I’m Mariel. My style is caught somewhere between a prepster obsession with plaid and the hard hitting trends of the big city. Employee at kate spade new york HQ, Astoria resident, big fan of the internet (I also blog at mariel and matt and mariellie.) All opinions expressed here are strictly my own. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8799709-3"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @preppywithatwist)http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/<p>hello! yes, matt and i finally tied the knot back in june. i can’t believe it’s already been two months! </p> <p>(it’s been far more than two months since i’ve posted anything here. perhaps it’s time for a comeback?)</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/30139978887http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/30139978887Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:32:50 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nlpd87JS1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Tuesday, March 27. Worn to work.</p> <p>Top- Lands’ End Canvas / Dress - J Crew Outlet (<a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/waistdefined/PRDOVR~70064/70064.jsp">similar here</a>) / Belt - Target / Necklace - Sfera (Spain) / Leggings - H&M /Boots - J Crew</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/20120154425http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/20120154425Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:35:11 -0400Daily OutfitWorn to Work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1jkjqqhei1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday, March 24. Worn to a wedding shower that my uncle, aunt, and family friends threw for us back home in Tampa! (I can’t believe how close we are to the big day…less than 3 months til I’m a Mrs!)</p> <p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kate-spade-new-york-aubrey-patio-check-printed-wrap-dress?ID=592605&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">Dress</a>, Bracelet, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-carousel-bangle-watch/3288596?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=1888">Watch</a> - Kate Spade / Sandals - <a href="http://www.zappos.com/jack-rogers-hamptons-classic-navajo-flat-platinum">Jack Rogers</a></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/20007952721http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/20007952721Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0400Daily OutfitSpecial Occasion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m14rnwKaIv1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday, March 18. Worn to brunch at <a href="http://mexiqny.com/">MexiQ</a> with my girl <a href="http://www.sarazucker.com">Sara</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72262&vid=1&pid=897881">Tee</a>, <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55148&vid=1&pid=897670&scid=897670002">Loafers</a>- Old Navy / Cardi, Jeans- J Crew / Bracelet - handmade by my friend Linds/ Sunnies - thrifted / Bag - Bally</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19573401946http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19573401946Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:06 -0400Daily OutfitWeekend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0syq1a5Kg1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Friday, March 9. Worn to work.</p> <p>Cardigan, Bracelet- <a href="http://couture.zappos.com/product/7901664/color/330189">Kate Spade</a> / Tee - Old Navy / Jeans - J Crew / Aviators - Canal St vendor /  Metallic Topsiders - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sperry-top-sider-authentic-original-leather-boat-shoe/3205467?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=sperry_top-sider(r)_'authentic_original'_leather_boat_shoe:144940_13&cm_pla=shoes:women:slip_on&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=1195866B-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097">Sperry</a></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19234866741http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19234866741Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:00:06 -0400Daily OutfitWorn to Work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0mclbNP3Q1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thursday, March 8. First day of the year without tights!</p> <p>Tneck, Flats - J Crew / Skirt, Belt - J Crew Outlet / Bangles - Kate Spade, gifts / Sunnies - thrifted</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19003381118http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/19003381118Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:30:06 -0500Daily OutfitWorn to Work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzfo2fswLy1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Tuesday, February 14. Worn to work. Happy Valentine’s Day!</p> <p>Sweater, Jewels, Shoes - Kate Spade / Button Up - J Crew / Pants - Loft</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/17658742035http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/17658742035Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:31:05 -0500daily outfitworn to work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzb1zbIMmM1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday, February 11. Worn to run errands.</p> <p>(sorry i’ve been super lame and haven’t posted in forever. i’ve been crazy busy at work - and can’t promise that my next post will come any sooner. sorry sorry.)</p> <p>Tee - LOFT, thrifted / Jeans - Banana Republic / Belt - AE / Sunnies - thrifted / Coat - J Crew / Topsiders - Sperry</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/17553918481http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/17553918481Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:05 -0500daily outfitweekend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxvfoazM5N1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tuesday, January 10. Worn to work and to book club. We discussed <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Radiance-Novel-Lauren-Belfer/dp/0061252514">A Fierce Radiance</a></em> by Lauren Belfer. Well, kinda. I didn’t read the book…so let’s just say I came for the treats and good friends!</p> <p>Cardigan - Libertine for Target, swapped / <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~57759/99102540117/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~plaid+shirt/57759.jsp">Shirt</a> and Jeans - J Crew / Necklace - Kate Spade / Oxfords - Bally</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/16009461251http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/16009461251Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:05 -0500Daily OutfitWorn to Work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxi6xkLoRJ1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday, January 7. Worn to my friend Emily’s birthday party, which was a 70s ski chalet theme. How’d I do on my costume?</p> <p>Tee - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/kate-spade-new-york-livia-stripe-ruffle-top/3245476?origin=related-3245476-0-0-1-1">Kate Spade</a> / Vest - Old Navy / Jeans - Banana Republic / Belt - vintage, used to be mom’s / Bag - Kate Spade / Sneakers - <a href="http://www.zappos.com/adidas-originals-samba-leather-white-light-scarlet-gum">Adidas Sambas</a></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15671916577http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15671916577Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:06 -0500Daily OutfitWeekend<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxi6sf9tU41qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Friday, January 6. This is my friend and coworker, Illyana. I loved her refreshing take on khaki- especially the little menswear twist!