October 1980 – The Preppy Handbook is published. I am twelve and am yet to understand the concept of satire, no matter how lovingly delivered. I take everything Lisa Birnbach writes as a profound truth, so when she says that Lilly Pulitzer is “key,” I don’t doubt a word. I pledge to find some, and right quick.   October 1980 – You know who doesn’t have the access to or the funds to buy Lilly Pulitzer at twelve years old in Huntington, IN? This gal. Instead, I content myself with $15 alligator