~ Happy National Wear Your Lilly Day, everyone! This day comes on the first day of summer every year. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the start of summer then by wearing the most colorful and happy clothes I can think of. Lilly is one of the most incredible women I’ve ever met, and she truly embodied happiness, color, and SUNSHINE! What you wear should make you feel confident, it should be a way you express yourself to the world, but above all else, it should make you happy. Lilly totally got that! In celebration of HER and of SUMMER, I wanted to share 8 Lilly Pulitzer Summer Essentials!
I know that for a lot of you, Lilly is more of a “splurge”! And so, I wanted to give you a run down of a few items that I really think are worth the investment!
1. My McKim sandals (similar to my Jacks) are worn until they die and then I get a new pair! Haha! But, different than Jacks, I feel like my McKims are a bit more versatile and can be worn to the beach, just as easily as they can be paired with a maxi dress or a summer shift!
2. I’ve RAVED about my Lilly sample sale jumpsuit so much on my instagram stories, but truly…it’s the BEST. It’s so soft, so flattering, and perfect for a long day of travel! Also, there are nights when I really am not wanting to get so dressed up for going out to dinner (ya feel me?) and that’s when this jumpsuit is perfect with espadrilles and a jean jacket for a cozy yet elevated dinner look.
3. I’ve featured this tunic on the blog before in a different print! It’s one of those amazing tunics that can be dressed UP or down…and…YOU CAN WASH IT AT HOME. That’s right…it’s machine washable. PRAISE.
4. I know that at first this clutch looks basic, but, it’s not. My friend’s at Lilly Pulitzer Ardmore suggested I give it a try and all swear by it. I’m so glad I have it now because it’s perfect for every day use, but also can be kicked up a notch for dressier events. Anything involving heels requires me to have a clutch that also fits sandals (*this is because of a: 2 knee surgeries and b: I’m just a wimp with heels). This clutch is big enough to fit my sandals, makeup, phone, charger, keys, etc.
5. OK so little story about cork heels. When I was styling in-house for Vineyard Vines, I needed heels that didn’t “steal the show” when paired with looks for the website and it was hard to find one pair that worked well with everything (and a pair that everyone could agree upon). UNTIL I found a pair of cork heels, similar to these wedges. Everyone loved them and they looked great with everything. They just perfectly complimented each item and made every model’s legs look even longer. It’s been about 5 years of me searching for the perfect pair of my own cork heels since then. FINALLY this is the summer they are popping up! These are great because they are wedges, and I know first hand that Lilly wedges are comfortable.
6. THIS IS A MIRACLE SUIT. Everyone at the Lilly store will tell you so. It somehow flatters every single size and it makes me feel more confident every time I wear it! It’s worth a thousand compliments and you will definitely get them every time you wear this style!
7. GOSH do I love a good tassel earring. Especially one that goes with all of my Lilly and is a bit unique. These are fun, light, and summery! Plus, if you are traveling this summer, these are the only pair you’ll need to bring since they will go with each look you packed!
8. I LOVE these sunnies! They look much more expensive than they truly are. In fact, they are under $50! Meaning that if they fall overboard and are gone forever, you won’t cry and make someone jump in for them immediately (*just me?).
I hope that you are having a great start to your summer. If you are new here, WELCOME! I am SO SO happy you are here and grateful to have you. In planning posts for the summer…please let me know what you would like more help with from a styling stand point. I want to make sure this blog is as helpful to you as possible!
Gratefully with love,
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Rhiana
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