We all know that I'm a big fan of big statement necklaces for fall and winter, but for the summer I'm trying out the latest jewelry trend... dainty layered necklaces!
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It's almost time to break out the sparklers and turn on the grill because America's birthday is right around the corner! Today I'm sharing this darling little outfit idea that would be perfect for the 4th of July!
It's the first official day of summer which also means it's National Wear Your Lilly Day! What better way to celebrate summer than to sport your favorite brightly colored and printed Lilly attire??
White Button-Down Shirt || Lilly Pulitzer Skirt (thrifted, similar HERE and HERE) || Cat Clutch (old, similar here) || Nude Pumps || Pearl Necklace || Kate Spade Bow Bracelet (old, "sailor's knot" version HERE)
Happy Wednesday friends!
To be honest, I never really heard of "National Wear Your Lilly Day" until about a year and a half ago. Last year was my first year "celebrating" the holiday, and it was such a fun way to celebrate summer in my favorite Lilly shift. I think part of the reason why I never really heard of this "holiday" was mainly that I didn't really start shopping at Lilly until about two years ago.
I could never really (and still can't) afford to purchase Lilly Pulitzer at full price and it wasn't until about two years ago I heard about the After Party Sale. Since then I've been trying to save up money and treat myself to a goodie or two during the sale. Since my first After Party Sale experience, I have been able to find new Lilly pieces at discounted prices whether it be through secondhand stores like UptownCheapskate and ThredUp or searching through the sale racks of Belk and Lilly Pulitzer stores.
*Check out other ways you can get discounted Lilly in this post!
With that being said, I'm so happy now that I have my own little Lilly collection after years of only window shopping on their website. This year I plan on sporting my newest thrifted Lilly find... this darling white tag Lilly Pulitzer skirt for $20! I was so happy when I came across this darling piece and was even more surprised that it fit! This skirt was actually marked two sizes smaller than I actually am and somehow it managed to fit! Hey, no complaints here.
I low key feel like this outfit gives me major 1950's housewife vibes, but I'm not hating it. I feel like this skirt would also look cute with maybe a denim button-down or just a simple white tank and flats for a little more dressed-down look. I'm excited to play around with this skirt some more and find other ways to style it!
In honor of National Wear Your Lilly day I have linked a few of my favorite Lilly items for you all down below! Also, let me know if you're celebrating today and what Lilly item are you wearing?? I'd love to know! I hope you all have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for reading!
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xoxo,
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Lilly did say to wear pink if you want to make the boys wink. Today I'm sharing this girly and flirty pink kimono and how it would be perfect for any summer date or lunch with your gal pals!
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Three years ago today I hit publish on my very first blog post! Who would have thought it would have grown to be one of my favorite little side hobbies and allow me to meet so many great people. Today I'm reflecting on the past year on Pastel N Pink!
Anyone just hoards a bunch of samples and never get around to trying them out?? *raises hands* Today I'm finally breaking out some of my samples, trying them out and reviewing them for you all today on the blog! Check out to see if I love them, hate them or will repurchase them later on down the line!
I've officially been out of college for 3 1/2 weeks now (HOW?!). Although I've learned a lot during my college career in and outside of the classroom, there are a handful of things I wish I knew before I started college. Today I'm sharing 10 things I wish I knew before college and hopefully will help those of you going into college / in college!
Today I'm breaking out my inner Macklemore and sharing all of my thrifting tips with you all! If you keep up with me on my Instagram stories then you may know that I have been really into thrifting over the past few months. I always share what I manage to find with you all on via Instagram stories so be sure to follow along to see what I score!
Happy Wednesday friends!
I think my favorite part about thrifting is that it's kind of like a treasure hunt, you never know what you're going to find! I managed to find the skirt featured in today's post on the clearance rack of a secondhand shop for $5! It was originally from The Loft and it was in great condition. This skirt has been a great addition to my closet because I can easily pair it with a classic white button-down for a cute work look or dress it down with a simple tank and flats.
Before I jump right into my thrifting tips I want to point out that the most important thing about going thrifting is to not have your hopes too high and keep and an open mind. Obviously, it's not like going into Nordstrom where you can find the exact dress you saw online in a variety of sizes. I know that's a pretty obvious statement, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Ok, now on to the tips!
#1. Keep an open mind
Again, when going thrifting try to keep your expectations low and your mind open. Obviously, every thrift store is going to be different and some are going to be hit or misses. You can’t go into a store and expect to walk out with a brand new Lilly shift. That’s just not realistic. Just go in and see what you can find, if you can't find anything that day that's fine! The beauty of thrift stores is that they are always getting new and exciting pieces in every day!
#2. Get Creative!
I think this applies to if you're thrifting furniture or home goods. A lot of times you can find furniture pieces for super cheap at thrift stores and even though they may not be brand new, you can always give them a little TLC to turn them into a one of a kind piece! There are tons of posts on Pinterest sharing how to paint desks or reupholster chairs if you need some inspiration on what to do with some thrifted furniture.#3. Set aside a good amount of time
Thrifting is a time-consuming process. Since everything is pretty much thrown together on one clothing rack you really have to just flip through each individual clothing piece to find something. Maybe take a friend to go shift through the racks with you or plan out a Saturday to go in and see what treasures you can find!
#4 Check out all the sections
Like I said, thrifting is a time-consuming process. Check out all the sections of the store including racks that may not be your exact size, the men's clothing section, etc. You'll be surprised by what you come across. I have found pieces that were marked 2 sizes too small for me, but whether it be the company changed their sizing charts or it was miss labeled or whatever they manage to fit me. Try not to narrow yourself with just the women's section and your size.
Check out my other thrift store / secondhand finds here:
Lilly Pulitzer skort
J.Crew Sidewalk Skirt
Lilly Pulitzer pants (BRAND NEW) + Kendra Scott Daniell Earrings
J.Crew button-down
So those are my thrifting tips! Do you have any tips for when you go thrift store shopping? If so, let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all have a wonderful week and as always, thank you for reading!
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#5 Visit multiple thrift stores
Some thrift stores are better for finding certain pieces in my opinion. Goodwill is my go-to for cheap furniture or home decor while ThredUp and Uptown Cheapskate is my go-to for clothing pieces. Venture around your area and try visiting a variety of thrift stores to see what they have to offer!#6 Check out "higher end" areas
I wasn't sure if I should include this or not, but... here it is. Try checking out higher-end areas for possibly more expensive / brand named clothing items. Many secondhand shops such as Uptown Cheapskate take buy clothes from residents that live in the area so many stores like that reflect the type of fashion/clothes/types of people that live in the area.#7. Dress comfortably
I'm a big advocate of being comfy while you shop. I always like to wear dresses so I can easily slip them on or off or workout clothes when I shop. Also, wearing clothes such as shorts + simple tank or leggings and a tee can be super helpful when thrifting so you can easily slip on shirts and jackets on and off without having to wait for a dressing room (or if there's even a dressing room at all!).#8 Wash your items after you purchase them
Let's be honest, shopping second hand might not always be the cleanest of options so verge on the side of safety and throw your new treasures in the wash to get them nice and clean before you sport them!Check out my other thrift store / secondhand finds here:
Lilly Pulitzer skort
J.Crew Sidewalk Skirt
Lilly Pulitzer pants (BRAND NEW) + Kendra Scott Daniell Earrings
J.Crew button-down
So those are my thrifting tips! Do you have any tips for when you go thrift store shopping? If so, let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all have a wonderful week and as always, thank you for reading!
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Casual meets glam in today's outfit styling! Today I'm sharing how you can dress down your favorite sparkly pieces to make the suitable for everyday wear!
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