She's Country

It is finally late fall. Thanksgiving is this week, and there is a lot to be thankful for in the fashion world. We start to see an array of vibrant colors taking over wardrobes as we see vivid reds and deep browns coming to life. We also see fabrics such as tweed, corduroy, and velvet taking center stage. Preps thrive during this time of the year, because we can finally take our classic and basic wardrobes and with an introduction to a subtle wow factor, can make a simple outfit stand out in an envious way.

During this time of the year, I find myself retracing my steps to my childhood days of dress-up. However now, I know the ins and outs of the fashion world. For example, Friday, I was feeling girly. This caused me to pair up a tweed grey mini skirt, a red Tommy Hilfiger cardigan, matching red tights, and basic black oxford heels, with the season's fashionable cashmere Burberry scarf. The scarf gave the classic look something that stood out.

Today, I woke up to blue open skies. This inspired me to add a little twang to my outfit, so I paired a navy and red plaid flannel button down with a navy boyfriend blazer, camel colored corduroy pants, and dark brown knee high leather boots. Prep with a Country twist!

As I have mentioned before, I do some part-time modeling to compliment being a college student. This summer a great photographer and friend of mine, did a few girlfriends and I the favor of shooting a country themed photo shoot on a local farm. A few of the pictures from the shoot are below as inspiration:

Photo Credits:

Photographer: David Lloyd

Models: (left to right in horizontal picture) Allison, Amy, Kerry, and Kalyn (me)

Below is a Country Themed Polyvore that I created with the help of Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2010 Collection.  One of my favorite pieces from it are the Duck Boots.  Growing up they were popular, and I am thrilled that Tommy has brought them back (with heels).  I have a pair of Duck Boot rain skimmers from this collection, and not only are they fashionable, but extremely practical.  They are rainproof and have great traction, and as a college student, those are key ingredients when looking for shoes!

On The Farm by pittsburghprep featuring crew tops

J.Crew Selvege chambray shirt, $88

A.P.C. Corduroy blazer, $400

Raydon Union Jack quilted jacket, 190 GBP

Golden Goose / Pant Golden, $642

J.Crew - Donegal Tweed Atlee Skirt Forest, $178

J.Crew Perforated-leather oxfords, $275

Sporto Women's Daria Duck Boot, $60

Tommy Hilfiger Georgia Holiday Plaid Wallet, $29

pearl twist necklace, $100

Silky Carnation Bouquet Alice Band, 15 GBP

3CUL | Country Ready-Made Picture Frames | Picture Frames.com, $14

Tommy Hilfiger 2010 2011 Photos 1 - Frolicking Family Photoshoots...

I greatly encourage you to play up your classic looks with a small accessory or fabric alteration. My promise is that you will find an abundance of approval...especially in the college aged fashion world.

XOXO

~Kalyn

Revenge of The Fashion Rejects

Hey Preps!

As a representative prep of the Steel City of Pittsburgh, I felt it necessary to add this post as a plug-in to an up and coming Pittsburgh designer, Angie Fec. Angie is quite a talent, and after spending five minutes with her, I am sure you would agree. A few years ago, she started her own line of clothing called SewAddicted. Although, not considered "preppy" by definition, she has a huge variety of designs, themes, and I am SEWWWADDICTED!

This past weekend at Altar Bar, in Pittsburgh, she put on a show called Revenge of The Fashion Rejects. She saw some of my modeling portfolio, and asked me to be in it...I couldn't be any more thrilled with the results. Check out Pittsburgh's finest!

(I am on the far left)

The fashion show: Revenge of The Fashion Rejects, had a burlesque theme to it, with great 80's music as well as retro music.  Each scene had it's own theme.  I was in a scene where we walked to "Walking on Broken Glass" and were meant to be dolls.  Can you tell?  SewAddicted.  From Pittsburgh to your home.  Have a preptastic evening :)