Ladies and gentleman… start your engines! There are always so many festivities during the month of May. One of my favorite events was something new! Simon Mall hosted the Simon Lux Fashion Show to celebrate the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. The evening was filled with  Napolese cocktails, Indy’s fashion best, and fresh summer looks on the runway. When you see race car drivers on the catwalk… you know it’s May in Indiana! #foundatsimon

Preppy Guide to Life would like to thank Simon Mall for having us as your guest for the evening. It was a spectacular night!

Photography: Lumatic Imagery: http://www.lumaticimagery.com

My Outfit:

J Crew dress: http://www.jcrew.com

Nordstrom shoes: http://www.nordstrom.com

xoxoxo, Preppy Girl

Preppy Guide to Life was so honored and excited to be a guest at last weeks Simon Lux Fashion Show. The show celebrated the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500! The evenings festivities included a lovely live fashion illustration. My dear friend, Kimann Schultz, the hubby and I all posed for the fun opportunity. Get ready to see the entire event on our next post!

#foundatsimon

xoxoxo, Preppy Girl

Under the cranes and lights at Crane Bay, fashion students come alive. Every year I look forward to the Aii Student Fashion Show! It brings back so many great memories of my days at Aii. I love seeing what students are designing and creating for todays fashions. Take a look at some of my favorite designs from this years show.

During any fashion show, I always look for garments that are truly wearable. This “little white dress” is just ticket.  I can think of so many events were I could wear this unique yet classic dress. I love the fabulous draping along the waist line. The small details, with the lace cap sleeve, add the perfect amount of whimsy to the garment.

Thank you to the Art Institute of Indianapolis for having me as their guest to the Aii Student Fashion Show. Bravo to Gary and Natialie for another wonderful fashion filled show!

My outfit:

Brooks Brothers coat: http://www.brooksbrothers.com

Barney’s New York turtle neck: http://www.barneys.com

The Great pants from 14 Districts Weekend: 736 Hanover Place, Carmel.

Photography by Lumatic Imagery: http://www.lumaticimagery.com

xoxoxo, Preppy Girl

Let’s talk Indy restaurants. I recently visited Nada, a breath of fresh air for the downtown Indianapolis restaurant scene. The moment I walked through the doors, I knew I was some place special.

This amazing space was all designed in house. Their talented team designed a space that is inviting, warm and feels like you stepped into another country. It’s Frida Kahlo meets Anthropology. The dining experience is defined by areas that groups can sit together over good conversation and amazing cocktails (I suggest their signature margarita- perfection). In certain areas of the restaurant, you will find nods to Indiana. I’m going to let you go and see if you can find them!

It’s no secret that I am a major lover of food; specifically guacamole. In my opinion, Nada has the best chips and guacamole in Indy! I could not get enough of it. I literally ended up putting it on every fabulous taco I tried, which were also out of this world.

A big thank you to the amazing Nada team and staff for making our experience so wonderful.

Nada: 11 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis. 317-638-6232

xoxoxo, Preppy Girl

With our family and friends, fall begins with the Penrod Art Fair at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The museum has a fabulous gathering, the evening before the event starts, filled with cocktails, music and ART!

My Outfit:

Sweatshirt and Genetic jeans from 14 Districts Weekend: 736 Hanover Place, Carmel.

Converse sneakers and clutch from Nordstrom: http://www.nordstrom.com

Tarina Tarantino bracelets: http://www.tarinatarantino.com / 14 Districts Weekend

xoxoxo – Preppy Girl

Summer isn’t over until Polo and Pearls at Hickory Hall Polo Club!

My Outfit:

-Ralph Lauren stripped dress: http://www.ralphlauren.com

-Tarina Tarantino earrings: http://www.tarinatarantino.com

xoxoxo – Preppy Girl

Green grass and evenings in the rain. May is such a beautiful time in Indiana. I love the fresh flowers and sun kissed skies. May is also such a fun event filled month! My family and I had the pleasure of visiting a beautiful home for a great cause. One of my dear friends invited us to the Dream Alive event hosted at her families home. The Dream Alive organization helps provide Indianapolis urban youth with the tools that will help them become leaders in their communities. We also chatted with some of the influential Colt’s football players that have made it their mission to lead this amazing organization.

For more information about Dream Alive visit: http://www.dreamaliveinc.org

My Outfit:

Calypso St.barth top from 14 Districts Weekend: 736 Hanover place, Carmel.

Genetic Denim from blue bar: 736 Hanover Place, Carmel.

xoxoxo – Preppy Girl