Wearing Lilly When It’s Chilly

 

Being Lilly ladies, we are always in a sunny state of mind, but let’s be honest… not all of us live in Florida. Just because the sun goes away doesn’t mean the fashion fun has to. Follow along to find out how to wear Lilly when its chilly!

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If the cool weather is bringing you down, warm up with a pop of color, and don’t hesitate to stand out. Winterize your wardrobe by mixing pieces from different seasons. Rain or shine, you can wear your Lilly all the time!

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Fight off the blizzard blues with a hint of print, and most importantly don’t be afraid to accessorize. Don’t just layer your clothes, but your jewelry too. Golden baubles and bangles can add class and sass to any ensemble.

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Clothing: Lilly Pulitzer

Denim: Vineyard Vines

Wellies: Target, Brown Boots: Nordstrom, Fuzzy Boots: Ugg Australia

Bangles: Kate Spade, Moon & Lola + Bourbon & Boweties

Prints: In The Bungalow (Umbrella), Lulu (Dress),

In The Beginning (Vest)

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Palm Avenue Pumpkin Party

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Ghouls Night

When it comes to party planning, I’m more so known as the partier than the planner. When my boss handed me the hostess hat, I have to say I was a little intimidated but with a little pinteresting and tips from my Lilly ladies, my party soon came to life! From frightening to festive, follow me through my Pumpkin Party prep.

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After a massive rush to clean the clutter, I pulled down my best spooky décor and got to work. I also turned down the bright lights and turned up the mood lamps for a more eerie effect.

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As I am still working on my cooking skills, I saved time and struggle by picking up a Zaxbys platter for the girls, a southern favorite for a low- key gathering. For dessert, I used my mom’s classic Witch Hat Cookie recipe, which is now a pinterest phenomenon! (Stay tuned for the easy recipe on my next post.)

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Hangin With My Witches
As far as tools go, I recommend printing out a few easy templates (not a double flamingo like mine, it will take you a lot of work.. and wine!) and grab a few carving kits to share. If carving isn’t your thing, just add paint or glitter for more fab effects!

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To keep the party festive and fun, I got my girlies to don cat ears, and gave them goblets for their wine to pass the time. To leave a sweet taste with your partygoers, pack them a great goody bags to go, filled with Halloween fun. Don’t hesitate to get inspired by my ideas and make them your own. Hopefully with a few of my tips, you too can become the hostess with the mostess.

Pumpkin Favors: Michael’s Decor and Party Favors: Target Scull Goblet: Party City

First photo featured taken by: Brooke Wanex Following photos taken by: The Prep In Pink

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Candy Coated Pretzel Sticks

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Craving a sugary snack for your girly get together but you aren’t the Betty Crocker of the bunch? Well look no further, because I’ve got the recipe for you! Here I have highlighted one of the sweet treats from our Flamingle Party, featured in our last post. I cant say cooking is my strong suit, so when I came across this simple microwave party snack, I couldn’t resist!

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What You Will Need:
1 Bag of Large Pretzel Sticks
1 Shaker of Fine Pink Sprinkles
1 Bag of White Chocolate Candy Melts
Wax Paper laid across Cookie Sheet/ Pan
2 Bowls
Spoon

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Simple Steps:
Pour bag of candy melts in a bowl
Microwave bowl at 30 second intervals then stir
Repeat until chocolate is mostly liquid
Dip 1/3 of the pretzel into the chocolate and shake off any excess from the tip
While wet, quickly roll the tip into a bowl of sprinkles
Lay each finished pretzel on the wax paper sheet to cool and harden
Smile and enjoy!

Candies: Hobby Lobby  Pretzels: Kroger

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Let’s Flamingle! Moon & Lola XX Bourbon & Boweties Collaboration Launch Party

I had an absolute blast at the Moon & Lola XX Bourbon & Boweties event at Palm Avenue Savannah. The setting of pink flamingos and posh pillows beneath a trendy teepee was more than inviting at the entrance of our shop. The girls and I cooked up some chic snacks from miniature cupcakes to my homemade pink pretzels (recipe coming soon!)

Most importantly I had the privilege to spend the day with the fabulous founders of Moon & Lola (Kelly Shatat) and Bourbon & Boweties (Carley Ochs). I was so inspired by their stories of starting out, and it reassured me that my dream of having my own jewelry company wasn’t out of reach.

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The event was ultimately a celebration of the two companies partnering up to create the most crave-worthy arm candy collection. This fab collab is the perfect marriage of M&L’s personalized acrylic and B&B’s wire-wrapped wrist candy. I cant wait to see what these glam gals come up with next!

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Janice Shift Shoes: Jack Rogers Bangles: Moon & Lola

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