Sperry Top-Sider Ariela Flat

    I haven't posted anything footwear related  for my female prepsters on the blog, but I got you covered. Soon you will be putting away  chukkas and boots in the closet. Spring will be here pretty soon and the time to show soon ankle will arrive. Sperry Topsider has these woven flats called "Ariela Flat"  from a guy's point of view I highly recommend ladies to get. Flats can be worn year around, but are a great transition piece in the early weeks of spring in which the weather can be a little unreliable. These flats have an elegant and feminine design. Perfect for the gal that has an office job that requires dressed attire and likes going out after work. The flats come with a full-length cushioned foot bed for added comfort under Foot. Non-Marking Rubber Outsole with Wave-Siping™ for Ultimate Wet / Dry Traction. These flats are very easy to wear with anything from jeans to tunics perfect for the preppy girl on the go! They're reasonable priced at $98 and available in five colors. Get them now

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Black

Navy/Metallic

Grey

Sand/Cognac

Southern Proper Gingham Frat Cap

    It’s March and day lights’ saving time was last Sunday. Yup, spring is right around the corner. I cannot wait, I have been sick to my stomach with all the snowfall. I kid you not a whole week just wearing  boots is torture to me. My feet need to be in camp mocs and weejuns at least once a week. Let’s welcome spring in an appropriate matter with Southern Proper Gingham Frat hat. Gingham is one of the most appropriate prints for warm weather usually seen on shirts, dresses and picnic tables The Southern Proper frat cap is a preppy classic I own three pairs and each time I wear my cap I always get compliments. The caps available in blue, navy, red and pink. I need myself a Southern Proper Gingham Frat cap. Viva #SoPro and get your cap.

Navy Blue

Red

Pink

Blue

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Eastland x Mark McNairy in Stores Now

      One of my favorite footwear brands that I love wearing Eastland, are again collaborating with American fashion designer MarkMcNairy to offer four new styles as part of their Made in Maine collection. Something spectacular always comes out when Eastland and McNasty get together. Using some of my favorite silhouettes like the Falmouth, a two eye chukka boot and the horse bit loafer. The small touch of yellow and camo makes the shoes awesome to wear for year all round. Don’t get me started on the horse bit loafers because I’m simply obsessed with them. Giving the all camo treatment to one of the most classic footwear silhouettes in footwear; adding a more fun and youthful look.

     The Ripley USA is a horse bit loafer that features a brass clasp metal hardware on vamp and contrast moc-toe stiching. The Mercer USA is a two eye chukka boot featuring a non-slip boat sole and rawhide laces. The Falmouth USA a four eye moccasin low top with ballistic nylon detail in which it either comes in yellow or camo print. The four shoes  are handcrafted in Maine from the finest USA components like Horween leather. The Falmouth USA and Mercer USA will be available on Eastland’s website, starting in early March and in stores at Neiman Marcus. The Ripley USA will be available online, as well as in stores, at Bodega.

Falmouth USA x Mark McNairy Camp Moc Black/Camo

Falmouth USA x Mark McNairy Camp Moc Tan/ Yellow

Mercer USA x Mark McNairy Chukka

RipleyUSA Horse bit

Uniqlo Interested in Buying J.Crew?

  

    J.Crew has been on a successful track in the last years. With the help of Jenna Lyons and Frank Muythens the brand has changed, expanding its demographics not only targeting to preppy buyers, but all kinds of consumers. Usually being seen worn by the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. Last year it opened its first European flagship store in London. J. Crew has been more successful than its competitor Banana Republic. J.Crew has a tremendous following because it offers its basics in an array of colors. Just hashtag #Jcrewaddict.The idea of offering various color ways of basics never fails just look at brands like American Apparel and Uniqlo that have used this method. I always have seen J.Crew as an American version of Uniqlo except with a more hefty price tag. J.Crew is one of the few retailers where I can find a cable knit sweater in mint or salmon pink.
   It came to no surprised to find out that Fast Retailing that  is the parent company of Uniqlo has an eye on the American Retailer. The founder of Uniqlo Tadashi Yanai wants to turn Fast Retailing into the world's biggest clothing retailer competing with brands like Zara and H&M. Supposedly the buying of J.Crew can Uniqlo five billlion dollars. J.Crew can be used to attract the more traditional crowd that sticks to classic staples like cable knit sweaters, cashmere sweaters, and chinos. Do you think is this a smart business move? Will the purchasing affect the American fanbase?