</p> <p>Top - Liz Claiborne / Tie - <a href="http://www.jackspade.com/Glen-Plaid-Tie/JSM00361,default,pd.html?dwvar_JSM00361_color=200&start=2&cgid=soft-goods-ties-and-pocket-squares">Jack Spade</a> / Jeans - <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-clothing/designer-womens-pants/kate-spade-oak-room-broome-street-colore/NJMU1512,default,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU1512_color=090&start=15&cgid=new-arrivals-clothing">Kate Spade Broome St denim</a> / Belt - Kate Spade sample / Heels - <span>Zigi Soho via DSW / Lips - Wet and Wild</span><span> 521A</span></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15568892819http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15568892819Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:41:21 -0500guest postdaily outfit<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx969b32F11qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Tuesday, December 27. Worn to work.</p> <p>Blazer -<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_shops/weartoworkshop/blazers/PRDOVR~28233/99102054149/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~blazer/28233.jsp"> J Crew</a> / Tee - Loft, thrifted / Pants - Zara / <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=857818&scid=857818022">Wedges</a> - Old Navy {grey is on major sale!} / Bag, Jewelry - Kate Spade</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15296999807http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15296999807Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:55:00 -0500daily outfitworn to work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx6cdq84P91qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Friday, December 23. I spent Christmas with Matt’s family in Massachusetts this year. We all decided to take a little day trip into Boston for nerd fun at the <a href="http://www.mos.org/">Museum of Science</a> and a jaunt into Cambridge for dinner at vegetarian cafe <a href="http://www.cloverfoodlab.com/">Clover</a>.</p> <p>Coat- J Crew / Top - Gap men’s, swap / Jeans- Gap / Scarf - <a href="http://www.madewell.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~58266/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~scarf/58266.jsp">Madewell</a>, gift / Boots - <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/22799?feat=630-SR1&attrValue_0=Tan/Brown">LL Bean</a> / Glasses - Warby Parker / Bag - <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/leather-handbags/cobble-hill-small-leslie/PXRU2483,default,pd.html">Kate Spade</a></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15186901535http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/15186901535Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:40:05 -0500daily outfitweekend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwyx0tyz2h1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wednesday, December 21. Worn to work.</p> <p>Sweater - <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-clothing/womens-tops-and-sweaters/kate-spade-carlyle-matingale-sweater/NJMU1344,default,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU1344_color=043&start=10&cgid=clothing-tops-and-sweaters">Kate Spade</a> / Necklace - Club Monaco / Skirt - J Crew / Tights - <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsaph.html?cid=203&c=Safari%20Brown">American Apparel</a> / Flats - Bally</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14974859267http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14974859267Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:00:05 -0500Daily OutfitWorn to Work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwfgb8lLWt1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday, December 11. Worn to a holiday party at my friend Sarah’s place!</p> <p>Drapey Cardi- DKNY / Tee - J Crew / Jeans - Gap / Bag, Jewelry, Flats - Kate Spade</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14564023038http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14564023038Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:05:06 -0500Daily OutfitWeekend<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwfg3jhWIo1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Wednesday, December 14. Worn to work and to the company Christmas party. And after party. And after after party. What a night!</p> <p>Sweater - J Crew / Skirt - Express, thrifted / Belt - came with a dress / Necklace, Heels - Kate Spade / Tights - drugstore</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14457455568http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14457455568Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:13:00 -0500Worn to WorkDaily Outfit<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw3hrkBvRy1qzcm4so1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Thursday, December 8. Worn to work.</p> <p>Plaid top- Urban Outfitters / Cardi - J Crew / Skirt - Tommy Hilfiger / Leggings - H&M / Bag - Kate Spade / Boots - Bally</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14118098022http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/14118098022Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:11:06 -0500Daily OutfitWorn to work<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvxsoymqy31qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday, December 3. Out with a big group of friends, celebrating Andrea’s birthday with dinner and more margaritas than we could count!</p> <p>Dress - Tibi / Tights - Daffy’s / Heels - Kate Spade</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13968839541http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13968839541Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:06 -0500Daily OutfitWeekend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvu2mb6jM01qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Monday, November 28. Worn to work.</p> <p>Navy Shirtdress - <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-clothing/designer-dresses-and-skirts/start-a-new-chapter-violetta-shirtdress/653079181486,default,pd.html?navid=xsell">Kate Spade</a> / Cardi - J Crew / Leggings - H&M / Boots - Bally</p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13873786492http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13873786492Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:06 -0500daily outfitworn to work<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvpl6ivaKf1qzcm4so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Saturday, November 18. This is Karin, a sorority sister and another of the <a href="http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13634867891/saturday-november-18-this-is-claire-my-college">fabulously dressed guests</a> at <a href="http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13500997997/saturday-november-19-worn-to-the-wedding-of-an">our college friends’ wedding</a> a couple of weeks ago. I loved that Karin embraced the fall time period of the wedding and wore a long sleeved dress, which stood out in a chic way amongst a sea of cocktail dresses.</span></p> <p><span><span>Dress- <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/lace-print-shirtdress-rebecca-taylor/vp/v=1/845524441919915.htm?folderID=2534374302023845&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize&colorId=12867">Rebecca Taylor</a> / Tights- <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/spanx-two-timin-reversible-tights?ID=124727">Spanx reversible tights</a> {ed note: the coolest tights ever - two colors plus built in shapewear?! buying some asap.} / Heels - BCBG generation / Clutch- Tory Burch / Ring- Anthropologie</span></span></p>http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13780178629http://preppywithatwist.tumblr.com/post/13780178629Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:10:06 -0500guest postspecial occasion