Elizabeth left a comment on 9/2/2010 at 8:13 PM:

What a wonderful dress! She looks great.

Greg M. Gonzales left a comment on 9/1/2010 at 3:04 AM:

I do adore looking at Miss Sarah V. She is truly a modern representation of a Jackie O. Sarah, like Kiel, seems always dressed to perfection.

Raymond left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 10:49 AM:

Gorgeous gal.  Fantastic dress.  A true testament to prep style.  She reminds me of why I like the prep lifestyle so much. Clean…proper…upright. I wish all of America sampled a touch of prep.

robdarko left a comment on 8/31/2010 at 9:33 AM:

Oh please tell me she is actually wearing that to travel, F.E.C.?  Whether born to it or acquired, this woman truly personifies class.

She and The Girl Next Door (from March… I think) are my favorites.

jose left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:10 PM:

awesome lilly pulitzer dress! the name of the print is don’t be koi!

Mark Sinclair left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:33 PM:

Wow!!

Ryan McCoy left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 8:14 PM:

Is she the same girl from Kiel James Patrick’s website?

bunny left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 7:21 PM:

this was my favorite dress in the catalog this season her shoes are so cute too!

Sweet Southern Prep left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 1:47 PM:

I saw this dress in KJP’s pics from his party, and had to have this dress.  It arrives this week!

bean left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 1:03 PM:

that’s actually warwick!

Beth Dunn left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 12:38 PM:

She looks adorable!
xoxo
SC

MaxiBritt left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 12:35 PM:

thats how to go to the airport!

Paris @ The Campus Style left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:56 AM:

She looks absolutely stunning! The next Jackie O for sure!

Pan left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:43 AM:

This girl is an absolute gem - the next Jackie O. The dress is outstanding on her. The entire outfit is flawless. A standing ovation for this one

Cary Randolph left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 11:21 AM:

Sarah! She looked even more beautiful in that dress in person - the color and print are outstanding.

Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:59 AM:

Love the cut of the dress and the double-strand pearls. Any info on those amazing shoes?

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:51 AM:

She looks absolutely classy and pretty. The dress and the pearls are both perfect!

The Boss left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:50 AM:

Fred—What’s this girl’s marital status? Surely she’s attached, no?

PS—I really like her new hair color, it suits her well.

alex left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 10:48 AM:

Love the Jonah dress, love the koi print!

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 8/30/2010 at 7:57 AM:

Crikey, they don’t make airline stewardesses like this anymore! Where did you find this gorgeous young woman? I absolutely love the aggressive print on her dress. The colours really do her justice. And the pearls are exquisite. Fly the friendly skies, indeed.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 8/5/2010 at 9:30 AM:

@Andrea—The braces are by Ralph Lauren.

K left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 11:39 PM:

I love the outfit. It looks very put together and the look is effortless.

Connetiquette left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 10:44 PM:

I’m a sucker for Defenders

Elizabeth left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 10:08 PM:

It’s a great outfit, but the high waist seems a tad *too* high to me.

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 8:52 PM:

Nice photo. I know where this is. She is very cute, and those eyes and that smile are killer. I would certainly not refuse if she asked me for my number or suggested we meet for dinner. Still, there’s something a bit ‘off’ about the outfit. Maybe it’s the grotesque (denyme?) skirt…? I am undecided.

Andrea left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 6:08 PM:

Love this look!  The repp braces are fabulous - any idea where she found them?

bunny left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 3:43 PM:

cute blondes are so pretty in pale yellow. and i like the hot pink detail.

jack left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 12:33 PM:

just a wild guess… you can find lots of stylish people at highland park village.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 10:05 AM:

She looks very good!

Sloane Raver left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 9:51 AM:

It’s too bad they wont bring the Defender back to the states, they are the best off-road trucks out there.

http://thehoorayhenry.blogspot.com/

Andy M left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 8:59 AM:

There’s nothing I don’t like about this picture.  The last two posts are perfectly detailed.  I think the bright suspenders set off the rest of the outfit perfectly.  Also, the D90 is classic.

robdarko left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 7:50 AM:

Pink, in any hue, is universal, D.

Beautiful girl wearing a cute outfit.

NWR left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 7:34 AM:

Like the look. Love the Defender.

ron thompson left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 7:09 AM:

Nice Land Rover

Jane the Fashionista left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 7:08 AM:

Great clogs!  www.CoutureLook.com

D left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 6:34 AM:

The bright braces are overpowering and don’t work well with her fair complexion. She’d be better off sticking with more muted colors, as she did with the rest of her outfit.
The high waistline of the skirt really does make her legs look fantastically long though!

sabrina left a comment on 8/4/2010 at 6:12 AM:

Love the whole Look !

http://chino-couture.blogspot.com/

Maddie left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 8:04 AM:

Amazing style! As always, amazing pictures.

