The Sunnies Lineup

I don't really collect anything. I wish I did. I used to collect those state quarters, but then kinda forgot when they were only releasing 5 per year. That got old when I had to wait almost 10 years to have a complete collection. That's probably the closest I ever got to collecting anything. 

I do have a penchant for sunglasses. Back when it existed, I would CLEAN OUT the $10 rack of sunglasses at Nordstrom in the BP section. My choices have gotten a little better, and I try to take care of them better. I definitely see them investments now. I have a few I rotate through:

Ray Ban "New Wayfarer" (RB 2132)

It took me a LONG time to get used to wearing Wayfareres on my face. I thought they looked funny, but I LOVE them. They're my go-to sunglasses that will match anything. Often when people think "classic" they think of these exact sunglasses.

Costa Del Mar "Isabela" (Tortoise, Brown Glass 400 Lens)

These are my favorite of all my sunglasses. I wear them more often than any of the others because they're sporty-meets-girly-and-fashionably-large. They have been in a pair of croakies about since they day I got them too--Christmas 2011 along with my Wayferers!

Costa Del Mar "Harpoon" (Tortoise, 580 Green Glass Lens)

These glasses don't get worn too often, but I still am a huge fan! These were a gift from the folks over at Costa Del Mar and I'm always thankful every time I don these bad boys. These glasses are just B-A and I feel awesome when I wear them. I usually save these if we go out on someone's boat or if I'll be on the water. It's pretty hard to mess these up, so I know I can go in the ocean or water with them on!

(As an explanation to this photo, my friend Aly and I were "Mountain Weekend" for one of the nights of Halloween--in this picture, the sunglasses are on a set of croakies, but I'm still wearing them!)

Most recently, I've added a pair of aviators to the collection:

Ray Bay "Cockpit" (RB 3362)

Everyone says that aviators are good for any face shape, but until very recently, I had never had good luck finding a pair that was ok for me. I always felt like I looked like a lady cop in aviators! I then found the RB3362 and fell in love. There was also another pair that I liked--same no-lady-cop effect--but I ultimately decided on this pair. I am so excited to really try this out!

Are you big on sunnies? I LOVE them!!

xxKatie

Giveaway: Anchor Your Shade with Sounders: WINNER!

The winner of the Sounder Goods giveaway is Ashley Kennedy!

Miss Ashley if you could, please send me an email to katie AT letsbepreppy DOT com, I'll get you all set and in contact for your prize!

Thanks to everyone who entered! There'll be more fun giveaways before you know it!!

xxKatie

Giveaway: Anchor Your Shades with Sounders

They say, when one door closes, another door opens. 

By door, I mean GIVEAWAY!

I collect sunglasses. Y'all know that. I can't stop buying them. I like brown ones, black ones, gradient ones, polarized ones, pink ones, cheap ones, sporty ones, classic ones, you name it, chances are I'll like your version of sunglasses.

With sunglasses, though, comes the problem of how to store them/carry them/wear them indoors. Problem solved: I give you Sounders:

Sounders are different than your standard sunglass strap. First of all, the hold Ray Ban Wayfarers--anyone who owns these knows how hard it is to find straps that fit!!! Sounders are also shorter than most straps, so they're not hanging all over the place when you're not wearing your sunglasses, nor are they super long in the back...I have to say my current sunglass straps are and it's pretty similar to a sunglass mullet. Sounders are not a mullet--that's for sure! They're also leather, which makes them pretty different than anything I've seen in my sunglass shopping!

Sounders come in 4 different colors to choose from!

Tan, Classic Cognac, Oiled Cognac and Signal Red

Sounders and LBP are pairing to giveaway either a Tan Sounder or Classic Cognac Sounder to any of the lucky LBP readers!!

In order to qualify for the giveaway you must:

1. Leave a comment with your favorite Sounders color and Twitter handle!

2. Be a fan of Let's Be Preppy on facebook!

3. Follow @letsbepreppy on Twitter!

4. Be a fan of Sounders on facebook!

5. Follow @soundergoods on Twitter!

6. Tweet using this button: Tweet #AnchorYourShades

Only entries fulfilling each option will be eligible for the giveaway!

Option entries:

1. Pin any of the Sounders photos using the tag #AnchorYourShades--each pin will count as 1 extra entry!

It couldn't be easier! This giveaway will run for 1 week! Happy entering and don't forget to Tweet #AnchorYourShades

xxKatie

Loggerhead Apparel!

I am so excited to introduce y'all to Loggerhead Apparel! Not only is this a fabulous product from the Palmetto state, but it's fun, serves a great cause, is made in the USA, AND is geared toward Gamecocks!

