Friday Five

Happy Friday! It's been another week of crazy winter weather in the South. I am linking up again with A. Liz Adventures for another Friday Five. Here are a few things I'm loving this week:

1. Southern Snow

This past Wednesday night it snowed several inches, which is A LOT for central North Carolina. I am not a fan of cold weather and winter, but I enjoy a rare event like this! The snow started a little after 9:00pm and just kept coming down. I enjoyed watching it fall and was so excited I didn't go to bed until almost 3:00am! This picture was taking from my balcony at around 12:30am, but it looks like daytime because the sky is so white and there is illumination from street lights. I had a snow day from work on Thursday. Stay tuned for a snow day recap post!

2. Lilly Pulitzer Madeline Sunglasses

I bought these fun Lilly Pulitzer sunglasses in the Hotty Pink First Impression print back in the fall and have worn them a lot over the past couple weeks. They provide a pop of brightness to this frigid winter weather we have been experiencing in NC lately.

3. South Carolina Pendant Necklace

I'm a North Carolina girl, but South Carolina holds a special place in my heart. The Palmetto State is my other home, since I went to college there, lived there for a few years post-college, and have dear friends who live there whom I frequently visit. I have a North Carolina pendant necklace like this, but recently decided I needed the South Carolina one too. I ordered mine from Lydia Lister Jewelry. I met Lydia through my former Bible Study leader who is a second mom to me. She is so sweet and has awesome customer service. Lydia sells multiple brands of jewelry, and many of the pieces she carries are under $30! Check out her website as well as her Instagram (@lydialisterjewelry). She will often post pieces on Instagram before they are available on her website, so I encourage following her!

4. Kate Spade Mug

I found this adorable pink Kate Spade mug at my TJ Maxx right before Thanksgiving. It has gotten a lot of use over the past week or so as the snow and frigid temperatures have increased my hot chocolate consumption!

5. Lauren James ASAP Sweet Tee

I want to show off another one of the super comfy long-sleeved Sweet Tees I got from the big Lauren James sales a few weeks ago. The coral color is very pretty, and I love the As Southern As Possible design on the back.

Hope y'all have a great weekend. Hang in there- just a few more weeks until spring!

-Liz

xoxo

Wish List Wednesday

It's been awhile since I've posted a Wish List Wednesday, so I figured I would do one right now while the snow is coming down outside. I gave up shopping for Lent, so anything I want right now has to go on my wish list rather than in my closet. The good news is my birthday is coming up at the end of March, so I might get some of these before Easter. Here are a few pretties I have my eyes on:

Lilly Pulitzer Mila Shift in Yellow First Impression

Lilly's popular Hotty Pink First Impression print from Spring 2011 is back for Spring 2015, in a gorgeous yellow color way. This beauty is on my birthday list and I am hoping to get it and wear it for Easter!

Lauren James Orange Scalloped Seersucker Skirt

This orange seersucker skirt from Lauren James, my favorite up and coming preppy designer, is also on my birthday list. It will be perfect to wear to a Clemson baseball game this spring (after Easter of course)! Lilly has never done orange seersucker that as far as I know, so I love that Lauren James has this option. The scalloped hem is adorable, and the price tag of $58 is excellent!

Lauren James Carolina Blue Sunnies

I am quite the sunglasses junky, and definitely don't need another pair! However, I'm still eying these light blue Lauren James sunglasses with polarized lenses. The blue is a close match to Carolina blue and would be adorable for UNC games!

Lilly Pulitzer Lion In The Sun Buttercup Shorts

These are my favorite pair of shorts from the Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2015 collection. I love the color, which is also close to Carolina blue, and I love any Lilly print that incorporates members of the cat family. I have several pairs of Callahan shorts, but none of the scalloped buttercup style, so this would be a nice addition to my collection!

What is on your wish list?

-Liz

xoxo

Friday Five

Happy Friday! Hope y'all have stayed warm this week. These FRIGID temperatures have reminded me that I could never live someplace where this type of winter weather is the norm rather than the exception. I'm your stereotypical thin-blooded Souther wimp. Ha! I'm linking up with A. Liz Adventures and company again for Five on Friday.

1. Kate Spade Lemon Print Scarf

I became obsessed with this Kate Spade lemon print when it came out last spring. Last week I found this beautiful scarf at my TJ Maxx for nearly 70% off suggested retail! The pretty lemon print caught my eye, and when I took the scarf off the rack I realized it was THE Kate Spade lemon print. The yellow tassels add a lovely touch and I absolutely couldn't pass this beauty up.  I was able to buy the lemon pendant necklace on sale last summer, and was super excited to add the scarf to my collection too!

2. Valentine's Goodie Overload

One of my closest friends has a Valentine's Day birthday, so another friend and I threw her a little party last weekend. Our night included a smorgasbord of Valentine's sweets: conversation hearts, m&m pretzels, Red Velvet Oreos, red jelly beans, Dove hearts, cupcakes, and more!

