stepping up the preppy...

do you remember the preppy look?  the polo shirts and cable knit sweaters?  if you have still got some...laying around the back of your drawer...why don't you pull them out...and revive the look?  

while the whole preppy look is rather sporty and casual...nothing says that you can't mix it up a bit...so why not pair that polo shirt with a flirty skirt and heels?  talk about revving up an old polo shirt...right?  

same kind of deal with that comfy cable knit sweater...how about pairing it with a nice skinny jean...but add a bit of glamour with a sexy pair of metallic sandals... or satin flats...

those pearls?  inter-twine them with some of your favorite gold chains...or other statement necklaces...adding a little bit of the unexpected to the classic pearl necklace...

when it comes to stepping up the preppy...it is about taking that sporty casual look and adding a nice combination of modern with classic...taking the casual and adding some upscale pieces...and all of a sudden...that polo shirt...that has been sitting in that drawer...feels new again...

big pony tropic purple polo
ralph lauren

unconventional chic...

love to see the unexpected...whether it be in an outfit...a display...or an ad...and with that in mind...i am really loving the lacoste spring 2011 ads...i have found 4 so far...not sure if there are more...but...the creativity of this take on unconventional chic...fabulous!

this is taking a polo shirt to a whole new level...front and center...











all photo's via lacoste.com

think pink...

this month marks the 10th anniversary of ralph lauren's "pink pony" campaign for cancer care and prevention as a worldwide effort to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer...many have seen his iconic pink-colored polo player logo...at this point...it is not only seen on the classic polo...but on everything from cashmere sweaters to scented candles...and the best part...with 10% of the proceeds benefiting this fund...

i still remember the first ralph lauren polo i bought with the "pink pony"...i had never been much for touting brand names/logos on my clothes...but i loved the reason behind it...and i loved the big pony logo...i still have it...and still love it...

on the 10th anniversary...i love the quote on the ad campaigns by ralph lauren...

"breast cancer is not just a woman's issue - it affects all of us; the brothers, husbands, fathers, children, friends. pink pony is our effort in the fight against cancer"

october is breast cancer awareness month...what will you do to support this vital cause? think pink!
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