Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide

***Please note that this Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This gift guide was most recently updated as of October 2025.***

Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, J Crew, and Kate Spade, OH MY! As a self-proclaimed preppy fashion lover and grand millennial, I could not share some preppy fashion lover items for my Christmas Gift Guides. Today, I am rounding up all of the preppy fashion lover gift ideas to complete your preppy fashion wardrobe and for your preppy fashion lovers in your life all while at different price points. In the case that you’re interested in some of my other preppy fashion shopping guides, then look no further than my blog posts on a few brands to know like Lilly Pulitzer, Printfresh Pajamas Review, Hill House Nap Dress Dupe Shopping Guide, and more. Happy shopping!!!

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Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide

This Preppy Fashion Lover Gifts Guide will be divided into 5 sections based on price point: $25 and Under, $50 and Under, $100 and Under, $200 and Under, and $200+. That way, there’s a gift every preppy fashion lover in mind!

$25 and Under

$50 and Under

$100 and Under

$200 and Under

$200+

Happy holidays and happy shopping, preppies!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Gift Guide: Small Business Edition

There’s nothing better in my mind than supporting a small business striving to make their way in this world. I am a firm believer that any and every small business owner will make their own mark in some way, shape, or form. Two of my best friends – Cassie and Holly – each own their own small businesses (both of which I will talk about more later in this post!) and I have seen through their lenses the work, passion, and love that goes into every single product that they create and sell. To me, there’s something so special about giving a gift made with so much love and care during the holiday season.

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One of my favorite small businesses recently has been Sprinkled with Pink. Sprinkled with Pink focuses on affordable customization for everyday wear, travel, game day, and more specifically Bachelorette celebrations. I have recently become super obsessed with the fact that they have their own custom Ironic Boat Tote – something that is on my wish list for the Christmas season in bright pink *of course*! I also LOVE their customized acrylic champagne flutes that I think are PERFECT for several occasions, whether it be a gift, wedding, birthday party, Bachelorette, or even to double as a vase for a plant or even fake flowers (something I may do!). I also recently ordered the monogrammed jute bag, which I would plan to bring on a potential VERY exciting trip in the works for 2023. Personally, I have been VERY VERY VERY impressed and obsessed with the Sprinkled with Pink shop and plan to make many more purchases for myself and others, too!

My best friend Cassie runs an Etsy shop and small business called Cassie’s Designs. As Cassie describes herself, she is a one woman show and, to me, there’s nothing more iconic than that! Cassie designs the most GORGEOUS affordable and high-quality monogrammed champagne flutes duo. I have a pair of her flutes which she gifted me for my 21st Birthday back in 2020 and I have loved having them ever since! At the same time, Cassie’s Designs carries the CUTEST wooden ornaments that I like to keep up year-round, including her “On Christmas We Wear Pink” ornament which is currently showing off its best self on my pink Christmas tree. To me, Cassie is such a talented, kind, and caring soul and she puts SOO much love into her designs and work. For more on her story, I interviewed Cassie here back in 2020 so check it out here: https://pinkchickadee.com/2020/08/14/interview-with-small-business-owner-cassie-of-cassies-designs/#/

One of my best friends via the blogger world is Holly of Glitter & Daisies. Glitter & Daisies is a Disney ears shop, selling high-quality ears that are sooooo gorgeous! Having a huge heart and love for Disney, Holly puts SO much love into her designs that she spends countless hours making each pair of ears. If Holly has taught me anything, it is that compassion for others goes a long way and in whatever form it may be. Case in point: Holly donates some of the money she earns from certain sales/times of the year to different charities. I see that day in and day out when it comes to the way that she carries herself and running her small business (also as a one woman show!) – how great is that?! While I am not nearly as invested into the Disney niche as Holly herself is, I know that my fellow Disney lovers LOVE Holly’s creations just as much as I do! For more on her story, I interviewed Holly here back in 2021 so check it out here: https://pinkchickadee.com/2021/12/16/interview-with-holly-of-glitter-daisies/#/

This holiday season, I think it’s important to support small business owners JUST as it is every other year. Small business owners like Cassie and Holly put in SO MUCH love and energy into their work to bring joy into y’all’s homes and other’s homes, too. That all being said, small business creations make for the most perfect gifts.

XOXO – Katie <3

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My Senior Photos Reveal!

