Thursday, April 29, 2010

il finale

Hey y'all. So this semester is almost done and it can't end soon enough. However this semester has proven to be my toughest yet. My GPA is really going to feel the pressure once grades are posted.

So since I will be studying all weekend starting tomorrow, tonight we shall toast. I'm going downtown with some friends I haven't seen in a while. I don't go "out" often but when I do I always enjoy myself.

One thing I do like about Austin is how casual most parts of downtown are. I feel comfortable in some shorts, oxford and loafers.

I better chill a bottler of Pellegrino for tomorrow's hangover.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Toe Expose



Hey y'all. So, like most of us, with summer comes rainbow flip flops. I wear my rainbows almost daily. They are easy to slip on and off and, like everything else with preppy style, look better with age.

I am lucky enough to have a part-time job and a boss who allows casual dress (which includes shorts!). Now, even though I am tucked away in a cubicle punching numbers into a database 98% of my workday, I do occasionally venture out of my cupboard and cross paths with the main boss every so often.

That being said, I doubt he, or anyone else to be frank, cares to see my toes. Not that I don't maintain the appearance of my flanges. I take pride in my feet, they are always clean and maintained, and sometimes even attractive I would say.

However, even I realize toes are almost as inappropriate as cleavage in the workplace. Both have a place and time for exposure, and it isn't at the break room.

So what is one to pair with a pressed pair of chino shorts and Brooks polo? Ideally, it would be a pair of these woven Cole Haans. Just imagining those on my bare ankles gets me giddy. But seeing as how generic grape jam is a current major food group of mine, I had to settle for a look alike. I found a pair very similar at a salvation army while looking for shorts the other day.

Before your dinner revisits you, I assure y'all that they were brand new and not worn, or so they soles
would appear to say. Either way I sterilized them and now my very VERY casual office summer look is complete.

Until I have another free night, later y'all.

It's been a while

Hey y'all. So I have taken some what of a hiatus from the blog world. School has gotten the best of me and I have grown inconsistent with my normal routines.

I started running, as I have mentioned in earlier posts, and joined a gym. I met my goal weight!

Nonetheless, it's starting to feel like summer here in the South, which means it's time to pack up the jeans and hike up the shorts! Most of my shorts from last year are getting pretty lose around the waist thanks to some heavy cardio and lack of funds for proper nutrition (pb&j and hard boiled eggs are the bulk of my diet).

Well just thought I'd like y'all know I'm still alive.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Stride with Prep


Hey y'all. So I got a few gift cards over the holidays and since I already have a hearty amount of polos and oxfords, I figured I would spend them on athletic gear since I plan on sticking to jogging as a hobby.

What does a preppy jogger wear, though? I've been wearing navy blue track pants, random t-shirts, asic running shoes and a baseball cap....I guess one really can't do much or care much when you sweat as much as I do during activity. I suppose I should take tips from LRW.

Also, what's your take on a visor? Anyone?

Apologies are due...

Hey y'all! So I apologize for the ridiculously long hiatus. My personal computer took a turn for the worse and I have been without it for about 3 months.

It's a new year and the start of a new decade, so why not wipe to slate for a clean start? As of lately I have been forcing myself to partake is jogging 4 to 5 times a week for the past 3 weeks.

I have been eating incredibly well, too. A Texas boy is goin' green, y'all! But not in the Yankee liberal sense. I've been steaming those leafy greens and having an apple a day. I have taught myself to cook a few simple but tasty things. My favorite lunch/anytime snack is a fresh cucumber tomato salad with feta. So fresh and so good for you.

I've also been getting my relationship with the Man upstairs back in order. Starting off the week at church is so renewing and uplifting. When He is on your side, it's like all your worries just go away.

Well I sure hope everyone had a great January and is kick starting this decade off right.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Synch.


I've become re-obsessed with an old friend. I love my Patagonia Synchilla.

Later, ya'll.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Fun Weekend


Hey y'all. So I didn't go to Dallas this weekend. Instead, I went to Aggieland in College Station to visit some friends at A&M. What a great town. So much tradition and pride goin on there. I also love that the guys are proud to sport their southern preppy look. More camo than I care for, but still great style.

We made our way to a great preppy men's store called Lew's Men's Wear. Fantastic preppy store that was well stocked in Southern Proper, Vineyard Vines, Lacoste and the like. Picked up some essentials like the Southern Proper Frat hat (which I refuse to remove from my head) as well as some croakies. Great spot if you're in the area and have a preppy/fratty guy to shop for.

I had a blast going out to Northgate and dancing. It's essentially a street with all the bars and dance spots. Had so much fun with my friends though I wish I was 21; soon enough, though.

Well I need to start studying. Later, y'all.