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Expensive Custom Polos for Preppies with Very Little Tact

Posted Feb 27th 2009 at 1:00PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Men, Daily Obsession

Hickey's $120 custom polos Say what you will about conservative fashion, there's still hope out there that a polo shirt can be ironic and expressive while still capturing that sense of 'I can still afford to pay way too much for a polo, even during a recession.' For a bargain basement price of only $120 + shipping, you can order a personalized polo featuring a classy embroidered pot leaf or sexy mudflap girl at Hickey's website.

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Nicky Hilton in General - StyleFab!

Posted Dec 3rd 2008 at 9:26PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

nicky hilton in lofli jeansColor us as surprised as you. We tend to think "Hilton Girl" and in the next instant the words "Skank", "Ho", and "Put on some panties for the love of Uncle Karl!" go tumbling through our heads. But the other day we realized we've been unfairly tarring "The Other Hilton Girl" with the brush contaminated by her sister Paris. We must admit, these days Nicky Hilton usually looks...cute!

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Tags: celebrity, hilton sister, HiltonSister, ho, jeans, karl lagerfeld, KarlLagerfeld, lofli, nicky hilton, NickyHilton, panties, preppy, skank, stylefab, tasteful, the other hilton sister, TheOtherHiltonSister

Why aren't you wearing this? Cashmere Argyle Scarf

Posted Oct 28th 2008 at 11:55AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

There's not much that's more luxurious than cashmere. And, if you're a bit of a prep, as we are, you'll find this Mossimo Cashmere Argyle Scarf to be just as fabulous a find as we do.

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Tags: argyle, budget, cashmere, luxury, mossimo, preppy, scarf, target

The J.Crew Collection puts a high price on preppy

Posted Oct 21st 2008 at 10:59AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing

We've always loved J.Crew for the fact that we can get quality, classic pieces at a decent price -- a dress isn't going to be cheap, but it won't look or feel cheap, either. Still, the price tags were never enough to dissuade us from perusing the racks. At least, not until now.

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Tags: cost, designer, economy, high-end, j crew, j.crew, j.crew collection, J.crewCollection, JCrew, preppy, price, the j.crew collection, TheJ.crewCollection

Dress like a Gossip Girl girl or boy: Steal ideas from Rugby Ralph Lauren

Posted Aug 27th 2008 at 1:05PM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Jeans, Men, Dresses, Celebrities with Style, Kids and Babies, Steals and Deals

Very Blake Lively.Gossip Girl has a wardrobe department we'd love to raid. As Tiffany pointed out, Rugby Ralph Lauren can help you create the look:

Men click here.

Women click here.

...and then click SHOP LOOKS.

What now? Steal their ideas. Below are some very fashionable finds from Target ("Tar-ZHAY") which you can substitute for the more expensive Rugby items, and voila!

Very Blake Lively. Click here for our Celebrity Style take on Gossip Girl.


Dress Like a Gossip Girl or Boy for Cheap - Target!

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  • Isaac Mizrahi for Target Show Boat Blouse
  • Isaac Mizrahi for Target Plaid Pencil Skirt
  • Isaac Mizrahi for Target Eyelet Nantucket Top
  • Merona Cotton Blazer
  • Isaac Mizrahi for Target Double Breasted Dress

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Tags: blake lively, BlakeLively, economizer, gossip boy, gossip girl, GossipGirl, online shopping, OnlineShopping, plaid, preppy, ralph lauren, rugby, rugby ralph lauren, shopping, style, style ideas, target

Why aren't you wearing this? Quilted Preppy Duffle

Posted Aug 26th 2008 at 11:09AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves


Going back to school means going back to lots of other things -- back to gym class, or basketball practice, or slumber parties after the Friday night football game. And while you could toss your stuff in your regular backpack, we suggest something a little more stylish.

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Tags: accessories, duffle bag, DuffleBag, fred flare, FredFlare, gym bag, GymBag, preppy, quilted preppy duffle, QuiltedPreppyDuffle

Styledash Giveaway: Finders Keepers, Designer Inspired Bracelets

Posted Aug 25th 2008 at 12:46PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Contests & Giveaways


We recently told you about Finders Keepers, "designer inspired" jewelry with a recession-friendly price tag. The nice folks at Finders Keepers got in touch with us and provided some fab prizes so you can try them out for yourself. In face, they're so nice that they generously sent prizes for two lucky winners!

The great thing about all of the bracelets is their versatility. You can wear them with literally anything! And since they're so affordable, you don't have to worry about losing them, or having them stolen.

The first lucky reader will win a pair of pretty bangle-style bracelets: Brighton-inspired floral wave bracelet, and a David Yurman-inspired stretch bracelet in amethyst. The preppy but dressy style goes with jeans or skirts, heels or flats.

The second winner will receive a delicate but dramatic Silpada-inspired silver circles bracelet. The modern flair of this bracelet gives it a clean and feminine style that can stand alone, or pair nicely with a whole range of accessories.

Ready to wear these bracelets? Here's how to enter:
  • To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your favorite jewelry designer.
  • The comment must be left before 5pm ET on Friday, August 29.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • Two winners will be chosen. One will receive two bangle-style bracelets, (valued at $7.99 and $8.99 each) and the second will receive one chain-style bracelet (valued at 14.99.)
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia
Click here for complete Official Rules.

Winners are notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you're the winner!

