Fourth of July Fashion

Hope y'all have had a great weekend! I wanted to share how I celebrated the Fourth of July in style. During the afternoon on the beach I wore my red, white, and blue Old Navy bikini and used my navy blue Vineyard Vines koozie. Banana Republic sunnies and a J.Crew floppy sun hat complemented my patriotic beachwear nicely. Here is my Polyvore set:


After some beach time with beautiful weather I got ready for the evening Fourth of July cookout with my family and some family friends. Here is my outfit:

Top: Banana Republic outlet; Skirt: J.Crew outlet seersucker mini; Necklace: Honora Pearls; Earrings: Kate Spade Metropolitan Pearl Studs; Watch: Lilly Pulitzer; Shoes: Jack Rogers silver Navajos

close-up of watch

Blue toenails! OPI "No Room for the Blues."I think this color is discontinued-I bought it on clearance at Ulta about six months ago.

Red, white, and blue fruit salad was on the menu! Blueberries, watermelon, and sprite melon! I can't take credit for putting this together but it was definitely the most patriotic item on the buffet!

With a dear family friend roasting marshmallows for s'mores using the remaining coals in the grill. Here you can see what my outfit looks like on me!

What did you wear for the Fourth of July and how did you celebrate?

-L

xoxo

Friday Favorites

It's that time again-here are this week's Friday Favorites! Hope y'all have had a wonderful first week of June!

Shift Dress:

Lilly Pulitzer Dolly Dress Novelty Lace in Lemon Sorbet. This (from Spring 2011 collection) is one of my favorite Lilly dresses and I was lucky to grab it when it was on sale at the end of last summer. Whenever I wear this dress, I think of myself as a Lilly-fied Belle from "Beauty and the Beast." In addition to the gorgeous yellow color, I love the lace applique detail of this dress.

Camera Case:

Lilly Pulitzer Camera Case in Scarlet Begonias. I love to document my life in pictures and take my camera everywhere, so a cute compact camera case is essential. This Lilly case is perfect and the detachable wrist strap is a nice feature. And it's only $15!

Handbag:

Longchamp Le Pliage large tote. I carry a Longchamp Le Pliage of some sort as my purse at least 90% of the time. The large one can hold a lot of things without weighing you down, since the purse itself is lightweight and not bulky. If you live near a Saks Off Fifth outlet, be on the lookout for Longchamp Le Pliage bags-they frequently have discontinued colors at a reduced price!

Printed Top:

Lilly Pulitzer Cassie Top in Starry Blue Drama Queen. This three-quarter sleeve Lilly top from the Fall 2011 collection is one of the most versatile pieces in my closet because I can wear it year-round. It works with skinny jeans and cowgirl boots in the fall/winter and with shorts or white skinny jeans and Jack Rogers in the spring/summer. I love the cotton slub texture too!

Food:

Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs. I have been a fan of Trader Joe's frozen foods for awhile, and I recently tried out these turkey corn dogs. They are so delicious and one dog has just 150 calories and 4.5 grams of fat. With a side of oven-baked fries and a green salad, they make a reasonably healthy meal, one of my new faves.

Book:

Winning Balance by Shawn Johnson. I was never a gymnast, but have always loved watching gymnastics, especially in the Olympics. When Shawn Johnson, member of the 2008 USA Women's Gymnastics team, released her memoir this past Tuesday I had to read it ASAP. I just finished it today, and was not disappointed. I really enjoyed learning more about her start in gymnastics and training leading up to the Olympics, as well as her account of her experience at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I especially loved that she openly talked about her faith throughout the book, and the importance it has played in the various stages of her life. I highly recommend reading it and adding to to your personal library!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Friday Favorites!

Hey y'all! I'm back this week with another Friday Favorites post!

Shorts:

J.Crew madras shorts. I was super excited to snag these recently at the J.Crew outlet for 50% off! The 5-inch inseam is perfect and these are great for summer!

Lip Gloss:

Girl Scout Cookie flavored Lip Smackers. After seeing these featured in a recent issue of People Style Watch I knew I had to get my hands on some. I finally found them at Target this week. I got a three-pack with Samoas, Thin Mints, and Trefoil flavors. 

White Jeans:

Joe's Jeans High-waisted Skinny Visionnaire. After searching several weeks for the perfect pair of white jeans I finally found these at a Joe's Jeans outlet store. The exact style I got at the outlet isn't available online but you can find a very similar high-waisted white skinny jean by Joe's here.