Joey dee left a comment on 7/28/2010 at 1:36 AM:

These photos are stunning. The model in the car reminds me of a screen shot from Tom Fords film, A Single Man. You have a gift.

Rock Harris left a comment on 7/26/2010 at 7:10 PM:

Ha! I saw her stuff on my hunt; thought it looked familiar. I’m going to have to commission one (and get the yellow one, too….)

Thanks!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/25/2010 at 11:04 PM:

@Rock—That gingham bow tie is made by XOELLE (http://www.etsy.com/shop/xoelle).

Rock left a comment on 7/24/2010 at 10:33 PM:

I love that bowtie. Who makes it? I gotta get me one!

gld left a comment on 7/24/2010 at 11:59 AM:

I don’t think I could come up with enough superlatives to describe this. Well done, sir.

Yuriy left a comment on 7/21/2010 at 1:30 PM:

These are awesome Fred. Love looking at your blog… and that BMW 2002 is sick.

JMW left a comment on 7/21/2010 at 9:23 AM:

Thanks so much for featuring someone with a fair complexion like mine. We all don’t have deep tans(although they are very nice) and he looks great!

Shane left a comment on 7/20/2010 at 4:58 PM:

Great look at the summer classics. You succesfully played in every summer style staple and wove them all together nicely. Props on the staging too, awesome locations.

www.shanefarmer.com

bunny left a comment on 7/20/2010 at 4:19 PM:

for me it’s all about buddy: the tennis playing labradoodle. he only plays with a wood racket and absolutely lives on the tennis courts. nice photos, as always.

Andy left a comment on 7/20/2010 at 7:32 AM:

Nothing that hasn’t already been said here.  Amazing shots; some of the best I’ve seen on here.  And the 2002 looks great.

anthony left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:32 PM:

amazing job fred. the dude in the navy chinos, green shirt and bowtie is rigged extremely well. those double monk straps are unreal—definitely going to follow your advice from a few weeks back and pick up a pair at RL as soon as possible.

James left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:13 PM:

Fred,
This is THE BEST that you have ever posted on this blog.  There’s something you did here that seems pure and you.  Nothing commercial about this.  Just pure style.  Job well done!
JB

meg left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 7:17 PM:

Wow.  The male model is absolutely beautiful.  What a handsome guy.

Elizabeth left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 3:28 PM:

Wonderful photos—really the essence of classic ease and style. And the dog is great—is s/he yours?

Timothy Hartley Smith left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 3:10 PM:

Ah…1972 BMW 2002tii…I have that car. Best ever!

Julie left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 3:05 PM:

WOW Fred!  I will admit I’m not much of a style guru, but I have been following this blog for quite some time now and this, in my opinion, is brilliant work.  You have turned me on to so much about this lifestyle!  I can see a personality shine through with this shoot and want to commend you for a job well done!

Sam left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 2:16 PM:

I really dig this lookbook.  I love that you stuck with a bunch of classics.  Its effortlessly stylish.

www.MensStyle101.blogspot.com

Leo left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 2:03 PM:

i love it Fred! They’re all cool images! keep it up!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 1:39 PM:

@Kate—The burger joint is Kincaid’s Hamburgers and is a Fort Worth staple. Definitely stop in while you are in town.

@Annabel—I am this man (style, energy)...unless you are specifically referring to his dashing good looks—which in that case you would need to defer to a modeling agency.

Kate left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 1:36 PM:

This is fantastic!  Also, I’m visiting friends in Fort Worth soon, and am wondering what the name of the burger joint in the top photos is.

Annabel left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 1:33 PM:

Absolutely love it. Do men like this actually exist? The photos and styles perfect.The dog and the car give it the best feel.

rhonda left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 1:07 PM:

These are awesome!  You just inspired me to break out my old ribbon belts.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 1:00 PM:

@MARCUS—The white bucks are Cole Haan (w/Nike Air).

MARCUS left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 12:58 PM:

what brand are the bucks?

Dex left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 12:46 PM:

OMFG!  Perfect style man, I am ‘mirin for sure. After all the critiquing of the Rugby models, all of this is done perfectly this is how I dress or aspire to look like when I get dressed and leave the house in the morning.

Trav left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 12:42 PM:

shot in the car= smooth as ice

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 12:37 PM:

@KFad—The unlined repp tie is from Rugby.

@Old Polo—I believe the dog is a Labradoodle.

@Memphis88—As much as I preach a shorter inseam for shorts, that does not negate the time and place for a hem that hits right above the knee.  Because these shorts boast welt pockets in the back, I tend to tuck shirts into them.  When tucking, there is a longer proportion (ie 7” or longer) that needs to be maintained if you are going to casually dress them up (with a blazer, bowtie, oxford cloth button down, etc).

@Francesco—The eyeglasses are by EyeBobs.

