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.

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Looking for some preppy holiday gift ideas? Check out Loggerhead Apparel. Based in South Carolina, Loggerhead creates 100% American-made clothing while supporting the conservation efforts of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. In fact, ten percent of the revenue gained from the sale of all Loggerhead Bellwether polos is donated to the conservation and protection of the Loggerhead turtles. You can find Loggerhead Apparel online and in clothing stores on the east coast.

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Looking for some fresh styles this fall? Check out Salmon Cove, a preppy line of men’s and women’s polos, sweaters, and button down shirts. Founders, Owen and Charlie, started Salmon Cove because they wanted to create a “fun, distinctive, confidence-inspiring clothing brand that would stand the test of time.” Salmon Cove’s clothing does just that.

Don’t forget about the boys:

Salmon Cove has offered the Preppy Life readers a discount of 15% using the coupon code “preppygirl.”

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

Hi Preppy Girl!
I am a college senior in DC and I just got accepted to study abroad in London for the month of January (eekk)! I want to start getting outfits together now so I know that I will look picture perfect everyday! I have the typical: leggings, boots, scarves, pea coat looks, but I wanted to branch out a little bit since I’ll be in one of the largest fashion capitals in the world! What are some flairs I can add to my outfits to stand out but still be preppy?

Thanks!
UK Prep

Dear UK Prep,
Congrats on being accepted to study abroad! You will absolutely love the UK. My advice is to not buy too much clothing now, wait till you get to London! Between Harrods, Topshop, Liberty of London, and Burberry, you will be shipping home boxes of your new clothes.

That being said, one of my favorite looks is black skinny trousers paired with black pumps, a long white button down shirt, and a blazer. I think that look is really street style chic. Look for shirts with unique details or tunics to pair with leggings. Check out the accessories department of H&M, they have lots of inexpensive trendy belts and jewelry. London has a lot of “rock and roll” style. Look for edgy jewelry to dress up an otherwise preppy outfit. A great shade of lipstick will also work wonders.

Knot (don’t buckle) the belts at your upper waist over loose fitting shirts or sweaters for a more fitted look. I would pack a couple of interesting scarves, they fit easily into a suitcase and are able to transform a boring blazer or shirt. Remember to pack shoes that are comfy to walk in! You will probably do a lot of walking.

I hope you enjoy London! That will be such a fantastic experience.

Have a wonderful trip!

-P.G.

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Trying to finish your holiday shopping early? Check out Harding-Lane, a brother and sister team designing some ultra preppy baseball hats. Their environmentally friendly hats feature needlepoint designs of sea life; lobsters, striped bass, and Bufflehead ducks to name a few. Their hats have been selling out quickly, be sure to visit their Web site today!

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