A Colorful Getaway

For all of you that are jet setting down to Palm Beach for the winter (that is on my agenda for next year, but it will be for work)... here is the collection for you. The collection is comprised of mainly beach wear that would be appropriate for Spring Break, weekends at the beach, etc.

All of the new fabrics are amazing! I love the light blue and coral combination that has become ever so popular. Make sure to check out the latest Lilly print stories here.


My top pick from the Getaway collection is the Pillar Tunic; and to be honest, I couldn't decide which pattern I like better. The design looks similar to a oxford shirt dress that can be flattering on all shapes and sizes. Not to mention, at $138, it is a bargain for true Lilly fashion.

School's Out and I'm Shopping!

Today was my last day of real classes before exams start on Thursday. I have a touch of Senioritis, which I am sure most of you know, can prove to be fatal to GPA's. Thank goodness, I have had a great semester; and I am looking forward to being done with the few exams I have to take.

So what am I going to do with my spare time... Going shopping! I am probably the only person keeping the economy floating. With all the great deals out there, I have not been able to keep myself out of the shops! I have numerous holiday parties to go to over the course of the break, so lots of fun outfits/dresses/shoes/handbags/jewelry are needed.


These shoes are one of my favorite purchases, along with the matching bag. Both were on sale, plus I had a 30% coupon so they basically gave them away!

I have never really shopped at Ann Taylor Loft, but I had a gift card and decided to stop by. I loved everything that I tried on! Needless to say I also walked out with a dress... which I will reveal later! It was hard to say no to this pearl necklace; but if you saw my pearl collection, you would know why I had to pass! Plus, it wasn't on sale... yet!

Needlepoint!

There is a new craze that I have noticed in the Preppy World with needlepoint. Lilly Pulitzer is not new to this. In many of the last seasons she has added fun gifts and accessories in needlepoint. Yet again, this season they have picked up on this trend and added two needlepoint belts to the Lilly line along with some fun gifts. With this in mind I set out to find some other cute needlepoint items. All of these show how preppy, modern, and not grandma-ish needlepoint can be. So whether you are going to set out on a project on your own, or take the easy way out and buy it (like me), here are some fun things!
Here are the Lilly Belts...

Smathers and Branson is a company that focuses only on needlepoint. I watched a clip about how the two guys founded the company while they were in college, after their girlfriends made them needlepoint belts as a gift. Their product line includes: belts, dog collars, key fobs, cummerbunds, etc. My favorites are their dog collars and key fobs (including the one from my alma mater!). Smathers and Branson's collegiate collection is a great gift for serious fans.

Another company that I came across in the search was Tucker Blair. I was excited to find out that they have needlepoint headbands! All of the designs are really cute, and they assure that the headbands are headache free. Also, they are adding needlepoint flip flops to their repertoire.

Of course we cannot forget that needlepoint is a staple with baby gifts. Here are some gift options with a little bit of a modern touch. I am obsessed with these little booties, but you could always stick with the classic and get a needlepoint door hanger saying "baby is sleeping."

The Pink Monogram, who carries the booties above, also has a large collection of needlepoint shoes. My favorites are the ballet flats; but they also carry loafers, mules, and sandals.

Tote Bags?

Yes, I am a big fan of the tote bag. I use mine as a combined backpack and purse to take with me to class. Here is my issue... I have been using the vineyard vines madras bag, but now that fall has settled in, I think it is too bright. I need a bag that can hold me over until Spring when I can start using a Lilly tote! Here are the latest options that I am considering...

LL Bean Boat Tote in Cocoa with Long Handles

Monogrammed Bag - Black and White Damask Tote Bag









I just wish it could be 80 degrees all year long and we could wear pink and green all the time! If anyone has some ideas please let me know!!

Cute Fall Jackets

Thanks goodness I don't live somewhere that it gets REALLY cold. Still, living in the South can be a challenge in the fall because of the up and down weather patterns. At 6 o'clock when you leave for dinner, it can be 50 degrees. Then, by the time you are done with dinner at 8 o'clock, it is 30 degrees. With this challenge in mind, I am always on the lookout for cute fall jackets that are multi taskers. Here is my latest purchase...



This is the Fiona Herringbone Jacket by J.Crew in Heather Graphite. I like it because you can put all your bright tops underneath, but you still have a fall look. This is the same as the Spring Fiona jacket that had three-quarter length bell sleeve, which I have in coral. I have enjoyed the Spring version so much that I knew this is a good piece! And you want to know what makes this jacket even better? It is on sale!!