Monthly Archives: June 2011

Extreme Prep, the Preppy Pack Rat + Bits & Bytes

we’ve noticed a recent trend in band-naming: extreme prep.” Continue reading

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Filed under Collaborations, Friday Fun, preppy, preppy lifestyle, Preppy People, True Prep & TOPH

Le Boutique Targét: No Longer Cool? Also, Prep-Friendly Flash Sales This Week

the retailer still doesn’t seem to have recovered from Isaac Mizrahi’s departure, he had a very deft design sense that translated well for Target’s demographic. To be sure, there are still fun, fashionable items, like the Merona Rain Boots shown below. Continue reading

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Filed under preppy, Preppy Fashion, Preppy clothing & brands, nautical, Lilly Pulitzer Paper & Gifts, Collaborations

Polo for “People in Seersucker,” Le Boutique Targét’s Next Designer (After Missoni)

Frankly, we think almost any free sporting event is a good thing. But to pretend that this is a sport for everyone and anyone borders on the ludicrous. Continue reading

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Filed under The AntiPrep, preppy lifestyle, Preppy clothing & brands, Pretty in Pink

Hamptons Shopping Update & YSL’s Nautical Look

Happy Friday everyone, it is delightful to be contemplating a weekend after only four ‘office days,’ no? We share more Friday Fun today, beginning with some updates for anyone planning a little playtime in the Hamptons this summer.  There are … Continue reading

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A New Line We Love & Gwyneth Paltrow “Tries to Join the 21st Century”

She grew up on the Main Line in Philadelphia, her grandfather Arthur was Grace Kelly’s personal clothier, and her father runs Ermilio Clothier & Specialty Shop…Next, happy news for those social networkers fond of über-prep Gwyneth Paltrow: the actress is now Tweeting. Continue reading

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