Lilly Loves Estee Lauder

LILLY LOVES ESTEE LAUDER

A couple days ago Amy who works with Estée Lauder contacted me wanting to know if I would like to share some information about the Lilly Pulitzer + Estée Lauder promotion that is going on right now. Ummm…Lilly Pulitzer + makeup who wouldn’t like this combo, so of course I asked her to send along some more information; after all, going to a makeup counter/store is basically the equivalent of a grown up candy store. 

There are a couple interactive tools to help women maximize their Lilly Pulitzer makeup gift by selecting the best product for your needs. The Estée Lauder skincare and foundation calculators use a interactive quiz to help identify the perfect product for you needs and earn the free Lilly Pulitzer gift! (Click here to take the skincare quiz & click here to take the foundation quiz). Incase you were wondering my skincare quiz result was to use the Estée Lauder Repair DayWear and my foundation quiz result was to you Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup

This free Lilly Pulitzer + Estée Lauder gift with a $35.00 purchase through Macys last through March 23 and includes a gift of a Lilly Pulitzer cosmetic bag and 7-pieces of makeup (of your choosing). Have fun picking out your free gift and makeup bag!

Bloggers With Class Award

BLOGGERS WITH CLASS AWARD

Kristin, the author of the blog The Dixie Daisy, tagged me in the Bloggers With Class Award, which was created by Cathleen, writer of the blog Classy Cathleen’s. I am honored of course to be nominated for this award, everyone be sure to stop by Kristin’s and Cathleen’s wonderful blog. 

Rules of the Bloggers With Class Award Award:

1.             You must include the above image in your post

2.            Provide the link to Classy Cathleen’s Bloggers With Class Award post

3.            Provide the link to the blog that tagged you

4.            Answer all the questions truthfully

5.            Add 1 question to the list of questions. This question will be asked to all the blogger who receive the award after you

6.            Tag at least 5 blogger {that you feel are classy} to receive the award as well.

Questions:

1.             Who is your role model?

2.            Who is your style icon?

3.            Pearls or bows?

4.            Favorite color?

5.            What makes someone “classy’?

6.            Why is it important to be classy?

7.             What is your favorite quote?

8.            Who/What inspires you?

9.            What is your favorite piece(s) of clothing?

10.         Where is your favorite place to travel to?

My Answers:

1.             My family, everyone has some unique quality to look up to.

2.            If I had to pick one person I would say Grace Kelly, a little bit of a throw back I know. I think style is more then what you wear, it is also how you carry yourself, treat other people, and the outward image you crate of yourself.

3.            Pearls would have to be my first pick, they go with everything, look elegant, and you just can’t get any more timeless than a pair of pearls.

4.            Pink but I wear a lot of blue {my second favorite color} because I can’t always pull off pink.

5.            I think what makes someone classy is the ability to be happy with themselves and comfortable in ones own skin, values, how one treats other people, the way someone chooses to handle a situation, and a timeless sense of taste

6.            I think it is important to be a set a positive example with how you carry yourself in everyday life, and to carry yourself in a way that others will look up to

7.             “I believe in pink, I believe laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day. And I believe in miracles.” ~ Audrey Hepburn

8.            I think just life in general is inspiring; everywhere you turn there is inspiration all around.

9.            My favorite piece(s) of clothing is sundresses or just dresses for that mater

10.         The beach is without a doubt my favorite place to travel to.

My Nominees:

1.             Ashley @ History In High Heels

2.            Brita @ B. Britnell

3.            Alex @ Monster Misa

4.            Miss Southern Prep

5.            Design Chic

Sunday Night Thought

SUNDAY NIGHT THOUGHT

Kate Spade Capri, Ciao!

KATE SPADE CAPRI, CIAO!

I always love it when Kate Spade does a collection with a destination theme. Is there a better way to cure the travel bug and the need to go shopping {well, except for an actual trip that is} Then shopping an Italian themed Kate Spade collection! Below are a few of my favorite items from the new Kate Spade Italian themed collection. Click on the name of the item, located below the image, for the link! 

Thalia Top

Hampton Dress

Owen Skirt

2 Park Avenue Medium Beau Pouch

Autumn

Claremont Drive

Happy Hour Time

HAPPY HOUR TIME 

Well Hola Friday, fancy meet you here…where have you been all week long! I don’t know about you all but this week has absolutely flown by, but I have to say I am so happy it is time fro the weekend! Here’s to a great time to be had and wonderful memories to be made! Cheers!

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”

~ Dalai Lama

Drink Special! 

Brazen Hussy

1 ½ ounce vodka

1 ½ ounce triple sec

Splash of lemon juice

Ice cubes

Lemon wedge for garnish

Shake liquid ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Around Town!

Nashville, TN: Now Gen Masquerade at The Musicians Hall of Fame, Saturday, March 8, 8:00pm
Memphis, TN: Luke Bryan That’s My Kind of Night Tour at FedExForum, Friday, March 7, 7:30pm
Seaside, FL: First Friday ArtWalk at Ruskin Place, Friday, March 7, 5:00pm
Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Craft Cocktail Crawl at Pavilion at EpiCenter, Friday, March 7, 11:00pm
Nashville, TN: Ballet Ball at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Saturday, March 8, 7:00pm

Good Ole Fashioned Grits

GOOD OLE FASHIONED GRITS

Grits may stand for “Girls Raised In The South” but they are also a Southern favorite. With the weather being so unusually cold for this time of year I have been craving grits of some kind; nothing hits the spot quit like a bowl of grits! Above are a few grits recipes I have come across. Incase you are wondering…yes, it is perfectly acceptable to have grits at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Here’s where to get the recipe. Click on the name of the dish to be directed to the website where you can find the recipe.

1.             Cheesy Shrimp on Grits Toast

2.            Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

3.            Baked Eggs and Grits

Trending: Scallops

TRENDING: SCALLOPS

{Via Tuckernuck}

Everyone can breath a sigh of relief, scallops seem to be trending again this spring season, I for one am excited about this! I mean…can a casual spring outfit honestly get any better than a pair of scalloped shorts, whiter oxford, and some Jack Rogers? I have to admit I may have one too many scalloped shorts and skirts, but I don’t have a scalloped dress yet, may need to invest in one! In all seriousness I love the little extra something a scalloped hem can add a little extra something special to an otherwise ordinary piece of clothing; the navy dress in the above photo is a prime example. Below are a few of my favorite scalloped piece that are available this season. Fingers crossed that it will soon be warm enough to wear some of these adorable pieces! Click on the name of the item, located below the image, for the link.

Lilly Pulitzer Calhoun Scoop Neck Dress

Vineyard Vines Shell Tile Scallop Margo Skirt

Scalloped Lace Shorts

Scalloped Hem Jackie Capri

KJP Slim Fit Shirt Bailey’s Cottage