Preppy Essentials

Preppy Essentials - BLOG POST by poshandy featuring Yves Saint Laurent

WithChic white dress
$19 - withchic.com

Yves Saint Laurent brown leather purse
$3,220 - ssense.com

Kate Spade bracelet watch
macys.com

Tory burch jewelry
monnierfreres.com

Thierry Lasry yellow lens glasses
$435 - liberty.co.uk

Makeup
yslbeautyus.com

Nars cosmetic
narscosmetics.com

Kate Spade fragrance
sephora.com

Yves Saint Laurent nail polish
barneys.com



Dress- This dress is super cute,  and the bow adds a contemporary feel to the otherwise classic shirt dress and maintains a light and airy canvas for the rest of the outfit. This is a really good example of the perfect spring or summer white dress. It would look good on many different body types and accentuates the waist which centers the outfit, but it could always be substituted with any other dress. This is a preppy essential because of its timeless style that would look great on a lot of people.

Earrings-These earrings add some detail to the outfit without distracting from the wonderful person they are on. They could be substituted for earrings of a different color that is more flattering on the individual. These earrings are a preppy essential because of its ability to add detail while being subtle.  

Sunglasses- These sunglasses are very Jackie O while being very contemporary with the slight cat eye. These sunglasses are a preppy essential because of its amazing tortoise shell and classic shape, but they would be able to be substituted for sunglasses that would be more flattering to the individual wearing them.

Makeup (Eyeshadow, Lipstick)- This makeup is very subtle yet still adds some glitter and shine to the outfit, these could be substituted for makeup of a color more flattering to the person wearing it. This is a preppy essential because of it everyday ability to add a little extra to an outfit. 

Accessories- The watch is super cute and practical and does not distract from the outfit, but adds detail to the outfit as a whole. The bag is large and adds some extra structure to this relatively "loose" outfit. The nail polish and perfume are little extra things that add some indivuality into the outfit and create the entire aura surrounding a preppy outfit. These accessories are preppy essential because of their classic feel and timeless beauty. They could all be switched to individualize the outfit.

Personality/Motto- This cute quote adds to the personality surrounding the preppy outfit because we all know preppy is a state of mind and a style. 

Thanks for reading 

-Marisa

Do's and Don'ts

Do's and Don'ts by poshandy featuring a fresh water pearl necklace

Marc by Marc Jacobs fitted top
$160 - stylebop.com

Lilly Pulitzer clothing
lillypulitzer.com

Topshop white leather shoes
topshop.com

Steve Madden ballerina flat
stevemadden.com

J Crew fresh water pearl necklace
$400 - jcrew.com

Kate Spade snap button jewelry
$230 - shopbop.com

Kendra Scott 14 karat gold earrings
zeeberry.com

Bourbon and Boweties stone bangle
nordstrom.com

Cartier 18k bangle
truefacet.com

Essie nail polish
belk.com



This is of course entirely your choice and you can wear anything you want to or feel comfortable wearing. This is just specific to me and my style.

Don't: Over Accessorize, this is not the best example (I did not have that much room). Not only does it look a little ridiculous when I see people with five bracelets that are not meant for stacking, but if you have to take some off during the day you might lose a really expensive ring or any jewelry for that matter. Also it usually makes tons of noise (clinky bracelets or chime like earrings along with whatever other five pounds of jewelry you have on). Don't look like the entire store of Claire’s got sick and vomited glitter on you.


Do: Add some shimmer and glimmer with a bracelet and some earrings, or some bangles.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's and Don'ts by poshandy featuring pointed-toe pumps

H M long tunic
$36 - hm.com

Ted Baker evening top
$100 - johnlewis.com

Kate Spade black legging
katespade.com

Forever 21 pointed-toe pumps
forever21.com

Ballerina shoes
dsw.com

Kendra Scott druzy earrings
cusp.com

Makeup
yslbeautyus.com


This is of course entirely your choice and you can wear anything you want to or feel comfortable wearing. This is just specific to me and my style.

Do: Wear leggings with dresses that are shorter in length or is a tunic

Don't: Wear crop tops with leggings super short skirts, without a cover-up or cardigan. Unless you are wearing workout clothes

January Nail Picks

January Nail Picks by poshandy featuring Essie

Burberry military fashion
$22 - net-a-porter.com

Essie nail polish
beauty.com

Essie holiday nail polish
belk.com

Deborah lippmann nail lacquer
beauty.com

Essie military fashion
kohls.com

Essie metal nail polish
beauty.com

This January I have multiple show stopping nail colors that I cannot put down.

