tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9925592726169909622024-03-13T22:54:25.394-04:00Let's Be Preppy!Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.comBlogger1066125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-68701380211839938642013-08-20T09:00:00.000-04:002013-08-20T09:00:00.907-04:00My Chickens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earnest Lee is a famous artist in Columbia, SC. On my bucket list for college, I wanted to acquire a few Earnest Lee paintings for myself. He's famous for his chicken paintings, and is even dubbed "The Chicken Man" around South Carolina.</div>
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These chickens were the ones that ultimately made it home with me! I knew I wanted a chicken with Gamecock colors, and I knew I wanted a pink chicken (to be the Katie chicken) and I figured a palmetto would complete the collection and always remind me of the state of South Carolina.</div>
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I was SO excited to start my little art collection with my chickens! They will forever remind me of Columbia and my graduation.</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-21470935236896465092013-08-03T09:00:00.000-04:002013-08-03T09:00:05.571-04:00Big Changes<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's no secret I've seemed to drop off the face of the earth. Between graduation, moving to a brand new city, and starting a new job, I haven't had ANY time to devote to blogging. </div>
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I have gotten SO many emails about what's been going on, and I'm 100% still alive, and honestly doing nearly better than ever! I finally am beginning to understand my new city, I am LOVING my job, and starting to get the hang of post-grad life.</div>
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Kudos to all those bloggers who have made the transition whlie still blogging--I commend you. Even with scheduled posts, I couldn't quite swing it. </div>
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<b>SO NOW WHERE DO WE STAND?</b></div>
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I am going to continue Let's Be Preppy! It's going to become more of a fun, hobby and less of a daily committment. I felt very stressed toward the end of the semester coming up with content that wasn't totally worth your time to read. So I'm committing to posting, but it just won't be as regular. I'm still going to be blogging about my new start, my new city, and the beginning of my new life. </div>
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In an effort to be fair and transparent, I have changed a lot of my handles, so where I used to be @letsbepreppy in everything, now I'm <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">@katie_rudder</span></b> to make it a little more personal. That way, if you still want to follow me as me, it'll be your call. I'm still going to be posting all the same content, just not as "@letsbepreppy" anymore, and not daily.<br />
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I promise that I'm still around, and I'm going to deliver fun content, a lot more regularly than I have been. I'm excited to be back, and committed to sharing a lot of fun experiences I'll be going through as I make these big changes!<br />
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-78626596378211290082013-05-02T09:00:00.000-04:002013-05-02T09:00:10.066-04:00It's a Wrap: The Carolina Ball<div style="text-align: center;">
So a week ago today, I attended a wonderful event, The Carolina Ball! It was a great time and I ended up running into a bunch of people I knew.</div>
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My fabbbbbulous date Hannah and I were able to go to the ball! We both wore floor length dresses, taking the night to get all dolled up! How often does that really happen!?</div>
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I got my dress from Tradesy online! I felt like I was channeling my inner Rachel from "Friends" with this 90s-loving choice. I never, ever, ever want to take this dress off. I LOVE it!</div>
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The band, Blind Manifest, was great! They amped up the crowd, danced and interacted and really kept us going. I really enjoyed listening to them, and gave us an awesome variation of music: slow songs, fast songs, beach music, covers, everything!</div>
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The decor at the venue was minimal, but it didn't need to be very fancy. The venue, 701 Whaley, is a beautiful spot on its own and really doesn't need much to make it look good. There were simple swags throughout the main hall we were in and it looked perfect.</div>
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All in all, we had fun at the event! I hope that this continues to be an annual event and grows bigger and larger for Palmetto Health Children's Hospital! FTK!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-40022237959785126572013-04-29T09:00:00.000-04:002013-05-01T22:50:15.589-04:00Pink Sorbet Loves Winston's Wish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Monday we had a big celebration party for Winston's Wish, the Autism awareness organization that fosters friends of Autism here in Columbia, SC! Pink Sorbet, Lilly Pulitzer print designers, and Winston's Wish all teamed up to make a one-of-a-kind Autism awareness Murfee Scarf! It's so special, and we were honored to be able to have an in-store event during Autism Awareness month.</div>
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Winston himself, front and center, is known for wearing his bowties, which he is PROUDLY donning for the day's event!</div>
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These special scarves are available exclusively at Pink Sorbet! </div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-16744107844693934062013-04-23T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-23T09:29:05.258-04:00Outfit of the Day: Seersucker and Sass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This has been one of my favorite outfits recently! I love the way that the wedges ties in PERFECTLY with the seersucker Buttercup shorts!</div>
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One of my favorite looks for summer is a strapless top with a big, chunky necklace, so this outfit was right up that alley. These seersucker wedges are about the cutest thing I've seen in awhile, and I LOVE the way they look on. Lilly wedges are very comfortable, but definitely make sure that you have enough room in the toes. One of my other metallic pairs isn't as comfy as these ones, and they really squish my toes.</div>
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In my book, seersucker is such a fun sign of spring and summer! Seeing it all over makes me so happy and I try to wear it as often as possible since it's so seasonal. Seersucker is one of the most classic fabrics and will never go out of style.</div>
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Happy Seersucker Season y'all!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-31392232163679199742013-04-22T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-22T09:00:03.871-04:00Cinderella's Shoes for the Ball<div style="text-align: center;">
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Do you go with sassy pumps? Flats to show off your fancy feet?</div>
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Before my big dress reveal, I will say that my dress is black, so my shoe choice most likely will be black as well. I have a good feeling I will be wearing<a href="http://bit.ly/13pQQ0b"> these</a>:</div>
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Why my <a href="http://bit.ly/13pQQ0b">black Jacks</a> aren't QUITE "formalwear", I do trust them very much and my dress entirely covers my shoes. I hope to do a LOT of dancing and so I know I want my shoes to allow me to do so!</div>
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If I were wearing a short dress, I would absolutely wear my <a href="http://bit.ly/WUqpdG">Jessica Simpson Calie Nude Pumps</a>! I actually have a banquet that I will be attending on Wednesday and I'll be donning these with a blue, short cocktail dress. I am so excited to be pulling these out of my closet, I love the way they feel on and how they REALLY extend the look of your legs.</div>
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These stunning <a href="http://bit.ly/13pREC6">gold Tory Burch heels</a> would match almost anything in your closet! I have tons of different options that these heels would look great with. The heel and ankle strap make it dressy enough to go from gala to wedding to bridesmaids brunch to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/447317495334251/?fref=ts">the Carolina Ball</a>!</div>
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<b><i>Hopefully I won't be Cinderella of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/447317495334251/?fref=ts">the Carolina Ball</a> myself and lose my shoes!</i></b></div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-68017211162741478472013-04-19T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-19T09:00:01.105-04:00Polish Change: Madison Aven-Hue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since all I've been wearing these days has been neutrals, I have been longing after a new pink!</div>
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I was really looking for a color that was pinkish-purple and Essie's newest collection had a color that perfectly fit the bill. Enter, Madison Ave-Hue.</div>
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This party pink is such a good color and I know it will become part of my regular rotation. I also really wanted a color that was going to be opaque and not translucent, and this color is just that as well. I can't wait to check out what other colors Essie rolls out for the rest of spring and summer!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-30338579567131282132013-04-18T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-18T09:00:17.231-04:00LBP loves TCB: The Carolina Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been working on this partnership for a few weeks and I am SO excited to finally be able to tell y'all about it! I have officially signed on as a media sponsor of the event and it's going to be great! It's a week from TODAY so hop on board.</div>
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The Carolina Ball is a gala that is being held next Thursday here in Columbia and I am thrilled to be going! Remember when I talked about all those formal dresses--yep, I've got gala on the brain.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;"><i>A group of friends collaborated to create a formal philanthropic event for the community to come together in support of an amazing cause. The inaugural Carolina Ball, sponsored by Breakers Bar and Grill, will be held on April 25, 2013 at 701 Whaley in support of Palmetto Health Children's Hospital. With this cause in mind - along with live music and an open bar - this black-tie affair will be a night to remember</i>.</span></b> </div>
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Anyone remember what I was just involved in with Palmetto Health Children's Hospital? DANCE MARATHON of course! Why not be a part of another big party to celebrate such a wonderful place right here in Columbia?!</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;">The Carolina Ball</span></b> stands for all kinds of things I love:</div>
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1. Helping out a children's hospital</div>
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4. Dancing with live music </div>
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Check out their <a href="http://www.thecarolinaball.com/">website</a> to buy your ticket (ASAP y'all, they're filling up fast) and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/447317495334251/?fref=ts">official event invite</a> to get all the deets! We'll be comin' atcha with more information as the big soiree gets closer!</div>
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Be there or miss out big time!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-35994477521834073732013-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-17T09:00:02.337-04:00Outfit of the Day: Maxed Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last summer when the "You Gotta Regatta" print came out from Lilly, I got a dress for my sister's high school graduation. I couldn't really justify getting two dresses in the same print, so I skipped out on this Treena Maxi dress originally.</div>
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I had HUGE remorse for not snagging this dress when I had the opportunity. I was ELATED when I logged onto Rue La La to see that it was being offered in the most recent Lilly pop-up shop! There was high traffic all day, so I didn't think I was going to log on, let alone even order or purchase this dress. After trying my patience, I finally got through on Rue La La and ordered my dress as soon as I could! I was PUMPED when I got my confirmation email that it was on its way. </div>
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I paired this dress with a yellow party cardi and my neon McKims from Carolina Cup, and added my monogram necklace on to top it all off. I cannot wait to wear this dress more often because it seriously feels like PJs when you're wearing it. Needless to say, I am LOVING my newest acquisition!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-47238170121230880202013-04-16T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-16T09:00:15.603-04:00Formal Season: The Short Story<div style="text-align: center;">
It's that time of year again, y'all! The season of formals, galas, weddings, and proms is upon us! Today is all about the short dress for a big event!A big trend I've noticed in college is rocking cocktail dresses to formals and events instead of attempting the (often impossible) task of tracking down a long formal dress.</div>
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Whether your excuse to dress up is a big fete or a small soiree, here are a few of my favorite formal dress choices for your event!</div>
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I have to take extreme precautions to actively NOT order this <a href="http://bit.ly/15exnUl">Tibi ruffle dress</a>. I am IN LOVE with it. I have a formal event coming up (more to come!!) and would LOVE to wear this dress. This dress would be a phenomenal dress to have in your closet because of its wearability. There are so many ways to change this dress and the shape works for so many different options!</div>
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I think this <a href="http://bit.ly/15eAjAe">Isaac Mizrahi dress</a> SCREAMS party! The bow and shimmer makes it perfect for your dressy event and I love this look for a prom or formal. Pop your date in a pink bowtie and you are ALL set!</div>
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In the most recently Lilly shipment,<a href="http://bit.ly/115LCnf"> the Rosaline</a> in this delightful pink and orange combination showed up! I haven't tried this dress on because I'm afraid I'll like it too much...</div>
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This <a href="http://bit.ly/15ex4c6">Tibi shift</a> is one of my faves I've seen recently. It's shift shape is appropriate for all kinds of events, and I see your date in a white dinner jacket to complete the ensemble! The pale pink can be dressed up and down and the sheen looks great with any color metallic.</div>
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I know, I know, I said short story, but I had to include one long dress! I actually saw this dress on an episode of Castle (anyone else watch it!?) and through some investigation, I finally found who made it! This <a href="http://bit.ly/115MnNd">Laundry dress</a> really caught my eye on TV and this is a dress I absolutely want to add to my collection. I wish I had formal events to go to more often to make this even more practical, but it's calling my name so loudly that I might have to get it anyway!!</div>
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What's your big event this spring? What are you donning for your formal event?</div>
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This week's Giveaway Monday is a fun, fabulous monogrammed chevron scarf from Feathered Nest Boutique!</div>
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This scarf will be the perfect accessory as we really start to hit our stride into spring and summer. I would style this fun scarf over a white tank and black or coordinating colored shorts with Jacks. Ya dig?</div>
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As everyone saw all over Twitter and Facebook yesterday, one of our style icons, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau passed away.</div>
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Lilly made shift dresses popular, made classic prints fun, and make pink and green a staple in all of our wardrobes.</div>
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She is a style inspiration to us all and will be missed!</div>
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In her honor, today let's all "Live every hour like it's happy hour!"</div>
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Let me preface this new color with a little mani-anecdote. Before spring break, I needed a manicure. Poor time management didn't allow me to get one in before I left, so I packed a few colors with me and a good shiny top coat and figured I could do it myself, covering the old color. I covered a light pink with red. It was not a good idea. I LOVE red nails (my Mom, not so much...which she reminded me...) and I love red nails especially in hot weather. My nails were just TOO long for red and by the time break was over, I felt VERY Ronald McDonald-y.</div>
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I decided on OPI's "At First Sight" after taking too long to choose at the salon. I needed something neutral to match my Cup dress and I was SO sick of the very vivacious red that I needed a break. By the time that the manicurist took off all the red, it looked like we BOTH committed murder. </div>
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I am a HUGE fan of this color, and I'm definitely going to look into finding my own bottle of it. It's actually glittery too but you can't tell when there are multiple coats on your nails. Mine currently have two coats. I wanted them to look opaque once they were dry, and two coats did the trick!</div>
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Today's giveaway is with My Capital Letters! Right here in my backyard in Columbia, SC, I am SO excited to be doing this fun giveaway!</div>
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We are giving away a vine monogram anchor key chain! How cute is this?! Nautical and personalized, this is right up my alley. You can pick any color from their choices too!</div>
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I am SO glad that it's finally time again to wear Jacks and sandals!</div>
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This Lilly dress is one of my favorites and I wore it a few days ago to work. It's one of those awesome, no-wrinkle silk blend dresses that are perfectly packable and wearable. It has fun ruching along the sides and sleeves but its tough to see under the sweater.</div>
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Normally, I also really don't like the way things look belted on me. I rarely like the way that looks on me, but I was playing around with the gold belt at work and decided to keep that look for the day! I liked the way it popped with my shoes and pulled it all together!</div>
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Pink and gold is one of my favorite combinations and I will definitely be rocking this look again!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-44655281591026147692013-03-30T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-30T09:00:05.149-04:00Carolina Cup Week: Today's the Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can't wait to see everyone's well-dressed, hat-covered, CAROLINA CUP LOVING faces!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-42558288118523404522013-03-29T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-29T09:00:02.006-04:00Carolina Cup Week: The Dress<div style="text-align: center;">
Girls take a long time in choosing an outfit, we know that. Imagine Christmas plus warm weather plus a day long tailgate plus mimosas plus hats and you've got the beginning of the gist of Carolina Cup.</div>
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Choosing a dress for Cup is no easy task. I take awhile in deciding my dress. Carefully evaluating all my options. Trying on tons and tons and tons of different styles. Do you go strapless? Straps? Stripes? Solids? Prints? Ruffles? Longer hems? Peplum? Embellishments?</div>
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And that's only after you've made the choice of designer. Lilly is the obvious choice, and 95% of stylish Cup attendees will be in a Lilly Pulitzer dress dating back to 2003 until the last 3/25 shipment.</div>
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There are so many choices! After having worked a full Cup season, these are the front-runners of dresses:</div>
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The Lowe Dress in Pretty Pink Tootie was hands down the most popular dress that people were buying for Cup! It is SO stinking cute on, and we even suggested monogramming the seersucker part on top!</div>
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The Payton Dress was second ONLY to the Lowe Dress. This sweet strapless number was so popular, and I have to think it's due to all the faaaaaabulous colors in the print. They really knocked it out of the park with this floral look.</div>
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Although a late arriver to the game, the Lonnie Dress was another big player! This dress was really elevated when you added a belt. Knockout!</div>
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Valentina Dress--pink seersucker, TDF. Done and done.</div>
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The Sandrine Dress in Shorely Blue Tossing the Line was an early front-runner. There are fun embellishments and the back is a big V. So so so cute, but definitely better for the shorter gals!</div>
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The Adeline Dress in my book is a "life dress". I have this from last year and I was elated that it was brought back for Cup '13--apparently so was everyone else! This was snatched up SO quick!</div>
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The Nina Dress in Tootie was another popular choice! As you can see, the best part about this shift is the ADORABLE back and zipper!</div>
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I have also been TIGHT-LIPPED about my own dress, but I am SO excited to announce that I am wearing the Lowe Dress in POP!:</div>
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As soon as I saw this dress on the back cover of the Spring catalog, I knew this was going to be my Cup dress! I ordered it and had to do a bit of altering to make it Cup-ready, but I. Am. In. Love. I look forward to taking LOTS of pictures with anyone who has made the same choice as me, because, we all know that great minds think alike! This dress and print are one of my favorites I've seen in recent years, and I am THRILLED to be wearing this number!</div>
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What are you wearing? Is you dress on the short list? Do spill the beans...I did!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-19459401965322241812013-03-28T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-28T09:00:12.283-04:00Carolina Cup Week: The Course & Races<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carolina Cup takes place at a quaint racetrack in Camden, SC at Springdale Race Course. It's about 35-45 minutes out of Columbia and attracts attendees from Florida to Virginia! I've actually met students from as far away as Virginia Tech and Florida State University. I've heard rumors of a bus of Arizona fraternity brothers making it for the weekend this year as well!</div>
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Taken from the <a href="http://www.carolina-cup.org/">Carolina Cup website</a>, here's a little bit of the Cup history:</div>
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<i>Springdale Race Course is situated just on the outskirts of town, and hosts two of the most important steeplechases on the yearly calendar – the extremely popular Carolina Cup in the spring and the prestigious Colonial Cup in the autumn. Interestingly, in a state where pari-mutuel betting is not allowed, more than 60,000 people routinely show up and have a wonderful time at the races. Clearly, going racing in the South is not just about the chance to win a bet.</i></div>
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<i>Camden is well known as a training center for racehorses from the Eastern part of the U.S., and throughout the world. With its spacious, well maintained grounds laid out in the European training style, there are a variety of places in which to train and exercise the substantial horse population. Hall of Fame trainers have habitually sent their horses to Camden for a winter rest, or some rehab following an injury. It is also where young Thoroughbreds can begin their early training in a relaxed atmosphere away from the sometimes frenetic and more confined space of the racing facilities in major urban cities, such as New York and Miami. Many champion racehorses have called Camden home at some point during their careers, including the incomparable Ruffian</i>.</div>
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There are also several areas of Springdale including the Grandstand (pictured above), Infield, Rail areas, Paddock and College Park. When you think Carolina Cup, depending on your age, you'll think of any of these locations. College Park is the big college area filled with tents while the Grandstand is your nicest area of the course. </div>
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Where is your group staying? Do you want to see any of the races?</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-58983035052095722232013-03-27T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-27T09:00:06.631-04:00Carolina Cup Week: The Hat<div style="text-align: center;">
It's no secret that Carolina Cup is an event where a mantra is "Go big or go home." This is perfectly understood in your choice of a hat!</div>
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Last year I had that pink striped floppy hat, and two years ago I had a plain straw hat from Belk with a bow that I added myself:</div>