Sara sent me an AWESOME package full of Loggerhead swag as well as my own polo to don at any Gamecock event!

This is the Garnet and Black Loggerhead polo that I now proudly own! It will match great with any of my garnet skirts and just screams Gamecock. (There's even a line for Clemson fans, but well...it is Clemson after all...just kidding Clemson fans! The orange and purple stuff is pretty fun!!)

Not only did I get a polo, but I have a rockin' koozie, set of croakies and enough stickers to give all my friends! (Everyone be on the lookout when I get back to school--totally being serious you can have as many as you want!)

Anyway, Loggerhead donates 10% of all sales to sea turtle and ocean wildlife conservation causes. Not only do I love that being from Maryland where we're all about Bay conservation, but I know sea turtle conservation is a major initiative in Charleston too! 

Once the bowl game gets a little closer, I'll be hosting a giveaway with Loggerhead Apparel too! Y'all will love it, I'm sure of it!!

xxKatie

704: Port Southern Giveaway!

"Fine Clothing with Southern Hospitality" is the slogan of Port Southern. Not only is Port Southern both of those things, but they're a friendly company too! I had so much fun emailing back and forth with Elizabeth and she was gracious enough to offer LBP readers a few options!!

One winner will get the ultimate Port Southern Prize Pack:

1. Dress

2. Hat 

3. Koozie (they come in 2 colors!)

4. Croakies (they come in 8 colors!)

And TWO winners will get another Port Southern Swag Prize Pack:

1. Hat

2. Koozie

3. Croakies

You have TONS of ways to enter this giveaway again today! 

1. Follow Let's Be Preppy (1 entry)

2. Like Let's Be Preppy on Facebook (2 entries)

3. Like Port Southern on Facebook (3 entries)

4. Follow Let's Be Preppy on Twitter (4 entries)

5. Follow Port Southern on Twitter (5 entries)

6. Tweet at @letbepreppy and @Port_Southern about the giveaway! (6 entries)

Good luck y'all!! And don't forget, you can keep entering all the other giveaways this week too! This one will end Thursday night at 11:59pm! Hope each and every one of you had safe and happy Thanksgivings!!

xxKatie

The Love List: Summer 2011

Summer is good for a lot of things: re-evaluating, starting fresh, getting serious (or not), catching up, catching sun, cleaning (or not), clothes collection, tons of stuff. It's also great for learning what you like. I've learned a lot about myself this summer, some of which are my absolute-no-matter-where-you-live-must-haves:

1. Front Runner and Most-Compliment-Getter of the summer, ladies and gents I present you with, Sinful Colors Pink Forever 313:

Never in my life have I gotten as many compliments on my nail color (weird thing to notice, am I right?) as I've gotten wearing this puppy. Might be the best $1.99 I've spent, at Happy Harry's nonetheless, all summer long.

2. Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Shorts:

I'm a FIRM believer in the 5'' shorts (Michael if you're reading this you can laugh at the 3 vs. 5 inch debate we had a million years ago) and Lilly does it particularly well. I have 2 pairs from last summer and have added 3 pairs this summer that I adore. They're the tall girl's short shorts...

3. Lilly Pulitzer Wiley Tube Top:

Along those same lines, I've hit it big with this shirt. I WAY missed the boat with the navy and didn't snatch it up in time, but I have the white and the pink and I try to convince people to at least try it on daily. If you don't have a Wiley grab one "wiley" you still can!

3. Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup:

I have never been a makeup girl. I'm a get up and go girl. Until this summer when I was diagnosed with adult acne. Sista needed a little help and the lovely ladies at Clinique did exactly what I needed and fast. I've relied on this with Sephora Brand Primer and it's great!

4. Croakies, Croakies, and more Croakies

If you give a girl a croakie...

5. Ke$ha

New K-E-Dollah-Sign-HA (as Glee's principal says) fave. We'll say Kesha and I have connected. Because we're the likeliest of pairs...I like it!

6. Steamers:

I steam a lot at work. We get new shipments in weekly and they all need to be freshened and given a bit of life after they come out of the boxes! We joke with our UPS men that they're always delivering gifts to us! I love to steam all of our goodies and have started browsing them with my boss for our own personal use...professional grade steamers...for our personal use...you know you work in retail when.

7. Movies:

Although not my favorite of the summer movies I've seen, I've seen a bunch and have a hankering to go to one this weekend. Not sure which one, but I want to go to a movie, and veg out for 2 hours in someone else's way too cold AC. Sounds so nice after these summer steamy days we've been having!

