Maxed Out in Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulizer was the ultimate rule breaker, and I've been loving how rebellious I feel wearing brightly colored maxi's when fall fashion is coming at us from every angle! This is an older maxi from Lilly that I totally scored from my favorite Facebook page, ReLilly. If you haven't checked them out, then you absolutely must- you can score your favorite Lilly Pieces for 50-75% off! 

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She's Gone Country... Look at Them Boots

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Pinch Me

Happy Monday y'all! I hope you had an awesome weekend! Mine was spent doing lots of volunteering- which is definitely a feel good way to spend your weekend :) Saturday I was out at 6 am (eek- so early!) supporting the Guardian Ad-Litem Superhero 5k with the Junior League and Sunday I volunteered at the first St Pete Wine and Food Festival (and then got to taste all the restaurants and wineries afterward)! It was a really fulfilling weekend. I also discovered the most delicious blueberry moscato - and that's a win all by itself in my book ;)

Today's look is one of those that almost made me giddy when I realized I had a perfectly matching scarf and clutch- that's a "pinch me" fashion moment! :) I'd been dying to style this scarf forever, but knew this look needed one more thing to complete it, so when I scored the clutch at the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale it was a match made in heaven!

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Wednesday Wishlist: Lilly Pulitzer New Arrivals

Y'all know by now that Lilly Pulitzer just speaks my fashion love language, so I thought it would be fun to give you a peek into my every-growing wishlist because her new arrivals are just too good to keep all to myself! I'm totally enamored with all the bright colors (I love that she's mixing them up from her usual ones!) and the bold patterns are so so good! Click through the arrow on the right to see everything that's giving my butterflies :)

Happy Wednesday y'all! Yesterday was the Monday-ist Tuesday ever- but today already marks the half-way point to Friday! Woo hoo!

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Let's Cha Cha

My aunt is a huge fan of accessories, and while she loved the colors of this outfit, when we went to take these pictures she said it needed a "little something extra." So, we raided her basket of headbands and saw this flower beauty and BOOM! That was what this needed! I instantly felt ready to boogie (in fact half of these pictures ended up too blurry to post because I was twirling and dancing so much!) Sometimes all it takes is a statement-making accessory to take an outfit from run-of-the-mill to extra-special! 

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Instagram Roundup

Y'all had such positive feedback to my previous Instagram roundup that I thought it would be fun to do another one! I've been trying to post more of my #ootd on insta so you can see my daily looks and/or pieces that don't make it on the blog. It's so much fun for me to share these with you- let me know if there is ever anything else you want to see! 

Dress: Old Navy (love this & it's almost 50% off) // Wedges: Tory Burch // Coffee Cup: Starbucks (very similar)

Dress: Ellen and Ollie (sold out, similar) // Sandals: Sole Society (50% off!) // Mug: Lilly Pulitzer // Tote: Barrington Gifts (obsessed!)

Tank: Tracy Negoshian // Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer (love this option) // Mug: Ashley Brooke Designs

My dress: Fiore Boutique (under $40!) // Mannequin's Dress: Fiore

Top: Lilly Pulitzer // Jeans: Loft Curvy Skinny // Flats: Tory Burch ℅ Shopbop // Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer

Dress: Loft // Necklace: ℅ Happiness Boutique // Wedges: Banana Republic {Full Post coming soon!}

Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful Thursday! Y'all rock! XO

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Anchors on the Beach

So how did everyone make out at the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale yesterday? I lucked out by only being 2,000 in line (which by all accounts is pretty fab!) and only missed two items on my wish list (that were sold out everywhere) so I am one happy gal! What did you pick up? Any crazy stories?! If you haven't shopped the sale yet, you're in luck because it goes runs until midnight tonight! #GetYourShoppingOn :)

Now on to today's look… I love dressing for my surroundings, so it was a no-brainer to pull out my nautical maxi for a day at the beach! This dress is one of my favorites in my closet because it never fails to make me feel beautiful (and that is how your clothes should always make you feel)!

Also, I wanted to let you know that I'm going to try and start replying to comments through email rather than on the blog so that you get notifications/emails and I can answer questions more in depth! So, make sure when you comment you are not set up as a "no-reply" blogger so that you can get my response :) Let me know if you have a preference as to how comments are replied to (on the blog or through email)- I'm all ears :)

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The Scoop on Lilly Pulitzer's After-Party Sale!!

There's some rumblin' in the jungle that the Lilly Pulitzer After-Party Sale will be here Monday, August 17th! I don't know about you, but that sure gets my heart racing with excitement!! If you've shopped the sale before, you know it can be a little bit of a mad-house, so I'm sharing my tips to shop it successfully and with the least amount of stress possible :) 

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Work Style: Loft Cranberry Drop-Waist Dress

When it comes to my work wear, I like pieces that are simple and statement making all in one. Red is always an attention-grabbing shade & I don't own anything else in this pretty cranberry color so I thought it was the perfect addition to my rotation! I was hesitant to try a drop-waist style (since often they are too fitted through the hips for my shape) but this one is purrrr-fect y'all! It's got a loose and easy drape that leaves plenty of room for your curves; speaking of which- you can also size down in this dress because it's so roomy! (I'm wearing a small for reference) Adding my new favorite wedges makes this dress perfect for the office, but with a denim jacket and flats it would easily transition to your fall wardrobe too (ugh… are we already talking about fall?!) ha!