@MJL—A couple of the bloggers are Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs of Street Etiquette. The complete look book might appear on some various blogs in the very near future. I am not exactly sure when though.

georgie left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 11:54 AM:

Every single picture is outstanding! I especially love the black and white tennis photos. Great Work!

KFad left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 11:34 AM:

Just fantastic FEC. And accessible. These are looks I fancy actually wearing. Where’s that club tie from?

old polo left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 11:08 AM:

What breed of dog is that?

George left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 10:44 AM:

Love every photograph.  Brilliant!

naked left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 10:05 AM:

Amazing. I especially dig the green shirt and the BMW 2002. We Germans know how to build cars, huh?
But your model should be careful wearing shorts because of his skinny calves (I know what I’m talking about because I do have the same problem).

Memphis88 left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 10:00 AM:

His shorts are too long in the tennis picture. Not what I expected from someone who is such a fan of shorter shorts. And, I’m not a fan of the iPod picture. That said, the others look great. Well done.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:56 AM:

This pictures are fantastic, I really like them all. They are fun and they are quite original. I also love the old raquet and the BMW. Nice work F.E C!

Francesco left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:38 AM:

Great pictures.. I would like to know the brand of the eyeglasses. Thanks a lot. I am an italian fan of this blog.

Justin left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:33 AM:

Fantastic.  Wonderfully well done.

The Boss left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:19 AM:

The tennis b&w shots are easily the most inspirational photos of the lot. Candid, yet charming.

robdarko left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:09 AM:

Superb!  The pic with the iPod “boombox” has iconic potential.

DAM left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 9:04 AM:

This is really well done.

R left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:55 AM:

Is that really a 2002 BMW, it looks like an older E model? I must have one now, it is such a beautiful car.

Lara left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:51 AM:

Love these.  Nice work, my friend.

rakishurbane.blogspot.com left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:42 AM:

I like the final few tennis pictures most I think. The way he wears the jumper over the shoulders is very nice, very preppy!

Pittsburgh Perambulations left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:40 AM:

The dog is my favorite.  Just kidding!  These are fantastic shots.  Well done.

mjl left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:36 AM:

cool move mullen pulled with this.  who are the other bloggers?  and have the ‘published’ any of their work yet?

CLG23 left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 8:14 AM:

I really like this…looks like fun
the picture leaning on the car with the iPod stereo is funny. Also the “Air guitar” with the tennis racket

great shoot my man

Trailer Trad left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 7:36 AM:

Wow. Great stuff. -Has everything: terrific clothes, BMW 2002, Jack Purcells, woodie racquet, shaggy dog etc.

Warning though. Don’t play tennis in those Converse. -Your dogs will be barking after five minutes!

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 7:13 AM:

Outstanding. The colours here are amazing. Like the haircut and hornrims. A preppy James Dean. Appreciate the tennis shots. Well done.

Paul left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 7:05 AM:

Everwhere I look I see ribbon belts.  So far this summer I’ve purchased three - Great post.

eyefivestyle.com left a comment on 7/19/2010 at 6:35 AM:

Great shoot, love that minty green shirt with the bow tie.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/18/2010 at 3:00 PM:

@DDN—Yes, this is on the terrace of Castle Hill.

DDN left a comment on 7/14/2010 at 10:56 AM:

Is this on the terrace at Castle Hill Inn? She looks beautiful, love the blue hydrangeas.

kiki left a comment on 7/12/2010 at 5:00 PM:

she’s very pretty and i love her ensemble, but i really love the background. amazing scenery and spectacular hydrangeas. thanks for sharing and take care.

anthony left a comment on 7/12/2010 at 9:22 AM:

one of your better shots in a while fred—great work. the rigging and setting are both awesome.

meg left a comment on 7/11/2010 at 7:45 PM:

I’ve never been a fan of espadrilles.  Otherwise, I love everything else.

Astrild left a comment on 7/10/2010 at 7:05 PM:

She looks great. I like the espadrilles; they say “summer” without being too casual.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/10/2010 at 10:27 AM:

@gld—Off the top of my head I know that Rugby made a boyfriend short this summer (check out Dress Code image Right As Rain). I believe those have a similar fit as these shorts pictured here.

@Robin—I would suggest a bright bottom. A go-to-hell shade of lime green or Nantucket reds.

@Feverly—You can find this belt (click on the image to zoom in) at www.kieljamespatrick.com at the beginning of August.

@Meg—Although I did meet Cary Randolph while in Newport (very lovely woman), this young lady is a look-a-like (and really, just in this photo).

Meg left a comment on 7/10/2010 at 10:04 AM:

this looks like one of my favorite bloggers, Cary Randolph of Newport, RI…is this her or a look-alike?

Emmy left a comment on 7/10/2010 at 9:49 AM:

Love this. Although I definitely would have chosen boat shoes, she makes the outfit work perfectly for her. Another home run, FEC.

