Last Friday, the BF and I spent the night in NYC en route to a wedding in Hyde Park, New York. We had a wonderful time taking in the sights and smells of the city. We toured the Metropolitan Museum of Art and had cocktails on their swank rooftop garden which features a breath-taking view of the city. From the roof, you can even catch a glimpse of those magical penthouses of the Upper East Side…a girl can dream, can’t she?

The Met's Rooftop Garden

The Met's Rooftop Garden

Manhattan Skyline

Must be nice!

For dinner we took a taxi to the West Village and had dinner at La Ripaille, a charming French restaurant with fabulous food and service. For dessert we walked to the famed Magnolia Bakery and stocked up on cupcakes: banana, chocolate, and butter cream. We headed back to midtown, ate a few cupcakes, and checked out the bar scene.

Our hotel in midtown Manhattan

Our hotel in midtown Manhattan

On Saturday we did a little shopping and even stopped by the Mothership a.k.a. Tiffany’s flagship store. Sadly, I didn’t buy anything. We also cruised through Coach, H&M, Channel, Bloomingdale’s, and Burberry before hitting the road. It was a whirl-wind trip but I had a blast. Hoping to go back soon!

New York City

New York City

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pumpkinI love Halloween, it is my favorite non-summer holiday. This year, I am going as a Valley Girl Vampire. Here are a few preppy ideas if you still need a disguise.

  • Toga! Toga! – Beloved costumed straight from Animal House. Tommy Bahama sheets optional.
  • Audry Hepburn ala Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • Sailor – Everyone loves sailors, the preppiest of costumes. Grab a striped shirt and your boat shoes and you are all set!
  • Michele Obama – Super preppy role model
  • Spy – Great excuse to stay warm and wear your Burberry raincoat
  • Valley Girl – 1980s style
  • Private School Student – Wear your old uniform, even better- wear your old gym uniform! This only works if you are past your high school days.
  • Lacrosse Player – Everyone loves a lacrosse player!
  • Your Parents – Hardcore Preps
  • The Shopaholic – Carry a bunch of shopping bags from Bloomingdale’s, J. Crew, and Tiffany’s
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I can’t believe that it is already October. It seems like just a few days ago I was gearing up for the summer heat, now there is a definite nip in the night air. That being said, there are a few things to be excited about–mainly Halloween, my favorite holiday. What other day are you allowed to parade around the streets in costume, cackling like a witch while drinking glow-in-the dark cocktails? and did I mention the candy! Oh, do I love Halloween.

Secondly, you can now put out the pumpkins without fear of being tacky, but please wait until the evening before Halloween to carve them.

Lastly, it is a great excuse to throw a wicked costume party, togas optional. Stayed tuned for more Halloween fun including my top ten preppy Halloween costumes.

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I have always been a fan of camping i.e. packing one suitcase for a weekend at the beach. As long as you have some bikinis, a couple of cute Lilly dresses, a few polos and shorts, you are all set. There is nothing better than a long weekend at the beach. The scent of salt air mixed with coconut-scented sun block is the basis of many summertime romps.

Trendy twenty-something prepsters spend their weekends navigating the murky waters of summer shares. On the weekends, you can spot them in preppy beach towns, such as Dewey, trying to enjoy their 1/32nd of a beach house. The main attraction of a summer share is seasonal access to preppy watering holes such as the Bottle & Cork, a cute place for hobnobbing with DC’s future lawyers and politicians. Summer is not complete unless you hook-up with at least one aspiring lobbyist.

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This morning I read an article in the New York Times announcing the end of the era of Manhattan’s exclusive clubs. The days of being scrutinized by doormen are over; comfy bars with relaxed door policies are now the rage. I can’t say that I am sad to see these elitist clubs go.

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