Preppy in August: your new month-long look, boiled down.
August is one of my favorite months for fashion- it’s the end of hot, humid days so you can still get away with minimal makeup and just about no clothes, or, since all the mannequins at the best stores have already switched over it’s an opportunity to mix in some season-neutral pieces. Here are a few of my fave key preppy pieces for the month:
1. A versatile oxford. This one by Lands End is comfy, chic, easy to wash and pairs well with just about anything. Imagine it tucked neatly into a textured pencil skirt, or loosely unbuttoned over a bathing suit, shorts, and wedges. It goes just about anywhere you go. Available here.
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2. A go-anywhere prepster’s bag. This bag will be your everything. The color of the leather is perfect for slinging over your shoulder all summer long, or filling with a scarf and headphones for your autumn commute. Plus, it’s equestrian gorgeousness that’ll leave every other girl drooling. Boom. Available here.
3. Low makeup, lots of natural glow. Good prepsters never pile on tons of makeup– it’s all about clean, natural face elements. If you haven’t already tried the Physicians Formula blush, they make a great palette that mixes a variety of shades so you can use it all summer long, regardless of shade. The palette was designed for blondes, but truthfully is great on a LOT of skin tones. Totally recommend giving it a whirl. Available here.
