Prep School 101 :: Monogrammed Lauren Candles

For people who love candles - not to mention monograms and preppy packaged hostess gifts - these Lauren Ralph Lauren scented candles are a kind find, indeed. The summer scents are currently on sale so I scooped up Island (fresh orange, jasmine, black currant) and Cottage (magnolia, wild rose, cotton flower) to add to my home fragrance collection and an endless summer.

Happiness Is :: Preppy Summer Stripes

There's something about summer stripes...

Above: Lady C's snappy black-and-white dress from Ralph Lauren + Vineyard Vine's fun twist on a classic blue and white striped oxford shirt with a ruffled placket and dash of pink; the sea-worthy staple Breton stripes in a classic look from Bogner.

Poll } Love It Or Leave It :: Dylan Lauren's Wedding Gown

Her bridesmaids might have worn dresses in the store's colorful logo shades, but Dylan's Candy Bar owner, 37-year old Dylan Lauren, married in this stunning white dress designed by her father, Ralph Lauren.

The custom, handmade duchesse satin and silk tulle gown features a frothy 9-foot long train. 

Love it or leave it?

Flowers & Footnotes

Picked up this gorgeous arrangement from The Floral Studio as a hostess gift yesterday ... and then came across these Ralph Lauren silvery gray t-bar heels this morning which reminded me of the delicate, suede-like lamb's ear leaves in the arrangement. I love the delicate, silky-soft texture it added to the design which also featured orchids and ranunculus...