Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2011

Thanks to my BFF Muffy Martini for sharing with me the .pdf version of the latest Lilly Pulitzer catalog (Spring 2011)!

As I sit inside at work on a cold, but cheery-sunny day, the bright pops of color on the models made me feel excited about Spring (and a lil' out of shape, too). Here are a few of my favorite styles, I hope you all do not mind YET ANOTHER blogger writing about her favorite styles of Lilly P.


The "Eryn" is a gorgeous, fluffy dress of the retro variety - clearly something you would see on Mad Men on any given episode. I am a fan of the textured look - this dress has an organza ribbon stripe and a full skirt.



The "Jacqueline" dress has a cheerful green color and a classic shift shape. I am in love with the novelty lace in the Lilly Pulitzer signature lace mini jacquard. Again, I love texture! Isn't it just a fun Spring-y color? I am sure I will see this at Easter and at horse races this Spring.



Lastly, I love the "Shauna" tunic dress. Every season I try to get a new white dress. For one, it is the epitome of summer. Two, I find that it inspires me to really tone up and get some healthy coloring. And it looks flattering with the natural auburn highlights in my hair that happen in the summer months. All good things!

As you can see, I am a fan of boatnecks. I have pretty toned arms so I love that look! Flattering and clean-cut while not looking prude-ish!

What are your favorite Lilly Pulitzer dresses for this year? What about for all time?

So Many Things

Picture of the Day: Pissed off New Yorkers -

First off - Happy New Year! Late by over 2 weeks, I know, and don't hate me. I hope my readership hasn't completely given up on me! I hope all is well for everyone out there, I am trying to decide whether I will do one post or multiple posts just to save everyone from dealing with LENGTH!

As you all know, I LOOOOVE Gossip Girl - and I love Nikes - so, natch, this viral ad is so awesome!


I know I have some fellow post-Nsync tour days Britney Spears fans here - --- not sure if anyone heard about how her song "If You Seek Amy" could be submitted to radio stations after the FCC was done with it ...btw, anyone else think this is silly? She doesn't actually say F.U.C.K. M.E.? Are kids really this smart these days (that is the ones who aren't already taking sex ed classes?)


Haha. I love Jossip! "O Faces of National Anthem singers for the Super Bowl" ...I think the best one is JoJo, for one, because she must've been someone who used to exist in the pop world (i.e. 1997-2005) - and because I cannot even think of a song that she ever did. Anyone got any info on JoJo for me? Gracias chicas!



Picture caption: Gawker.com
Now, I don't talk politics a lot, but does anyone else feel insulted about all of the hootananny over this President-Elect? Does anyone even remember there previously being a President-Elect seal/sign on podiums? Does anyone remember there being so many special inaugural... whatevers... for all of the other great Presidents before our time and even to the present? Teddy, FDR, or whomever. Now, I think, Obama has even surpassed Kennedy - who had at least actually spent some time IN THE OFFICE - before people started fainting over his existance - and I find that offensive. However, let me conclude by saying, America spoke, and a majority of people found him to be the right candidate. I just am anticipating to see what it is he will do for all of us!

Check out my GF Jennifer from Calista Cove's Life in the Cove blog to see her post on car coats- I LOVE her taste, don't you?

Here are some more simple styles of what she was wearing:

from Bluefly.com, this Andrew Marc is delish:

It only comes in black, and the fur trim is raccoon, which I know sounds gross, but they are actually very soft!


This Nordstrom.com coat by Fleurette is a bit more luxurious:

I like the muted wing collar - this is trimmed in mink.

Please provide my girl Hopsy with some input on her jewelry case situation!! I told her I think her even wanting one is a great idea. It is such a tradition that has been forgotten. My Mom has several, one just for costume jewelry, and it is a big vanity - 3' tall! Yeesh! But def. fun for me to pick through when designers come up with accessories for the seasons. I "borrow" from MaMa!!

Does anyone else find it insane that Oprah, with all of her money, personal chefs, trainers, etc, cannot get the means to keep off at least most of her weight?

Is this legit:
If that is legit, then my brain just exploded. Just like it did in the middle of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this past November!!!

Who wants to spend a Million on Barack Obama's old Chrysler (Barack Obama, 1Million $, and Chrysler in the same sentence just sounds wrong) ?


