First Post!

Hey guys, so here is my first post!  This blog is going to be all about being preppy south of the Mason-Dixon line! But first a little background info: I'm Lauren, affectionately known by some (ALOT) as barbie.  Just keep reading and you'll probably have figured out why :P I have several loves in life including the stylings of Lilly Pulitzer, the basketball prowess of Duke University AND on most years The University of North Carolina, and the southern bible: Gone With The Wind. Oh, and my darling little dog Cinnamon!

So first topic: Southern Summer Clothes
So its starting to get really cold down here in the south (Why it only hit 59 degrees here today! What a terror!) and this has me longing for a little taste of summer.  So what better way to reminisce than to review some of the summer's preppy staples, and reinterpret them for winter wear!
1. The Lilly American Alligator Print Skirt!  As part of the Lilly Loves Green Campaign this skirt is   not only gorgeous but also good for our animals! If you're like me you spent the entire summer running around in this little number.  But this piece is kinda hard to work into fall...

2. Vintage Lilly Dresses.  Why not own your own little piece of Lilly history you can show off to all of your friends? I know I sure do, and because it is over 50 years old I wear it around as much as possible to show off just how much I love my Lilly! Not to mention you can just throw on a cardigan and WHAM a cute fall outfit!
3. You didn't think think whole thing would be devoted to Lilly Pulitzer did you?  Oh no, Ralph Lauren has a tradition in luxury and quality that can make any summer day just a little brighter :) And one of the best ways to prep out your summer is, of course, the classic polo.  My favorite is a black polo with a lilac pony. And again you can just put a cardigan on top of the polo and wear it into the fall!

4. Rainbows.  I don't care how preppy you say your Jack Rogers are, rainbows are the ultimate in comfort as well as the everlasting show.  Season after season your rainbows will last you, and isn't the foundation of all the is preppy the "classic-ness" of the wardrobe?
5. Last but not least come the jeans.  Contrary to popular opinion skinny jeans can be worked into a prep wardrobe, just roll them up at the bottom or balance out the "edginess" with a collared shirt, Sperry Topsiders, and a headband to tie it all together. Again this may be moved into the fall/ winter season with the addition of a cardigan, boots, and/or a sweater.  If you're feeling really bold the true preps out there can try out sweater vests!

Well it's Gossip Girl time! (AH Chuck and Blair forever <3) Preppy Living everyone!