Anything Lily - Lily Pulitzer That Is! "Being happy never goes out of style." - Lily Pulitzer Liquid sunshine is in vogue. I love Lily Pulitzer dresses for spring and summer. I have several and wear them repeatedly. The fabrication, fit and joyful prints are exceptional. Envision wearing it on vacation or on the veranda enjoying a cocktail. This Del Rey Stretch Shift Dress in tropical yellow is simply timeless. Match with gold sandals, gold earrings and a touch of pink on the lips. The outcome is sunshine magic. Who doesn't want a little yellow fairy dust sprinkled on them? Who is Lily Pulitzer - You Ask? Pulitzer, an American entrepreneur in the 1950's, living a socialite life in Palm Beach, suddenly found herself at a loss of what to do next. After all, you can only party and travel for so long before boredom sets in. She and her husband owned several orange groves in Florida. With her ingenious mind, she decided to ...
The Little White Frock Photo by ShengGeng Lin on Unsplash "Summer sundresses. Cool, calm, and collected" Kim Hardwick Summer has arrived early in the Pacific Northwest. The temperature has been soaring in the 90's, which is not typical for this time of year. We have skipped spring and are sailing straight into summer. Of course, this means, out come the sundresses, shorts, bathing suits and anything that keeps you cool, calm and collected. For us in the Northwest, summer heat is always a blessing after months of soggy rain. However, we are hurriedly searching and uncovering our apparel that has been put away until now. The appropriate attire keeps us refreshed as we partake in the golden rays and decadent hues of our surroundings. Anyone who is from the Northwest knows that when the sun shines our world is a cosmic wheel of blues, greens, floral touches, and absolute stunning beauty. Recently, I have noticed fashionistas are w...
Trendy or Modern Classic? Celebrate Being a Woman! The Trends The Classics Something is in the air this Spring when it comes to jeans now more than ever. The trendy rage of jeans with holes, rips and bagginess in dark and light denim is present far and wide across the land. Additionally, embellishments of glitter and flowers cemented on the fabric is rampant. To top it off the "mom" jean from the '80's is making an ugly reappearance. The challenge with these trends is that the eye sees only the distractions rather than the entire ensemble or person. Of course, the trends are fun, whimsical and youthful. Yet, apparel draped on a silhouette is all about lines and proportions and when one element screams attention the overall look is lost and questioned. In comparison, classic dark denim either in a skinny or straight leg jean creates clean lines and flatters from head to toe. The dark denim blends in with the...
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