Travel Style

First, I want to add my voice to the chorus of those praying for Moore, Oklahoma. This town is only about 10 minutes away from mine, but I am safe and so are all my friends, as far as I know. I wish everyone could say the same though.

Okay so what I was actually going to post about today is what to wear on a long flight! I had a reader contact me recently for advice on what to wear on the way to a vacation, because airports and flights tend to be so cold! Here's my ideal travel outfit:

Frends Headphones// I just always think these headphones by Frends are the coolest, with my favorite color combo of white and gold. I don't usually go for headphones that aren't just earbuds, but these I really love.

J.Crew Striped Cashmere Cardigan// I get so cold in airports and on flights, so layering is key. A cardigan or light jacket is a necessity, even if you are leaving/going to a warm climate. If it is cashmere, all the better.

J.Crew Linen Scarf// Like I said, layers! This one is linen, but a warm cashmere one would be even better, especially for long flights.

J.Crew Polka Dot Top// I like to look nice when I travel... you never know if there will be some random upgrade to first class floating around (not that that has happened to me, but I always hold out hope!). So I like to layer a nice top, perhaps in silk, underneath my cardigan (and this one is on sale now!)

J.Crew Biennial Satchel// This is just a nice large bag to carry your books and snacks in! It is also a great classic color to match all of the outfits in your suitcase (and it is on sale!).

J.Brand Mid Rise Cigarette Jeans// I almost always wear dark skinny jeans on flights (though sometimes I like them to be in a fun color instead). These will keep your legs semi-warm and still look nice.

Tory Burch Reva Flats// These are my go-to flats. I really don't own any other flats now that I think about it, because these just match everything. They will keep your feet kind of warm, though I would definitely take socks to wear in flight (see below). I need to get this classic color of Revas!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Carry On// Just the perfect bag. So classic.

"Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg// Of course you need a good book to keep you occupied!

Henri Bendel Passport Cover// I like my passport to be protected and travel in style too, though I do find it annoying to have to take my passport out of the cover all the time to show it.

Cashmere Socks// Warm socks are an absolute must. I keep them in my carry on and put them on immediately before or after takeoff. If my feet are cold, that is just a miserable flight.

Armand Diradourian Travel Blanket// This just has to be the prettiest travel blanket I've ever seen. I find that I am never, ever satisfied with the blankets they give you on airlines. I am not tall at all, but those blankets just do not cover my whole body and they are too thin! This one is perfect.

Bon Voyage!!

Review: Marley Lilly Monogrammed Baseball Hat

Okay, so you guys know I absolutely love Marley Lilly. It is monogram heaven. For summer, it has the perfect floppy monogrammed derby hats. For rainy days, it has perfect monogrammed rain jackets. For playing tennis, they carry monogrammed athletic skirts. And the list of necessary items goes on and on and on.

What about for casual days? You know...the days when you are going to class, running some errands, taking the kids to soccer (if you have kids, which I most definitely do not). The Marley Lilly monogrammed baseball hats are perfect for those days! Wear them with your yoga pants, a light jacket and put your hair in a ponytail. Good to go!

I was sent the monogrammed baseball cap in navy with hot pink script font and I could not have been more excited! My two favorite colors, my monogram, and a hat to wear when my hair just won't do what I want. It doesn't get better than that!

I wore my hat just with a J.Crew vneck top, J.Brand jeans, and some Sam Edelman sandals for a casual running errands look! The hat can be adjusted in the back and, as you can see from the picture at the top of the post, you can also choose from a wide variety of colors for both the cap and the monogram, and you can pick from many different styles of monogram (script, circle, block, etc. etc.). There are even Nike colorblock hats that are just $9 more.

So these monogrammed hats go for $33.99. Get them for graduates or for yourself! Here is the link one more time!! If you do end up making an order from Marley Lilly, make sure to say that preppylove sent you in the "Where did you hear about us?" section. 

PS. I got my mom her Mother's Day gift from Marley Lilly too and I can now share with yall what I got her! She loves acrylic cups, so I got her this one below, but it was a red cup with her monogram! Find the Marley Lilly acrylic cups here.

Sunday Loves

Ready to get inspired to start the week? Here's my Sunday Loves:

Khaled Hosseini's And the Mountains Echoed// I've read Khaled Hosseini's other amazing books and I can't wait for this one to come out in a few days!

Tibi Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress// Isn't this absolutely stunning? At $625 it could be yours!

Tory Burch Beaded Foldover Clutch// I just love that this clutch is beaded. Doesn't it make you want to go on a Mexican vacation?

