Prep For Less!

Hey there lovelies! So the second part of my back to school series is, how to prep for less! As we all know, dressing preppy is kinda pricey; so, I have a solution. Now, our own selves are very aware of the fact that, J. Crew is classy, Lilly Pulitzer is glitzy and Vera Bradley is fancy. However, are these timeless brands cheap? No way honey! I have found substitutes for most of the preppy brands, but not any Lilly Pulitzer alternatives. Are there any out there you might ask- maybe, but we never know. I personally doubt it. So to the drawing board (better create a plan to snag some cash and get a few stable, staple items). Let's get into the brands.


Here we have J.Crew & Lilly Pulitzer my fave prep stores; but these prepster utopias are not cheap honey, so I'll teach you the tricks of the trade to get your hands on some classics and some fab replicas!

1. Go to the  FACTORY store of the brand if you can find one. I know for sure J. Crew has one! This is as cheap as they come if you want the articles of clothing to be authentic.
2. Look around for some replicas or off- brand look alikes! You can usually find these at T. J Maxx. Your not likely to find these items at ross. Sometimes you can even find the authentic brand in store! I was browsing for some new running shorts and saw the cutest pair of- hold on let me brace myself; AUTHENTIC VINEYARD VINES PEACH CHINOS! Score! 
3. Check out online stores! They always have good sales that are a solid 20% more off than in store. A few good ones are: http://oldnavy.com/ , http://gap.com/ , https://www.ruelala.com/auth/login/ and if your really into dirt cheap monogrammed items check out http://www.marleylilly.com/ 

That's basically it dolls! Thanks for reading and good luck finding preppy styles!

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