Monthly Archives: June 2011

Lucky’s (Chicago)

If there’s one thing that I am as passionate about as clothes, it’s restaurants and food.  Figuring out what local restaurants to try tends to be one of the first things that is planned when I visit another city.  Heck, … Continue reading

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Future

I’ve really enjoyed writing this blog for the past month and have loved seeing the amount of people, especially those in the Midwest, check in to see what I have to say.  However, I think it may be time for … Continue reading

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Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Advantage Chinos

After a week of relaxing in the sun, eating and drinking all sorts of different things and pretty much being treated like a king, it’s time to leave the honeymoon and come back to real life.  Real life for me today … Continue reading

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The Cordial Churchman Green Seersucker Bow Tie

It is by far the best day of the week again, Bow Tie Friday.  With the movement gaining even more followers every week, Casual Fridays may soon go the way of the dinosaurs.  Over the past few weeks we’ve highlighted … Continue reading

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Tipsy Skipper Clutches

Summer is the time of year to break out the bright colors and slim down profiles.  While you might think it’s necessary to bring everything but the kitchen sink with you when you leave home, you’ll likely figure out you … Continue reading

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Southern Tide Sunglass Straps

Have you ever had your sunglasses drop off of your head and get scratched or fall overboard while you were on the lake?  Even if you haven’t, you should consider taking action to make sure it never happens to you. … Continue reading

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Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Sandals

With summer officially under way, we’ll be spending a lot of time at the beach and we’ll need a quality pair of sandals.  While you can pick up a cheap pair just about anywhere, it’s likely they won’t last you … Continue reading

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Vineyard Vines Gingham Retro Board Shorts

As you’re reading this I am most likely enjoying a cold beverage on the beach on my honeymoon.  It is likely too that I will be doing this in my newest swimsuit, the Gingham Retro Board Shorts by Vineyard Vines … Continue reading

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Top 10 Public Courses in the Midwest

To finish up golf week here at Great Lakes Prep, I figured we’d provide you with a list of the top 10 public course in the Midwest, as ranked by Golf Magazine.  Some of these are absolute bargain steals and … Continue reading

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Bird Dog Bay Hazard on Eight Bow Tie

I’m sure you were wondering how I was going to work Bow Tie Friday into golf theme week.  While players no longer wear bow ties on the golf course (even though this was a common occurrence in the past and … Continue reading

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