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I'm an old school girl at heart; despite the fact that I live by a Google calendar (the modern technology that might have saved my relationship with Hubs), I also keep a paper day planner.  Sure, I might be duplicating efforts, but there's something about writing it down in my planner and color coding it to the appropriate type of event that just gives me a sense of satisfaction.  (Have I mentioned that I am also slightly Type A and anal retentive?)

I know, it's a little early to be thinking about 2012, but designers are coming out with their latest designs for next year.  I'm always on the look out for cute and stylish planners to carry around with me.  This past year, I used a Lilly Pulitzer organizer and I love it.  I think I'll likely go get another one: they are definitely one of the more less expensive option.  However, there are several others that are in the running this year.  Here are some of my picks.

Many clothing designers have been expanding their brand into home decor recently.  I was incredibly excited to read that one of my favorite clothing companies was branching out into this domain-Lilly Pulitzer.


The line is a fantastic mix of bright accents with neutrals to balance it out.  The pieces are so unique and classic; I absolutely love them.  If the home line is anything like the clothing line, then I am sure that it will be of the highest quality.  Another added bonus is that our local store in Raleigh is one of the few stores that actually will be carrying the line.  As if I needed another reason to go shopping!

Some people think that seersucker should only be worn to horse races or is only acceptable in everyday use in the South.  While the South embraces seersucker a little more than the rest of the country, I think that you can't go wrong with some well-placed seersucker.

It doesn't have to be just obnoxious head-to-toe outfits, but a great blazer or subtle pair of pants can really add some dimension to your outfit.  Not to mention, it's a great addition to instantly summer-ize your outfit.




For work appropriate looks: check out the Ann Taylor Loft pants-Subtle seersucker plus a great fit.  Also, I am LOVING the JCrew Pencil Skirt (I may be sneaking into the store during lunch today to check it out for myself).

For an instant hit at Sunday Brunch: check out the Lilly Pulitzer Bloom Dress.  I wore a variation of this dress for my birthday party and it really truly is a fantastically designed dress. Or the Juicy Couture blazer paired with a cute pair of cropped pants and flats would be a sure hit.

I am an incredibly lucky girl and my anniversary party only furthered that point.  Not only did Hubs do an amazing job at setting everything up, but my friends are absolutely fabulous and totally embraced my Barbie & Ken themed party.  Seriously, you know you have utterly amazing friends when, regardless of their preference, they dress up in craziness for you.



One of my girlfriend's gifted me with a vintage Barbie necklace, ring, and bracelet.  Basically, she rocks and they were the perfect accessory for my outfit.  Not to mention I FINALLY got to break out my yellow shoes. They are fabulously awesome, albeit a little uncomfortable.

Instead of my usual Friday post of the pair of shoes that I am most recently coveting, I thought that I would employ your help in deciding what to wear over the weekend. 

Hubs is throwing me a "Anniversary of my 25th Year" Party (read Birthday) and I am having issues deciding between two dresses: one from Anthropologie (Parading Hues Dress) and another from Lilly (Blossom Dress Jacquard).