Watermelon

Outfit details:

Lilly Pulitzer Janice top, Sloane short, & classic digital clutch

with Jack Rogers Lauren sandals.

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Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

A Pop of Sparkle

Outfit details:

LOFT blouse, Forever 21 skirt, Nine West oxblood pumps,

J Crew sequin clutch & necklace.

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Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

Shades of Navy

Outfit details:

Lilly Pulitzer Goodie Goodie necklace, navy peplum top, and patterned Luxury pants,

Kate Spade iridescent heels, & Tory Burch Robinson tote.

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Deep Red and Blush

I'm having so much fun with my new midi skirt! I adore this flirty blush color and modest length; the deep red blouse perfectly compliments it. Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope everyone up north is staying warm!

Outfit details: 

Dorothy Perkins lace wine shell & pink midi skirt, Nine West nude pumps,

Kate Spade Beau Bag, J Crew necklace, Loren Hope small Iridescent bangle. 

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Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

Happy Birthday Lilly Pulitzer!

Today we are honoring the birth of the wonderful Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. She has influenced my life in so many ways. Lilly, even after her passing, continues to be an inspiration. The Palm Beach Legend encouraged us to follow the path less traveled, to create, enjoy life, and dress as bright as we feel on the inside. No matter the year or season, Lilly continues to be classic, preppy style. Lilly has shown me that I can do anything I set my mind to. It's all too appropriate that I post my most celebratory outfit for her birthday. Even in November, it's always summer somewhere!

This outfit was actually shot for my birthday in mid October but it completely works for Lilly's birthday as well. I had a WONDERFUL birthday! My boyfriend took me out to the Top of the World restaurant in the Stratosphere casino in Las Vegas and to see a Cirque du Soleil show called Mystere. It was an amazing night, I couldn't have asked for anything more! This outfit was fabulous, sparkly, colorful and bright! 

 

Outfit details:

Lilly Pulitzer Pop Lowe dress and Goodie Goodie necklace,

Kate Spade Belmont glitter clutch and gumdrop bangle, Forever 21 glitter pumps.

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Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

PS: I am having a sale in my etsy shop in honor of Lilly's birthday.

Use code HAPPYBDAYLILLY for 15% off your purchase!

Pink and Green Pattern Play

I love the pattern mixing trend, it's something I probably haven't tried since I was playing dress up at age four, but it is so FUN! Today I mixed my fabulous Kate Spade fan printed top with a green snakeskin skirt. The colors remind me of my sorority in college! Hope everyone is having a great Friday! Enjoy the weekend :)

Outfit details:

Kate Spade blouse, Banana Republic snakeskin pencil skirt, Ann Taylor nude bandage pumps,

Kate Spade Beau Bag, Loren Hope small Iridescent bangle.

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-Kate

Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

Snakeskin and Burgundy

Outfit details:

W118 snakeskin tank, Forever 21 burgundy shorts, Nine West oxblood pumps,

Dorothy Perkins oxblood crossbody, my mother's pearls.

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-Kate

Photography by Michael McAuliffe Creative Photography

Last Minute Halloween Treats: Monster Eyes

I love Halloween, but when it comes to the holidays I am never prepared. So this morning I woke up and found a recipe for a simple Halloween treat on pinterest which you can replicate in under an hour!

These Monster Eyes were inspired by Princess Pink Girl's blogpost. I used waffle pretzels, M&Ms, Hershey's Hugs, red sugar, and black decorating icing in lieu of decorating gel which my grocery store was out of this morning, so I improvised.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Step 2: Lay out pretzels in rows on cookie tray and place one hug on top of each pretzel. I made 9 rows of 8 but it depends on your cookie sheet size, this was enought for exactly the # of chocolates in the bag, minus one that made it's way into my mouth :)

Step 3: Bake pretzels for 5 mins, just enough for them to be shiny, not melted completely.

Step 4: Quickly place an M&M on each Hug (, it doesn't matter what side the "M" is on because you will cover it with a black "pupil" later). As you are placing the M&Ms on the Hugs sprinkle the red sugar over the chocolates every other row or so, doesn't have to be perfect, they're Monster eyes after all!

Step 5: Once the Hugs all have M&Ms and red sugar on them, heat up the decorating icing for 10 seconds in the microwave so it's easier to dab onto the M&Ms. BE CAREFUL, it may be HOT! 

Step 6: Dab a black "pupil" in the center of each M&M.

Step 7: Place whole tray into the freezer for about an hour.

ENJOY!

Yields 72 treats. 

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XO Kate