5 Random Monday Thoughts

Its been one of those Mondays...hence my evening post. So out of character for me!! 

• I cannot believe its already April...and Easter is this weekend. How did that sneak up so quickly?!?
• My apartment search may be over...fingers crossed!!
• Advanced Style. This is possibly the greatest thing ever...and theres a documentary coming out.
• If I never have to do a group project for the rest of my life, Id be ok
• The "reply all" function should be used sparingly

This basically is the summary of my life:

Source: someecards.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Spice Up Your Timepiece

Happy Friday!

I recently got into wearing some sort of bracelet alongside of my timepiece. I am loving the braided leather with silver creations by designers such as John Hardy and David Yurman as well as the enamel cuffs as well. This look is similar to the "stock" that everyone was so into, but I like to keep mine a bit more refined with only two additional pieces maximum. 

Cartier watch
$4,950 - saksfifthavenue.com

Bell Ross gold watch
€7.900 - colette.fr

David Yurman Sterling Silver & Braided Rubber Bracelet
$325 - saksfifthavenue.com

John Hardy Men's Dot 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Black Leather...
$395 - bloomingdales.com

Are you into adding a little something extra with your watch to make your look a little different each day? 

Heres my creation:

watch: Cartier
Bracelet: John Hardy
Bangle: Hermes

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Derby Days

A lot of exciting events are coming up in the preppy world. The Carolina Cup is just a short time away, but  the big event, the Kentucky Derby, is just around the corner as well. Of course I love derby dressing...whats better than a lot of seersucker and embroidered pants in one location? Perhaps nothing. 

Vineyard Vines launches a Derby collection each year. I even featured it last year!

This year's derby collection was recently released by Vineyard Vines, and of course Im loving it! Here's a few of my favorites for men:

Images from VV Kentucky Derby Collection

all images via

Are you loving the Kentucky Derby collection, or even better, are you attending the event??

Im in it for the Fun

At a recent meeting pertaining to a magazine I'm involved with, a colleague brought up a recent article that she had read. The article was a blogger's discussion on why they blog and what motivates them. A very great point was made within the article.

"If you're going to take this so seriously, go to industry insiders"

With that said, I write this blog for fun, about topics i like- new places, travel, and fashion. I never claimed to be an expert on creating an outfit, for example. Perhaps a GQ column would be more appropriate if thats what you are seeking. To me, thats what blogging is all about: fun. 

I hope you can all join me and see the fun instead of taking everything a tad bit too seriously. 

Prepsters Here to Stay

GQ recently published a street style gallery entitled "The Best of Tommy Ton: Preppy Style." Of course as soon as I saw this, I had to read it. The street photos from NYFW capture the epitome of East Coast style. Im glad its here to "stay", but I just hope this doesnt mean it will be trendy because I'd rather be classic than trendy.

"Who says prepsters are on the way out? If the men our street-shooting man captured this year are any indication, upper-crust East Coast swagger isnt going anywhere any time soon."

Check out the full gallery and post on GQ's website

Heres a few of my favorite looks from the gallery:

note: all images via

5 Random Monday Thoughts

Back to another week it is. This past weekend seemed not only quick, but not very relaxing as well...im exhausted!

• the semester is about to get really crazy with exams and projects...ugh!
• We all knew that weather was too good to be true, but I still think it should have stayed around
• I am not sure if Ive experienced anything more stressful and frustrating than trying to find an apartment
• Im sure many of you have heard about the launch of Country Club Prep, but i am loving it!
• I feel like im entering one of those parts of life where everyone starts going different directions :/

I may make this my motto:

Source: nantucketyouth.tumblr.com via Life Through Preppy Glasses on Pinterest

Major Spring Fever

This weather has seriously given me a case of spring fever. Today its sunny, slightly breezy, and 75 outside. Trees are already in bloom. It really doesnt get much better. If only I had all the free time in the world to go outside and enjoy it.

Instead, Im prepping for an interview this afternoon.

Anyone else have a major case of spring fever?