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I took a little road trip to Knoxville this weekend with my friend Laura. We had two goals – visit the Lilly Pulitzer Signature store and have lunch with her best friend, Des. In the past, I lived in Lilly Pulitzer. But as my style has evolved, I’ve found myself skipping on the gorgeous prints that I used to love, and sticking with navy, office appropriate pieces.
I started by trying on this gorgeous romper. It was love at first sight, and despite having nowhere to wear it, I was planning on taking it home with me. Until I tried on this top. It was more practical, and I knew that I could wear it more frequently. I’m big on cost per wear, and I knew that it could be paired with white shorts, white jeans, or even coral pixie pants. The lace dress was beautiful, but it was a piece that I wouldn’t wear frequently, and it would join another lace dress in my closet that I purchased in September but still haven’t worn.
As Laura, Des, and I made one last trip around the store before checking out, this dress caught my eye. It broke all of my rules – it was bright, patterned, and I had no idea where I would wear it. But the neckline was fun, and I didn’t have anything like it. I stepped out of the dressing room, and Laura and Des insisted that I bring it home with me.
“Where will I wear it?” I asked. “Girl, you can get dressed up and wear that to the grocery store! Make people wonder where you’ve been!”
So I bought it, along with the blue top. I love shopping at Lilly because I love the experience. The people are nice, and I like to think that each piece has it’s own story. In fact, my first Lilly dress was a gift from my mom on the day that I was declared cancer free. It represented a sunny new outlook on life. And the wildly patterned dress that I bought on Saturday was a nice reminder of a lesson that I was reminded of – fashion should be fun.
The romper in the photos below was an After Party Sale purchase and had been sitting in my closet since September. Six months later, I finally had an excuse to wear it, as I pulled a stack of Lilly out to wear while in Charleston. The weather was a bit chilly and breezy while we were there, and I can’t stand to have cold arms, so it was the perfect piece for the weather… and the location!
Romper // Sandals // Sunglasses (old Zac Posen- similar)
Watch // Bracelet // Lip Color (shade – Je Na Sais Quoi)
After the very important reminder that fashion should be fun, I’m already thinking about when I will wear this again. It would be perfect for a girl’s night out! But if all else fails, I can always get dressed up and wear it to the grocery store 😉
Happy Monday, y’all! Do you agree that fashion should be fun? What’s hanging out in your closet just waiting to be worn?
I think it is important to incorporate the occasional impractical piece that makes you happy just seeing it in your closet. I love this bright pink number on you, it's SO SO cute and definitely fun!
I can see why that romper was love at first sight!
Look so good on you! I love how bright pink it is 🙂 it's gorgeous!xoxoKristawww.hundredblog.com
That is such a fun romper!! I love how bright and bold it is:)xoxo, Hannahwww.ohwhatasighttosee.com
Love this look babe!!!
Rompers are always my favourite! this one is super cute, i love the colour
LOVE the bright pop of pink!
That romper is SO cute and fun! love the print!
Love your outfit here! So cute!
This rompers is so cute on you!! Love the color and I need to Knoxville! xoxo,Amy | Pastel N Pink
So gorgeous! Love that vibrant pink!
You're so cute in that pink romper!
I love me a Romper + this one is just darling! You look fab!http://thebbar.org/
Such a cute romper!! These pictures are gorgeous, I love those colorful walls 🙂
That sounds like so much fun! You looo adorable. LizWww.lizzieinlace.com
I love how bright and fun this romper is!! super cute!!
First, I am obsessed with that romper and the colorful backgrounds in your shots! Second, when I saw you mention Knoxville, I was once again reminded that we live practically down the road from each other and have yet to meet!!!
Love the colour of your romper! It is beautiful 🙂 Fashion should be fun!
I totally agree! Fashion is a way to express yourself – no need to be boring with it!!Tori
Omg, I love that!!! Yes, fashion should be fun!! http://thesofieyahdiaries.com/relationships/birthday-lessons-22
That romper is adorable so you should be glad you splurged! We all need a few of those fun and exciting pieces in our closet!
That romper is beautiful! It goes so well with the locations you shot at haha!
I cannot wait to see pics of you in the dress you got! It's too cute!KristinThe Blush Blonde
Rainbow row is my fave! I can't wait to go back to Charleston!Xo, NinaLaw of Fashion Blog
I love this! Fashion really should be fun! Why not express yourself through what you wear?<a href="http://labellesirene.ca”>La Belle Sirene</a>
Loving that romper! Such a fun colorXo Emilywww.thehipsuburban.com
Lilly is still my favorite place to shop! (PS, you look awesome in that romper!) As a teacher, I can get away with the more wild prints-as long as the dresses and tops cover the appropriate areas, it's one of my favorite parts about my particular job :)xoxo, SSSouthern And Style
This is so adorable! I would love to visit there.xo // http://www.thematerialgirl.co
That pink romper is so cute! It looks great on you!
This romper looks so cute on you and looks perfect for Charleston!xoxo,Katiechicincarolina.blogspot.com