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Enjoy the Ride

You know, lately I've been thinking that it's all too easy to get caught up in the negative of the world. It can be easy to get dragged into the muck and let hard experiences get you down. Take this weekend for example, I had a great weekend home celebrating one of my best girls and my awesome dad, but on the way home I found out my debit card number had been stolen and my account was frozen while they investigated the fraud and are sending me a new card. And if this hasn't happened to you, let me just tell y'all it's a colossal pain in the booty!! I do all my banking and bill pays through my debit card online and I'm going to have to update everything- uuggghhh! It would be easy to go into a funk. It would be easy to be a crabby-pants about it. But instead I'm choosing to find the good! I'm relishing in 7-10 days (however long it takes to get my new card to me- ha!) in which I can't shop, so I'm embracing what I have. I'm taking Buddy on extra-long walks & taking myself on extra-long runs. I'm enjoying extra time with friends. And you know what? It feels good! Great even! 

I always like to keep in mind one of my favorite quotes, "Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance you have to keep moving forward." 

So embrace the forward motion y'all (and the crazy) and keep on trucking :) 

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Preview: Lilly Pulitzer Resort 2016

This week WWD released a little sneaky peek of Lilly Pulitzer's Resort 2016 - and holy cow it's love at first sight! The colors are gorgeous, the prints are TDF, and the shapes are so flattering! Check it out below and let me know what you think!!

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Currently Obsessing Over… {v. 38}

Happy Fri-YAY y'all! I'm so stinkin' happy the weekend is here! If you follow me on Instagram then you know I've been fighting a losing battle with my voice (i.e.: I currently don't have much of one) but despite that it's been a pretty great week! I feel like I'm finally back in the swing of things at work (even through they are cray-cray right now!) and my every-night-of-the-week-meetings are winding down (thank the Lord!) :) So cheers to a much needed weekend! 

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Lilly Pulitzer News!

If this was the 1920's I would be standing on a soapbox on the streetcorner shouting "Lilly News! Lilly News! Get your Lilly News here!" But since it's 2015 I'm going to "shout" through the blog the exciting news that Lilly Pulitzer has finally launched their app!! From what I've seen so far (I downloaded it at a stoplight and have only glanced through quickly!) you should be able to shop straight from the app and their will be exclusive content and first releases only to those who have the app. If you're a super fan then what are you waiting for? Get to downloading (it's free)! :) 

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Life in Lilly

I think that oftentimes Lilly Pulitzer can be a brand that skews towards special occasions and holidays, but I'm here to show you that Lilly can be an everyday brand too! (And doesn't it make your day more fabulous when your wearing something special?) Today I took one of my favorite skirt silhouettes, the Avery, and dressed it down with a casual tee and sandals. Simple, easy, and still colorful & fun! No matter how you style it, when you wear Lilly you can help but be reminded to live a colorful life :)

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The Best Laid Plans...

Do you ever have one of those weekends were you think you are going to accomplish everything… but somehow that just doesn't happen? Yeah… this was one of those weekends! So sorry for the radio silence yesterday, but I'm back and ready to rock and roll! :)

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Houston, We Don't Have a Problem

Now that summer is saying its final goodbyes and making way for fall, it's that awkward transition time where I crave jeans and sleeves, but its just not practical! This outfit is the perfect compromise, allowing hints of fall while still being mindful of the persistent heat. I love the bright burst of color up top, and paired with this gold clutch this is a perfect date night look. How are you handling the fashion transition? 

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Merry Mermaids

I'm so excited to share with you one of my first After-Party sale purchases! I'm obsessed with my Skipper Pullovers and this Kingsley Crew is the same material, only in a crew neck sweatshirt (hello awesome)! I sized up in this because I like a little extra room when it comes to loungewear- but it is definitely true to size if you are interested in ordering. 

Also, it was not cool outside when taking these pictures, not even in the slightest (hello 98 degree heat index)! But I was so excited to start talking fall transition pieces that I couldn't wait to share it with y'all!  It will most definitely be a go-to piece when the weather starts to cool… but for now it is going to rest in my closet :) ha!

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Lilly P Andover Dress

Seriously y'all… is there anything better than a classic Lilly dress?! I just look at this dress and I smile! Whenever I need a bit of cheer I can count on Lilly to come through with sunshine! With pattern this bold I keep my accessories simple- I don't want to compete for attention! (Although these neon sandals were the perfect compliment I think! :) )

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The Middleton Pant

One of my favorite trends this year has been printed pants- I'm loving the breezy, lightweight, cheery style that these pants bring to my everyday! One fabulous aspect of this style is that these pants can be dressed up or down. Because I am only 5'4 I had to hem these pants to a length that was wearable with flats, but you could absolutely leave them longer and wear with wedges and a dressier blouse for the office! I really love them as a casual alternative to a maxi dress for a day filled with shopping (which happen to be my favorite days).

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#SummerInLilly

Well Florida sure didn't hesitate to head into summer weather- it's been in the 90's almost every day! But looking at the bright side... that means it's time to bring out your Lilly in full force! (There is always a positive right?!) 

I got this cheerful tunic top for my birthday and I am totally in love. I feel like I look about 8 shades tanner just from putting these bright colors on! ha! I also scooped up these neon Jack Rogers for a steal a few weeks ago when I got in on the Living Social/Last Call NM mega-deal ($20 for Jacks is ah-mazing)! I have a feeling you will be seeing a lot more of these cuties! And hello- this gold clutch is total perfection! Adding a fun accessory like this totally glams up my casual look. It's impossible to have a bad day when you're wearing an outfit this happy!

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