Perfume:

Lilly Pulitzer "Beachy." Lilly Pulitzer quit manufacturing perfume over a year ago. However, you can still find it at TJ Maxx and on eBay, Amazon, and the Re-Lilly Facebook page. I was super excited to find a bottle in the "Beachy" scent at TJ Maxx a couple weeks ago and it smells amazing! Plus it comes in a really pretty bottle! Image via Amazon.

Dessert:

Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Blizzard. I had one of these last weekend and it was amazing! It's literally cake and ice cream combined into one delicious concoction! Image via Google.

Quote:

I found this on Pinterest recently. Love it!

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday y'all!

Makeup Bag:

Tory Burch cosmetic case. Won through the "12 Days of Tory" Giveaway on their Facebook page.

Bargain Buy:

Lilly Pulitzer Jonni Shirt in Worth Blue Master of the House from Fall 2009 collection. This was the first piece of Lilly clothing I ever bought and I got it for 75% off retail! It pays off to check the sale rack!

Dessert:

Edys Samoas Light Ice Cream. Image via. Hurry and try this limited edition reduced fat flavor while it's still in stores!

Beauty Buy:

Johnson's Clean & Clear Limited Edition Hello Kitty oil absorbing sheets. Too adorable to pass up. I found these at Target.

Cowgirl Boots:

Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe

Sleeveless Top:

Vineyard Vines Sleeveless Park Avenue Plaid Top. A great Vineyard Vines outlet find from last fall!

Song:

"One Way Ticket" by Carrie Underwood. This is my favorite song from the album she just released and I highly recommend downloading it! I have been playing this on repeat since Tuesday. Listen on YouTube and purchase on iTunes.

Printed Shorts:

Lilly Pulitzer Creme Fraiche Shorts from Summer 2010 collection. 

Have a great weekend! xoxo

Friday Favorites

Got this idea from For All Things Lovely, a fashion blog I've recently started following. I'm pretty sure I've seen other blogs do it as well, and I like it so it will be a regularly featured column on Colorful and Classy :) So here goes Edition 1:

Scarf:

Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf in Green Bean Amani Children's Foundation. I adore Lilly scarves and this might be my favorite that I own. This print is absolutely precious-I love the bright colors and and the adorable lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and rhinos in the print. The silk/cashmere blend is lightweight enough that it can still be worn in the Spring before it gets too incredibly hot outside. But best of all this scarf was designed to benefit the Amani Children's Foundation, which I mentioned in my Shop For A Cause post several months ago. At first this scarf was only available at Palm Avenue Via shop locations but it is now available here on the Lilly website.

Shift Dress:

Lilly Pulitzer Jacqueline Dress Embroidered in Sea Breeze Blue. This is from the Spring 2011 collection. As much as I love my Lilly prints I love the classic look of this solid blue dress with white embroidery. The lining is a tangerine color and shows through the cut-outs in the embroidery which adds a nice touch. Whether a solid or print Lilly is all about the little details! This is a great dress for showers, parties, weddings, and luncheons.

Shorts:

J.Crew khaki chino short 5" inseam. These are a staple in my spring/summer wardrobe. I recommend getting them at the outlet-same shorts for a lower price. Currently available at the J.Crew Factory website if you don't live near an outlet. 

Cocktail Dress:

Lilly Pulitzer Bowen Dress in Black After-Party Embroidery. From the Fall 2011 collection. The gold detail on the skirt is even prettier in person. I have worn it to a rehearsal dinner and an engagement party so far.

Bargain Buy:

Old Navy printed tank. Got this on sale a few months ago. Super cute and works great under a cardigan for work and alone with shorts or skinny jeans for outside of the office. 

Jeans:

Citizens of Humanity Avedon Skinny Jeans in Satellite wash. I featured these in an earlier post but had to mention them again because they are my favorite pair of jeans. The Citizens of Humanity Facebook page recently pictured Miley Cyrus wearing these exact jeans-not sure if I should be flattered or not...regardless of your opinion of Miley Cyrus she does have good taste in jeans because these are so classy and comfortable! (Image via Piperlime).

Quote:

Recently found this on Pinterest. Original source here.

Dessert:

Self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings.

I hope that y'all have an absolutely lovely weekend!!! It's supposed to be gorgeous! Glad Spring weather is back!