the *new* lilly dresses

a certain preppy (pink champagne)

and i were discussing the absolute NEED 

for the new lilly dresses that are popping up on lillypulitzer.com

The Sully $178

 i declare this the day dress -- how fun for errands, lunch, coffee, shopping!

The Kiki $238

 how about this little number for work and drinks after?

The Cameron $268

 yacht-club chic, yes? love the madras and little ruffle up top

The Madison $148

 the one-shoulder is my style for summer, especially since i've been pumping iron!

The Bethanne Embellished $628

 the show-stopper in sequins...this is a sparklie one that needs a special event

The Chloe $248

and another one-shoulder in the lovely floral bouquet of pink and green!

the dresses keep getting better and our collections keep growing!

now, to plan an event and convince our husbands of this need!

what are your lilly pics for summer?

(btw: these are just the dresses i want....

have you seen the adorable collection 

of tops, totes and sandals?!?) 

what's a girl to do but shop, shop, shop?

elizabeth mckay sale

big-time sale going on over at elizabeth mckay!

simply enter the code 

WINTER

at checkout 

for 50% off online

here are a couple of spring-into-summer

beauties i have in my shopping cart!

sale temptations

does the word 

SALE 

tempt you?

it sure does me!

so i was logged in at 9:58 am 

awaiting the secret lilly sale to start at 10 am

i was amazed by the prices and abundance of styles, 

so i quickly filled my tote with these lovelies

and have been waiting 

(not so patiently) 

for over an hour for my order to go through...

did you get this message? 

were you one of the ones standing in the virtual line with me?

while i was waiting, i decided to check out a few of my 

other preppy SALE sites for a look-see, and some temptation.

here's what i found

lands end sweaters

ll bean sweaters, shoes and boots

ralph lauren sweater

i'm still waiting to see if my lilly order went through...

why is one little word so exciting?

kate's fun bags

and they're on sale, too!

whale of a sale

at vineyard vines!

here's what i'm loving in the whale sale right now

(dress for me, tunic for muffy)

and how charming is this little beauty?

 and i just love that they're supporting the uso, too!

we had a weekend full of parties and bbqs... 

but not a lot of photos

here is one from the actual fourth
(mr prep is in the background chatting instead of posing)

and yes, i do think muffy is rolling her eyes at me!

loving the preppy bargains

don't you just love a bargain?

that's the slogan of a great little 

new england-based bargain store, the Christmas Tree Shops

and i just got their latest flyer with these great preppy finds!

 hmmmm, there is a store near work 

that i could go to at lunchtime 

or there is one on my way home. which one to go to first?

when life gives you lemons...

sweet. sour. savory.
the lemon is coming into season...
and everyone is getting in on a little lemon action!

so today i'm sharing a little bit of lemon love...to start your week off fresh!
doesn't it just make you want to go set up a lemonade stand?

the cover of crate & barrel's spring catalog

lemon pitcher from crate & barrel

lemon placemat from williams sonoma

lemon canisters from williams sonoma

lemon cardigan from talbots

lemon tree on the amalfi coast

lemoncello from sorrento, italy

lemon-scented candle from bath & body works

lemon-scented lotion from bath & body works

 lemon wrap dress from lilly pulitzer

major-league style

take me out to the ballgame!

and what fun it is to root for the home team in
such cute and girlie styles from Victoria's Secret PINK line! i'm a little more partial to this subtle style,
but i thought these were such a cute twist on MLB styles.
but what team to choose?
i grew up going to st. louis cardinals games with my grandparents....
moved to chicago and became a die-hard cubs fan...
i actually covered opening day one year for a publication i was working for!

but now i'm in boston -- so a sox fan i am!