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It actually came initially attached with the most heinous zebra-y/giraffe-y scarf that I took off and then added the bow in place of! Keep that in mind while searching for hats--most attached scarves are removable with scissors and a little elbow grease!</div>
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The most important part about your hat is matching it with your dress of course! There are so many different options for Cup hats that you can choose!</div>
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Marley Lilly has certainly become a force to be reckoned with as far as Cup hat choices go! They have SO many different color options that you are bound to find one that will match your dress. They even offer monogramming too to make it personal!</div>
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Target has great options in-store if you need a hat in a pinch! What's great about a plain, straw hat like this one, is that you can add a ribbon to match your dress. Like I said, that's what I did two years ago and it was great! I tied a false bow, and glued it down with fabric glue--I even added a few staples in invisible spots to make it REALLY secure!</div>
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Yet again, the bigger the better! This hat from Amazon has my name all over it! I'd even love to rock this one AFTER the Cup!</div>
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What does your hat look like? Are you added fun accessories like a bow or sash?</div>
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ANYONE have any good suggestions on how to avoid hat head also? LET ME KNOW!</div>
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Carolina Cup is not for the long tie. Sorry to those guys who insist on no-bow ties, but it's just the way it is. You wear a bow tie. Not only that, but you wear about as festive of a bow tie as you can find. This might mean:</div>
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Southern Proper's Topless Beau</div>
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High Cotton Ties' Spring Four Way Bow Tie</div>
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Social Primer's Sea Island Bow Tie</div>
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Lilly Pulitzer's Resort White Spring Fling Bow Tie (Lilly or louder, right?!)</div>
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Bow ties are the single most important MUST-HAVE for the guys on the day of Carolina Cup! For the gals, you must insist that your date dons his best beau so that you can boast you've got the best lookin' date of them all out there!</div>
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Carolina Cup is the biggest party of the spring in South Carolina!</div>
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It's our version of the Kentucky Derby in Camden, SC!</div>
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It's a horse-race that starts with mimosas in the morning, party busses to the race course, and popping from tent to tent throughout the day!</div>
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Students from almost all the local schools attend, with some making a weekend or entire 24-hour event of the day. It's one of my FAVORITE events each spring and is THE place to see and be seen!</div>
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Last year, it started out in the POURING rain, but eventually the day brightened up!</div>
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One of my favorite excerpts about the Cup, from <a href="http://www.columbialivingmag.com/equestrian-traditions">Columbia Living Magazine</a> says, "<i><b>The label “clothes horse” may have been first applied at the Cup; seersucker and madras plaid make new debuts there each year. And Palm Beach shades, especially Lilly Pulitzer’s signature pinks and greens, are sported by sorority sisters and once-preppy matrons who, in the ‘60s, affirmed the venerable Florida designer’s belief that tropical colors and patterns make posh resort attire of simple sundresses.</b></i>"</div>
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This Cup week will cover EVERYTHING you can think of about the Cup! Any questions? Tweet them at me @letsbepreppy!!</div>
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Will you be there?</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-79484605225958070412013-03-24T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-24T09:00:08.405-04:00Carolina Cup Week: Opening<div style="text-align: center;">
You know the famous Andy Williams song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"?</div>
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Well hum that as you read posts for the next week! Because, y'all it IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! </div>
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It's Carolina Cup week! Carolina Cup is on Saturday and I for one, am SO excited!</div>
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Last year I had the opportunity to be a part of the Lilly Pulitzer corporate team of workers who helped man the Lilly tent at Cup! I will be returning again this year to be at that same post, so I can't wait to see some Cup-loving familiar LBP faces again! We had so much fun last year, even if the day did start out with pouring rain--I swear my boots were famous that day!</div>
