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If you'll be going to a friends or families graduation this spring here is a simple guide to show you what to wear!

Untitled #73 by samplesale101gmailcom featuring a tweed dress

Graduation dresses........

Recently Graduation dresses has been the dinner table conversation. I know what you thinking but its never to early to look, because you want to make sure no one has the same dress as you. Today my sister started the hunt and went to Lilly to try a few she liked in the catalog. She ended up really liking one, but wanted to still keep looking. My sister and I tastes are pretty different so I'll be showing you some of my top choices for graduation dresses.

This is the one my sister liked. its super cute in person,
 and I think she may end up choosing it!

This. is. perfection.
Valentino never lets me down

This is so so fun!! its actually
3D if you look closly

this dress is sweet

cute and a bargain too!

way down south....

Y'all probably don't know this but I have a teensy bit of an obsession with everything that is southern. My mother spent a good portion of her life in the south and still can't figure out why she married a Yankee ;) she has raised me and my sister in a southern mentality, and with all of this yucky weather, I can't wait for warmer days. So without further adieu here are some of my favorite things about the south.

sororities
When I go to college I am definitely going to join a sorority, they aren't as big up north so I'll definitely going to school down south 

Architecture
The old plantation in the south are breath taking, nothing up her compares

Lilly Pulitzer
Although there are a few people who embrace Lilly there are certainly not as many as down south. up here there are to many kids dressing like they are 25 and too many moms dressing like their kids.

The derby
'nuff said


XOXOXO
Faith

wishlist!

Untitled #71 by samplesale101gmailcom featuring bracelets & bangles

1. J.Crew Shorts: these are my go to's in the summer and the new colors would be a perfect addition to my collection!

2. LuluLemon: I never thought I would be a workout wear junky but I have officially become obsessed with Lulu. Their free to be tank, groove pants and the energy bra are all on my list!

3. VV baseball cap: This one is beyond cute, and for those hot and humid days in the summer I'm gonna need something to cover up that bad hair.

4. Lilly dress: I love Lacina dres but I could be happy with anything from Lilly. I'm especially looking for something I can wear to my sisters graduation, and both of these would be perfect!

5. Laudree Macaroons: there is a shop on Madison that I may have to visit as I hear their macaroons are divine!

6. David Yurman Cable Bracelet in Topaz: I adore this bracelet, it is beyond cute. Perfect for stacking or wearing alone, not mention a lifetime piece you'll love for your whole life!

7. Delia dress: I just love love love this dress! I also hear its on sale which makes it even better!

8. monogrammed tervis: I have been wanting one of these forever!

9. Callahan shorts: I hear these are the best! the prints are beyond fabulous and so is the fit! I just bought myself a pair but I think I might do as Lilly suggests and " stuff as many as I can into my drawer"

10. Tory Burch Reva: I really want another pair of Revas I just threw out an old pair because they were so beat  up, so I'm hoping for a new pair in one of the three above colors. (i'm leaning towards red or orange, what do y'all think?)

So this is my wishlist for my B-Day, i'm not expecting every thing but a few from the list would be nice especially the yurman!

XOXOXO

Faith

the skinny...

recently I've been obsessed with pinning fitspo and lets get health motivation. its really  important to me to be in good shape and be an overall healthy person and some of the quotes pictures and recipes help me get motivation to complete my goals.

For me it's not as much about being skinny as it is being healthy, yes I want that moment where I reach my goal weight but I want to do it the right way, no binging and purging just good healthy food a hard workout and the right mindset will get me to being the best version of me.

xoxox

Faith

*all images via pinterest 

baublebar!!!!

baublebar by samplesale101gmailcom featuring heart jewelry

Baublebar is one of my favorite places for costume jewelry its cheap fun and totally statement worthy!

Kate Spade Saturday

For those of you who don't know K ate Spade is launching a new line called Saturday. The line is going to be cheaper, younger, and just as much fun! It's launching March but I found a few pictures of what you can expect.

I'm head over heels in love with the orange pink dress, I saw it in Lucky and
 I think it was priced right under 200 which is about half of what
 you pay for regular Kate Spade 

These bags are super practical.
Great colors+simple style= wear everywhere

Love the idea of a "three ways to wear it" dress. not sure if i love the pattern
(kinda makes the model look chubby in shot 1, which is usually not a good sign)

Are y'all are excited about Kare Spade new adventure?

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

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!

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.

Rugby Haul!!

Hey everybody! So since rugby is having a huge going out of business sale I went a teensy bit crazy.....

This belt is perfect for adding shape to flannels

This sweater has the coolest cabling 

This sherpa vest is great! i love the patch and color!

This plaid oxford will be great for spring

I got their classic button downs in aqua, blue, green, and orange!

this mini is too cute! it goes with so much and i love it!

I bought 2 rugby flannels and i'm in love!

                                                  Anybody else shopping the big sale?
                                                                       xoxoxo Faith

NYE

on new years eve there are so many festivities to be had. since I am in high school no one is throwing a party so I will probably just stay home with the family. For all of y'all who are going to fun parties I have a few outfit ideas.

