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!

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