an important factor when pulling an outfit together. Simple and classic pieces will go a long way. Pearls and other classic pieces will last a life time.

5. Keep your hair classic and natural

However, we all must keep in mind that looking preppy is not the only aspect of becoming preppy. Us Preps eat, live, and breath this lifestyle. Not only should your wardrobe be classic but so should you! Classy is one of the many positive attributes Preps are referred to as. Don't forget that the representation of the fashion is a representation of the lifestyle!

Perfectly Preppy....Gifts For Him

A girls guide to guy gifts! Gift Guide for that special man in your life. Boyfriend, bother, father, or friend? It doesn’t matter who he is, he’s sure to love these perfectly manly gifts! This quick gift guide can help any women in need. From shoes to shirts you can find great gifts – and the best part is they can all be found for under $100!

 

Has your guy ever wanted to text but keep his gloves on at the same time? Well these TouchTec Gloves are the perfect solution! These gloves are specially treated leather palms lets your touchscreens recognize fingertips. The perfect solution!

Speaking of keeping warm, what’s better than the perfect comfy shoe for him on one of those sit by the fire sort of nights or a relaxing weekend day? Absolutely nothing. His feet are sure to melt the icicles away in these fleece-lined lodge moccasins

        

This Pajama Gift Set is the perfect gift for any guy looking to lounge and sleep – pretty sure that covers all catagories of men. The set inludes a long-sleeved cotton T-shirt and a loose plaid pajama pant with a drawstring and elastic waistband. With this 100% cotton, machine washable, he will sing your praises for a gift he can use night after night.

  

          

This half-zip lambswool sweater was created with not only style in mind, but also comfort. This sweatershirt is perfect for the weekend or a lazy day, or can be paried with jeans and a button down for a casual night out. 

Perfectly Preppy....Winter Jackets

Although many of us are sad to put our boat shoes away – there is one up side to the falling temperatures, winter coats! If you are looking for that splurge of the season wardrobe pick the perfect coat is the proper investment. From bright colors to trimmed fur the possiblities are endless. These winter coats will keep you warm while looking fabulous. Long trenches to short peacoats, they are the classic styles that will come back season after season. These coats are a must have in the closet! From the classic colors to the stylish prints – any of these would be perfect to throw over your outfit while still being fashionable.

Prints are everywhere – the bigger the better. On the runway collections from Prada to Stella McCartney featured jackets with bold, bright, eye catching prints. However, we can take this winter trend make it timeless and preppy by choosing the right style and print! The highlighted coats can be put with any attire and will last for seasons to come. Polka dots have been seen all over this year and  have made their spot on the map. The other design featured is an even more simple pattern with color blocking – which is also a huge trend for this year. Any fun printed jacket is definitely the way to go while searching for a new coat!

The military trend has been extremely strong this winter and has been in the fashion world for a while. If you were looking for a staple jacket, a double-breasted military inspired piece would be perfect to add to your closet. Designers from Victoria Beckham to Salvatore Ferragoma as showcased their military jackets on the runway this season. Gearing towards a more preppy look try military inspired buttons and details on peacoats – these come back every winter! Also, for a lighter jacket a military feel field jacket; with gold buttons and a mossy brown color it will last a lifetime and wearable through different seasons. 

Perfectly Preppy....Jewelry

Those statement pieces still stole the runway, even for 2013. Adding jewelry to any outfit can complete the look and this simple rule should never be overlooked. When really bringing an outfit together it is more than just about the clothes, it incorporates ever aspect – especially jewelry! Jewelry can change any look with the link of a hook. From a meeting to a night out, same clothes – different jewelry – it’s that easy!

Pearls have always been a classic go-to in the preppy world. However, there is a completely new spin on the old design – colors on pearls, broches on pearls, pearls on pearls. Whether you have old pearls you can layer or buy an already layered pair, pearls are absolutely in! From coral colors to sparkles, you will see them everywhere this season – oh and they will be a staple in your closet for a lifetime.