Burberry Military Red- I choose this color because not only does it remind me of Christmas, but it also is a shade of red that empowers me every time I look down.

Essie After Sex- This deep shimmer would look great against any skin tone and still maintains an appropriate look.

Essie Wicked- Towards the end of this January I am going to go see Wicked, and this color goes perfectly with its name. The color is deep but does not look too Goth. It is a nice refresher to the intense glitter seen during New Years.

Deborah Lippman Razzle Dazzle- Talk about sparkle, this nail polish combines the shocking color of Wicked and the glitter of Tassel Shaker.

Essie Bordeaux- This nail polish is like the children's pool version of Essie's Wicked. This dark red would be perfect for any occasion.

Essie Tassel Shaker- The last, but not least, of the nail polish picks for this month is Essie Tassel Shaker. This stunning beauty can wow at any party, and it is one of my favorites.

(Micheal Kors Sporty Beige is also pictured)

Comment some of your favorites this month

- Marisa York

Fresh New Year

Untitled #575 by poshandy featuring 

J Crew underwire bathing suit
$110 - jcrew.com

Tory burch shoes
couture.zappos.com

Prada brown purse
therealreal.com

Gucci gold pendant
jrdunn.com

Roman Luxe drusy earrings
maxandchloe.com

Love tortoise glasses
coastal.com

NARS Cosmetics lips makeup
narscosmetics.com

Tory burch fragrance
toryburch.com

This set represents what I would like to achieve in the New Year, let me elaborate.

Bathing Suit- This represents how I want to be comfortable in my own body and be able to wear a cute bathing suit without feeling self conscious.

Tory Burch Shoes- These shoes show an effort to bring my personal style into my everyday wardrobe. While I may be able to put together sets online, I would like to be able to do the same thing in my everyday outfits. (or at least attempt to be coordinated)

Prada Purse and Roman Luxe Earrings- These two items both represent how I would like to be more confident in the New Year. The glitter on the bag and the pure beauty of the earrings reflect courage, I hope to let my personality shine this year.

Gucci Cross- This cross necklace represents how I would like to grow my relationship with God in the New Year.

Tortoise Glasses-These tortoise glasses represent how I would like to read more in the New Year. (I already have a long list of new books to enjoy)

Nars Lip Makeup and Tory Burch Perfume- These beauty products represent my goal of wanting to bring a little bit of a beauty routine in my life, often times I forget to put on perfume or lipgloss. In the New Year I would like to create a balanced and simplistic routine.

Overall in the next year I would like to focus on the small details of my life, but at the same time I would like to help others less fortunate than I. Maybe by volunteering or even by smiling at a person having a bad day, I challenge all of you reading to do two things, one for yourself, and one for someone else.

I hope you guys had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Have a great New Year 

- Marisa

Winter Essentials

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Winter Essentials by poshandy featuring 

Dress- Monki

Boots- Vintage Chanel

Tights- J.Crew

Handbag- Kate Spade

Earrings-Brooks Brothers

Sunglasses-Céline

Perfume- Chanel

Lipstick-Nars

This is one of my recent posts to Polyvore (BTW it is an awesome site if you love fashion). During each season I always have go to items to wear, and this season these are my essentials. Even if you do not have these exact my items the idea stays. To begin we have the dress, in any season I try to find one dress or skirt that is well made and well fit. This season my dress is a deep eggplant purple and goes with almost every cardigan I own. Since the dress shown is a cream color it looks great with most winter colors. Next we have the boots, any pair of sturdy riding boots are a must have during winter and fall. Riding boots are one of the few shows that can go with almost anything, so they are a definite must. Then, we have the tights. I rarely wear pants; to keep my legs from freezing tights are the way to go. I only need a handful of good tights and I am set for the entire winter /fall. To spice things up you could always add a little bit of color. Next on the list is the handbag, I am in love with everything gold and glittery this winter. I find that instead of adding pounds of jewelry to an outfit, some sparkle works just as well. I like a bag this size is that it's small enough to hold everything but it won't hold you down. After that you have the earrings. These are super cute and dainty. Next are the sunglasses because even in winter the sun can be a pest. These sunglasses are so cute with the tinted lenses, and look like they belong to Audrey Hepburn. The last two items go together. A classic perfume and lip color change by the person. Right now the deep red color of the lipstick screams winter, and the perfume is known for its timeless scent.

Welcome

Hello fellow fashionistas,

This is Marisa, the creator of Reinventing Elegance. I hope to inspire and engage all of you guys through my journey in fashion. My personal style is elegant and preppy, but I love and appreciate all styles of fashion. I hope you enjoy my blog. 

- Marisa York 

(This is one of my favorite sets of mine)