Winter Essentials: to Keep You Classic and Cozy

Hey Preps!

Yep. It's finals week.  I'm sick, tired, delirious, and look like a mess...

Pretty much locked myself in the library today.  I feel stupid.  I mean, how much can I honestly forget in three months? Somehow I managed to forget a lot...and here I am...in this hot, stuffy, overpopulated facility that doesn't let you even have a sip of water (which I learned today when I was thoroughly scolded for taking a gulp) or speak.  Listen: I have ADHD...I have to have a slight distraction in order to stay focused.  For example, a water break helps me to piece up my studying between gulps...that way I can refocus on the next thing.  Usually I listen to acoustic music as a little bit of a background noise...but today all I hear are sick college peers sniffling next to me.  Do not sniffle on me kid, okay?

So, I have resorted to chewing my pen and hitting it on my head.  Yes, it is the only thing helping me to focus.  Sure kids think I'm weird...but I feel as if my reputation of being a weirdo has already been enacted, so I'm going to keep on doing it.

In midst of a study break, I managed to make a quick Polyvore of some winter essentials that I think we all might be needing come January.  I don't even want to think about January, and school, and cold icy wind tunnels that consist of my walking commutes to my classes...but apparently January seems a little less depressing than this Philosophy final that I am about to embark on:

Winter Staples by pittsburghprep featuring kitten heels

Tommy Hilfiger wrap top
£205 - houseoffraser.co.uk

J Crew cable knit sweater
$228 - jcrew.com

J Crew j crew cardigan
$168 - jcrew.com

Tommy Hilfiger pea coat
£250 - houseoffraser.co.uk

J Crew tweed jacket
$300 - net-a-porter.com

J Brand skinny jeans
$180 - barneys.com

J Crew long pencil skirt
$128 - jcrew.com

Lands End skirt
landsend.com

Tory Burch kitten heels
£415 - net-a-porter.com

Boots
$164 - llbean.com

J.Crew wedge heels
$138 - jcrew.com

Lands End ballerina flat
$15 - landsend.com

Lands' End sunglasses
landsend.com






I really don't have time to explain my Polyvore, but I will say that in winter my goal is to stay warm, practical, classic, festive, and dry.  


To those of you taking finals, best of luck! To those of you finished taking finals, congrats!  To those of you not in college, be glad you aren't in my Philosophy class!  

Have a blessed day y'all!

Blessed Blazers

Hey Preps!

Anyone else freezing?  I am already sleeping in sweats...and it is not even my birthday yet (September 24th).  I never have to sleep in sweats before then.  Why?

Today is my second day wearing a blazer to class for the convenient sake of warmth.  So, a few days ago I put together a Polyvore of blazers and jackets you might enjoy.

Blazers for the Collegiate Girl by pittsburghprep featuring a cordoroy jacket

J Crew cordoroy jacket
$88 - jcrew.com

Barbour diamond jacket
£75 - johnlewis.com

Pea coat
$40 - delias.com

McQ by Alexander McQueen blazer
$595 - net-a-porter.com

Miu Miu velvet jacket
£725 - net-a-porter.com

Barbour military fashion
barbour.com

Burberry Brit checkered jacket
$1,005 - stylebop.com

Chloé cordoroy jacket
$1,695 - net-a-porter.com

J Crew crew jacket
$230 - net-a-porter.com

Emilio Pucci double breasted jacket
$679 - mytheresa.com

J Crew wool herringbone jacket
$200 - net-a-porter.com

Polo Ralph Lauren canvas blazer
$589 - mytheresa.com

From double-breasted chunky boyfriend blazers to crisp and clean cut wool and tweed blazers, I am in love.  I have this thing, for blazers because they really can pull an outfit together.  For example, if I am in a button-down and chino pants, an blazer makes my effortless outfit look like I spent hours planning an outfit.

Today I am wearing a navy blazer paired with camel corduroy ankle chino pants, and a V-neck polo shirt.  I tucked in the V-neck and paired it with a navy and light yellow D-ring belt.  So simple.  Literally it took me twenty minutes to get out the door today, and I look polished.

Canary Cords and Coastal Skimmers by pittsburghprep featuring stretchy jeans

Cotton jacket
$295 - net-a-porter.com

Stretchy jeans
$15 - alloy.com

Vineyard Vines tote hand bag
$145 - vineyardvines.com

Denham White Base V-Neck T.Shirt
£35 - seasonsclothing.co.uk

Girls Grosgrain Ribbon Belt
$40 - ralphlauren.com

Easy. Go blazers!  I have to run to class, but I promise I will start writing like normal Kalyn very soon.

Hope y'all had great weekends!

Join The Tommy Wagon

You know it's Monday, when you walk outside to your 8am class, and it is -3 degrees outside. You also can verify it is Monday, when you have a pop quiz in your 8am class, and upon completion, you walk outside and fall on a big chunk of ice.  Your butt gets nice and wet, and your books scatter across walkway.  Once you pick everything up, you are late for your next class.  Oh Monday blues. 

Some days you can't avoid all the mishaps, yet today, my spirits are still high.  Maybe I am in a good mood thanks to the Steeler's win last night, or from the weekend I got to spend with boyfriend. Or could it be the fact that I am the happiest girl in the entire world? (I am so mushy).
I know my car ride home helped as I screeched along to Miley Cyrus' song, "He Could Be The One" (no shame). As well as the random texting conversation I have had with Pat all day that ranged from frozen boogers to "I love yous". 

Regardless.  It's been a pretty dandy Monday all facts considered.  Oh, and did I mention I was looking fly today? Yeah, I said it. I looked good. Okay, before you get defensive.  I'm not calling myself "America's Next Top Model" here, I'm just saying that my outfit was very inspirational to Fall 2010 fashion guides.

Especially in the prep world.  Here we go again...
Who is my favorite designer ever ever ever? Tommy Hilfiger
What am I currently obsessed with? His Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 Ready To Wear Collections
and his Fall 2010 ad campaign.  If you want to see the extent of my obsession, please read this or if you want to see his Spring 2011 collection, read this.  My blog is already full of Tommy. 

(Photo credits: Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2010 Ad Campaign)
(Love the station wagon)

Today, my outfit was inspired by his Fall 2010 ad campaign.  In the campaign, we see a lot of navy and reds.  For material, we find corduroys and wools.  Trendy pieces like boyfriend blazers, heeled duck boots, and over sized shades all represent the traditional preppy wardrobe with a modern switch. 


So today, I took full advantage of my closet's resources and came up with an outfit that is somewhat comparable.

(Photo credits: Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2010 Ad Campaign)

Compare the picture above from Fall 2010 Tommy Hilfiger Ads to my outfit below.

I wore:
Plaid Flannel Button Down Shirt: American Eagle Outfitters
Navy Boyfriend Blazer: Ann Taylor Loft
Camel Colored Corduroy Pants: Tommy Hilfiger
Leather Knee-High Boots: Steve Madden
Studded Pearl Earrings

And just because I thought it would be funny, I must add this addition picture...

(Photo credits: Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2010 Ad Campaign)

Max and I wanted to copy this look with the dogs in it.

Don't you think we would be great prospects for Tommy's next ad campaign?

So there you have it, my obsession with Tommy Hilfiger leaks out again.  Hope you all are having just as great a Monday as me, and let me know what you think about my comparisons!

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Today I am thankful for my Midshipman, for humor that makes Mondays manageable, and for my puppy, Sir Maxwell Smart.