I already know about FOUR weddings occurring this year - on my calendar. HOLY CRAP!!! For real? This is totally crazy. I cannot believe that I already have 1/2 as many as I did for the total of 2008. I am afraid! Gah!

Speaking of weddings, does anyone have any input for my GF Muffy Martini? She is going crazy dealing with her invitations issue!


Shoot me now? And doesn't the "Mom" in this ad look like Lady Ferguson?? LOL

AUGH

So, while working on Christmas Cards... I have come to a conclusion. I need a new Address Book. The one I have I got while shopping at Harrod's in 6th grade. Yes, it is that old. BUT, I have held onto it because it is Kate Spade, and is Kelly Green, and is Ostrich skin. However, the inserts no longer exist. Does anyone know where I can find UBER-cute three-ring (about 8"-10" tall) inserts? Target failed miserably for me and it was my biggest hope. Anyone have any input?

Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway!! I will have it open until the end of this week!

Lastly, Muffy asked me what I was coveting today... here are my mad-dash results....


1. Patagonia Stretch Velocity Hoodie:

I would love this for morning walks-runs. And for jogging to and from my car at Gold's Gym!

2. Elizabeth Arden Good Morning skin Serum:

After my spa day at Red Door, they gave me a makeup consultation - which included placing this amazing serum on my face. L-O-V-E it!


3. Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Gloss:

They put this on my lips and it was SOOO flattering. I normally go for more plum-toned things, but this was really flattering! I was surprised!!

Private Blog

Oooooh ladies, Muffy and Hopsy... I would loooove an invite to read this blog, as it totally fits into my tastes!! Please fulfill my dreams and wishes. : )

xo
Worthy

Thursday...

Today is going to be busy, I can just feel it. I can also feel it in my gut that I may not be here tomorrow - not feeling too well. Throat feels swollen, head has been hurting steadily the past two days, felt really dizzy so I didn't go to class last night, and I strained my rotator cuff/left shoulder in the past week. Ugh.

So, I woke up this morning and it was SOOO COLD. VERY VERY COLD. Like, October cold. And readers, I live in Virginia! So I had to bundle up this AM. This weather inspired my Fall-chic outfit for this AM:

Okay, so since I have never done a polyvore thingy before I will just say that straight out. Then I will tell you what my outfit is like in a list and then I will add my outfit on below it:

Pink vintage Hermes scarf (close to this, but not quite).
Cobalt Maria trench from Delias.
Miu Miu slingback pumps
Madison Nappa Coach watch from Michael.
(mine is actually yellow gold) Claddagh ring from Michael.
JCrew sanddollar necklace.
Ann Taylor Loft Grey crewneck cardigan.
LAMB houndstooth pant (no, my belly is not exposed!!)
Belk (a southern department store) scoop-neck tank like this Old Navy one.




Last night for dinner Michael and I had freshly-made Chicken and Proscuitto ravioli pasta. It is from a place in town called Mona Lisa Pasta. We love their stuff. Incredible quality. To really delight our tastebuds, our chef friend Kane taught us how to boil them in hot water, then saute them with freshly cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt in the skillet.


The stuff is so yuuuummmmyy! It's a wonderful treat for $8.95/lb. They also have a ton of tasty ones, including - for Muffy!! - PUMPKIN!!
[Pumpkin $7.95/lb
Filled with pumpkin, shallots, sherry wine, mascarpone cheese and Amaretti cookies]

That is definitely a dessert ravioli! Anyway, we love them and get our pasta from them, because it is often the same price, but way fresh and tastier, than our dried, store-bought at the Teeter, organic whole-wheat pasta!

I had our dinner with one of my fave Virginia wines, from Barboursville Vineyards, the Rose vintage.


Mike is a beer kind of man (too much liquor while in the Army.. I am still working on his wine tastes!! He loves meat, so I don't know why he hasn't gotten into )wine yet! So Mike has been drinking this stuff:


He is a Sam Adams beer FREAK! I think I may - when we both aren't going to a wedding each month, etc, fly up to Boston for a weekend, stay at the old Swissotel/Hyatt Regency in downtown Boston, and go to the Sam Adams brewery. I think my man would love that!