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Friday, August 31, 2012

HAPPY {FREE} FRIDAY

I am so excited about this weeks giveaway!

I want to introduce to you... Southernly Stated!

Southernly Stated is a super cute preppy & southern

{i.e., just a couple of my FAV things} company that I found

on facebook and just fell in love with instantly!

Here is a short bio on the company:

"The concept for Southernly Stated originated when my oldest

daughter graduated from Meredith College with a degree in

Fashion Merchandising and at the same time my youngest daughter

had just completed her first year at East Carolina University as a

Sorority girl! After purchasing what seemed to be every t-shirt

produced by Meredith College for the duration of four years, along

with the first round (of many more to come) of "oh so necessary"

Sorority tees and tanks, I decided I have what it takes to market

these college must-haves! With the many years of experience outfitting

two fashion driven daughters... what other knowledge do I need?

Born and raised in Louisiana only to later be transplanted to the

fine state of North Carolina,I feel I know what true southern class is

all about! The distinction of my southern roots paired with life experiences

and the fervor for a new adventure, Southernly Stated has now

become reality. It is my hope you will embrace and enjoy the charm

of our Southernly Stated creations...."

As a former UNC-Wilmington sorority girl (CHI-O), this company

had me at hello! Y'all southern girls know how passionate

we are about our college football & our

southern roots, right?!?!? Well these little tanks say it all...

"Love God, Sweet Tea, and the ACC"

(in my case)! LoL

We are so excited to be giving away one of these cute tanks this week.

You can have up to FIVE chances to {WIN} one of
these FAB tank tops. Each one of the following
items count as one entry...

1) Become a follower of the Preppy & Pink Blog and leave a
comment stating that you did

2) Like Preppy & Pink on FACEBOOK, share the giveaway on your
Facebook Page (with a link back to us & leave a
comment on the blog stating that you did
3) Like Southernly Stated on FACEBOOK and leave a
comment stating that you did

3) Follow Preppy & Pink on TWITTER, (@preppyandpinknc)
tweet about the giveaway, tag us in the tweet & leave a comment
on the blog stating that you did

4) Follow Preppy & Pink (stacy_preppyandpink) &
Southernly Stated (SOUTHERNLYSTATED) on instagram or
share the giveaway on your instagram with the hashtags
#preppyandpink & #southernlystated & leave a comment on the
blog stating that you did
5) Follow Southernly Stated on TWITTER, (@southernlystate)
tweet about the giveaway & tag us in the tweet &
leave a comment on the blog stating that you did

Be SURE to comment on the blog separately for each task that
you complete so that you can get your maximum number of entries.
The contest will run through Friday, September 7th at 12:00 midnight (EST).

GOOD LUCK!

Monday, August 27, 2012

CLASSIC WITH A TWIST

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been obsessed with planning my

dream wedding. I would look through pictures for hours on end and my

best friend even helped me create a desktop folder full of potential ideas.

Then Pinterest came along, and you can probably guess how I spend my free time.

None of my wedding ideas were ever outlandish or funky. I like to think

of my dream wedding as how I think of my fashion sense:

classic with a twist.

I will wear white, have traditional flowers, and matching bridesmaids, but there

are tons of little quirks to throw in, especially for the reception, to

personalize the day and make guests feel at home.

Here are some {cute} and {fun} ideas:

What could be {preppier} than navy striped ribbon?

Dress up a classic and simple bouquet with a uniquely tied ribbon in

{preppy} colors to match your wedding.

This couple used Personalized Koozies (similar) for reception drinks.

The other side reads "To Have and To Hold and Keep Your Beer Cold"!

That is a great take home item for guests to remember your BIG day!

Another great way to serve drinks is in traditional Mason Jars.

{I mean, we are from the south, right?!?!}

Tie coordinating {preppy} ribbon around them to add even more

southern charm.

One of the hardest decisions to make is what to give as favors!

Preppy & Pink girls are ALL about some personalization, so

choose something important to your family & their traditions. This couple gave their

guests the mother of the groom's famous homemade truffles! YUMMY!

Whatever you choose to do on your big day, just remember that {classic}

NEVER goes out of style, there is ALWAYS room for one more monogram

& you can NEVER have too much "preppy"!

*Post by blog contributor Kate Roe

Thursday, August 16, 2012

POLKA DOTS & PARIS!

Polka Dots and Paris

Just because preppy is a classic style does not mean you can't embrace

fashion trends! For this coming season we are seeing {spots}, literally!

(more polka dot jokes to follow, not sorry). From J. Crew to Gap these

looks run circles around the rest.

Here are some styles that make us {dotty}!

J. Crew Café Capris are perfect for transitioning into cooler

weather. Pair them with a {POP} of color and some neutral accessories.

This Gap Cap Sleeve Pocket Shirt gives off a warm

and cozy feel just by the color! Add a cardigan and a cute pair

of flats to finish the look.

And now for the splurge:

Kate Spade's Lisa Pump has polka dots, a bow,

and is in the perfect navy! What more could you ask for?

Another {BIG} trend? Let's just say that Audrey Hepburn was right when

she said "Paris is Always a Good Idea".

Here are some of our {Parisian}favorites!

Of course we had to find something with one of our favorite quotes! This

Audrey Hepburn Shopping Bag from the Hudiefly2 Etsy Shop

is wonderful for carrying groceries or bringing books to class.

We find the cutest things on Etsy! Kate Spade may have an Eiffel Tower

Necklace, but this one from Danique Jewelry is perfectly personalized.

Worth the Splurge:

Image from Polyvore

Zoe Karssen's Parisian Sweaters have popped up everywhere! We

absolutely adore this Oh La La Sweater in pink!

"Au revoir!"

Post by Preppy & Pink Contributing Blogger: Kate Roe

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

"THE CRUISEY"

I was so excited when I was contacted by this cute new company to try out

their product. Basically, "CRUISEY's" are coozies that allow you to cruise

around hands free while sipping your favorite beverage. Perfect for skiing,

sailing, biking, a day at the beach, and a boat load of other activities!

CRUISEY's come in a variety of colors and phrases as well as custom

creations. To visit the official Cruisey website, CLICK HERE!

{Photo via thecruisey.com}

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

MONOGRAMMED FLIP FLOPS? UMMM... YES, PLEASE!

I am so in love with my new Havaianas. I just happened to run across this super cute website called SWAGSTAMP. A SwagStamp is a 3-d engraved monogram for your shoes. It's like a shoe tattoo! They offer customization for specific HUNTER®, CONVERSE®, HAVAIANAS®, VINCE CAMUTO®, and TORY BURCH® brand shoes currently, but it says on their site that they hope to be adding new products soon!