Kate Spade Seaport Earrings// I've wanted these sophisticated earrings forever!

Kate Spade Travel Journal// Kate Spade currently has three super cute, brightly colored travel journals with different sayings on the front. Pick one up to keep track of all of your summer adventures!

Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow, Party Tonight// Words to live by

Sailor's Knot Braid// I'm always looking for new ways to do my hair and, though my fingers generally do not work very well with my hair, I may be able to do this cool version of a traditional side braid!

Clarisonic Mia// I've touted the great qualities of my Clarisonic before, but I will say it again... I love it!

Essie Fiji// Typically if I paint my nails, I like to just paint them a nice almost nude or light pink... something just a little better than my natural nails! I think Fiji is just perfect.

Emilia Ceramics Ginger Jars// I just love the look of a nice ginger jar. Put them all over your house.

Etsy Love

The first Etsy company I'm loving this week is Gladeville Farmhouse. They make some really cute monogrammed items, including the awesome monogrammed rain jackets I've been wanting forever! Everything is really reasonable too... rain jackets are around $50, running shorts are $25, and the really cute monogrammed yoga pants are $32.

The second Etsy shop I am loving is another monogrammed wonderland, Devon Alana. She mostly sells really cute hair bows that look like bow ties and can be monogrammed, or you can add your Greek letters, etc. There are so many cute patterns to choose from! There are also new pocket shirts that are monogrammed on the pocket and have the cute Devon Alana label on the back... love it!

Looking to prep up your Facebook cover photo or your iPhone background? For a very modest amount, the Etsy shop Elle-O-Font will personalize a preppy print with your monogram so you can set it to your Facebook or phone! There are lots of Lilly Pulitzer-inspired prints to choose from that I just love! There are also some cute customizable invitations for sale if you are throwing a party soon!

Please share with me the Etsy shops you are loving this week!

Friday's Fancies: Stripes!

Okay, so today's Friday's Fancies, linked up with long distance loving, is a striped outfit and I have talked about my love of stripes so many times that I am just going to go ahead and dive right into my outfits:

The Skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs Skirt
Outfit on the Left: Gold Chain Necklace - J.Crew Peplum Top - H&M Blazer - H&M Boots
Outfit on the Right: J.Crew Chambray Shirt - Jimmy Choo Boots - Chanel Large Totes

** Also, I just got word that my comment button hasn't been working lately! I think it has been fixed, so let me know if you still cannot leave a comment!!

Kate Spade Saturday Travel Accessories Love

So I'm sure you have all seen Kate Spade's new line, Saturday, by now. Everything is definitely more wallet friendly than the typical Kate Spade item, and it also tends to look younger and more casual. Everything still maintains Kate Spade's love of color and prints. However, I have just not been a huge fan of everything since the line was launched. I guess I am just too attached to the classic, grown-up version of Kate Spade.

I do love the Kate Spade Saturday travel accessories though! I found out yesterday I will be spending my summer in Indiana doing a Russian language program, and I leave in September to spend the fall in Switzerland, so I thought it was an appropriate time to do a post on travel accessories!

Pink Weekender Bag - Travel Case and Bottles - Blue Cosmetics Case - Abstract Cosmetics Case - Passport Cover - Neck Rest and Eye Mask - Striped Weekender Bag

Wednesday Wants

These beauties were all found on Tuckernuck, one of the absolute best places for finding our favorite preppy bands all in one place.

1. Barbour Liddesdale Jacket// This quilted jacket is the perfect classic color combination- white and camel. It may be summer, but it can still be chilly inside.

2. Devon Baer Betty Cotton Tunic// Add this to your classic wardrobe to include just a little touch of color.

3. Corso Como Tristan Sling Back Flats// I love the creamy caramel leather and the fact that these still say summer while being pulled together.

4. Shoshanna Painted Poppy Pants// These slim pants are perfect for vacation, brunch, an afternoon around town... you  name it.

5. Tretorn White Canvas Sneakers// For a casual look off the court.

6. Elizabeth McKay Fern Brunch Skirt// Just the fact that this is called a "brunch skirt" already has me sold. So classic, love the navy and white, and it is the perfect length.

7. Alicia Bell Striped Dress// So this exact dress isn't sold on Tuckernuck, but the link I put is to another adorable striped Alicia Bell dress. I really love them both. Here is the link to the one pictured.

8. Julie Vos Piccolo Cozumel Earrings// These are like the studs I always wear, but with a little extra somethin-somethin. They really do remind me of Cozumel, so they are aptly named. They make me want to go on vacation ASAP.