Friday, March 4, 2011

Pink and Ruffles

Hi Preps!

It's Friday! Pat and two other little (not really little but I like calling them that) midshipmen are almost to my house! Not just my house, but my HOUSE.  The one I grew up in and scribbled all over my walls.  This picture was taken in it.  A little bare, but let me tell you, I definitely spared you the embarrassing parts of it.  Anyways, tomorrow is my girlfriend's 21st birthday! So we are going OUT!
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Therefore, I have decided...  I am wearing pink AND ruffles.  Why? Because it's the weekend, and it's what I do best!

Hope ya'll have a relaxing and blessed weekend!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Don't Be a Rock... When You Really Are a Gem

Hey Preps!
Today has kinda been a lazy day given the fact that it is approaching one of my last days off.  So I cannot seem to think of enough awesomes or awkwards for today.  Therefore, I thought I'd share some thing special about my life... Grandma.  You know, the amazing lady who lets you eat too many cookies, stay up too late, and sews your stuffed lamb back together when a mean dog rips it apart.  Yes, we have all had someone truly special and inspirational in our lives.  However, sometimes I feel as if my someone special time was cut short...

My grandma put up a two year battle with ovarian cancer.  They found it late, stage 3, which means the cancer has spread throughout the body.  She knew from the start that she would not out live the cancer, but that didn't stop her from living, and living exceptionally at that.  From creating her own community outreach that helped under priviledged families have the clothes, food, and opportunities they needed...to allowing the doctors to experiment with new drugs (which are now greatly used across the country) to help future cancer patients...she never stopped giving of herself.  Did I mention she always was stylish too? Oh yes, big jewelry until the very end.

She truly is my inspiration, and one day I hope to be half the exceptional lady she was.

To tie this all in, every year, one of the biggest events in my preppy town is "Polo For The Cure" you can see a button on the side of my blog about it.  However, it is to end cancer.  It really hits home for me, and is definitely an amazing and rewarding fundraiser to go to.  So please observe a spring event that I cannot wait to attend as we approach warmer weather!  All the pictures are from last year!

A Polo match, from the Rolling Rock Polo Club versus Ireland Polo Club
Rolling Rock Fox Hunt (and their hounds)
The tents with different catering, bars, auctions, and items to buy
Pat loved this, free fell onto the polo field (Pat just got his wings this fall)
I loved watching this
I was thrilled they bought cigars at a Cure for Cancer event
But what debonair gentleman 
(Pat and Daddy)
Sundresses and Nantucket Red
How ready are you for this?
So classy.
Pat stomping the divots from the first half of polo
He had too much fun doing so.

What are your favorite spring events? Happy Thursday Preps! Almost the weekend!



Wear Pink, Make All The Boys Wink

Happy Pink and Green Thursday, Preps!

Today I was browsing Preppy Princess' lovely online store, and found croakies! They guys have been wearing Southern Proper and Vineyard Vines croakies now for quite a while.  I think it is time the girls take the stage.  Here are the lovely Lilly Pulitzer croakies I found:

(Photo courtesy of Preppy Princess)

I absolutely adore the sayings on the inside of these.  The first says, "Wear Pink and Make the Boys Wink" and the second one says, "Follow the Sun".  How adorable are these? I will definitely be getting a pair for this summer!



Also, VERY IMPORTANT Miss Preppy Southerner is having an amazing Lilly Pulitzer giveaway on her lovely blog! Be sure to enter! You will not want to miss this! 

Stay tuned for my Awesome and Awkward Thursdays post tonight! 

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The History Behind Our Beloved Sperry Shoes

Hey Preps!

Today is Semi-Wordless Wednesday (although I may be using more than usual)! Let us travel back through the history of one of the preppiest inventions in history:
First designed by Paul Sperry in 1935, His successful design was inspired by the pattern of grooves or cracks on his dog's feet and combined a leather upper-shoe with a herringbone pattern of grooves on the sole. It the first boat shoes introduced to the boating market, and have never left since.  



Original Sperry that allowed the safety of many sailors while manning slippery surfaces while at sea.


