I LoVVe You!

I haven't blogged in a really long time as last semester was easily the busiest one of my life (hello three internships and 16 credit hours), but I couldn't resist popping back in to the blogosphere to wish you all (the five of you that might still read this blog) love, love of yourself, love of your significant other, love of your friends, or love or your family, and of course happiness on this V(v)alentine's Day. 

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Are You a Preppie?

While these photos aren't from The Official Preppy Handbook (go read it. now.), they do like look they could some straight from the pages of that legendary guide. Now, go call up Muffy and Hilly because you'll be sure to pass the preppy test with flying colors.

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Summer Sailing

I love how fitting anything nautical is for summer, and what's more nautical than a boat? They embody such a classic, casual and preppy style. I miss the ocean (Arizona is severely lacking any bodies of water), but we all can dream can't we?

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Semi Wordless Wednesday: A Kennedy Summer

Wishing you all a summer as all-American and timeless as the Kennedys...

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Giveaway Roundup

I'm a lover of all things free, so I thought I'd share with you some lovely giveaways happening this week that I've entered and that you can enter too! Good luck, and I'll try not to be too jealous if you win instead of me.

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Let the Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore is giving away a needlepoint Smathers and Branson belt. These preppy belts are super nautical, preppy, and perfect for summer. I think they'd be a great gift for a gentleman in your life! Enter here by July 1st.

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Cornflake Dreams is raffling off a great pair of earrigns from Town and Reese. You even get to pick out the pair that you want if you win, so there are tons of great options to choose from! I could really use a pair of dangling earrings (I usually stick to studs) for summer and would love the above pair called "Camryn" in coral, blue, or green - they're all so great! Be sure to enter here by July 3!

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Finally, Lauren Conrad is giving away "her" makeup bag - a collection of all her cosmetic favorites. You'll win an Henri Bendel cosmetic bag, Nars blush, Chanel bronzer, liquid eyeliner, mascara, and nailpolish. I love Lauren's natural, everyday makeup, so I'd love to win all of these essentials for summer. Be sure to enter here by July 5.

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The Knot

One of my new favorite preppy companies is The Knot. They make some great belts, key fobs, and dog accessories - all with a preppy flair. There are many different options to choose from, and I love many of the different prints they offer.

Here are some of my favorites:

The original Knot logo belt - it comes in many cute color combos.

The Boat Shoe belt is my favorite - JJF would love it!

Four Majors belt - perfect for many avid golfers - I can think of a few friends and family who would don this with pride.Nantucket key fob - very East coast.

Woodies key list - love the surfboards on top!

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Do you like the Knot? I love their slogan - Get Knotty!

Lust List: The Tipsy Skipper

I'm about to head out to pick my daddy dearest (aka GOPappa) up from the airport, but before I go I wanted to share with you a cute online shop I found while wasting time on the interwebs.

Let me introduce you to the Tipsy Skipper. First, I love the name! Nautical gets me every time, and the brand identity is built around having fun with friends on the sea. The company was founded by a graphic design student, Kearsley Lloyd, who is a descendant of Captain Morgan. Supporting small businesses, especially ones run by women, is a fave of mine, so I really recommend you check out the site! I may have to make a few purchases in time for summer!

Here are some my favorite Tipsy Skipper designs of the Captain Morgan Clutch:

Shellacked, in conch

Pinch Me, in Geranium

Go Fish!, in Trehugger

All can be found here!

She also sells tote bags, key fobs, ballet flats, flip flops, and dog collars - all in even more awesome patterns! The site also has a great blog, The Tipsy Tattler, and I can't wait to dive in. Check her out, I'm quickly becoming a big fan!

Mommie Dearest

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With Mother's Day tomorrow, I found it extremely entertaining the amount of mentions Mommie Dearest is getting on the interwebs. It's a bit ironic that this terrible mom has come to the forefront on a day meant to celebrate great mothers. I only saw the campy cult classic (love alliteration) once when I was younger and was terrified of Dunaway's Joan Crawford especially when she was dolled up in her "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane"-esque ensembles. (however, she did have a nice monogrammed robe) And who doesn't love to yell, "NO WIRE HANGERSSSS!" She is truly one of the best love-to-hate movie, and sadly real, mothers.

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While I was wasting time on said interwebs instead of studying for finals, I came across this great supercut of movie moms. Don't worry they're some great ones in there to offset the awful Crawford. Enjoy!



Speaking of monograms and mom (nice transition I know), one of my new favorite magazine's, House Beautiful, has a great slideshow of monogrammed gift ideas for mom. It's definitely worth looking at for some last minute gift ideas, or even if you just need to sate your monogram cravings.

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Sadly, I won't be seeing my mom for mother's day since I'm 1000 miles away at school finishing up finals. It'll be a bummer, as I always tend to get down on holidays when I'm separated from my family. I do have next Friday to look forward to, however, when I get to fly home and see them again and will have at least three weeks to enjoy in their company and at home sweet home in the Heartland. What are you getting your mom for mother's day? Feel free to leave a comment. I'm so grateful for the followers I've accumulated and the comments you've left - I can't wait to check out your blogs!