"My Life Is Like a Stroll on the Beach...

as near to the edge as I can go" -- Thoreau

I'm off to the beach for a week! Here are some lovely pictures of my favorite classic stars at the beach.

Audrey Hepburn

Grace Kelly

Jackie O

Accessorizing

Today’s post is all about the ever-essential prep accessories. What would a preppy boy be without his bow tie? And would a preppy girl dare to brave the world without a headband? I certainly hope not. Below are some of my favorites, and I hope you enjoy them, too!

Bracelets

Kiel James Patrick

Hummock Pond ($40, http://tinyurl.com/3aqmmkj)

Jack Lemon River ($40, http://tinyurl.com/3bwxnu7)

Honey Fitz ($40, http://tinyurl.com/3whokes)

Jeshwax Mast Lanyard ($58, http://tinyurl.com/4yyxvh4)

Burkman Bros

(Two Color Knotted Ethnic Bracelet $10, http://tinyurl.com/3ulnclc [Thanks @GrungyGentleman])

Earrings

Kiel James Patrick

Selvenex-Anchorage ($22, http://tinyurl.com/3nrdjxt)

Ralph Lauren

Large Pearl Studs ($23.80, http://tinyurl.com/3eq9axs)

J.Crew

Pearl Jewel Box ($68, http://tinyurl.com/25e37sg)

Necklackes

Every prepster gal should own a pair of at least triple-strand pearls, a la Jackie O

Overstock.com

Triple-Strand Pearl Necklace ($67.99, http://tinyurl.com/3g4teae)

Belts

Tucker Blair

Big Easy Purple and Gold Needlepoint ($95, http://tinyurl.com/2esfbrn)

Red Braided ($50, http://tinyurl.com/3ldh6wu)

Rugby

Madras Plaid Surcingle Belt ($69.50, http://tinyurl.com/3arx8fr)

Pierrepont Hicks (http://www.pierreponthicks-shop.com/) will soon have belts designed to look like bow ties! (Thanks, Matchbook Magazine!)

Headbands

High Cotton Ties

Jeremy Madras ($20, http://tinyurl.com/3rmxmhv)

Houndstooth ($20, http://tinyurl.com/3c2l992)

J.Crew

Currently not a fan of anything on their website, but the stores have some really cute headbands!

Bow Ties

High Cotton Ties

Duncan Madras & Blue Seersucker Reversible Bow Tie ($45, http://tinyurl.com/3pq7san)

Aqua Seersucker Gingham Bow Tie ($45, http://tinyurl.com/3frwf7n)

Brooks Brothers

BB#1 Stripe Bow Tie in Light Blue-Pink ($55, http://tinyurl.com/3lhqwwn)

Rugby

Madras Plaid Bow Tie ($39.99, http://tinyurl.com/3t5bbwv)

Watches

Burberry

Women's Nova Check 223 http://tinyurl.com/3srbcbu

Guess

GUESS Watch, Chronograph Stainless Steel Bracelet ($135, http://tinyurl.com/3gtzmmc)