Tote Bag Coolers

I just ran across these coolers from Land's End! Who doesn't love a good tote bag?! And the combination with the insulation will make these perfect for tailgating in the fall and beach week in the summer. I think I am going to start out with the pink in the medium size and get it monogrammed with navy on the pocket. Don't forget to check out the lunch tote too!

Tote Cooler in Green

Tote Cooler in Pink

Mini Lunch Tote

Polo Palooza

I am a firm believer that you can never own too many polo shirts. Recently, I discovered that one of my favorite companies, Southern Proper, now carries women's polos!! Their description of the shirts are "blending classic style with casual sophistication, our proper polo collection presents a charming take on this southern staple. The unique, tailored fit and high quality craftmanship will make each shirt seem like like it was designed personally for you." Southern Proper... you sold me! I cannot wait to give these a try.

This is pretty much my exact "uniform" for both work and play!

Retailing at $59.50, these would be a great addition to any wardrobe. There are tons of colors in the men's line, but bere are the colors that are available in women's.

Knot Navy

Kelley Green

White

Belle Blue

Azalea Pink

I am currently contemplating between which to choose... I have all of these colors in my closet already, but I think my navy is looking a little dingy (because I wear it all the time!) so I may start there!

Oh how I love the dollar bins!

Somehow, I walk in to Target looking for one thing and I come out with 6 things. And did I mention that did not include what I went in for? Too bad they didn't have any gold sandals! Moral to the story... I absolutely cannot go to Target without making a stop at the dollar section. You can find some of the cutest seasonal item or just little happy's.

Preppy Puppy has not even made it home yet and he/she is already going to be outfitted in pink and green! I could not believe it when I found this collar and matching lead in the dollar bins. What a great buy?!


Then I also found these cute little pails that can house anything from pens to candy to flowers. I went ahead and got four and used two of them to organize stuff on my desk. I just thought that they would be handy to have around. It is sometimes hard to find places for little things to live! They would also be the perfect compliment to Easter decorations or a table setting.

Lilly Sale @ Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale's is having a fabulous Lilly sale right now!! I could not believe the markdowns on the Jubilee Collection. But what I really have my eye on is the Elias Dupioni Dress. Too bad it isn't fitting in the budget right now... maybe it will be my major purchase in NYC?!

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Elias Dupioni Dress with Beading

Orig. $458.00
Now $274.80

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Hayward Printed Tunic with Belt

Orig. $328.00
Now $196.80

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Women's "Rohan" Top

Orig. $278.00
Now $166.80

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Women's "Brennan"
All Over Beaded Dress

Orig. $598.00
Now $358.80

Lilly Pulitzer women's "Belmont" Embroidered Tunic

Orig. $278.00
Now $166.80

Lilly Pulitzer Women's "Olive" Sailor Pants

Orig. $158.00
Now $94.80

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Women's "Claudie"
Long Printed Dress with Necklace Detail

Orig. $458.00
Now $274.80

Lilly Pulitzer "MCKIM" Leather Thong

Orig. $138.00
Now $95.99

Lilly Pulitzer "Swellie" Rain Boot

Now $68.99

Lilly Pulitzer "Sienna" Strapless Embroidered Dress

Now $131.20

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Women's "Brayden"
Lagoon Blooms Printed Dress with Necklace Detail

Orig. $398.00
Now $238.80

Lilly Pulitzer 50th Anniversary Jubilee Saemus Dress
with Sheer Sleeves and Beading at Neckline

Orig. $498.00
Now $298.80

Tory Burch Shoes

Believe it or not, I do not own any Tory Burch shoes!! I was waiting to see if the fad actually stuck around before I shelled out $200 for ballet flats. One of my Norstrom e-mails this morning had these espadrilles on the bottom and I just had to look into them! Tory's latest line has come really fun pieces that I might have to consider adding to my shoe collection! These were my favorites...

Tory Burch 'Reva' Patent Leather Espadrille Flat
Also available in silver, gold, and brown

Tory Burch 'Miller' Logo Thong
Also available in orange, black, and brown

Tory Burch 'Astor' Moccasin
Also available in "luggage" and "bleach" (ha!)

