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Two Years

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pink green starfish dress

so anthro turns two years old today! What a second year it has been. I attended my first blog conference, got to work with some amazing brands/stores/salons, was featured in The Boston Globe and LaurenConrad.com, and have gotten to meet and play with some amazing Boston bloggers who have turned into wonderful real-life friends. It has been such a sweet journey and I can’t wait for the next year. I thank you all for your endless support and for reading this little bloggity blog of mine!

lilly pulitzer pink green bow dress

Dress, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // Pearls, Ralph Lauren // Bracelets, vintage + Lilly Pulitzer // Flats, Lacoste [similar]

pink and green bangle bracelets

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Cotton Candy

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lilly pulitzer fall 2012

Lauren Puff Vest, Lilly Pulitzer // Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // White Tee, Sonoma // Jeans, American Eagle // Purse, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Tennis shoes, City Sneaks [similar]

All I really wanted for Christmas was a puffer vest— to wear by itself in the chilly parts of fall and spring, and to layer underneath fleeces in the bitter winter. I let Santa pick the color though, and couldn’t be more excited about the salmon pink! Just the pop of fun I need to keep me smiling through the freezing months ahead…

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lilly pulitzer in the beginning

The best part? The adorable In The Beginning print that lines in, with scenes from Lilly P’s own story 🙂

Darling, it’s a Lilly!

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On Saturday, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau celebrated her 81st birthday, and Lilly lovers around the country celebrated as well. I stopped by Newbury Street’s In the Pink just long enough to fall in love with the entire store and toast to Lilly and the pink + green brand you can’t help but feel happy wearing. To learn more about Lilly herself, I highly suggest Kathryn Livingston’s Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend. I’m only a couple chapters in and am already in love.

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pssst! Here are some current favorites I’m loving…!

lilly pulitzer resort 2012Charter Sweater, $148 // Cassie Dress, $98 // Lauren Puffer Vest Printed, $198

Flamingo Lingo

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Flamingo Tiered Chiffon Dress, LC Lauren Conrad // Blazer, Forever 21 [similar 1; 2] // Pearls, J.Crew // Bracelets, LC Lauren Conrad; Glitter Box Jewelry; // Shoes, Mariana by GOLC [similar]

I’ve developed a new love for a certain long-legged pink bird lately, seen in the LC Lauren Conrad dress above, as well as this Lilly skirt. Is it possible to not feel happy while flamingos adorn your clothing? Don’t think so.

Plastic Flamingos

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Blazer, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Lace tank, Urban Outfitters [similar] // Denim cutoffs, Forever 21 // Purse, Sibyl Vane // Cooperative Applique Flamingo Flats, Urban Outfitters // Jewelry, GUESS; Alex & Ani; Savas Studios

Pink and green flats with flamingo appliques on them? I just could not resist. I love the easy-goes-it early summer feel to this outfit… when you can get away with wearing shorts but still need another layer somewhere else! I could happily wear a version of this every night this summer… maybe with this version of the flats next time?

Picnic Primped

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All-time favorite thing about spring? Picnics. This ensemble has me dreaming about one in the South… with some fresh sweet tea… yummy deviled eggs….

Blushing Olena Shift, Anthropologie, $148
Monogrammed Derby Hat, Marley Lilly, $30 
Delevan Terrace Delora Clutch, Kate Spade, $268 
Cabana Sun Reads, Lilly Pulitzer, $60 
Juliana Too Flats, Kate Spade, $95
Lime Elliptic Bib, BaubleBar, $24 
Critter Ring, Lilly Pulitzer, $38 

What’s your favorite thing about spring?

Pink Green Pastel

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I’ve been seeing a ton of ideas lately on pastels for winter. I think it’s the perfect transition trend– prepping for spring while staying true to snowy winter hues. Today’s OOTD inspiration comes from one of my fashion blogging icons, Atlantic-Pacific. Pastels, according to clothes, nails, and macarons…

Macaron romper, Urban Outfitters
Mint sweater, Aerie
Pink skinnies, Forever 21
Locket, CatBird
Watch, Guess
Left bracelet, Bfrend
Right bracelet, DIYed
Bird ring, The Quarterdeck
Nude pumps, Steve Madden

Lilly’s Birthday Bash

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I know, I know, you must be getting tired of me gushing over Lilly Pulitzer so much this week. But I have to dedicate just one more post to the darling brand because today is Mrs. Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s 80th birthday!

I’m linking up with Pink Preppy Lilly Lover for a very special Pink and Green Thursday in her honor. Happiest of birthdays Miss Lilly!

Also, be sure to enter the Lilly Pulitzer Jungle Glam Giveaway on {long distance loving} to for a chance to win some of your own Lilly loot!

A Fancy Lilly Friday!

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if I could pinpoint my style with two stores, it would be Anthropologie and Lilly Pulitzer. That’s why I am just jittery with excitement over the fact that today’s Friday’s Fancies on {long distance loving} is all about Lilly! And her jungle glam resort collection, that is 🙂

It takes a lot in me to not focus this whole outfit around Lilly items, because that could easily have been done. Instead I chose to include just two Lilly pieces and branch out a little with the rest– what do you think?

Ritchie Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $278
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16
Gigi Pumps, RSVP, $79
Wallet, Miu Miu, $420
Coral Siesta Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer, $58
Seaport Pearl Studs, Kate Spade, $58

Now if only I had a spring break to look forward to! I do have a weekend in New York to look forward to though, and hopefully one that includes a trip to the Madison Ave LP store…!

A very preppy week…

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Like I said yesterday, I’ve been all about the prep lately! You can just tell from last week’s wardrobe…

Green cardigan, J Crew
White skirt, Target
White tank, Gap
Turtle belt, Urban Outfitters
Turtle earrings, Lilly Pulitzer
Necklace and bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

Ugh sorry, that was a lot of me. Just trying to squeeze as much bright pink and green as I can before summer finishes up!

Um, and how about that earthquake yesterday? I felt it in Boston… and I’m not talking a mini “what was that?” shake– it took us all of fifteen seconds to realize what was going on before we RAN down five flights of stairs and out the door! Hope all of you are ok!!