Friday, October 2, 2009

Preppy Challenge #3

OK so I'm only on the first page and already on day 3--this is going to be a long challenge. Please feel free to join me. As many of you know I'm a huge Queen Bee Swain ( http://queenbeeswain.blogspot.com)Fan---I literally love her in a normal healthy way! She tagged me for a October Favorites post and I'm going to do it preppy style:

1. Football-- "Of course football games generate the greatest gaiety, drawing alumni back to school, providing excuses for entire weekends of parties. Tailgate picnics, whiskey sours in the stadium, and the general complexity of the sports guarantee that nobody knows what is going on."  Simple terms--fall cocktailing--I've been enjoying some lovely red wines. Don't forget the fire place and chili.

2.Clothes- TOPH does not mention JM but does include Embroidered Corduroys. I live for these with a chunky wool sweaters. I also love tweeds, plaids (although I'm sure TOPH would not approve of my burberry pants). Belgian loaffers, Cole Haan driving shoes, duck shoes--I could go on and on. I've missed my little stored items. It's like Christmas getting to see my clothes again. Oh yeah and don't hate me for this but my furs get delivered in October. I live for my furs!

3. Fall Fund raisers. The political machine is back in the swing of things. This weekend we have 3! I'll be sure to give a full report on Monday. But parties are always fun especially when you have a driver.




#4 Pumpkins and Mums to line the front porch. I wait until exactly October 1st and not a day before to decorate my house for fall.

Anyone who would like to share their October Favorites please do and I'd love everyone to join in the TOPH preppy challenge. So far so good. I'm not too off the mark.

xoxo

BETH
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34 comments:

  1. MCWOctober 2, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love fall mums! I have to go through my stored items as well. Who know what fall cloths I have forgotten about!

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  2. Mostly StyleOctober 2, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    I def will be keeping up with your 'Preppy Challenge' :) I also just wanted top say hello because I am a new reader!

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  3. Headbands and Hand BagsOctober 2, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    All lovely things to look forward to in fall!
    Have a great weekend!
    XO

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  4. KimOctober 2, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I haven't had a whiskey sour for years....what a good idea! Tonight is our high school homecoming and the weather is finally cooling down. Pumpkins and mums come out this weekend. DOTR is chomping at the bit.

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  5. What Kate WoreOctober 2, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Such a great list Miss Social, especially the cords and the fundraisers!

    Have a terrific weekend!
    tp

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  6. Life, Love And LolaOctober 2, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Love the pumpkins and mums!

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  7. AnnieOctober 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    i can't wait to do more fall decorating this weekend! i need PUMPKINS!!! mums won't last in the weather here :(

    have a great weekend!!

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  8. Tickled Pink And GreenOctober 2, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Well, don't you look like the Belle of the Ball!!

    Absolutely!

    Love the picture and your front door!?

    :)

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  9. Martha@A Sense of Humor is EssentialOctober 2, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    You look Absolutely Gorgeous! That is so precious that you wait until October 1 to decorate. I bet you don't wear white after Labor Day either?

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  10. Suburban PrincessOctober 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I am going to decorate the front of the house tomorrow! I cant wait! I dont have any pumpkins yet hmmm I should get some in the morning!

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  11. TootsieOctober 2, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    have a great weekend!!! and since it is Oct2...are you doing your house up for fall??? lol

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  12. Red LipstickOctober 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I buying pumpkins tomorrow and am just beside myself. I can't wait. I'll post pictures of my home as well!

    By the way, that black dress is gorgeous!

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  13. .October 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Great list of favorites!

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  14. KristaOctober 2, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I love the fall! Awesome list!

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  15. UnknownOctober 2, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    love autumn so so much. have a wonderful weekend!

    xo

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  16. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Simply Darling! This is one of the best times of the year! I say that each time the seasons change hands..lol Living in the NE lends that luxury!

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  17. JennyMacOctober 3, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I love Fall...the front porch looks so nice and you look Fab!

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  18. Tanya@Ye Olde SocksOctober 3, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I love fall though we're not going to see it for another month or so. When I lived in Canada, Halloween was my favorite holiday (only second to Christmas).

    You look gorgeous and your front porch is amazing. Have a great weekend and thank you for commenting on my blog :)

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  19. Breadwinner WifeOctober 3, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    My October favorites are football, cool weather, and definitely the autumn decorations people put inside and outside!

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  20. chelseaOctober 3, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Gorgeous pic!!! ohhh to be going to parties dressed lovely and ready to mingle with cocktails:) Definitely would be a favorite thing.

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  21. KatieOctober 3, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Pumpkins and Halloween are definately my October favorites!

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  22. HeatherOctober 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I love fall!! I love mums and just bought some today! i wish I had a front porch like that! hope you are having a great weekend!

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  23. BarrettOctober 3, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I love getting all of my cool weather clothes out of storage. It has been so warm here I haven't had to do it yet. But I agree, it is like Christmas!

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  24. Jennifer FabulousOctober 3, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    You look gorgeous!! I love that photo.

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  25. KatieOctober 3, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Relating to my soup: I usually drain and rinse the beans because the black liquid is a little gross looking in most dishes. However, no gas issues, I keep the liquid so the soup will be thicker and richer, no gas problems here :-)

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  26. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    the preppy challenge will be fun!! yaayyy! *dancing on my chair!* lol

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  27. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Nice list, nice dress and I need to read your book! :)

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  28. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Great List of Favorites! I love mums too. I agree that you can't put them out until after October 1st.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    It wouldn't be fall without the beautiful colors of mums around the yard.

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  30. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 4, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    The Pumpkins and Mums look so gorgeous & so are you!
    So glad you dropped by so I can find your witty blog~Lovely new week dear!

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  31. QueenBeeSwainOctober 5, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    love your fav's and do I just pick a page of the book at random and discuss how my life relates? oooooooooh will have to pop you a note in a bit- but this past weekend was preppylicious- in under 24 hours, I partied with some princeton and harvard rowerboy alums.

    xoox

    kHm

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  32. Christina LeeOctober 5, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    I just put out my mums-I love fall so much--football and the colors! Duck shoes, huh? my sister has a pair too. I just pulled out my wellies!!

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  33. the NEO-traditionalistOctober 5, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I want pumpkins and mums lining my front porch! Lovely.

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  34. PhoenixOctober 5, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I can't WAIT to decorate my house for each holiday... and I'm dying to get myself over to a pumpkin patch soon to carve my pumpkin! (Alas, I live in Southern California, so we have to wait until the week before Halloween to carve our pumpkins or they melt, ick).

    Thanks for becoming a follower! Your blog is the cutest and I know I'm going to get tons of tips here :)

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Talk preppy to me! xoxo

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