The Contemporary Prepster : January 2013

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Lilly Part 2

Part 2 of the uber special secret Lilly sneak peak!!

TOO CUTE!! the stripes are amazing!!

I like this, wish it had buttons but I like it.

possibly one of my top 3 favorite pattern from the collection, and
i love it in a skinny jean. I'll have to try these on to
see how they look on someone with normal sized legs :)

OMG, OMG OMG! Lilly McKimms in hot pink.
yes yes yes!!

review: hmmmm... I can't really decide what I think of the collection as a whole. there are some cute pieces that I would most definitely wear but there are also some real (excuse my french) fugly pieces too. The fact that they are adding studs or jewels or whatever those cheap pieces of plastic that are clinging to the treasured shift dress is atrocious. The prints are cute but i feel as though the colors are out of sorts for Lilly, I mean since when does Lilly do neon skinny ankle zipper jeans? Now don't get me wrong those jeans are super cute but I just wouldn't expect that from Lilly as they usually take the more traditional route. This collection has a more 'kate spade' feeling too it, just with the use of bows, and metallic tweed, which i find a little overwhelming, as I thought one dress would of been totally fine without the giant bow on the front of it, and in my opinion that said bow ruined the dress. It's a fun collection no doubt i just feel as though recently Lilly has been different, this may be due to the new ownership but I want the old Lilly back as those pieces were things you couldn't find any where else! So I guess I like the collection I'm not head over heels and I know that the items I love so will anyone else with decent taste, which means they will not be at the warehouse sale, so I may have to pay retail GRRRRRR. For all of y'all who know me I almost never pay retail, I think that something are worth paying retail for like Jack or all of my J.crew shorts I payed retail for, because they only go on sale in august and at that point summers almost over so there is no point in buying shorts. Other items though like most of my designer jeans and my ridding boots I get on sale, because I just don;t get why you would pay retail if you don't have to. In fact one of the most fashionable women I know tells me she always has the sales associates at Ralph put things aside for her until they are 50% off not because she can't afford it but because she is a bargain hunter by nature and can't justify paying 1,500 dollars for riding boots no matter how scrumptious they are. so back on topic I like the collection it's different than I expected but maybe I'll find something I love in stores that I thought was hideous online. Who knows?

xoxoxo- faith

Saturday, January 26, 2013

LILLY SPRING COLLECTION!! part 1

As some of you may know, Lilly is releasing it's spring collection on Monday. Although it may be frigid up here in the north, I can't wait until that day when its warm enough to slip on my jacks and a Lilly shift!I've seen some pictures from the upcoming collection, and it's very bright. The patterns are traditional Lilly, but they spiked 'em up a bit with really bright colors. Soooo here is an uber special sneak peak at what is to come!

the pattern is subtle from far away, and such a show
stopper up close, and who doesn't love a little ric-rac trim?

love the scallop hem, and the pink and green print. bonus: it has
3 small white bows along the zipper in the back

I am in love with this dress. its casual enough for afternoon
tea, and formal enough to wear to dinner at the club.

The Buttercup shorts are back!!! I regretted not picking these up
last summer, but now I have a chance to stock up, as they are
coming in many fun prints and pink seersucker as well!

I'm sure many of you have seen this on Facebook or other social media sites,
but can we take a moment too look at how cute the mommy
and me dresses are, not to mention the wagon!

Friday, January 25, 2013

the scoop: bargain hunting

I don't know if y'all are aware but Ebay is a great place to find Lilly Pulitzer and other great designer goods at a fraction of the price. I have also sold goods on Ebay too which is great if your looking for some extra cash. most of the money that I make from these sales goes to well, buying new Lilly, as my parent give me a certain amount of money ( called my clothing allowance) every 6 months. Although its a decent amount of money, it won't buy me much at Lilly or VV which is where i like to shop. so to make some extra cash I sell all my clothing that I either don't fit into or don't use anymore on Ebay.

The Lilly Pulitzer warehouse sale is also a great place to find Lilly's resort and spring merchandise from this year, dramatically marked down. I go every year with my mom and sister along with my mom's friend and her girls who also happen to be Lilly obsessed. Every year i walk away with Lilly goodies discounted from 50-90% off. you never know what they will have so you can't walk in there with your mind set on one particular item as you may not find it. Although they may not have every item they do have a huge selection, especially if your looking for strapless dresses or wedges (that was just my experience last year, the selection varies each year). The drive is a little long for us new englanders but a three hour car ride is a small price to pay for a warehouse filled with miss Lilly P's works of art on SALE!

Consignment shops are also a great way to get some designer goods that are lightly used for a good price. I recently picked up a pink brooks brothers cashmere cable knit sweater for about 35 dollars at my local consignment shop.