Monthly Archives: March 2010

Not Your Granny’s Talbots & Lilly in Lavender… ?

Hello-Hello and welcome to a very green (and pink, natch) St. Patrick’s Day here at the Prepatorium! It’s another busy day, we start with something that is not green, but lavender.  Actually, it’s chatter about a myriad of colors in … Continue reading

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Preppy Bits and Bytes

Hello-Hello and welcome to a bright and sunny springtime Tuesday! We are brief in this post; today’s volunteer obligations combined with losing yesterday to a migraine make for an intense schedule, eek! We begin with a follow-up to our post … Continue reading

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When Preppy Goes Bad: Amy Winehouse Argyle & Twin Sets

Hello-Hello and Happy Friday! Generally we like to do a bit of Friday Fun in this space on this day of the week, but we’re not clear if it is appropriate under the circumstances. The circumstances being this: You are … Continue reading

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The Official Preppy Handbook Returns as “True Prep”

Official Preppy Handbook fans and followers are sure to be elated by news that author Lisa Birnbach is coming out with a new version of that classic volume. Continue reading

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The Mad Men Barbie Collection, “Future Prep”

While there was some lovely pink and green in the collection we wouldn’t exactly refer to it as preppish. But doesn’t it look pretty, like candy, or Easter eggs? Continue reading

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