8. Shopping for formal dresses (that I don't need):

I literally have ZERO need for a floor-length or remotely dressy dress. I don't go to proms anymore, I'm not in a sorority and don't have formal, and none of my friends are having black-tie weddings, so I'm at a loss. Does it stop me from fancy dress shopping? Absolutely not.

9. Carolina Gamecocks

No matter where I am, I'm cheering for the Gamecocks. Having been through this week, I think this is enough said.

10. Twitter:

It has never been easier to connect with Gamecocks, alumni, school friends, Lilly lovers, random friends from high school, Charlestonians, bridal companies, and so many other people than through Twitter! I have had a blast using it and learning it's ways--and tweeting my way through the College World series!

What's on your summer love list? Anything fun?

xxKatie

Can Someone Help This Girl Out?

About a month ago a girl walked into the store with the best croakies I've ever seen:

I am obsessed! I can't seem to track them down ANYWHERE though! I even emailed Chums yesterday to inquire where I might be able to find these. My new Harpoon sunglasses from Costa del Mar are just CALLING for these!

In the meantime, I've settled on finding red Chums for my pair which are proving to be nearly as hard to find in person. I may just resort to buying them online, but I'd much rather walk out of a store with my new goodies in hand, just that kind of shopper! Effectively I'd be wearing these:

I love the red for summer but also may end up buying a Navy pair since they'd probably match more or another Palmetto pair like the ones I already have from OOPS. 

Has anyone ever seen these before? In the midst of searching for all of these, I had the brilliant idea of a Port/Starboard combination! This, however, I believe hasn't been created yet. 

I know they're also Christmas colors, but most avid sailors/people who live in a sailing town (like me) would know what this really means! Just a thought for all those fabulous sunglass retailers out there!!

xxKatie

Marley Lilly Present!

The wonderful folks over at Marley Lilly sent me this FABULOUS polka dot tote! I was lucky enough to get the brown/green combo personalized with a K just the other day! I can't wait to make this my absolutely perfect pool bag. The round top handles are so much fun to carry around and make it super sturdy. You can check them out here! Some of my other favorite ML products include:

LOVE these personalize-able croakies! Anyone who is Greek should definitely look into the dual monogram/embroidery with Greek letters!

Not a fan of that Clemmy orange/white combo (GO GAMECOCKS!) but I love the big script font and the idea of a monogrammed scarf!

I actually have this exact bracelet but not from ML. My sister gave it to me as a Confirmation sponsor gift and I LOVE it! I would highly suggest snatching one of these bracelets up while you can. Plus they're only $36!

Have you made any Marley Lilly purchases? I'm a huge fan! Thanks again for my new tote!!

Christmas Recap

The fam and I had quite the Christmas! First, Christmas Eve rolled around. We went to 6:00 mass (which was packed more than I've ever seen in Church).

My sis and I got pretty dressed up (excuse my no shoes...) and I wore a ruffle top from J. Crew and a shirred metallic skirt from H&M--they're having FAB sales so hop over there ASAP. I wore tall black heels (the ones I've worn for birthdays) that have trendy little zips on them. After Church we went to dinner with some family friends (and a future Gamecock!!) that lasted until almost 11, so we were all pretty tuckered out from it being Christmas Eve and all!

On Christmas morning, we got up around 9 and everything was unwapped by 9:30! All of us were extremely excited with our gifts! Here were some highlights:

Monster Mile NASCAR Tickets for Daddy!

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Nook and matching Lilly case for Momma

My sister and I got some great stuff too! I got sunglasses (Tortoise shell Wayfarers and Costas!), a Patagonia fleece, the cutest retro bathing suit from VS, Lilly (of course...), pajamas, a VV shift and tote and long sleeve t-shirt and croakies, and lots of other stuff! I was so thankful for all of it and can't wait to add it to my existing wardrobe! 

After the unwrapping process, we headed North to New York for (what we thought would be) three or four days. We went straight to the family Christmas party at my mom's oldest sister's house (there are 7 sisters and 1 brother...) and met everyone there. It was a blast to see everyone, all the aunts, uncles, cousins, and all the relatives. We crashed at another sister's house after hearing all about the snowpocalypse that was about to hit the entire east coast. 

We woke up and heard that Long Island could be getting up to 16 inches of snow and decided to high-tail it back South to MD. My dad and sister left early early early on Sunday and my mom and I stayed until about 11am and then left. What normally takes between 3.5-5 hours took us almost 7 hours driving through snow and icy and slush (dear NJ, please start salting your roads.). It was scary and very nerve-wracking, so I'm glad we're finally home!!

I hope everyone had wonderful Christmases this year and are looking forward to the New Year!! Just a few days left!

xxKatie