Feverly left a comment on 7/10/2010 at 12:14 AM:

Picture perfect.  Love the color palette, love the scene, love the model.  Very striking yet subtle.  Where can I find that belt she is wearing?

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

I tried on that shirt on Tuesday at J. Crew, but I passed it up. After seeing this entry today I went back and bought it! Got it for $20.

F.E.C. - what else do you suggest to wear with the shirt?

Heavy Tweed Jacket left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 7:58 PM:

The belt. Way nice.

Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 7:15 PM:

She looks amazing I want to made her my wife!!!

bunny left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 5:52 PM:

the setting is unreal. tall shadow, windswept hair. so cute and summery.

gld left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 4:56 PM:

Could this outfit get more perfect? No. Please tell me where this lady bought her shorts! It is nearly impossible to find mid-length shorts that aren’t too wide through the hip.

Connetiquette left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 2:55 PM:

Love this. She is so cute and what a beautiful background

M.D.Cooley left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 2:25 PM:

This is one of the best female picture of all time! Super Cute.

Wisco left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 2:16 PM:

She’s got a great look, but somehow I pictured her with boat shoes or flats.  The ‘‘Drills do really lengthen her leg-line,  wow!

Katie Beverley left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 12:27 PM:

I love everything about her outfit!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 11:33 AM:

@robdarko—At times, layered pearl necklaces could cheapen the charm of a single strand; however, the layering of different sized pearls (or faux pearls) works for me here because of the length of her hair. A single strand is classy and elegant on a woman with her hair up off her neckline. I think she pulls it off here because her long hair plays down their brilliance.

@AMStarkey—Very good eye. Castle Hill is lovely at sunset.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 9:45 AM:

Perfect. Beautiful girl, spectacular background, effortless look. I love her espadrille wedges. This photo comes from heaven.

robdarko left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 9:24 AM:

Beautiful girl.  Everything fits and flatters her frame.  The vintage bag is a master stroke. 

You did say layered pearl “necklaces” right, F.E.C.?  Is wearing multiple pearl necklaces appropriate?  IMHO, it makes the actual necklaces appear cheap or faux?

Rosie Campbell left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 9:09 AM:

Classic outfit and beautiful scenery equals perfection.

www.rosiecampbell.net

The Boss left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 9:05 AM:

It’s refreshing to see a young lady wearing shorts that aren’t skin-tight. Too often women mistake warm weather for wearing as little as possible.

AMStarkey left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 8:22 AM:

Too cute! And at Castle Hill- where I was married two years ago this September. So beautiful!

Sunday Ibok left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 8:04 AM:

The location is stunning which just adds to her fresh, effortless look. I mean it looks so easily put together. Hand claps.

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 7:18 AM:

How appropriate! Patch made in heaven—for an angel. Fantastic.

naked left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 6:37 AM:

Amazing. the clothes, the attitude and the background match perfectly.

AEV left a comment on 7/9/2010 at 6:01 AM:

There you go - now that’s nearly perfect. Gorgeous.

jeff left a comment on 7/23/2010 at 9:54 AM:

hi. do you have photos of prep school kids wearing plastered weejuns? thanks.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 7/21/2010 at 11:00 AM:

@Thomas—It was a pleasure and I’m glad I could be of assistance.

Thomas VInciguerra left a comment on 7/13/2010 at 9:08 PM:

F.E., I’m doing a piece about the reissue of “Taking Ivy” for New York magazine and am in desperate need of your take on the cultural impact of the book. Please e-mail me to arrange a phone interview. Many thanks.—Tom

naked left a comment on 7/8/2010 at 2:32 AM:

Thanks for sharing this with us. I already pre-ordered it. Like always things are more expensive in Germany but I think it is a good spend at 20 €.

James left a comment on 7/7/2010 at 10:32 AM:

Got a chance to throughly check it out myself last weekend (via Street Etiquette’s Josh Kissi) and wow is the only reply I could muster up. Guys, this is definitely something to look forward to.

robdarko left a comment on 7/7/2010 at 10:24 AM:

Thank you for the reminder.

The Boss left a comment on 7/7/2010 at 10:23 AM:

I’m looking forward to reading the translated text.

Jennifer left a comment on 7/7/2010 at 7:19 AM:

Thanks for the tips!  Going to check it out now!

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 7/6/2010 at 11:42 PM:

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! A job quite well done. I appreciate it.

http://admiralcod.blogspot.com/

RWF left a comment on 7/6/2010 at 5:38 PM:

I’m really looking forward to both Take Ivy and True Prep coming out this summer!

I’m also jealous you got to preview it!

I’ve compiled the photos we all have courtesy of the Trad in an online book format/downloadable pdf if anyone is interested!

http://www.pleasurablerevelation.com/2010/03/take-ivy.html