Marley Lilly

As most of you probably know, Marley Lilly offered a coupon code to everyone who retweeted the store's tweet yesterday. In preparation for the code, I've chosen a few of my favorite pieces from their website. Happy shopping!  

Cell Phone Case, $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/3puy8kg

Tennis Bags, Starting at $59.99 http://tinyurl.com/3hw2adq

Scarf, $29.99 http://tinyurl.com/3tsdm8x

Fall is Here! Celebrate with Apple Crisp!

Tomorrow is the first day of fall. As such, my favorite fruit – apples – is everywhere! After a trip to a local orchard, I went on an apple-baked-goods frenzy. Here’s a great recipe for my personal favorite – apple crisp. Dig in!

 Ingredients

Filling:

·         5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small

• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the Filling:

• Mix all the ingredients together. Place into 7 to 8-ounce ramekins.

For topping:

Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea size lumps. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over filling.

Bake crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

(Recipe from http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/neelys/apple-crisp-recipe/index.html)

Enjoy!

The Last of the Essentials

Happy Sunday, everyone! Today's post is the conclusion to the Prep Essentials series I've been blogging. Today I'll focus on three iconic accessories - Sperry Topsiders, Penny Loafers (try adding a penny to surprise everyone!), and Ray Ban Wayfarers. These are all classic pieces that every preppy girl and guy should own. Enjoy!

#8 Sperrys

Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe in Sahara, $75 (http://tinyurl.com/42fjhnb)

Bluefish 2-Eye Boat Shoe in Navy/Seersucker, $59.99 (http://tinyurl.com/3bl5ccr)

#9 Loafers

G.H. Bass

Weejuns, $79.99-$109.00 (http://tinyurl.com/432zanv)

J.Crew

Biella Patent Loafers, $228 (http://tinyurl.com/3e8atxr)

Ralph Lauren

Garie Pebbled Leather Loafer, $89.00 (http://tinyurl.com/3jebjxp)

#10 Wayfarers

Ray Ban

New Wayfarer, $119 (http://tinyurl.com/62jyanb)

Original Wayfarer - Polarized, $195 (http://tinyurl.com/3g2dkne)

Preppy Pooch

If you follow my Twitter account (PreppyDelight), you know that I just adopted a Yorkie puppy. He’s a little over eight weeks old and weighs 2.2 pounds. Yep, he’s a little guy! As is expected of any shopaholic, I immediately set out to find the cutest preppy clothing and accessories for my puppy. Now, I’ll share it all with you. Enjoy!

 Collars

Etsy

Argyle Collars, $10 http://tinyurl.com/5r5zgpb

Nautical Collar, $15 http://tinyurl.com/

 Mascot

Old School Repp Collars, $28 http://tinyurl.com/5vlffg4

Vineyard Vines Crab Collar, $38 http://tinyurl.com/6jkkynz

Vineyard Vines Whale Icon Collar, $28 http://tinyurl.com/6l85k5a

 Clothing

BaxterBoo.com

Sailor Tank Top, $34.50 http://tinyurl.com/5tsbsfn

Etsy

Blue/White Striped Shirt, $6.50 http://tinyurl.com/6xhbgxp

 PetSmart

Top Paw Argyle Sweater, $19.99 http://tinyurl.com/6bufrzx

Ralph Lauren

Flag Turtleneck Sweater, $75 http://tinyurl.com/6dctmg9

Striped Rugby Hoodie, $50 http://tinyurl.com/3n5nttr

 Yuppy Puppy

Patriotic Pup American Flag Sweater, $26.95 http://tinyurl.com/6csxcwh

 Coats

Etsy

Navy Red and Green Plaid Wool Coat, $43 http://tinyurl.com/5svejhp

Plaid Fleece Coat with Crest, $19.99 http://tinyurl.com/6jqud94

 Ralph Lauren

Tartan Quilted Jacket, $95 http://tinyurl.com/6juw9qh

Essentials: Third Time's a Charm

So that you have something with which to entertain yourself during Irene, here is the third installment of my special about Prep Essentials! Please remember that these are only a few examples; almost every store makes an oxford and cardigan of some sort. These are just some of the classics!

# 5 The Oxford

RL, $89.50  http://tinyurl.com/cpsphp

Brooks Brothers, $98.50 http://tinyurl.com/4yacjal

 

 Ann Mashburn, $125 http://tinyurl.com/453chvr

  

# 6 Lilly Pulitzer Dress

Lilly dresses are absolutely perfect for Sunday Brunch, the Kentucky Derby, and basically everything else. Please see http://tinyurl.com/3kzsbkv for some examples!

#7 Cardigans

J.Crew, $62.00 http://tinyurl.com/3q7hn7q

J.Crew, $62.00 http://tinyurl.com/3awvhu8

 

Gap, $44.95 http://tinyurl.com/3wwcdhm

 

Banana Republic, $69.50 http://tinyurl.com/3bvfqrz

Lilly Pulitzer Endless Summer Sale

Good morning, everyone! I hope you've all gotten the chance to shop the Lilly sale (http://www.lillypulitzer.com/category/pc/1/84.uts). The selection is absolutely incredible, and a preppy girl can never have too much Lilly!

Daddy so kindly offered to check the website every so often at work (he goes to work at 6:00am) so I didn't have to stay up all night checking. What a gentleman =) Now spend away (you're doing your part to fix the economy; no one can argue with that!) and go back to sleep!

 

Here's what I purchased:

The Delia dress in Classic White Had Me A Blast

$99, http://tinyurl.com/3mdkmyz

The Collins dress in Hotty Pink First Impression

$89, http://tinyurl.com/3khf2zo

 

The Eryn dress in Hotty Pink Wrapping Stripe

$99, http://tinyurl.com/3kgmzyj

Stationery

There isn’t much else that makes you feel as special as receiving a handwritten letter in the mail. Let’s face it: few people use stationery these days. Many prefer emails, text messages, or mentions on Twitter to a beautifully written card. However, there are some traditionalists left, and, if you’re one of them, this post is for you.

Brooks Brothers $178 for 100 Cards

 http://tinyurl.com/3gbo62o

Crane & Co $29 for 20 Sheets

http://tinyurl.com/3zk2tjr

Jack & Lulu $18 for 10 Cards

http://tinyurl.com/4ydt7q6

Kate Spade for Crane & Co $20 for 10 Cards

http://tinyurl.com/3nrcwps

Polka Dots Stationery $46 for 150 Sheets

http://tinyurl.com/3bjm2l8

Preppy Monogramed Gifts $22 for 10 Cards

http://tinyurl.com/3aonazu

The Stationery Studio, $50 for 150 Sheets

http://tinyurl.com/3cbtzqj

Also, if these prices seem a bit steep, you can check your local Hallmark store or even grocery store; Hallmark sells packs of cards, 20 for 6.99. I found some with fleur de lis--yay Kappas!