NYE by samplesale101gmailcom featuring alexander mcqueen shoes

I know what your thinking, these outfits are so not normal to what I would  usually be wearing to a party! I feel as though new years is an excuse to dress a little crazy, and you only live once so why not?
What are y'alls plans for NYE? Any fun outfits?

XOXO Faith

OOTN...

Even though its after Christmas I thought I would blog about what I wore Christmas eve.

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What did y'all? comment in the box below!

wishlist: new TB flats

I don't know if y'all have noticed or not but i am quite the TB fan, and when I found these shoes I thought I had to have them, so they are officially on my wish list! They are kinda pricey, so i might have to wait for them to go on sale, but they are so unique!

Winter formal: the do's and the don'ts

As January is quickly approaching us I find myself thinking about what I am going to wear to winter formal, and over the years I have discovered what works, and what doesn't.


DO'S

•  wear what you want. I have seen so many girls  wearing practically the same thing at winter formal because they felt as though they needed to blend in. I say wear whatever the heck you want, you are only young once. So if you want to wear a fluffy Betsey Johnson number and all your friends are wearing bandage dresses GO FOR IT!

• dance like no one is watching. At so many dances I have been to everyone is just standing around for the first 45 minutes, be the first one to dance. Trust me everyone will thank you from saving them from the awkwardness of standing around.

• HAVE FUN!!

DON'TS  

• please wear something that covers you, it's okay to show some leg, but what is not okay is when you show some leg along with some chest. No one needs to know you that well!

• Don't act like Brittany. I don't mean to sound like your mother, but respect yourself enough to not let some guy get all over you on the dance floor.

• Never say no to a slow dance its just plain old rude, no matter how dorky the guy is just suck it up and dance for 3 minute, I promise you will survive.

LULULEMON REVIEW!!

This past week i went to LuluLemon and bought a few things. My sister swears by their wonder unders, so I decided to give their stuff a shot, and I am sure glad i did! At first I was hesitant to pay $80 for workout gear, but that was before I tried on their clothes. Let me just say this. I am in no way shape or form a workout clothes junkie nor am I a gym rat, but I am taking a zumba/Pilate's class twice a week so I thought my workout wardrobe could use some updating.

These crops were too cute! the chevron is not only adorable, but surprisingly flattering too! the thick waistband on most of their bottoms creates a smooth stomach, rare in spandex pants.

This tank is perfection!Its made out of their signature Luxtreme®
Which is super soft and stretchy. I haven't washed it yet, so I will have
 to see how it holds up, but finger crossed!

I am starting to love LuluLemon more and more, do y'all own any Lulu? If so what stuff do you like and dislike?                   
leave it in the comment box!!

HOW THE TIME HAS GONE BY!!

OH MY GOODNESS, I HAVE NOT POSTED IN ALMOST A MONTH , SHAME ON ME!! I have been so busy, and for some reason my blogger account does not work on my laptop, so I have to use the desktop so I just haven't had the time to post, and I realize hat a month is far too long to go without a single post!! So, since I haven't posted in the longest time I will post a lot this week!!
My Christmas list

I'm getting this great ADD Down vest for Christmas, I didn't have a vest
and I desperately needed one, as they are the perfection transition piece

These TB Quinn flats are soo cute, me and my sister own a couple of Revas but they always fall off and get destroyed pretty fast, so i'm hoping since these don't have  scrunchy back it will be different.

Anything from Lilly I would be delighted to get!

I got this at my local Rugby store, and since Rugby is closing (*tear*)
I feel the need to stock up for the future

Holliday outfit: the last minute gift buying........

This look is a great look for those last minute gift buying days you will probably have if you are a late shopper like moi.

I don't know about y'all but I am what they call a " christmas elf" as I just love being festive around christmas time!!

-Faith

holiday outfits

As the holiday season approaches the social calendar gets filled with events such as  cocktail parties, shopping outings, and dances for us still in high school. In the next few posts I will post some no-faill outfits to carry you through December and beyond. This one is for a cocktail party you may be attending sometime soon.

holiday outfits by samplesale101gmailcom 

Black Friday....

I do love a bargain, but sitting out in the freezing cold on thanksgiving day is not my cup of tea. Usually every black friday me my sister and my dad head over to the local Saks, and we usual leave the store with a few bags full of goodies. In past years I have scored Tory Burch revas , a Rebecca Taylor silk dress and many other great finds. This year I may go back to Saks, or just shop from the comfort of my home as cyber monday has turned into cyber weekend and the sales have started already! They are having having a great sale, as they are offering up  to 60% off! These are just a few of the great items Saks has on its website for black friday!

This Milly shell is cute with a black mini!

this Lilly Worth shift is only $71 and I would die for the print

Love this Alice+Olivia tweed mini!

suede mini. YES PLEASE!

 

This Nanette Lepore Santa Monica dress is $79 when it used
 to be $298

This Diane von Furstenberg dress is to die for!

This Lilly Pulitzer Franco dress is $60 when it used to be $228


Who's participating in black friday? Let me know!

-Faith