Friday, May 20, 2011

Bloggers Do It Better- American Prep


This week’s challenge for Bloggers Do It Better is American Prep School.  The assignment is to create a preppy look wearing a vest, cardigan or blazer and you must include a tie. I was super excited about this challenge and immediately searched the internet for style inspirations.  My first stop was to check out Tommy Hilfiger’s website where I was immersed with preppy trends from blue blazers, crisp chinos, letterman cardigans, and boat shoes.  


My creative ideas were in full effect! I knew that I wanted to have that Carlton Banks look from Fresh Prince of Bellaire.  Remember his outfits?  He oozed American Prep school, down to the sweater tied around his neck.  What I like most about these challenges is the ability to be creative and try things that are outside of your comfort level.


What I Wore
Cardigan- Forever 21
Shirt- Thrift
Shorts- Steve and Barry’s
Shoes- Keds
Purse- Coach
Watch-Michael Kors
Tie- Grandpa’s
Bracelets- Jcpenney

Glasses- Forever 21

19 comments:

  1. I LOVE this look!! I love how you paired everything with khaki shorts! Super cute and I love your glasses. I need a cardi like that! Kiah

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  2. Love it! You really rock that look!

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  3. Love, Love, Love!!! Your look is unique and it Works!!! P.s. Can I have that cardigan?

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  4. Love the outfit honey! You rock that challenge for sure..

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  5. Oh, you look so cute. I love this combination, especially with that bag and the glasses.

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  6. I think you nailed it K-Mac so much that I was inspired...lol

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  7. i love the cardigan et and the blue it's my favorite color cool style prepamérica

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  8. Thanks so much ladies, I had so much fun for this challenge!

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  9. wow, I love the look! I do love..love...love the blue blazer! you look cool!

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  10. Love the cardi and u look supercoolin this outfit!!

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  11. This is a great look, love the Carlton Banks reference lol the colours are great, I love your cardigan and the glasses :)

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  12. I had every intention to participate in this challenge but I was pure lazy to do outfit posts! I love the sweater to pieces! I need that in my life!

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  13. Totally loving the prep look. of course this coming from a self-proclaimed N*E*R*D. I don't know who took the photogs but it's quite Terry Richardson-esque (think American Apparel). Tres CUTE!!!

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  14. Thanks again ladies. I really enjoyed this challenge and I think I'm going to rock more preppy looks....I like it!

    @Des, My mom would be proud to hear about her photography skills. She was nice enough to take the pictures.

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  15. I can't begin to tell you how ADORABLE this outfit is. I wear ties all the time during the colder months. YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!

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  16. @SheDel, Thank you. Ties are fun to wear. I found a Tie belt that I was going to wear too but I liked this look better.

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  17. ooohhhhh....love this cardi. Carlton and Hillary were the first people who came to my mind as well! Haha!!

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