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Tags: bracelets, brighton, circles, david yurman, DavidYurman, designer inspired, DesignerInspired, dressy, featured, finders keepers, FindersKeepers, preppy, prizes, recession-friendly, silpada, silver

Five dresses - Striped stars

Posted Aug 24th 2008 at 11:58AM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

Gallery: Five dresses - Stripe Stars



This week we brought you five fabulous variations of the striped dress - and not one of them will make you look like Marcel Marceu, proving that stripes are no longer the exclusive province of mimes and Galouises smokers.

Instead we showed that stripes can look traditionally nautical or futuristic chic, it all depends on the accessories. In case you haven't noticed, that is a continuing theme here - that you should never deny yourself the pleasure of expressing yourself via fashion because you thought that some trend or look was "only" worn by a certain type. We aim to show you variations (five, to be precise) of any given theme and prove to you that they can work for anyone. It all depends on what you want to show the world, and of course, where you're going.

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Tags: chic, dresses, modern, preppy, stripes

Shoes of the day - Studio Pollini ruffle peep toe

Posted Aug 22nd 2008 at 1:40PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves


The cobalt blue color of these Italian patent leather flats pretty much make them preppy perfection, but the ruffle ribbon and buckle detail is what sold us - it risks being too "girly" (though we're still not convinced there is such a thing) but instead manages to work in a very modern way. We also like that the formality of the shoe is downplayed by the peep-toe styling. All in all it's a fun shoe that lets play out your country club fantasies - assuming that's your thing!

$295 at Piperlime.com

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Dress of the day - J. G. Hook Coastal Stripe Dress

Posted Aug 18th 2008 at 5:31PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves


It's entirely possible that we've been watching too much "Mad Men" but we're completely smitten with the show - of course the retro fashions and yes, we admit it, Don Draper (and his starched white shirts) may have something to do with this obsession.

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Tags: chadwicks, dress of the day, DressOfTheDay, fifties, nautical, old school, OldSchool, preppy, retro

Lilly Pulitzer - Preppy now has a scent

Posted Aug 16th 2008 at 9:55AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Style in the News, Fragrance


As Cat mentioned earlier this summer, we have a bit of a "thing" for the bright colors and pineapple patterns of Lilly Pulitzer. Truth be told, we're not even closet Lilly fans -- we have a full-on preppy thing going in our closet, and we don't care who knows it.

However, even we know that sometimes preppy isn't the look you need. A bright pink and green shift decorated with margarita glasses and parrots is great for mid-day cocktails in Ft. Lauderdale, but not for lunch with the ladies on the Upper East Side. So, for those days when you need to dress a little darker, but still want to indulge your inner Lilly, there is a fragrance. Actually, there are three.

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Tags: beachy, fragrance, Lilly Pulitzer, LillyPulitzer, palm beach, PalmBeach, perfume, preppy, squeeze, wink

Why aren't you wearing this? Women's Grosgrain Ribbon Belt

Posted Aug 15th 2008 at 11:35AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


Belts can do so much more than just hold up a saggy pair of pants. The right belt can finish an outfit. It can create a waistline. And, it can make a boring outfit trendy, classic, or, in the case of this belt, preppy.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this? Week of August 10

Forever 21 Vintage Flower Bead RingParis Hilton Catalina HeelBeaded Clutch by MoynaJuicy Couture Slouchy Newsboy BeretOld Navy Grosgrain Ribbon Belt

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Why aren't you wearing this? Cream Ribbon Triple Headband

Posted Jul 21st 2008 at 11:31AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Hair Care, Daily Obsession, Must Haves


You know what we love? A sleek, shiny, preppy ribbon holding back our hair. But, do you know what we hate? The fact that ribbons never stay in place in our hair! Especially if we try to put multiple ribbons in there -- forget it.

However, with the right headband, we might still be able to get the look our locks long for.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

Cosmic Cuff by Gerard YuscaCream Ribbon Triple HeadbandOld Navy Patent Ballet FlatBen Sherman 'Vixen'Banana Republic Faceted Gem Drop Earrings

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Why aren't you wearing this? Double-strand seahorse necklace

Posted Jul 7th 2008 at 6:10PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


Summer trends can be so much fun. Currently, we're really enjoying the nautical trend -- navy and white, khakis, boat shoes, etc. And, when if we really want to play up that trend, we have no problem choosing accessories that, with anything else, would look a bit costumey. You know, shapes like sand dollars and starfish can make for some really fun jewelry!

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

Cosmic Cuff by Gerard YuscaCream Ribbon Triple HeadbandOld Navy Patent Ballet FlatBen Sherman 'Vixen'Banana Republic Faceted Gem Drop Earrings

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Why aren't you wearing this? Skinny Silk Wrapped Headband

Posted Jun 18th 2008 at 12:36PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Hair Care, Must Haves


When you're looking for a little something to add to your 'do, you don't always want something big and bulky, and something bright and bold might not work with the rest of your outfit. But you still need a little something -- a little color or texture or bling.

We think this Cara Accessories Skinny Silk Wrapped Headband, available at Nordstrom for $44, is perfect for that. There is some fun color and texture there, so it can give your look a lift, but it's not so attention-grabbing that it really needs to match what you're wearing.

Gallery: Why aren't you wearing this?

Cosmic Cuff by Gerard YuscaCream Ribbon Triple HeadbandOld Navy Patent Ballet FlatBen Sherman 'Vixen'Banana Republic Faceted Gem Drop Earrings

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