Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Preppy Challenge

So I thought it would be fun to re read The Official Preppy Handbook and see how I still fit in and how outdated it is. I opened it to page 11 (just past the Chapters/Index/Contents).  The first sentence...
"It is the inalienable right of every man, woman and child to wear khaki,"



This is for my girl at Entertianing Home/Kitchen  Jessica

I'm not only wearing Khaki pants but my yellow rain slicker from Eagles Eye (my lone item from the brand)!

We were in LBI for a regatta, in the rain and enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Blue Whale

1st day of preppy challenge--check!

Stay Preppy

xoxo

Beth
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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    off to a dang good start!! Hope you have a great day = )

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  2. KimSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    I was cleaning out a bookcase a few years ago and found my copy from college. What totally freaked me out what how much my family resembled the drawing of the prep family....I always wondered why four kids seemed to be the right number to me. It was subliminal influence from TOPH!

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  3. TracySeptember 30, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Oh man, I might have pull out my pink Izod polo, add-a-bead necklace and Khaki pants - which I always made sure matched my wooden-handled, changeable covers monogrammed purse (usually the pink shirt called for the green cover on the purse).

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  4. La La La LeahSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    You are just to darn cute! I need more Khaki in my life.

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  5. Hillcrest AcresSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Oh, how I wish I still had my copy from my high school days. I don't know what I was thinking when I reluctantly threw mine away as I was packing up my things from my parents house right before I was getting married almost twenty years ago.

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  6. mes petit chouxSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Awesome! I love this! Proud to say when I looked down I am sporting my khaks! Makes me kinda want to break out my old bermuda bags...

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  7. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Cute, cute. #1: check

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  8. Black Labs and LillySeptember 30, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Great outfit, and such a cute picture! I love the pop of orange from your bag!!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I have khaki! check..oops I should be wearing it ;) Love the picture, spot of sunshine on a cloudy day!

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  10. JMWSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    You are rockin' the preppy for sure! Love your bag, BTW.

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  11. MCWSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I need to get this handbook!

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  12. SandraSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Preppy Handbook - Amen honey! Love, love this post. xoxo

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  13. Jennifer FabulousSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Awesome. Lol. I need to read that book! Cute rain coat too, btw.

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  14. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I covet your rain slicker. So fab!

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  15. LeahSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I love that rain coat. You are looking cute!

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  16. Confessions Of A Domestic GoddessSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Love it!

    xoxo!

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  17. preppy little dress AKA "PLD"September 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    It's still a fun read! Love that my hometown is mentioned - Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Boarding school life, isn't what it used to be that is for sure at least when I went away to boarding school! Also, it gives great ideas for registering, wish more brides would register for silver servware, silver flatware, china and formal stemware - sorry but registering for a snuggie isn't going to cut it! People are going so practical these days, they will regret it down the road! HA! HA! :)

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  18. GwenSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    So cute!!! I still need to get this book but at least I know I fit in with one of the rules. :) XOXO

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  19. Headbands and Hand BagsSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Right on the money so far!!

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  20. DSSSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I'm totally re-reading my copy right now as well!! Isn't it funny how some things just never do seem to change :)

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  21. Martha@A Sense of Humor is EssentialSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Aren't you just the cutest little prep on the block!!

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  22. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)September 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Looks like the preppy queen to me, ya little fashion diva, you. I love the fact that ya topped it with a slicker and accented it with the orange purse. I have khakis. Would that make me a preppy farm chick?

    Have a fun filled day!!!

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  23. Polka Dots & Protein BarsSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Haha too funny!

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  24. chelseaSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    So cute. When I shop, I always have a "scenario" for why I need an outfit. Like, "ooh I can where this yachting one day! and if there's a chance of rain-I need this to go with it!" This one is going on my list!

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  25. QueenBeeSwainSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    you look darling and TOPH is just always relevant in my humble opinion!

    xoox

    kHm

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  26. Jessica RyanSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I love your post!!!

    Aren't you cute! LOL

    Love your raincoat! LOVE LOVE LOVE your bag.

    I'm still in angst over the fact that my mother GAVE AWAY my copy of the Handbbook when they sold the apartment in NYC. I still have HUGE issues over this. My dance, music and regular schools were mentioned. The entire book was dog eared. I was upset to learn not too long ago that the whole book was a mockery. Maybe one day I will fork over the change and get another copy.

    And now I have a confession to make. I hate khaki. It looks TERRIBLE on me. I have a pair of khaki pants but never wear them.

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  27. Jessica RyanSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    by the way... the word I had to type in for verification was "grody"... that just totally made me LOL!

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  28. Tickled Pink And GreenSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I had some Eagles Eye sweaters...I wonder if they are still in my closet somewhere.

    You are making me want to pull out even more old pics...

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  29. Tammy BSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I still have several pieces of Eagles Eye clothing that I still wear. I get out my copy of TOPH and read it about every six to nine months. I may take the preppy challenge also.

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  30. MLSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    love your blog! CUTE idea!

    nothing beats super worn in khakis..in both comfort and preppiness.

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  31. The Mrs.September 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    You are so cute it's insane. I adore you!

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  32. LipstickSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Oh please tell me this is going to be a series! LOL...I love that book!

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  33. kanishkOctober 1, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Oh, how I wish I still had my copy from my high school days. I don't know what I was thinking when I reluctantly threw mine away as I was packing up my things
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  34. Life, Love And LolaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Look how stinkin cute you look!!!

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  35. LaurenOctober 1, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    You look adorable! I just pulled out an Eagles Eye turtleneck for my 9 month son! I guess EE never goes out of style! :) (And I must say that my son Henry looks fantastic in his striped turtleneck!) :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Three cheers for khaki! And you ROCK the yellow rain jacket!

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  37. LeahOctober 1, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    You look so good in khaki and that yellow jacket is awesome. I love the look.

    Beth, the Toms is the comfiest shoes. I took it for a spin yesterday and I'm so impressed. I want to buy another one.

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  38. Wine and WordsOctober 1, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. However, with 359 followers....clearly you do not "suck"! And a novel to boot! Awesome. Carry on Khaki.

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  39. JillOctober 1, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks for the blog visit! I'm looking forward to delving deeper into yours!
    Jill @ Stella's Roar

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  40. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    You know I just love the Preppy Handbook!!!! What a fun challenge! I'm having a giveaway on my blog if you are interested it's a Tramonti necklace, a company that donates a portion of its proceeds to charity. What could possibly be more preppy?

    www.kentandlindsey.blogspot.com

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  41. Carol {Everyday Delights}October 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Love the yallow rain jacket! Perfect way to brighten up a rainy day!

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  42. Red LipstickOctober 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    You've inspired me to pull my Preppy Handbook out and re-read. It is now in the car to read throughout the day. Khaki is wonderful.

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  43. Sydney Carver SnyderOctober 1, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    soo cute! wow i remember eagles eye!!

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  44. teresa-bugOctober 2, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I sold my copy when we moved 15 years ago. I could kick myself! I do love me some khaki!

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  45. KateOctober 4, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    This is such a fun post! Cute outfit and love the restaurant!

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Talk preppy to me! xoxo

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