This is easily becoming one of my favorite dresses. I love a good Lilly, but they’re not always practical for city living, especially during the fall! I sadly packed away all of my fun, summery Lilly dresses… but luckily I picked up a couple of great dresses that transition perfectly to cooler weather. And the bonus? Both are under $100! The first is the Palmetto V-Neck T-Shirt dress which I wear seemingly twice a week and the second is the Corine dress!
Living in the northeast, it's all about transitional pieces…this one is excellent! You can even wear with boots when the temperature really starts to drop!
Love the color of that dress! & the puffer vest is super cute and the right piece for fall 🙂 xo, Amanda affordablebyamanda.blogspot.com Instagram: affordablebyamanda
confession: i've never been to fond of lilly, BUT i love this dress. the pattern is less flashy & i love love love it paired with this vest. awesome styling lady!
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
I always hate packing my summer Lilly dresses away but I really like the print on that dress and it is a great transitional piece! Lovely outfit!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I love this idea for transitioning Lilly to fall! You look lovely, as usual!
Danielle
http://ellepaigeandhenry.blogspot.com
I love that Lilly dress! It is always great when you can transition dresses into the fall!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Living in the northeast, it's all about transitional pieces…this one is excellent! You can even wear with boots when the temperature really starts to drop!
i love everything about the outfit! You look gorgeous, as always!
xo ClassToCloset
Oh, so cute! xo
purelybeingher.blogspot.com
Love the color of that dress!
& the puffer vest is super cute and the right piece for fall 🙂
xo,
Amanda
affordablebyamanda.blogspot.com
Instagram: affordablebyamanda
confession: i've never been to fond of lilly, BUT i love this dress. the pattern is less flashy & i love love love it paired with this vest. awesome styling lady!
http://www.asthewinecorkturns.com
Love that crossbody bag! A Gigi is on my list.
Liz
http://www.liztheaustinite.com
Really cute look. I could have used my down vest this morning, really chilly.
http://www.stylegonerogue.com
Instagram: koshercoco
Cute bag love the monogram
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.com
Love how this dress is perfect for fall! Lilly dresses are the best!
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
I don't know why haven't thought to pair that with Navy! I always get so sad when I have to pack my Lilly's away in the fall. Such a great idea!
xx,
Allison
westcoastwasp.blogspot.com
Thanks for giving me an excuse to shop! 🙂
Zoe
http://thepeculiarprep.blogspot.com/
I'm all about this cross body! Love the monogram detail :]
Morgan Paige
http://www.mygorgeouschaos.com
I've noticed your monogrammed crossbody! I love it so much 🙂 And it matches so well with your flats and vest 😛 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Beautiful!!! I love the print!!
xo, Taylor