Category — Think Pink!

It’s time for me to settle down ~ because at the moment, I’m craving all of these Kate Spade watches.  Inspired by New York City, each pretty timepiece in  this chic collection is named after a local landmark. J’adorbs! Now just wait ’til that cute guy asks if you have the time ~ “For a drink?” you’ll say ~ “I’d love to!”  Wink.

Clockwise (how fitting!) from pink: Carousel pink bangle, Seaport in gold, Cooper strap in pale turquoise, Carousel yellow bangle, Carousel white bangle, Cooper bracelet.

When it comes to style & shine, Kate is always on time!

You don’t have to be the subject of a Slim Aarons photo to appreciate the Ooh La La of Lilly Pulitzer, lovelies.

Classic & chic, preppy & pretty ~ Lilly is a party waiting to happen!

When Manhattan socialite Lillian McKim eloped with Peter Pulitzer and moved to Palm Beach, she needed something to occupy her well-manicured hands…

As the young bride of an owner of several citrus groves, what better endeavor than opening an orange juice stand?  Lilly enjoyed this new venture but found herself covered in splashes of fruit juice at the end of the day ~ so she and her dressmaker designed colorful shift dresses in citrus hues to camouflage the stains.  She soon realized customers were thirsty for only one thing: her fabulous frocks!  To the delight of local ladies and other chic girlfriends like Jackie O., Lilly closed the juice stand and opened Lilly Pulitzer Inc. in 1959.

“Jackie wore one of my dresses – it was made from kitchen curtain material – and people went crazy. They took off like zingo. Everybody loved them, and I went into the dress business.” ~ Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly running from Peter’s plane ~ fabric swatches in hand.

La Lilly in one of her designs ~ love the ruffled sleeves.

A prismatic palette of pretty, preppy and posh prints was born ~ and the rest is Palm Beach history!

Pool or beach, yacht or garden, patio or porch, lunching or lounging ~ if you want to make any occasion special, bring on the Lilly!

A Lilly a day keeps the blues away ~ and with her vitamin D infused spring collection, you’ll feel sunshine on your sun-kissed shoulders when you slip on these lovely looks…

Here are my favorite pattern picks, pretties. Quel dilemma ~ it’s not possible to pick only one… Looks like I’ll need to try something in every chic & cheery print!

Spring Fever Toile

Scorpion Bowl

Jungle Glam Toile

Call Me Kitty Cat

Spritz

“It’s always summer somewhere.” ~Lilly Pulitzer

Illustration credit, Lilly Pulitzer.

“Color is coming into its own again. Until very recently people were literally scared out of their wits by color.” ~Dorothy Draper

Although decorationg doyenne Draper is famous for her flair for beautifully bright interior designs, her color claim is still equally on point today ~ not only for interior decor, but in the sartorial sense as well. Color is popping up in spring collections all over, so embrace it! Palette in point: neon. Have some fun with this technicolor trend ~ a little bit goes a long way in making a chic statement, so accessorize wisely, darlings!

Kate Spade Gumball Studs

Shaka Neon Knot Bracelet

J. Crew Bubble Stone Necklace

Aldo Bangles

Marc Jacobs Enamel Link Bracelet

Etsy Pink Feather Earrings

Ann Taylor Sunburst Necklace

Lilly Bamboo Bangles ~ love this trio!

Adia Kibur Resin Heart Ring

Tamarillo Bangles at Cusp

Tom Binns Piece de Resistance

Bon weekend, lovelies!

Are you as giddy as I am to see the Oscar Red Carpet tomorrow? It’s time to bring on the Ooh La La! Based on what I’ve seen come down the catwalk for spring, I have high hopes for a promenade of pretty ~ pastels, brights, bows, lace, tulle, ruffles, chiffon, chignons, high ponytails and heels.

This year’s nominees have proven to be a charming batch of stylish and smart cookies so good taste in gowns should be a given. Let’s hope all the designated darlings get their sparkle on tomorrow!

Certain Hollywood icons are a tough act to follow, but here’s a quick look back on some of my fave lovely ladies who have set the stage for style, class, and charm at the Oscars over the years…

Audrey Hepburn, 1954 Best Actress for Roman Holiday

Grace Kelly, 1956

La Liz, 1960

Golden Gene Pool ~ Natalie Wood with Warren Beatty, 1962

Goldie with Kurt, 1989

Best Bud Beauties Salma & Penelope, 2002

Diane Lane, 2003

Michelle with Heath, 2006 ~ lovely and bittersweet

One of my all-time fave Oscar frocks ~ Diane Kruger in Elie Saab, 2006

Gorgeous Girlfriends Beyonce & Gwynnie, 2007

Golden Girl Jen Aniston, 2009

The ladies above know it, Audrey and Kay sang about it in Funny Face, and it still rings true today ~ a real lady knows the secret of how to be lovely! Sometimes it’s as easy as un, deux, trois…

“It’s all about good taste.” ~Giorgio Armani

With rising temps expected to top off at 70 degrees today, I’m in the mood for the zing of spring! I’d love to kick off the season fashionably early with these smokin’ Prada Bow Tail Light Slides ~ lust-have item #44 on my sizzling spring wish list. Bows and tail lights? Brilliant.

Or, add extra edge with these Flame Slides that put the Prrrr in Prada…

I’ll catch you in the rearview mirror of my lipstick case, lovelies!

“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” ~Marilyn Monroe