JDP Reviews: Vineyard Vines Polos

After years of pridefully sporting our beloved pony over my heart, I decided it was time I branched off and allowed a new friend into my collection:



I mean really, how can you deny that modest smile? When I had first heard of VV I promised myself I would never partake in the east coast trend that would soon die out. What respect did this Whale deserve? Who was he, to come literally diving into our world and take the stage our pony and croc had spent decades creating?

Nonetheless, it has occurred to me that times are changing and our friendly Whale has comfortably established himself in our homes.

I'll get to the point. The VV classic pique polo wears incredibly well. It is loose and roomy but by no means sloppy. The placket stays stiff and doesn't curl up like other brands. Tucked in or out, Shep and Ian know how to make a polo look damn good.

Whale of a Time

To be honest, I never really go "shopping" for myself. But sometimes, you just cant pass up a good deal. So, this past weekend, while accompanying a friend to Nordstrom, I found these:


I figured it was time to replace my old Cole Haan Gunnisons. After all, they do have a hole in the heel from wearing them so much.

Later after a Central Market lunch we found ourselves at St. Bernards Sports store where I purchased my first series of these:


Sans popped collar, of course. We leave that to our friends above the Dixie.

And lastly, I purchased a replacement pair of the classics:


Reviews to come.

Sweet Wednesday

So we (Sarah and I) couldn't wait for the cake to cool before we (she) frosted it. And yes, we consumed half the cake in one visit.


Picture taken post bottle.

Summer Read

I can't put this down.

Follow the Method...

Why is this hand soap in every preppy's bathroom I have been to lately? And yes, because of that, it is now in mine.

Shammy Sham Sham

So I'm all moved in to my new apartment. I love it. My room is now my escape and I actually look forward to coming home after a long day. My parents came in town and stayed for a couple of days which was nice. Daddy put up my curtains and momma cleaned my room and made sure all my laundry was done when she left. Still needs some work. I really need to iron my dust ruffle and shams (Hi, I am a woman). Faux wood floors are more difficult to keep clean than I had perceived. I'll be purchasing a Swiffer, stat.

Myy internship ended and I'm back on track applying for another one. I have applied for three so far and will be applying for two more this coming week. Poppa needs to start makin' real money.

I like to make my bed before I go to sleep. Is that odd?

Summertime and the Living is...Monotonous

This internship thing has really been a bummer on my summer. The most valuable things I've learned are how to deal with various personalities in a confined area, patience, and that auditing is a snooze. I'm fortunate to be getting paid so I shouldn't complain, however 40 hours a week for 6 weeks for an internship is excruciating.

On the bright side, I'm in the process of moving into my new apartment. I love it so. I really like this area of Austin so much. Elegant homes and good restaurants. Not to mention the plethora of attractive people jogging in the mornings/evening. Maybe I'll be one of them....maybe. It's an older and smaller complex which seems to be common in the area. We've already met the girls that live across the breezeway and they are so precious and friendly. Many of the other tenants are post-grad, grad student, law students and nurses since we live down the street from a hospital.

I'm really looking forward to enjoying the remainder of summer, post internship of course.