In 1939, The United States Naval Academy negotiated the right to manufacture Sperrys and issue them to their sailors.  (Pat was issued a pair his plebe year at the academy) As a result of the Navy's manufacturing, Sperry Top-siders was purchased by the U.S. Rubber Co.
In the 1950's Sperry sneakers and boat shoes became very popular due to the restrictions of leather during World War II.  They skyrocketed in the 60's when America idolized the Kennedy family's All American style featuring their sneakers.  


Now worn by preps across the country, in a vast variety of styles, colors, and conveniences.  (I have the boots above) Shown in a previous post....and below. Sperry is now known as an All American family company, with it's comfortable soles and good quality.  Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, and other preppy brands have also adopted Sperrys into their clothing lines.  

It now is the sponsor of many sailing excursions, races, and competitions.  




This is the 75th anniversary shoe released last spring (2010)
Love this ad! 


 Bringing it home, the first picture, Pat and I in Annapolis (the exact location of the Sperry craze beginnings), where I am wearing pink and brown, plaid, duck boots from Sperry Top-sider.  The next picture, Pat and I are in Shady Side, where Pat is wearing his issued Sperrys from The Naval Academy.


Sperry Top-Sider Ad Campaign for Spring 2011


Two Sperrys in my collection.

What are your favorites?


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March Must Haves (According to Moi)



Hey Preps!

Guess what? It's MARCH! The winter months are officially behind us, and we are now approaching warm weather, and spring fashion! Today as I was excitedly admiring blue skies, I came up with the idea to show you some of my favorite wardrobe pieces that I will definitely be wearing later this month! 
Ready for some Spring Showers!


Here is a look into Kalyn's closet:
Oh dear...apparently my closet needs spring cleaning,
and this is only a quarter of it!

Navy, Military Jacket from Forever 21
Perfect for windy treks around Annapolis!

Light Pink Boyfriend Blazer from (H&M)Can be worn with jeans, chinos, shorts, and skirts!
I love that it's chunky, but the pink gives it a girly feel.


Crewneck, Lightweight, Nautical Striped,
Sweatshirt from J. Crew
Perfect to wear on a cooler spring day....
always with Sperry's


Light Blue, Button-down, Cardigan from Talbots
Used to throw on over a casual dress, pair with a skirt,
or balance out a pair of white chino shorts!

Light Pink, Ruffled, Button-down Cardigan from J. Crew
Perfectly paired with skirts or dress pants!


Navy skirt from J. Crew
Love the buttons, and there is a bow on the front,
but you can't really tell from this picture...Sorry!

Nantucket Red Shorts from Polo Ralph Lauren
Enough Said!


Green Bermuda Shorts (gift from Pat) from J. Crew
Love the unique color!

Oxford Button Down Dress from Polo Ralph Lauren
(One of Pat's favorite in my wardrobe)
Perfect with Sperry's or flats! Sassy Casual!

Lime Green Polo Dress from Vineyard Vines
Perfect as a beach cover up, or as a casual traveling outfit!
Lilly Pulitzer (2010 Spring) Sundress 

Vineyard Vines (Spring 2010) Sundress

Coastal Skimmers from L.L. Bean
Rain proof, Tractable, and a comfy rubber sole
Perfect for rainy days, or any day!


Switch Flops! Have you ever heard of them?
These are the Lilly Pulitzer straps, but can be switched
to any color, brand, design you please! Just bring extra straps!
Perfect for traveling!

Madras and Sperry Top Sider's! In heaven!

These ballet flats from Gap come with a draw string
bag.  Perfect to slip into your purse, and change into
from heels on a night out

They are clear on the sides, makes me feel like 
Cinderella in glass slippers!

Lacoste headbands! The perfect preppy accessory!
Always used when my bangs disagree with me!

More headbands!

My beloved Lacoste, Burberry, Kate Spade, and Betsey Johnson
Shades! All in different styles!

My favorite are my oversized blue Kate Spade shades!

What do you guys think? What are your March Must Haves?