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    Miscellany  

    Aug 25, 2010 | Permalink | (5) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    bunny left a comment on 8/26/2010 at 2:28 PM:

    there’s a nice article about him in the september issue of bazaar.


    cyclo2000 left a comment on 8/26/2010 at 9:17 AM:

    it is rather libelous on the memory of this man of taste to suppose, that he at all resembled in this important matter the strutting display which we have seen in later times, and which irresistibly strikes the beholder with surprise, that any man capable of seeing himself in the glass could exhibit so strong a temptation to laughter; while to the more knowing in the affairs of costume, it betrays instantly the secret that the exhibitor is simply a walking placard for a tailor struggling for employment and supplying the performer on the occasion with a wardrobe for the purpose
    http://cyclingweakly.blogspot.com/


    TS left a comment on 8/26/2010 at 1:17 AM:

    he’s delightful!  hands down one of my favorite people.


    anthony left a comment on 8/25/2010 at 12:56 PM:

    this is another great quote of his that i think about from time to time:

    People ask, “How can a Jewish kid from the Bronx do preppy clothes? Does it have to do with class and money?” It has to do with dreams.


    anthony left a comment on 8/25/2010 at 12:54 PM:

    he’s a genius.


  • Adirondack Chair

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    by LeeAnne Jackson

    I would like to think that everyone has a magical place where they can escape to. A place where all our worries melt away, and you can truly let go of all apprehensions. I have that place, and it's sitting in a well worn, slatted chair on the beach in Nantucket, staring out at a beautiful New England sunset. When I think of that moment, I am immediately taken back to one of the best summers of my lifetime. That summer was the beginning of many adventures. I can feel the wind on my face like yesterday. The smell of the surf, the sound of the gulls, the tide, and the laughs of my friends as we drank ice cold brew and flew our kites, our mopeds parked just off the sandy path.

    Photographed in Newport, RI

    When you imagine sitting on the beach in New England, it's hard to picture without a shaker style cottage with well worn Adirondacks out front. These chairs, often painted white for contrast, or well worn to match the shingles of the homes, having withstood the salty brine of many summers before, are the epitome of the beach chair. Originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 in the Adirondacks of New York, he lent his idea to a friend, Henry Burnell, who turned the design into a full-fledged business. He applied for and was granted a patent for the design in 1905. Flash forward over one-hundred years, and the Adirondack chair is an institution at vacation homes around New England and the Southern United States. From picnics, to mountain cabins, and beach cottages, the chair is the perfect place to lay low with a bowl of clam chowder, or an ice cold beverage carefully balanced on the wide arms. The perfect spot to rest your favorite summer refreshment. The slatted, contoured back, and deep seat provide comfortable seating for those of any age, even those of the canine variety, or a pair of summer lovers.

    The sight of one of these iconic pieces instantly brings a smile to my face. The magical summer I spent in New England opened the door to my love of traveling, of letting go, and finding myself. No matter where I am, whether walking into an interview, singing in front of thousands, or going on a first date, I can picture sitting in one of these chairs, and I'm instantly transported to that secluded, serene beach. Reminding me that at any moment, I can curl up and all the troubles in life can fade away, with the gentle ease of a summer New England breeze.

    Aug 13, 2010 | Permalink | (6) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    KK left a comment on 8/16/2010 at 10:32 PM:

    One of my summer highlights is sitting by the fountain in my bright pink adirondack chair with a tall glass of something cold.  Fabulous!


    Kris Bunch left a comment on 8/15/2010 at 2:33 PM:

    I recently bought a set of new Adirondacks for my back porch but they’re just not the same as the old worn ones I grew up with as a kid. Excellent work Lee Anne!


    Á.D. Castro left a comment on 8/14/2010 at 8:31 PM:

    Very well done…


    Frank Becsi left a comment on 8/13/2010 at 9:01 PM:

    Outstanding! I loved these chairs but never knew what they were called.


    Lee Anne Jackson left a comment on 8/13/2010 at 5:40 PM:

    Fred,
    It was an honor to be featured on Unabashedly Prep. I look forward to writing again soon! Your style and passion inspire me to be creative in all that I do. Thanks for encouraging me to hone my craft.


    anthony left a comment on 8/13/2010 at 5:09 PM:

    great piece fred.


  • Vanity

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    Aug 10, 2010 | Permalink | (0) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    Kick off the comments by using the stationary below to pen your thoughts.

  • Off Duty

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    “Autumn has caught us in our summer wear...”         —Philip Arthur Larkin

    This summer has whisked me away to the likes of Martha’s Vineyard, the Hamptons (for some Lunch), Rhode Island and the Cape. It’s been a WASPy rendezvous. The memories will linger long after the red fades from my complexion. An incredible summer at the very least yet I already feel its twilight on the horizon—as if truly autumn will catch us in our summer wear. It feels too soon. The lifeguards having deserted their stands, you hesitantly accept the day is coming to a close.

    You can now hold onto the last days of summer with a special limited edition print of “Off Duty,” photographed on East Hampton’s Main Beach. Due to ongoing interest, 20 individually numbered prints (16”x20”) are now available for $200 each. First come, first serve. Simply .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to purchase.

    Jul 22, 2010 | Permalink | (5) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    Pippa left a comment on 7/24/2010 at 4:19 PM:

    It’s like the click click of the roller coaster going up. August whooshes by and suddenly you’re at the last clambake of the summer.


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/22/2010 at 9:24 PM:

    @Josh—Buy those saddles now while they are marked down (I picked mine up at the end of last summer). Wear them until Labor Day(ish). You will get plenty of miles out of them for summers to come. And to answer your question, navy/white saddles will not work in the fall/winter.  Brown suede/leather saddles will though.


    Josh left a comment on 7/22/2010 at 9:11 PM:

    Can white and navy saddle shoes be worn in the fall and winter months? I really want to get some like more than anything, but I want to make sure I can get a lot of mileage out of them, what with summers end just around the bend.


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/22/2010 at 8:25 PM:

    @Laguna Beach Trad—My summer started in May…it’s almost August. I am not saying it’s over…I can just see it’s end approaching.


    Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/22/2010 at 6:50 PM:

    Surely summer just started and we have another two months of it…?!


  • Imagination

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    Jul 13, 2010 | Permalink | (7) View Comments or Pen Your Own

    herr. Eriksen left a comment on 8/23/2010 at 4:41 PM:

    Love the font that you use on these quotes.


    Astrild left a comment on 7/14/2010 at 2:07 PM:

    @Hannah There are a lot of other blogs that focus on preppy women’s fashion, however, they all seem to emphasize the ubiquitous Lilly Pulitzer look , which is really not my preferred style of dress. I appreciate that F.E.C. often posts photos of women clad in something other than pink and green.


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/14/2010 at 10:21 AM:

    @Hannah—Browse through Dress Code.  I believe there are just as many photographs of girls as there are guys.


    Hannah left a comment on 7/14/2010 at 10:15 AM:

    I love this quote…but do you have any traditionally preppy pictures of girls? There are so many pictures of boys, and while they look absolutely great (and I wish I knew more guys who dressed like them…), there is a lack of “the preppy girl”.


    Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/13/2010 at 10:08 PM:

    I completely disagree. Einstein was wrong.


    peter van bruggen left a comment on 7/13/2010 at 4:39 PM:

    imagination being the mother of all ingredients needed to gain knowledge.
    Wondefull thank you for reminding me.


    Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/13/2010 at 3:22 PM:

    So true and so classic!


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