Monthly Archives: May 2011
Hermès & Cartier Do the Discount Dance Again
Why do it? Are you introducing products to customers not previously exposed to the brand? If so, are they really customers you want to acquire? is this how Hermès wants its storied image to be marketed? From a Sale Bite post last week: “Hermés + Hanky Panky at Rue La La” Continue reading
Filed under Help Me Understand, Preppy Fashion, Sales & Savings
Say Goodbye to Two Gossip Girls, And It’s Round Two for Princess Beatrice’s Hat
From the Ministry of Gossip blog:
“”Gossip Girl” actresses Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr — the two bad girls from the wrong side of Manhattan — are leaving the CW show.”
Below we see Ms. Szohr (L), and on the right, Ms. Momsen with co-star Ed Westwick. Continue reading
Filed under preppy, Preppy Fashion, preppy stationery, Preppy clothing & brands, Gossip Girl, nautical
Signs of Panic for Monaco Wedding? A “Preppy Revival” & Kate Middleton’s Prep Look (Again)
With all due respect to the Principality, the lack of a commemorative stamp or hybrid floral component hardly seems catastrophic. However, one would think those invitations need to get in the mail fairly soon. And there are other issues we hadn’t thought about. Back to Matthew Campbell’s article:
“Another worry is that Albert could end up being embarrassed by the mothers of his illegitimate children.” Continue reading
Friday Fun, Sales & Savings of a Prepalicious Sort, That Wacky Hat is Everywhere
We leave you with a few news photos you may have missed in the frenzy of the week, all on the same topic. Now, some of us were somewhat dismayed at the Philip Treacy fascinator worn by Princess Beatrice to the wedding last week. Little did we know how popular the hat was going to be. Continue reading
Filed under preppy
A Gossip Girl at Prep World Launch & Kate’s Coming to California
“The preppy lifestyle has gone global,” he said. “We feel that our business has grown so well because preppy travels so well. It’s all-American classic.” Continue reading
