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Splash Into Summer with Lover’s Coral

theprepinpink / June 1, 2016 / Comments

This Memorial Day Weekend, Lilly Pulitzer launched one of their biggest promotions ever during the Splash Into Summer event. From beach balls and chairs to beach umbrellas and hammocks… there was something for everyone, at every price point.

While you were at the pool this weekend, we were pretending to be, here at Palm Avenue Savannah. This Brewster dress is one of my top picks for fun in the sun, along with the Daisy romper (featured in my Bay Breeze and Palm Trees post.)

As you can see Lover’s Coral is this summer’s hottest print, featuring some of the brightest aquatic treasures, from octopus to angel fish. What better way to end a workday than with a Top Deck mojito by the bay?

Lover’s Coral Brewster Dress: Lilly Pulitzer

Headband, Hammock, Beach Chairs & Ball, Tassel Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer (GWPs)

Let’s Cha Cha Boca Bangle: Lilly Pulitzer

Sunnies: Haute Pink

Bay Breeze and Palm Trees

theprepinpink / May 11, 2016 / Comments

Being the last week with my boyfriend, we were off for a couples retreat across the bay.

We headed over the bridge for a mini escape from Savannah. It was so nice seeing the city from the other side.

To kick off the night we popped champagne on the balcony of our top corner suite, overlooking the bay.

We hit the hotel restaurant, Aqua Star, and snagged the Par 5 Burger from the bar.

The next day we were off to the pool in paradise. It was certainly a sweet retreat sippin’ champs beneath the palm trees.

As the sun set, we settled into the jacuzzi nestled beneath the umbrellas. It was a great place to cheers to our last weekend together.

But all in all I have to say, the best goodbye was breakfast in bed.

Location: The Westin Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

Daisy Romper: Lilly Pulitzer in Lover’s Coral

Sunnies and Drink Tumblers: Haute Pink

Walk and Chalk

theprepinpink / April 27, 2016 / Comments

April showers bring may flowers, but this time it also brought my favorite spring event, the Savannah Sidewalk Arts Festival. Every year, the scaddies grab their chalk and make masterpieces on their concrete canvases.

This time I was glad to have my boyfriend in town for a picnic in the park. We rolled out our blankets, and of course the wine, and watched the squirrels play while we soaked up the sun.

My favorite part was strolling down the park, hand in hand, looking at each art piece down the path. To top off the trip, we ended up at the forsyth fountain. What better way to spend a Sunday fun- day?

Blouse: Crown & Ivy Sun Hat: Mudpie Wristlet: Lilly Pulitzer Blanket: Victoria’s Secret

St. Patrick’s Day: From Palm Leaves to Pineapples

theprepinpink / March 29, 2016 / Comments

This Spring has been heavily inspired by pineapples and palm leaves, so i wanted to incorporate these trends into my St. Patrick’s Day ensembles. After all, green is the new pink!

Palm fronds were popularized by the classic Hollywood Regency home style, and have now been reincarnated into todays fashions. These iconic leaves wallpapered the halls of the Beverly Hills Hotel and are now wrapping the latest garments this season.

For southern women, St. Patrick’s Day is all about strutting your stuff down the streets, and my girls definitely did not disappoint. The Lilly ladies and I painted the town pink and pineapple with the new Flamenco print.

Brooke and I were caught twinning in the latest Lilly Pulitzer looks. What can I say, great minds think alike! Pineapples have always been my favorite spring inspiration, and this quote surely sums it up: “Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”

Palm Dress: Express

Palm Romper: H&M

Pineapple Set: Lilly Pulitzer

New Zealand Week 1

theprepinpink / March 9, 2016 / Comments

Starting off on our adventure, it was not as glamorous as you would think. Cruising out of Hawaii, we made it to the airport. Unfortunately we didn’t quite make the plane, as we just missed the cut off for our flight. To make the best of it, we ate and drank our way through the next 8 hours until the next one arrived. It was another 9+ more hours on the plane until we made it to our final destination, New Zealand.

It was a rough start, but I knew it could only go up from there. Once we arrived after our all-nighter, we jumped right into party mode, as it was time to get the barbie fired up for our BBQ at sunset. We loaded up on wine and played meet and greet on no sleep with friends and family. I felt right at home sharing stories and plates with my newfound friends.

The next day we set out to tour the town. We started off by bringing mince (beef) pies from the bakery to the beach. This was the start of my sampling of N. Zed’s delish delicacies. Later on, we made our way back to town for a mid-day matinee.

Not long after that, we were off to the Mount. My boyfriend’s family has a huge apartment overlooking the beach, the perfect destination to party with our local peeps. We had a few beers and headed to the Pizza Library, a funky joint with quirky character and pies named after school time storybooks.

The next day we brunched at Café 88 with friends, where I went out of American comfort by adding organic coke and bubble and squeak (similar to hash browns) to my meal. The greenhouse type vibe was nice, until our friends got plopped on by birds!

To brighten up the rainy day, I set out for the shops. By my surprise, I found some fab fashion. It was so refreshing hunting through haute stores in another country, because everything is new to you. I spotted this chic piece at a local boutique, Alice & Co, and could not pass it up!

For more of my vacay, stay tuned for week 2 of my New Zealand adventure…