ThePreppyU

If you know me or read my blog, you’ll quickly come to realize that I adore timeless fashion. I am a huge believer in investing in quality pieces for your closet so you cannot only wear them time after time, but also so you save money in the long run. When I think timeless fashion […]

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Traditional Bohemian style began in the 1960s with the free spirited hippies and has since made a name for itself in modern day fashion.  With a combination of the original essentials and a modern twist, the boho style is one of the most popular trends of our day.  There are several different veins of the […]

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I’ve been here for a month, and I’ve already found my home. I’m not talking about my college—though I wouldn’t feel right anywhere else—I’m talking about my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. I went through recruitment with a relatively open mind, though as the week went on I was pretty sure where I was meant to […]

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As we start back into a new school year (or maybe your first year on campus!), it’s important to make new friends and find people that you can rely on throughout the year. Your old friends are great, of course, but the best part about college is that you’re always meeting people! You can really […]

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Thought Couture for the PreppyMag Transitioning from high school to university can be a hard adjustment, especially in terms of how to relate to your classmates. We’re used to classes of 20-30 students, and when we arrive in college, we’re thrust into a world of 500 student lecture halls and participation marks based on a […]

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Briana Rivas | Philadelphia, PA -> Living in Myrtle Beach, SC | Coastal Carolina University  Major: B.A. Dramatic Arts (Concentration in Costume Design) Blogs at: Sequin Gowns and Mermaid Crowns Every day I find inspiration to blog.  Whether it’s the changing seasons, a family gathering, a new product to review, or something I came across online, I […]

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If you are considering going through sorority recruitment and you’re curious about what all being in a sorority includes socially, then read on. Sororities are a big time commitment and there are lots of fun social events (if you’re not super into partying or anything, don’t worry I’m not either, you don’t have to be […]

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We are all guilty of grabbing a pack of cookies on our way out the door because it is convenient and fast.  It is very hard to eat healthy with all the tempting fast foods.  And its even harder when you are in college or working to have the time to prepare healthy meals.  Here […]

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I wanted to recreate something I made about a week ago: an icebox cake. It turned out SO yummy; I couldn’t help but share it with you ladies. Something about summer pushes me towards no-bake desserts. Cool and creamy is perfect for warmer months, my exact reasoning towards making an icebox cake. Basically the “cake” […]

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