It’s crazy to think that my college graduation is right around the corner!!! With college graduation approaching, I also have taken a bunch of Senior photos that I am oh so excited to FINALLY share with y’all today! I also want to give a special thanks to my good friends Hannah and Quinn for taking the time to take my graduation photos, my sweet friend Cassie of Cassie’s Designs for designing my amazing graduation cap, and my Lil Sis Addy for holding our bags while we took photos – each of y’all and many more played a strong role in providing me with a great dedication to four sweet years at Meredith College!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Preppy Girl Budget-Friendly Graduation Gift Guide

Graduation is approaching us for the Class of 2021 which means that graduation gift shopping is in full swing! As a fellow member of the Class of 2021, I have been looking around and creating wishlists for my own graduation gifts. As a preppy fashion lover, I decided to share a list of all things preppy for the graduating preppy fashion lover in your life!!

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$15 & Under

The Redheaded Camel Personalized Name Sheets

Image courtesy of The Redheaded Camel

Link to shop: https://www.theredheadedcamel.com/collections/gifts-under-20/products/personalized-decal-name-sheets?variant=32314916798499

All She Wrote Notes Car Magnet – Kindness Like Confetti

Image courtesy of All She Wrote Notes

Link to shop: https://www.allshewrotenotes.com/collections/all/products/kindness-like-confetti-car-magnet

Cassie’s Designs Novelty Champagne Flutes

Image courtesy of Cassie’s Designs Co

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+kgZ5WhgVJLjtsONHHnQAsg

The Redheaded Camel State Home Sweet Home 8×10 Handlettered Printable

Image courtesy of The Redheaded Camel

Link to shop: https://www.theredheadedcamel.com/collections/gifts-under-20/products/virginia-home-sweet-home-hand-lettered-8-x-10-printable?variant=31867160723491

All She Wrote Notes Sanitizer Bottle Pocket

Image courtesy of All She Wrote Notes

Link to shop: https://www.allshewrotenotes.com/collections/all/products/bottle-pocket

$25 & Under

Lilly Pulitzer Printed Initial Keychain

Image courtesy of Lilly Pulitzer

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+zAdV3v8zS6R8aIgG9fiLwg

Kate Spade New York Skinny Mini Bow Stud Earrings

Image courtesy of Kate Spade Surprise

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+-b11SdHzMTqpwdSyL16Slw

Evelyn Henson Washington DC (Any City) Map Tumbler

Image courtesy of Evelyn Henson

Link to shop: https://www.evelynhenson.com/products/washington-dc-map-tumbler?_pos=2&_sid=362a559b5&_ss=r

Lilly Pulitzer Daily List Pad

Image courtesy of Lilly Pulitzer

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+vYmxRFiuN8TDwhsEu1gN0w

The Redheaded Camel You’ll Never Regret Being Kind Canvas and Prints

Image courtesy of The Redheaded Camel

Link to shop: https://www.theredheadedcamel.com/collections/congrats-grad/products/youll-never-regret-being-kind-canvas-and-prints?variant=8607380733988

$50 & Under

Kate Spade New York Square Stud Earrings

Image courtesy of Macy’s

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+O5WE-psbdvatw19oud5DGw

Mark & Graham Acrylic Catchall Tray

Image courtesy of Mark & Graham

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+s_YZXDSj2QGr3V5teHVR_Q

Vera Bradley Plush Throw Blanket

Image courtesy of Vera Bradley

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+vVzt38WyS3onH5VNC9waZQ

Mark & Graham Acrylic Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 4)

Image courtesy of Mark & Graham

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+vhw9pzzcExLSfcisRpWLMQ

Kendra Scott Elisa Gold Pendant Necklace

Image courtesy of Kendra Scott

Link to shop: https://rstyle.me/+yHWUntcIyyfrstHF31_4nA

Cheers to treating your favorite graduates!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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A List of Small Businesses to Support – Small Business Saturday 2020

Now more than ever, it is so important to support our small businesses this year. There are so so many small businesses striving to make ends meet this year. With 2020 being such a tough year for us all, one of the best ways that we can all do is to support small businesses. Below, I have provided a round up of several small businesses to shop at this year. The best part?! Many of them are offering sales this year!!!

