Weekend in Raleigh

theprepinpink / / Comments

My sister Savannah took me on a trip for a weekend in Raleigh. What else do a couple stylish sisters need than a shopping spree? There are two trendy streets that house all of the hottest shops. North Hills and Cameron Village are full of designer fashion, home goods, hostess gifts and adorable accessories. Of course my first stop was Lilly Pulitzer, but I have also added more of my top picks for prep-wear and presents. Follow along as I list all of my fave stores and fab finds.

North Hills

  1. Lilly Pulitzer- Corporate store
  2. Charlotte’s- High end prep wear
  3. Monkee’s- Chic pieces
  4. Paper Source- Great giftables

Cameron Village

  1. Palm Avenue- Lilly Pulitzer signature store
  2. Charlotte’s- High end prep wear
  3. The Local Squirrel- Perfect for presents
  4. Fifi’s Fine Resale- Designer resale

I hope this list helped you plan out your next Raleigh trip. Take a look below to see some of the  pieces that popped into my shopping cart.

Showered in Lilly

theprepinpink / / Comments

When one of your best babes is about to have a baby, of course I had to help shower this sweetie in Lilly. My longtime neighbor Morgan found out she was having a little girl, and I was happy to help with her  Lilly Pulitzer baby shower.

My mom is fabulous with flowers, so she put together the perfect arrangements, from pineapples bouquets to flamingo florals. We also set up a sweet snack spread, followed by a mimosa bar.

Baby Aris is already going to have the best wardrobe, as she was presented with personalized onesies and Lilly Pulitzer shifts.

From palm leafs to pineapples and pom poms, this was quite the party. We even built a balloon arch photo spot, and decked out the downstairs in the signature pink and green.

This was the perfect setting to play baby games and open presents. We had such a great time catching up with the girls and celebrating the arrival of baby Aris!

 

Special thanks to Amélie’s French Bakery for hosting us and Jan Angel for your party planning

Dresses by Lilly Pulitzer  .  Gifts by Lilly Pulitzer X Pottery Barn Kids

 

Myrtle Beach Retreat

theprepinpink / / Comments

I couldn’t wait to swan dive into summer and hit the beach for a sweet retreat! I hopped in my best babe’s car and soon we were beach bound with our boys.

We spent our afternoon pulling out the floats, popping out the umbrellas and chilling in our chairs. We had so much fun soaking up the sun and sipping on freezies at the tiki.

For date night, plus Mike, we cruised down to Crab Catchers. We feasted on fresh seafood and sat by the water. The sunset on the dock was the perfect dinner backdrop.

We spent our last day floating in the pool with friends and relaxing before we hit the road. I was so sad to leave our new beach pad, but I had such a blast with my best buds. I can’t wait to see what the rest of summer has in store!

Aviators: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Pink Bikini: Target  .  Maxi Dress: Wildfox

Rose’ Float: Target  .  Red Bikini: Victoria’s Secret

Red, White & Boom!

theprepinpink / / Comments

This year the Fourth of July came around, and I was finally able to celebrate in my hometown. The party started on the sandbar with fun and friends in floats and boats. It was a beautiful day to stay watch the boat parade!

The party continued downtown Rock Hill at the annual Red, White and Boom bash. My sister and I hit the streets to celebrate with carnival rides and music live. We met up with friends and grabbed some food and headed to the amphitheater for some nightlife fun.

The finale to the fourth took place with family at my Gramie’s. We played outside with our baby cousins and cooled off in the pool. We rocked the red white and blue, and even lined the neighborhood with flags too.  It was the perfect summer day to play and and celebrate the USA!

Swimwear: TJ Maxx & Target  .  Denim: American Eagle & Forever 21

Sunnies: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Sandals: Jack Rogers

Come See Me Festival

theprepinpink / / Comments

Every April I always look forward to our annual salute to Spring, the Come See Me Festival. It is my favorite local festival in my hometown of Rock Hill, SC. This fest is full of fun events, from frog jumps to fireworks and more.

The community kicks off the event with the Come See Me Parade. Our beloved mascot Glen the Frog always makes an appearance, along with the Shriners and the Strawberry Queen.

I also love to hit the Hops in the Park, where you can sip samples from local breweries, and snack on sweets at the Gourmet Gardens. The best party is the Beach Bash, where you can dance the night away to live music, and have a beer with your best buds.

A great event for the girls is the Bubbles and Berries Brunch. It is a wonderful afternoon hosted by the Women’s Club, complete with sweet treats and champagne.

The grand finale is the famous fireworks show. Locals gather around Winthrop Lake for an all- day tailgate. The night lights up with live music as fireworks fill the sky. What better ending to this annual event? I already can’t wait for next year!

Come See Me Festival: April 12-21st in Rock Hill SC

Palm Dress: Britt Ryan  .  Sunnies: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Maxi Dress: Lilly Pulitzer