Pearls Are a Girl's Best Friend

I got my first pearl necklace at the age of 6 that were given to be as a gift for being a flower girl. I have been in love with pearls ever since. For my 18th birthday my parents gave me the most beautiful strand of Tiffany pearls. For graduation, my grandmother gave me the David Yurman pearl cable bracelet. This was later followed by a bracelet that my mom had designed from my late grandmother's pearls. For my 21st birthday, my parents gave me a David Yurman pearl ring. Pearls have been involved in all kinds of special occasions for me.

J.Crew has some fabulous pearl pieces this season! Some of them have been designed as traditional bridesmaid gifts, while others are more fashion pieces. You can click on the pictures to take you to the link.

Necklaces:

Earrings:

Bracelets:

Hide the Charge Card!

With the economy being the way that it is, I have really tried to save more than I spend (remember the new year's resolutions?!). Then again, I am related to my grandmother which means I cannot pass up a good deal.

This cute pink sweater is really similar to anther Lilly sweater I have that I wear all the time over dresses and tops. So with that in mind, I knew this piece would get a lot of us. Retail was $188.00 and I got it for $59.99.

Oh but of course I couldn't stop there! I tried on a pair of Lilly black pants that were extremely comfortable when I realized I don't own any black pants! Every girl needs a pair of black pants, right?! Retail was $198.00 and I got it for $63.19.

As I was swiping my card, I was kidding with the sales people (of course they know me by name, and I am sure they think "cha ching" every time I walk in). I said when I couldn't eat this week because of this purchase I was blaming them. The cute lady from Romania responded, "we didn't have Ramen in Romania so we would eat ketchup when we spent our food money on clothes." After being severely grossed out I said, "I would eat Ramen noodles so that I could shop more, but then I wouldn't be able to fit in my clothes!!" This statement is so true. I don't know how college kids live off of all that sodium!

I can't wait to see what the Lilly Rue La La sale has! Hope yall are finding some amazing deals too!

I need help from people that travel!!

I am leaving to go on a business trip this week, and I am having a slight problem with luggage. The only piece of rolling luggage that I own is a hot pink bag that I have had since the 7th grade. It has always served its purpose, because it is easy to spot at luggage claim! Now that I am entering the real world, since the pink is not really "business-like" I was thinking that it is time to trade it in for something new!

Most of the time, I will be going out of town for only 2-3 days at a time, so I am thinking that carry on size would be the best. Also, since they have started to charge for checking luggage, that would save a few dollars here and there.


So here is what I am thinking... my Vera Bradley collection is this pink and brown pansy pattern. I would like whatever I find to coordinate, since I will be carrying these pieces together a lot. Espresso brown seems to be the most logical answer, because it will not get dirty and is still different enough from the black, navy, and hunter luggage everyone else has.

Here is what I found at TJ Maxx for around $50 each. I'm not sure if I can get away with the 25" size for carry on, but I know that the bottom two are the right size.


The small one on the right caught my attention with the blue lining (which matches the blue on my Vera Bradley pattern). I know all this really doesn't matter in the end, but it is nice when things match! Let me know what you think I should go with; or if you can think of a better option, I am all ears!

VV Sale :)

Vineyard Vines is second in line behind my obsession for Lilly. This really wasn't helped when a Vineyard Vines store opened up in my backyard. If you have never been to one of their stores, you really should! It is a whole new experience! I got this email this morning, and I am thinking this might be a really good excuse to make a VV purchase!

Here is what I am thinking about...

Women's Short Sleeve Polo in Ruby Red ($39.99)

Under the Sea Lazy Pants in Navy Blue ($24.99)


Seaward Stripe Stanwich Shirt in Honey Dew ($74.99)

Then I can't decide between getting a new tote bag or the Falmont Fleece... Oh well, I can't go wrong with either one!

Happy Shopping to all of you!

Is it too early to start decorating?

So I am not moving to my first house until May; but after seeing Target's new ad campaign, I really want to start decorating it now. Some of my favorite items are the woven natural rug and their kitchen bar stools. After seeing this collection, I am leaning towards having a blue and brown dining room (maybe with zebra print accessories). Anyways, it is fun to start thinking what my new house is going to look like!

Click on the picture below to check out all of the fun decorating ideas from Target.