To Lilly

stripe dress, scalloped shorts, sequin dress, gold clutch, stripe shirt, buoy shorts, anchor sweater, coral dress (Lilly Pulitzer)

She embodied the glamorous beachside prep that I have forever loved since being a little girl growing up in the Palm Beaches.  She will always symbolize my favorite place on earth.  On behalf of all the gals who love pink & green, palm trees, and the Shift....Thank You, Lilly Pulitzer!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem & Lindsey Potter

Last Resorts

sweater & bracelets (Lilly Pulitzer, Matilda's/Cabana of Stuart), tunic, tote, jeans, sandals (Matilda's/Cabana of Stuart), shades (Gucci), necklaces (vintage), ring (Lagos)

Happy New Year, Gang!  Alas, I am back in the Bluegrass and sharing my last batch of beachside looks from home.  Talk about going from one extreme to the next, surrounded by palm trees on Friday & sledding in the snow come Saturday morning!  I hope everyone had a fantastic start to 2013.  While it may be cliche to talk resolutions, I am going to share mine..I feel like it will somehow make me more accountable psychologically if I put it in print for y'all to see!  In 2013, I resolve to:

1.  Be more punctual (I am the worst and it is such a terrible trait)

2.  Save more dough & nix the plastic (this will prove to be most challenging for moi and yet, will force me to be more creative in the rig arena and utilize my closet more than buying new pieces).  

3.  Put down the technologies.  I found when I was home, I was less connected & it felt fantastic.  Not to mention I believe it to be a good example to set for my girls.

Switching gears, I've thanked them before, but I'll do it again.  A big thanks to Dana & the gals at Matilda's/Cabana of Stuart.  Remember kids, they ship out of state AND it is tax free for Non-Floridians...I will def be taking advantage of that (772. 221.8280).  Mrs. Lindsey Potter, you are a true talent & I thank you for splashing some sunshine onto the blog.... Here's to a fabulous 2013--let's make it the best one!

photos courtesy of  Lindsey Potter

PS: some more lovely Lilly sweaters below:

Palm Beach Party

full rig except shades (Matilda's/Cabana of Stuart, FL), shades (Gucci)

Be it a soiree, fete, shindig, or party--tis' the season for sparkle and festive dress.  While I'm leaving the beach today & will be back in the Bluegrass for NYE, I couldn't resist sharing looks I'd sport shoreside if celebrating down south.  Printed whimsy with a splash of sparkle paired with lovely baubles and jeweled flats---party perfection if you ask me!  Yet again another set of lovelies from Matilda's & Cabana of Stuart...a must see if in need of some fabulous resort looks!  Y'all make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Lindsey Potter

Scalloped

shorts (Lilly Pulitzer, Peppermint Palm, Lex KY), blouse (Jcrew), sweater (GAP), flats (Ann Taylor old), tote (World's Apart, Lex KY), necklace (Jcrew ON SALE!!), cuff (SABZ jewelry under $25!),  watch (Cartier), shades (Gucci)

A native Floridian not sporting Lilly Pulitzer??  Unheard of in my book!!  Thank heavens we Lexingtonians have the Peppermint Palm in our backyard to satisfy our Lilly cravings! Considering Lilly started it all   minutes from my hometown, I can't help but be transported to my childhood when sporting her fresh and fun frocks! And yes, we all know Lilly and Jack Rogers are a marriage made in classically prepster heaven; however, don't discount the adaptability of Lilly.  In my opinion, she looks just as darn cute paired with a little leopard, too!

photography courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography