Madras and Seersucker

 

Now that Easter is over, it's time to bust out your best madras and seersucker. Here, I'll showcase some of my favorites for Spring/Summer 2011!

Seersucker:

A great blazer from Ann Taylor ($168, http://tinyurl.com/6y3bj5t)

Vineyard Vines has a darling ruffle skirt ($98, http://tinyurl.com/6etjmsk)

 

Rugby has a great casual dress ($148, http://tinyurl.com/68pjkfd)

 

Lilly Pulitzer's is perfect for Sunday brunch ($198, http://tinyurl.com/629orgm)

Last dress, I promise! Nine West ($128, http://tinyurl.com/6axo2vy)

Finally, Sperry's adorable take on Espadrilles ($90, http://tinyurl.com/6xr2efa)

Now, on to Madras

For those days when your hair just won't cooperate, Rugby has a madras hat ($29.99, http://tinyurl.com/3b4txed)

 

Or try a cute headband from High Cotton Ties ($20, http://tinyurl.com/4yt2thx)

 

L.L. Bean has a nice dress ($79, http://tinyurl.com/3k7ee97)

And so does Vineyard Vines ($165, http://tinyurl.com/3bde5gc)

Vineyard Vines also has some flip flops to finish your outfit! ($45, http://tinyurl.com/3z44jj7)

Go out there and enjoy the beautiful weather, all the while looking absolutely darling in summer's favorite prints!

Singing in the Rain

 

The incessant rain in Pittsburgh is the inspiration for tonight’s post—that and the fact that I’ll do anything to avoid writing my Comparative Political Behavior paper. Blech!

The rain has me thinking about essential rain accessories:

ü Rain boots

ü Umbrellas

ü Trenches

There are so many great brands to choose from that it can sometimes be overwhelming! Well, here’s a quick guide to some of the most classic designs.

Rain boots:

Burberry, $275 (This particular design can be found at http://tinyurl.com/3gg9y6v)

Hunter’s Original Tall for Women, $125 (http://tinyurl.com/3ed6g7n)

Sperry, $70 (Many different designs at http://tinyurl.com/3duyhku)

L.L. Bean, $59 (http://tinyurl.com/42bjfxv)

Umbrellas:

Burberry, $150-275 (Burberry.com)

ShedRain, 32.99 (http://tinyurl.com/3mmptmn)

My personal favorite, because they last so long and have SO many designs—Totes, $24 (http://tinyurl.com/c9v2ys)

Trenches:

Burberry, usually $800-$1,200 (http://tinyurl.com/4b7zevn)

Ralph Lauren, $159.99 on sale (http://tinyurl.com/3g6tojh)

L.L. Bean, $119 (http://tinyurl.com/3k9zv6r)

London Fog, $99.98 (http://tinyurl.com/44x7csr)

With all these great styles, you, too, will be singing in the rain!

(Disclaimer: these are just some of the most popular and best-known choices. Feel free to comment with other suggestions!)

Audrey Hepburn

 “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” –Audrey Hepburn 

It only seems fitting that the topic of my first post is Audrey Hepburn. I’ve adored her for as long as I can remember. There’s just something about watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s that makes everything in the world seem okay. And the fact that she did so much to help children in Africa as UNICEF’s first celebrity ambassador makes her one of the most admirable people in the world. As such, I firmly believe that every preppy girl (and guy!) should know and love Audrey Hepburn. After all, she did model for Gap back when it was still considered preppy (and known for having good quality items). Plus, she loves stripes and golfing—and what prepster doesn’t? I recommend The Audrey Hepburn Teasures (37.99, Barnes and Noble) for all devotees.

--Preppy Delight