Who Wears Short Shorts?

Not this girl.

Usually short shorts are TOO short on me! I don't like when shorts ride up or when they're too tight, and often times short shorts can do both. I usually go for 5'' shorts and something shorter than bermuda-style shorts. 

Until recently. I found a GREAT pair of shorts, on sale, in my size at Old Navy--wouldja believe it?

Normally if they were full price, I wouldn't have gotten them, but it was one of those right place, right time fashion moments. I also majorly kicked myself for not getting those silk boat tops that they had in stock during the spring--still suffering from non-buyers remorse!

I snagged these shorts for just over $12 and LOOOOVE them! In fact, they're making their big debut today!

Don't you just love those moments where that certain item was meant to be there for YOU!?!

xxKatie

(Also, Grace, my sister, finds out her BID TODAY!! GOOD LUCK TO GRACE and the rest of her Pi Chi and I can't wait to hear where she ends up!!!!)

Home! Home! Home!

This is my hometown. It is crab pots, Old Bay, plebes, flip flops, American flags and hot dogs in the Summer. It is boat shows, the most magnificent trees turning, and Indian Summer, knee socks, Navy Football and colonial colors in the Fall. It is chilly, frozen anchors, quilted coats, Tall Jamaicans, heat all the way turned up and high school basketball in the Winter. It is shorts, boat shoes, the annual Sock Burning, .05K, and lacrosse in the Spring.

It is Annapolis, MD.

I am so unbelievably, ridiculously thankful to be home for a few weeks!

xxKatie

Giveaway: Gybe-ho Boatwear!

A few weeks ago, Andy, the owner of Gybe-ho Boatwear emailed me super excited to introduce his customized t-shirts to the LBP audience! I couldn't be more pumped too. He's hosting a giveaway with me and the winner gets to work with him on designing a custom t-shirt! Check out some of his designs:

South Carolina

Gybe-ho princess

Annapolis

Motorboat

Maryland

Gybe-yo-ho-ho for your toddler!

Prepare to gybe

1. For 1 entry become a fan of Gybe-ho Boatwear on facebook  

2. For 1 additional entry (2 total) become a fan of Let's Be Preppy on facebook

3. For 1 more additional entry (3 total) follow @letsbepreppy on Twitter

4. For 1 more additional entry (4 total) tweet about this giveaway and mention @letsbepreppy!

5. For 1 more additional entry (5 total) post about this giveaway on your blog!

6. Leave all entries in ONE comment on this post!

You can enter this giveaway until Midnight of next Sunday night! Winner to be announced next MONDAY!

xxKatie

Outfit of the Day: Nautical Summer

July 10 by letsbepreppy featuring ribbed tank tops

I am LOVING my new Paley Cardigan! This sweater is the perfect sweater weight for the summer and I can add a fun shirt underneath for the fall! Such a fun transitional piece that pairs with tons! I had it over my shoulders for a lot of the day because it heated up quite a bit! The fun glossy buttons make the sweater pop and I'm excited to wear it again!!

xxKatie

Recent Acquisitions!

I've had a gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket since CHRISTMAS! Can you believe it? I was able to hold out on a LILLY gift card for 6  entire months. I know, quite a feat for this prepster! I wanted to make it worth it's while, so I wanted to pay the least amount out-of-pocket as possible. After being SO impressed with this last summer shipment, I decided on TWO pieces to spend my card on:

What says Annapolis more than boatflags? Nothing...also these shorts do feature the Whiskey flag...

I also topped off my packed with the Wiley tube top. I LOVE THIS TOP! I'm also going to get it in white from the store I like it so much. It is really flattering and long enough for me to wear. I'm considering the navy as well. So versatile and you could easily throw a cardi on top of this for a complete look to toss it into fall!

Anyone else get anything from this nautical line? It's one of my favorites that they've introduced!!

xxKatie