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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With Halloween just around the corner, I’m sure you are looking for that perfect Halloween party get-up. Here are a few of my fav DIY preppy costumes.

• Audry Hepburn ala Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Black dress and pearls
• Princess Kate – Perfect excuse to wear a tiara and put on a pretty dress.
• Tennis player – Wear your tennis whites, the more retro the better.
• Sailor – The preppiest of costumes, grab a striped shirt and your boat shoes and you are all set. Rope bracelet optional.
• International Spy – Great excuse to stay warm, wear dark glasses and a Burberry raincoat.
• Valley Girl – 1980s prep 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.
• Lilly Pulitzer – Excuse to wear all of your favorite Lilly clothes and accessories at once.
• Lacrosse Player – Everyone loves a lacrosse player!

Now that the Halloween costume is covered, check out these great tips for spook-ifying your house.

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I spent last weekend relaxing at the beach with my parents. With temperatures dipping down to the low 60s, my Mom and I stopped by Delaware’s Tanger Outlets for a little shopping fun. We browsed J. Crew, Polo, Kate Spade, Coach, Talbots, Orvis, and Michael Kors, to name a few. However; I seemed to have a one track shopping mind:

Inspiration for my shopping spree:

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

Hi Preppy Girl!

Just wanted to say, I love your blog! I’m almost 16, which of course means the start of car shopping! Unfortunately, my parents aren’t considering a BMW or Mercedes for me, since I’m so young and I’m helping to pay for my car. Are there any brands I should definitely stay away from? I was thinking of a cute, white Honda CRV. I know it may not be the pinnacle of prep, but I think I can def rock it. I’d love to hear what you have to say!

Thanks so much,
Florida Prepster

Dear Florida Prepster,

Car shopping is so much fun, I’m  jealous! My first car was an old blue chevy cavalier hatchback via my grandmother. The car didn’t even have a tape player (ouch!). However; I was just happy to have a pair of wheels to call my own. The car wasn’t preppy, or even pretty, but it was mine.

Make sure that the car you buy is in your price range. Car expenses can add up once you factor in gas, repairs, and car insurance. A white Honda CRV sounds like a great car to cruise around Florida. White is such a versatile color, you can add lots of preppy accessories like seat covers and preppy monogram stickers.

While any car is a great car, here are a few of the less-preppy brands:

• Kia
• Pontiac
• Geo
• and Scion

Looking for more info? Check out these preppy car tips.

Enjoy your new car!

-P.G.

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I am sad to report there is a decided chill in the air. Time to put away the sundresses and break out the the scarves, but don’t dismay, Marley Lilly will keep you looking stylish. Based in South Carolina, Marley Lilly offers a wide array of monogrammed items, everything from fleece vests to wooden wine stoppers.

Two of my favorite items are the monogrammed pashmina and the preppy plaid scarf, true Autumn essentials. The super-soft pashmina is a great accessory to any outfit; perfect to cover up a sleeveless dress for a night on the town. I love to tie it in a knot to dress up a blazer and jeans.

This cozy scarf is the perfect length to dress up your sweaters and coats, not to mention a steal at $19.99. With hundreds of colors and patterns available, Marley Lilly offers scarves in every shade imaginable.

For a true personalized touch, Marley Lilly offers over thirty thread colors and a dozen monogram styles. So if you are on the hunt for some great monogrammed fashions check out Marley Lilly.

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