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This week will be devoted to all the different aspects of Carolina Cup for those of you who may not be familiar--you will be fully educated in Carolina Cup by the time it rolls around on Saturday!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-19472420822406559282013-03-13T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-13T09:00:14.154-04:00Who Wears Short Shorts?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hardly ever wear short shorts. 5'' shorts are my game, and I rarely ever buy anything shorter than that. I did find though, a <a href="http://bit.ly/WlMki3">FABULOUS pair</a> from Target in the store last time I went:</div>
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I snagged <a href="http://bit.ly/WlMki3">these shorts</a> to wear on those occasions when you want dressy, possibly going out shorts. I prefer dresses to go out, but I remember a few times over the summer last year and in the early fall, where I really wished I had a pair of black shorts to go out in. I envision these shorts with knockout wedges and some cute top with a big, chunky, statement necklace.</div>
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Thoughts?</div>
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I'm really excited about these shorts! They also come in a few different colors that I might have to go back and check again:</div>
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This color is called "<a href="http://bit.ly/14UiFNl">Calistoga Blue</a>" and I'm slightly obsessed.</div>
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"<a href="http://bit.ly/WlMtly">Bright Coral</a>" is also calling my name.</div>
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These shorts are fun because they have a bit of stretch and even some sheen to elevate them a bit. Best part? ...they're $17.99. Yep. Just under $18 for these awesome shorts!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-86799983485965303342013-03-12T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-12T09:00:08.203-04:00Turks and Caicos: A Playlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although I won't get to see the golden boy of country music while he's on spring break, I know many people who will be! As a gift to myself, I'm making a great Turks and Caicos Playlist for my own spring break, and more likely, spring semester:</div>
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1. <b>Cruise</b>: Florida Georgia Line</div>
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2. <b>You Shook Me All Night Long</b>: AC/DC</div>
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3. <b>One of Those Nights</b>: Tim McGraw</div>
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4. <b>Young Girls</b>: Bruno Mars</div>
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5. <b>Back Here</b>: BBMak</div>
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6. <b>If You Want Some</b>: Joel Crouse</div>
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7. <b>Don't Wake Me Up</b>: Chris Brown</div>
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8. <b>Dayum, Baby</b>: Florida Georgia Line</div>
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9. <b>Summer Back</b>: Andy Gibson</div>
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10. <b>Pirate Flag</b>: Kenny Chesney</div>
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11. <b>Shake the Sand</b>: Luke Bryan</div>
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12. <b>Back Around</b>: Josh Thompson</div>
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13. <b>Let Me</b>: Pat Green</div>
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14. <b>Everything But You</b>: Kip Moore</div>
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15. <b>Did It For the Girl</b>: Greg Bates</div>
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Listen to my playlist on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PvebsWcpto&list=PL23F1YEpWKttwIqrVjYRE4FH1E8ECVGss">YouTube</a>!</div>
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Plug in and play on!</div>
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Katie Rudderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503006328198524730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992559272616990962.post-60652431997620318102013-03-11T09:00:00.000-04:002013-03-11T09:00:01.763-04:00Giveaway Monday: Southern Beaus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love finding new brands, and I especially love finding new brands that have owners that are tied to the University of South Carolina. Ashlyn, owner of Southern Beaus, is a fellow Gamecock! She has so graciously offered to giveaway any bowtie to a reader who wins this giveaway!</div>
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With Carolina Cup right around the corner, I don't think this bowtie giveaway can be more perfect!</div>
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Ashlyn sent me this clutch a few weeks back and without spoiling my Cup dress, this matches PERFECTLY. I don't know she knew, but she did and it was too perfect! I am SO excited to have this with me on the big day!</div>
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In order to enter the Southern Beaus giveaway use Rafflecopter, and if you can see it, click on the title of today's post!</div>
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Happy Entering!</div>
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