Spring into Luxletic

Don’t you wish you were on vacay year around? Well with this hot new collection you will feel like you are. Spring is the latest line to hit the Lilly stores, and it sure didn’t disappoint!

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The first shipment of the season included new additions to their ever- popular lulxletic line. Here is a peek of my favorite piece and purchase, along with the rest of the rack.

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Athleisure: a trend in fashion in which clothing designed for athletic workouts in a gymnasium, sometimes termed activewear, is worn outside of the gym to go to the office or shopping or other social occasions.

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Below I have paired a few outfits together  from the latest collection for you to scroll through and shop.
Have fun and happy shopping!

After Party Aftermath

Lilly Pulitzer just hosted one of their hottest sales parties of the year. It was so exclusive you had to wait in a ‘virtual line’ to enter. This gave a whole new meaning to the term VIP.

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Amongst all the craziness, i was able to score these two darling dresses! I had my eye on many more, but I was happy to come out with a few fab pieces. First is the Siena Dress featured in Summer Haze, perfect for a night out on the islands. Next is the Reecy Dress in I’m No Angel. You could say it was a match made in heaven, as Angel is my last name!

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An added bonus was receiving a holiday bonus from my bosses. With this, I was able to snag some of the sassy accessories I have been eyeing. Featured above are two Tiki Palm wristlets, a Lilly scarf and two Boca bangles featured in some of my favorite prints, from oldies (First Impressions, Let’s Cha Cha, and Dripping in Jewels) to new goodies (Tropical Storm).

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If you are a Lilly lover like me, you know that ‘too much is never enough.’ To get prepared for the next sale party, check out a few of my tips:

  1. The night before, make sure you have an account and that it is updated so you don’t lose precious time at checkout.
  2. The sale opens at 8 am and you will be placed in a virtual line so make sure you open the site a few minutes before hand.
  3. Do not refresh the page or you will lose your coveted spot.
  4. Just because something is in your cart, doesn’t mean it is reserved. So don’t be afraid to check out early and often to get what you really want, because they do have free shipping after all.
  5. To better your chances, use multiple devices.
  6. If you missed out on your must haves, reach out to your local Lilly Pulitzer and signature stores. They will be matching After Party prices.

I hope this helps all you Lilly ladies out there. Good luck and happy shopping!

Signature Store: Palm Avenue, Savannah GA

Featured Dresses: Siena Dress in Summer Haze, and Reecy Dress in I’m No Angel

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Family and Friendsgiving

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This year I am thankful I was able to spend Thanksgiving with both friends and family, and have some seriously fabulous food.

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The Palm Avenue ladies and I hosted our first ‘Friendsgiving’ and I must say, we were beyond proud of our holiday spread. This was also my first time tracking down a turkey, but after all the trouble,  it certainly made a great centerpiece. Each girl brought their best traditional dish to the table, from hush puppy stuffing to momma’s mac and cheese.

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Just when I thought we were all stuffed, there was still just a smidgen of space for dessert. Of course I had to make my famous Pilgrim Hat Cookies, a festive reincarnation of the with hat cookies featured in my previous posts.

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The best part had to be spending the holiday with my fabulous family. My Gramie hosted the gathering at her house in my hometown of Rock Hill, and we all left with full hearts and full bellies!

Hostesses: Kristen Kutchey and Peggy Angel           Pilgrim Hat Cookies: The Prep In Pink

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Palm Avenue Pumpkin Party

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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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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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