Birthday at the Breakers

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This year I was able to celebrate a very special birthday in Palm Beach. What better place to stay than at the Breakers? I walked in to see surprise champagne and sweet presents from my best babes. I couldn’t wait to celebrate with a sleepover. We dined downtown and danced the night away, and rounded the night out with room service!

We woke up in our suite to the sunrise facing the ocean. We were ready to head to brunch and to hit the beach. We walked over to Ocean House and we were treated to a free birthday breakfast, complete with a celebratory cookie sandwich.

My favorite part was sipping mojitos with my sissy at the beach bar. It was a rather breezy day, but what made it even better was a trip to the hot tub. Watching the sunset from the water was the perfect end to the best staycation with the best of friends.

 

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Headquarters in Honolulu

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Last week I was lucky enough to hop on a plane and head over to Hawaii. You may think I was off on a vacay getaway, but actually it was all work… and some play. Now that I am officially a sales rep for Tori Richard Honolulu, the next step is to hit headquarters in Honolulu.

I first took a tour of the offices, from the design department to the rooftop lounge and everywhere in between. I was even able to attend meetings for a sneak peek at Summer 2019. My favorite part was flipping through vintage files and fabrics.

After headquarters, we headed to the flagship store in Honolulu. I was excited to make my first stop to a corporate Tori shop. It was full of fab prints so of course I had to snag these chic pieces.

This store was gorgeous, and I couldn’t wait to make my way to the Royal Hawaiian to see our second location. The hotel was covered in pink and palm trees, two of favorite things. Walking through you can view our fabulous fashions before you hit the beach. What more could you ask for?

Well I have to say the top of my trip was on- location photoshoot fun. I was asked to be a model in their national ad campaign, and I couldn’t wait to participate. We shot all over the island, from the beach to the marina and more. It was so fun to be styled in the summer collection, but the best part was rocking roller skates. That’s all I can spill for now, you will have to wait until summer to see for yourself. Until then, see you soon Hawaii!

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Weekend on Worth Avenue

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I have always dreamed of walking the streets of Palm Beach. Last week I was lucky enough to pass through for work and ended up staying to play!

My sister stays in West Palm so I thought this would be the perfect time to pop by. Her birthday was that weekend so what better way to celebrate that with your sibling?

We started off at our favorite brunch spot, the rooftop restaurant at Restoration Hardware. It’s named as ‘the best way to peer through the city through its crown.’

Afternoons here are always a grand affair, where chandeliers shimmer beneath glass ceilings. What a view! After we sipped the last bit of bubbles we were off to the famous Worth Avenue for some window shopping.

I loved walking past the palm trees and into the vias as I stopped into the shops. Each was filled with designer gowns and the most glamorous pieces in town.

I havd to say, the best ending to our day was making our way to the beach. What’s better than having your toes in the sand and shopping bags in hand?

 

Jumpsuit: Tori Richard  .  Dress: Milly at Foxy Flamingo

Sandals: Jack Rogers  .  Accessories: Lilly Pulitzer

Locations: Restoration Hardware in West Palm Beach & Worth Avenue in Palm Beach

Brunch at the Breakers

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I tend to say ‘it’s always sunny and 75 in my head.’ I close my eyes and dream of the beach, but when I open them, I am stepping out of the plane in Palm Beach! My sister just landed a job there, so of course I was on my way before she could say when. The weekend was a special celebration of her new job, little sister’s graduation, my promotion to manager, Father’s Day and my mother’s birthday. It was the perfect excuse to bring my fab fam back together.

We shopped for hours at the best boutiques, and we hit the town to dance the night away at a Dierks Bentley concert. There were many memorable moments but the one I will never forget would have to be brunch at the Breakers. We drove through the gates, passing the palm trees on the promenade. We pulled up to lambos lining the valet. Walking into the lobby, I was in awe of the grand design of this luxury resort. I couldn’t wait to peek out into out to the Palm Courtyard.

Checking this location off my list, I must say, made me a bit emotional. I have always dreamed of being at the Breakers, and walking through the square and  into the mecca: Lilly Pulitzer.

The store was everything I envisioned, full of fabulous fashions and sprinkled in shells. The dressing rooms were my favorite part, each with their own personality. I left the shop with the signature palm beach breakers tote, what a treat!

Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, we were off to a mimosa brunch at The Circle. We made our way into the grand dining room, and couldn’t wait to sip champagne beneath the crystal chandeliers. We tasted fabulous treats as we were serenaded by harp hymns. What a perfect ending to a posh trip to Palm Beach!

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Julie Caftan: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Breezy Tote: Lilly Pulitzer

Life Under the Printed Palms

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The only thing that could get me off the beach, is if I’m headed to another. Last week I left the Carolina coast and made my way down south to the sandy shores of Naples Florida. I couldn’t wait to drop my bags in the suite and hit the beach!

My first full day I hit the pool to soak up some sun. I met some fab Lilly ladies in the loungers, and some handsome fellas in the hot tub. What could make this day better? Only a few frozen drinks to sip under the sunshine.

Once the rest of the buy trip babes trickled in, it was time to get back to business. We had breakfast bright and early at Broadwell’s, overlooking the golf course. After that we were off to the Imoklee room to view the exclusive Lilly Pulitzer Resort 2017  collection. We were in awe of all the fabulous winter fashions and fabrics and couldn’t wait to shop for our store.

That night we put down the line sheets and picked up the champagne. I met my besties at the open bar and buffet and hit the terrace to see the sunset. It was a perfect photo-op beneath the palms. We made our way to the beach bar and watched the band jam before we hit the bed.

On our last day of paradise, we finalized our orders and hit the sand for one last break before our flight. I had the best time catching rays and catching up with up with friends.

This must be why they call this the Lilly dream job. What better way to work and play than on vacay? Follow along for more of this life under the printed palms…

 

Baggage: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Swim: Lauren James  .  Gizelle Maxi: Lilly Pulitzer

Location: The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club