PREP IS BACK – Shopping Guide

The DB has gotten word that yes, Preppy is back and getting stronger and stronger.  Remember what a rage it was back in the day?  Well, news flash – it never went away, just underground for a while. But companies like Lilly Pullitzer have remained strong and at the the top of the list.  Owning a Lilly is like a right of passage into becoming a full fledged Prep.   Even though Lilly Pullitzer is synomous with summertime,  you should check out their  scarf collection that can be worn right now.  Why sacrifice your Lilly look in the colder clime if you don’t have to?

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Angela Moore Favorite amongst favorites.  Not only does she carry Lilly  in her shop and online, but she has the best line of bead jewelry necklaces ever!   Must see, must buy. Stop in her shop on Bellevue Ave in Newport… Rhode Island, of course!

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Smathers and Branson might sound like a law firm, but it’s a pair of purveyors of the latest preppy must have needlepoint accessories.  Ranging from belts, cummerbunds, headbands, coin purses, key fobs, wallets, dog collars and flasks all  sporting  whimsical designs such as swordfish, lobsters, cosmopolitan martinis, palm trees, nautical signal flags, collegiate logos and about everything in-between. Each piece is entirely hand-stitched and one is sweeter than the next. Since launching in 2004, the brand has expanded their product line and has no place to go but up. Learn more at www.smathersandbranson.com -  they have the whole look in the bag.

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Pink crododile designer The cutest in preppy bags, gifts and baby items on her Etsy Store!  Even better, she has a really sweet blog. LOVE the bibs!  Train them young!

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The Preppy Princess Has everything from Preppy Greek Life to wrapping paper, thermal travel mugs, dishes and totes.  They also have a cool to beat all cool blog.

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Vineyard Vines Besides being one of the best Preppy stores… like…ever,  they have your college colors in ties, boxes and totes!  OMG!  And besides, it is on the VINEYARD, which is like, totally awesome.

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Blogs of Note

Preppy Fashion Spotting newest trends in the world of Preppidom.

Monogram Momma – Great blog with all kinds of preppy hints and products.

Preppy Days -   Words for fellow Preps

Monograms & Manicures – Great pink & green pal with immaculate taste and she is definitely in the know!

Do you have any other favorite sites, shops or blogs the Preppies of the world should know about?   Leave their names in the comments below or email us at  info@thedailybasics.com