The Wise Penny is hosting a Trinkets & Treasures Sale on Saturday, February 11 from 10 am to 5pm. I recommend getting a sneak peak by buying tickets for their Early Buyers Event on Friday, February 10. Tickets are $10. The Wise Penny is a thrift store located on York Road in Baltimore, which is owned and operated by the Junior League of Baltimore. The Wise Penny sells new and “gently used” clothing and household items. Proceeds from the store are used to fund community projects.

If you have a question for the Preppy Girl email it to me at preppygirl@thepreppylife.com.

Hi Preppy Girl,
I am a young prep that is, of course, fashion obsessed. I love to take risks to show my taste and love for fashion but there is one thing I’m stuck on. In many preppy ads there are women wearing ties. It looks fabulous in the pictures but I am unsure of how this could be done in real life (especially without looking too masculine). Also, is it even appropriate for women to wear ties?

Thanks!
Thinking about Ties

Dear Thinking about Ties,
That is a great question, I have also noticed a trend in fashion for women wearing ties. It looks fabulous in photos, but in real life, I think you run the risk of looking like one of the girls from The Facts of Life. I have never seen a girl on the street who actually looks good in a tie, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Try transforming the tie to belt; however, knot it closer to your hip in an undone bow. Try wearing the tie loose around your neck like a scarf or draped around the lapels of a preppy blazer. I think its appropriate for women to wear ties, but only if they can “pull it off” with confidence.

Good Luck!
-P.G.

Check out these laces!

This is one of the few times of am jealous of men’s fashion. Stolen Riches is a brand of men’s dress laces that come in bold colors, giving our guys a little fashion freedom. Unique colors like Moville Green, Buster Purple, and my favorite, Isolar Silver (named for David Bowie’s production company) brighten up an otherwise boring dress shoe. Made in Canada using a special nylon core, Stolen Riches has been carefully crafting premium shoe laces since 1915. I was particularly impressed with their packaging, which comes complete with a nifty lace tying guide.

Silver Tipped Isolar Silver Laces, love the packaging