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Monday, February 6

Prepfection

There are a lot of days in my young life I remember full of joy and for a long time one of those days was the day our school abolished its school uniform with its signature marine blue sweaters and pants and white polos. And now, years later I'm so in love with the preppy look. It's strange what age does to us, isn't it? Because it isn't just a closet full of blazers, ballet flats, over-knee socks, collars and feminine dresses, it's an entire subculture of etiquette and class that speaks to me. In 2012, the preppy look clearly has staying power as evinced from popular blogs and shows like gossip girl.

To me, it's probably one of the easiest styles where you can mix and match all different kind of clothing. Think oxfords, cardigans, chunky knits, chino pants, mini skirts, stripes, girly suits, capes, fedoras and bowlar hats, nerdy glasses, friendship bracelets, polos, loafers and the previous mentioned items. What makes that you can create an amazing amount of outfits with a limited amount of items, sounds to me like a win-win situation. Preppy it is for me, but what do you think of this style, hot or snob? Before you scream not cool snob, here's some inspiration to get you totally in the prep mood.
Alexa Chung, the ultimate prep queen of all time.
Olivia Palermo does it all, via Montreal Vogue
Elle Tumblr - unknown
unknown - Elle

31 comments:

  1. cool blog!!!


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    ;)

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  2. Oh my, i LOVE your blog! Seriously, not a generic comment, i love the lay-out and general feel of it. So say hello to your new follower ;)

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  3. Okééé waarom kom ik nu pas op jouw blog? Ik schaam mij een beetje :D Maar better late than never, right?

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  4. I like the look, it's one that can even be paired with more funkier pieces and still work. So pretty. Happy Monday xx

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  5. thanks for your comment, it´s nice you tranclated my post and read it :)
    what is your first language?

    i like the most boyish feminine :)

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  6. I am loving all of these! I definitely like the preppy look :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  7. preppy style looks really chic and confident to me =)
    great inspirational photos :))

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  8. i LOVELOVELOVE the neutrals!

    New outfit post; Snake loves beige
    www.mirfashion.blogspot.com

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  9. thank youu!
    i love your new header:) and great post!

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  10. i'm totally into the preppy look, i love it. and i've been swooning over the vero moda campaign (with alexa chung in it).

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  11. Great post! I love preppy style, especially the "Boyish Feminine" hits home for me. And how is it that Alexa always gets it right!

    Bisous, Sara

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  12. Fabulous post!!!!!!!!!

    oxoxoxo from San Francisco
    Amy
    http://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  13. So pretty! Everything's layered so perfectly!

    PS. We've a DORIS giveaway on our blog! Check it out!

    ox from NYC!
    -Davie+Erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

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  14. All the looks are adorable :)
    And yes preppy look is the best!

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  15. Even though I don't rock it all the time, I do love the preppy look. Most of the time, if I dress preppy, I have to add an edge somewhere.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  16. Ging jij naar het Spijker? haha, bij ons (Heilig Graf) werd het uniform afgeschaft NET toen ik aan mijn eerste jaar zou beginnen :) De collectie van Alexa Chung voor Vero Moda vind ik gewoonweg prachtig! x

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  17. Great post and great choice of pics :) Following you, please follow me back if you like. xo

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  18. Wow your blog is really amazing! fantastic post :)

    If you want take a look at my blog, i will be really grateful :) The Spotted Cherry Pie

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  19. Oh yeah! I love these prep styles! Great selection!

    Peace and love!

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  20. Really nice post and I also read your small article above it and you are totally right, I think we can stay young forever!!
    Your blog is so girly and artistic! So keep going like that!
    Bisous
    Christina xxx
    http://2stylemates.blogspot.com/

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  21. Les looks sont supers!!!!!

    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  22. Having worn a uniform myself in grade school, I love the look - although after all these years I still can't wear navy pants ;)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  23. its so true! preppy takes so many forms, i love it! thanks for stopping by my blog!

    www.summersetsin.blogspot.com

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  24. Alexa Chung looks absolutely gorgeous <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  25. Wow, -10 is just so cold! But I'm happy, that you're enjoying the snow that comes with it :) I really love the preppy look - it's so pretty and when it gets a little hotter outside, I'll definitely be trying out some feminine dresses to match the look :)

    xx,
    Mikaela

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  26. I love so much Alexa Chung!! She's beautiful!! Thank's for this looks... xx so'

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  27. I love your picks! - the girl in the white dress under 'splash of colour' looks amazing.

    http://joannefaith.com

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  28. I Love these looks, and your Blog!

    XXX
    Lara

    www.berlinjunkies.de

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