True Prep

True Prep: It's a Whole New Old World

From the author of “The Official Preppy Handbook” comes a new classic, “True Prep.” This new adaptation of the old classic has been modernized to fit in with the cell phones carrying, iPad loving and Gin & Tonic consuming corporate culture of the new millennium. The tongue and cheek humor regarding the appropriate dog for which school you attended, how much you should pay the au pair and what category Daddy’s new “special friend” falls under, makes for a light hearted read. No sorority girl should be without this second addition, perfectly placed next to her copy of “Take Ivy” and some of her favorite issues of Vogue. 

Designer Spotlight: Phillip Lim

I first fell in love with Phillip Lim when I attended his ready to wear show at Spring 2010 Fashion Week. It was one of the very first shows I had ever attended; I even managed to work my way backstage. The show was memorable, mostly because the same model fell twice during the show. First, when she was on her individual walk, second in the final group walk, which ended up with her pulling down the model behind her as she tried to help her up. While all this was going on the other models began to pile up and stand aimlessly on the runway. It ended with two models dragging the first off the runway and a standing ovation, but I’ll pretend the clothes are what made it so memorable. Needless to say Phillip Lim made his way into my heart during that very show. His clothes are colorful and whimsical, yet simple enough for everyday wear. Above are a few pieces from this spring 2010 line.