Fashion

Artwork/Handlettering

Lilly Pulitzer Signature Stores

Happy shopping!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Meredith Angel-Owned Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season

If you know me, then you know that I LOVE my sweet Meredith College. My experience so far at Meredith has been one of the best that I could ever ask for. As I started The Pink Chickadee and grew my platform, I watched my Meredith sisters around me grow their own small businesses. There is so much beauty in seeing my Meredith sisters and I’s successes grow. I LOVE supporting small businesses and especially those that are connected to Meredith students or alumni. Today, I have rounded up several of many small businesses that are run by Meredith women!

  • From prints to stickers that are all Meredith-themed, check out MH Paper Goods. The lovely lady behind the business, Maria, and I did a giveaway in August and she is also a Woman in STEM with a sweet and creative spirit!
  • Customization from monograms to even Ruth Bader Ginsburg ornaments/key chains, look no further than Greetings of Magic! Megan, the shop owner, is one of my best friends’ Lil’s and friends of mine and she is the sweetest thing! You can also use my code thepinkchickadee for 10% off your purchase (offer valid until December 31, 2020).
  • If you’re looking for all-things handlettering and the most fun designs connected to your favorite shows, movies, and even Enneagram type, shop at Lettering By Miranda! The lovely Miranda designed The Pink Chickadee‘s logo and she did an amazing job!!!
  • For the cutest masks, wine glasses, ornaments, and the funniest apparel, check out Cassie’s Designs! Cassie is also one of my best friends and she is OH SO TALENTED!!!
  • Who doesn’t love a cute mug and especially a Meredith mug?! The sweetest Anna Haddock of The Coffee Table Goods has the cutest Meredith-themed mugs as well as an adorable Christmas-themed mug in her shop!
  • Whether it be Meredith, NC State, love stories, or all North Carolina destinations, shop everything North Carolina-oriented at Pamlico Paper Company. Liz the shop owner is the sweetest and is always showing up at local North Carolina art/craft fairs to show off her talents!
  • If you want some of the most adorable prints that you will find, then definitely check out J Hall Designs! Along with her Etsy shop which I have linked, J Hall Designs is carried at The Local Squirrel, For Your Convenience Raleigh, Southern Home & Kitchen, and Katherine Beck Gifts. I studied abroad with the shop owner Julia Hall in London back in July 2018, and she is such a sweet soul!!!
  • For the cutest Meredith-oriented stickers among other things, definitely check out Laney Logan Design Co. The shop owner Laney is super sweet!!
  • Whether it be Meredith-oriented stickers, metal prints, or even a painting, Mountain Top Photos has it all for you. The shop owner Brittney was one of my Lil’s teammates!
  • To get the most adorable pet designs from stickers to prints to even paintings, then definitely check out Ashlyn’s Art. Ashlyn’s Art is run by my sweet Lil Sis Ashlyn! To place your order, then follow her Instagram page @ashlyns_artwc.
  • Rachel Norris Art has the most beautiful handlettering and graphic designs that are North Carolina-themed, spiritual, and *of course* Meredith-themed. The shop owner Rachel was a classmate of mine and she is oh so sweet!
  • If you LOVE hand lettering like myself, then definitely follow @_letteringbylauren on Instagram to see my Meredith sister Lauren’s hand lettering projects! While this endeavor of Lauren’s is not necessarily a small business, Lauren is extremely talented just like the other ladies mentioned in this post.
  • Two of my favorite things are Meredith College and Christmas! Liza’s Lettering Co definitely embodies two of my favorite things. The shop owner Eliza is also the sweetest thing!
  • The Local Squirrel is the cutest boutique! Located in Raleigh’s vibrant Cameron Village, this sweet boutique is owned by a Meredith alumni who loves supporting small businesses. Every time I visit The Local Squirrel, I end up having a great experience and cannot wait to go back!
  • For such unique and stunning pieces of jewelry, then definitely check out Raleighwood Beads; I am OBSESSED with the nutcracker necklace I recently got from there. I actually collaborated with the shop owner Carolyne on a fundraiser and social with our classes and it was super fun!
  • To get all of your custom print and sticker needs, then check out @claireannedesign on Instagram. The shop owner Claire and I are in the same class and have done Cornhuskin’ together over the years. Like Claire, I have shared so many special memories with all of the ladies in my class!

Shopping small has always been a favorite thing of mine, specifically when it involves ladies connected to sweet Meredith College. Whether or not you attend Meredith or have any connection to the school, these lovely ladies’ businesses are definitely worth it to check out. Not only are their talents shining at Meredith College and within the Meredith community, but they are also shining beyond Meredith College.

XOXO – Katie <3

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