Statement earrings are a simple way to make a big impression and are sure to get you noticed.  They use to be worn mainly to formal affairs or going out at night; however, this hot trend is shifting to the day as well. Except, you must wear them correctly at the appropriate time. During the day, if you choose to a statement earring, be sure not to mix with other bold pieces – you never want to look over done for the office or class. For the night, when you are feeling daring, break this rule – along with others – and wear the statement earring with other bold pieces.

However, when wearing a statement earring you must also think about the clothes you choose – be simple. This rule especially applies for the daytime outfits but add a fun-matching clutch and heels to up any look from day to night!

Perfectly Preppy....Thanksgiving Wear

Around the holidays you see your friends, family, maybe some ex’s along the way; therefore, looking your best is a must! Thanksgiving is not just a day, but a long weekend and the wear is an extremely important. In this short, exciting holiday, there are many options from day to night you must pack accordingly. Although, your suitcase cannot be too heavy for your travels, so I created a small guide to help you prioritize. There are two main focus areas while deciding what to bring: Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving Day. These are your top priorities (but don’t forget the occasional lunch with friends when packing!)

Thanksgiving eve (aka one of the biggest bar nights of the year) is widely anticipated. Everyone is back in their hometown to be with family and of course going to the local bars is a must – hence, you will run into every single person you ever knew in high school.  Even if you are being daring and trying new bars and a new scene you'll run into someone you know! So either way looking fabulous is a must. Deciding what to wear is essential while packing for these holidays. Polka Dots are huge this year and it can add a fun pep to your outfit, if you don’t have them already it’s a must! The highlighted polka dot blouse can be re-matched and worn again and again. For a night out on thanksgiving eve you can go casual in this blouse, or spice it up! Match the blouse with a pair of jeans, leggings, or mini pants for a more causal look – boots or heels are appropriate with all. Spice it up by tucking the blouse into a high wasted or mini skirt with a colored heals to add more zest to look.  

Thanksgiving Day is extremely important while seeing family and close friend – dressing your best after a night out may not be so hard after all! Remember those oversized sweaters that are so in style? Well this is a perfect occasion to take them out! The Cambridge oversized sweater that is highlighted can be matched with a plethora of bottoms from leggings to skirts. On Thanksgiving Day match this sweater with some comfy cords and flats. Eat to the extreme and don’t worry about “looking full” in your outfit because no one will be able to tell. This look gives the perfect balance between laid back and chic – just remember the pants and shoes are important when deciding how laid back you want to look! 

Perfectly Preppy...Fall Shoes

Fun trends in preppy footwear for the fall have endless possibilities – from polished flats to perfect pumps these shoes will give you goose bumps. Keeping up with the fall trends while incorporating timeless styles you will love to add into your wardrobe.

For that daytime look go with the classic ballerina flats, loafers or boots! These are a must have in any closet. What ever may be on your schedule for the day you are sure to look stylish in any of these options and of course they are super comfortable. If you want to be daring choose a bright flat with a fun small heel that gives the flat a modern flare. For a more classic look choose a more timeless flat or loafer. The penny loafer will always be a go to piece for any traditional look; however, we are seeing more patterns and textures being used to give it a new twist! A tall boot is a go to for every closet, a staple item that is a MUST. Pick the right pair and they’ll last you a lifetime.

Wear to work looks can range from flats to heels – the flats are pretty basic so let’s talk about some acceptable wear to work heels. Keeping these shoes simple and classic is definitely the way to wear to work. A neutral shoe with a pop of color is an easy to way to make a business suit a little more fun. But be warned – heels on a workday may be able to create that look you want – they may not always be comfortable. However, wearing heels will be perfect on Fridays to grab those happy hour drinks after work!

For an evening look we are seeing preppy footwear with a flare, from pretty pumps to heeled booties. These are essentials to have in your wardrobe for a girl’s night out or date night! Keep a few of these options in your closet and they will never do a girl wrong no matter what occasion may come her way. With a splash of neutrals, neon’s, or animal prints these preppy shoes have never been better. The chic styles can give your whole preppy outfit that twist it needs!