Monthly Archives: February 2012

Banana Republic: Mad Men Party and Line Review

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Tonight I had the honor (well, as a card holder who probably spends WAY too much at BR) of attending the launch of the Mad Men Style Collection at Banana Republic. I was pretty excited about this line, since I LOVE … Continue reading →

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All Wrapped Up

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

“I’m not really a fashion designer. I just love clothes. I’ve never been to design school. I can’t sketch. I can’t cut patterns and things. I can shorten things. I can make a dress out of a scarf.”-Kate Moss I’m … Continue reading →

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Winter Blues

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

We in Chicago are currently under a blanket of snow. After weeks of near-Spring temperature that inspired us to buy loads of pretty, preppy green, pink and navy clothing, alas it will be a bit longer until we can wear … Continue reading →

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Call for Chicago’s Most Outstanding Singles and Summer Lovin’ 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

It’s that time of year again, Chicagoans, when we are all charged to nominate Chicago’s Most Outstanding Singles. Brought to us by Chicago Magazine, the magazine is accepting nominations for the Most Outstanding, not the hottest. Yes, there is a difference. The … Continue reading →

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Preppiest Colleges

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Today, the Huffington Post published it’s “Preppiest Colleges of 2012” list. 1. Georgetown University: All it takes is one trip to The Tombs — a hidden bar and restaurant near the Georgetown campus, called a “Good Ol’ Boy haunt” — to realize … Continue reading →

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19 Degrees and Shopping for Spring

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

When you’re a Prep in Chicago and have limited resources for preppy clothing, you become resourceful. I love Nordstrom’s; always have, always will. Lately, their junior’s department, BP, has been pretty good with providing me with some preppy basics. When I looked … Continue reading →

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Choices….Choices!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Both are currently saved in my Basket at Nordstroms for store pick-up. Which do we like more?

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Tommy 2.0

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I admit, I haven’t been much of Tommy Hilfiger fan for the last few years. It seemed everywhere I went, I saw “TH” or smelt “TH” (gag!) and had enough of their brand for a while. Then, some snowed-in online … Continue reading →

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Things to Do: February 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Reblogged from chicagobeltco: If you are looking to change up your schedule this February, you are in luck: Chicago Belt Co. has scoped out some great things to do around Chicago to cure the wintertime blues! 1.) Valentine’s Day Pastry … Continue reading →

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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation 19th Annual Bear Tie Ball

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Preppy Quick Press for an amazing event (click photo for details!) Cheers!

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