3. Kate Spade Outlet Sale

I have decided to give up shopping for Lent, but last weekend I had a last hurrah at the Kate Spade outlet on my way home from a weekend trip to visit friends. They were having a HUGE sale: 50% off everything in the store, plus an additional 20% of clearance. I snagged these two beauties- the blue Wellesley Byrd was in the clearance section! It will be great for going out and for weddings and parties. The hot pink is nylon. I like having nylon handbags in my collection because I don't like to carry leather bags when it's raining. I like this Kate Spade nylon tote better than my Longchamp Le Pliage totes because it has an interior zipper pocket plus two interior open pockets, making it easier to organize my stuff. 

4. Starbucks Muffin for 27 cents

I forgot to take a picture before I ate half of it, but I was happy to get a Starbucks blueberry yogurt muffin for just 27 cents last week. I had a $2 off any food item offer on my Gold card, so that's how I got a practically free muffin. It also didn't hurt that I got a star to go towards my Lucky Dozen rewards with this purchase! Sometimes it's just the simple things in life that make my day!

5. Sweet Sayings m&m's

I was really happy to get these pretty pink and green m&m's with cutesy sayings on them from my mom for Valentine's Day. Once again, it's the little things!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Liz

xoxo

Friday Five

I'm back with another Friday Five this week! I'm linking up with A.Liz Adventures and friends once again. Here's what I'm loving this week:

1. Lauren James Sweet Tee Collection

I had seen these adorable preppy tees by Lauren James, and up and coming preppy designer, at a store in South Carolina. When Lauren James had a big 40% off birthday sale on her website recently, I took advantage and ordered a couple long-sleeved tees. I needed some more super casual and comfy clothes that were also cute and preppy. Lauren James' Sweet Tee collection fits the bill perfectly. They are seriously the softest and most comfortable tees I have ever worn, and the preppy designs on the back are absolutely precious. The front of all the LJ Sweet Tees have a pocket with the company logo. This Prep In Your Step Sweet Tee is one that I ordered. I loved the first two that I ordered so much that I went back and ordered several more while the sale was still going on. Have to stock up! 

2. Lauren James Land O' The Pines Koozie

Lauren James was sweet enough to throw this precious preppy North Carolina koozie in with my order too! You can get yours here.

3. Tahari Tobie Knit Top

I found this super comfy Tahari knit top in the clearance section at TJ Maxx this week. Since it's neutral colors, the accessorizing options are endless. 

4. Tory Burch In Color

I highly recommend Tory Burch's first-ever coffee table book, In Color. It is absolutely gorgeous and is a great addition to my living room!

5. Super Bowl Shenanigans

I had a blast hosting a handful of friends to watch the Super Bowl this past Sunday. We had a delicious spread and enjoyed the game, commercials, halftime show, and a broad range of conversation topics!

Hope y'all have a great weekend!

-Liz

xoxo

Friday Five

Hope y'all had a great week! I'm linking up with A. Liz Adventures again.

Here's what I'm loving this week:

1. Kate Spade Striped Top

I found this Kate Spade top just $25 at TJ Maxx yesterday. Since it has pink, stripes, and bows, and it's made by one of my favorite designers, I couldn't resist it! I love how versatile it is- I could wear it now with jeans and a black, gray, or navy cardigan; and I can't wait to wear it in the spring/summer with white jeans and sandals. I have a couple Kate Spade purses and a TON of Kate Spade jewelry, but this is my first piece of Kate Spade clothing, and I'm excited to add it to my collection. I love that the tag includes the Kate Spade motto "live colorfully." I know I will get a TON of wear out of it!

2. Lilly Pulitzer Cattitude Callahan Shorts

Just when I resolve not to shop as much, Lilly Pulitzer has to come out with another irresistible print. (Hey it's the thought that counts, right?!). Since I love cats, I had to go ahead and get these shorts in the Cattitude print. I also love the fact that there is some purple in this print; not very many Lilly prints have purple in them. Pairing these with a white top and orange necklace would be perfect for a Clemson baseball game!

3. Kate Spade Zebra Figurine

My TJ Maxx seriously gets the cutest Kate Spade home goods, and this zebra figurine made by Lenox for Kate Spade is no exception! I saw it one night back in the fall shortly after I moved into my new apartment. I talked myself out of buying it, but kept thinking about it, so the next day at lunch I went back and bought it. I used a gift card I had so it felt like I was saving more money.

4. Tory Burch Slim Leather Card Case

I had been wanting a slim card case to use in smaller purses that don't have as much space for a full-size wallet. Right before Christmas I saw this Tory Burch beauty in the Saks Outlet and got it for about 50% off suggested retail price. There is currently an almost identical card case for full price on the Tory Burch website, so I felt especially great about getting this for a great price. It is perfect classic Tory Burch. 

5. Lilly Pulitzer Tusk In Sun Glass Catch-All Tray

Back in November my favorite Lilly store, Pink Bee, was giving these as a gift with purchase for Lilly's birthday celebration. I had been wanting one for awhile, so definitely took advantage. It adds a nice touch to a small table in the entryway of my apartment.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Liz

xoxo

Friday Five

Hope y'all have had a great week! I was so happy to see the sun for the first time in five days! I'm ready for Spring already!  This week I am linking up with A.Liz Adventures and friends again.

Here's what's on my list this week:

1. Lilly Pulitzer Refillable Pen

Since I was really bad about posting during the fall, I am catching up on some of my great TJ Maxx/Marshalls finds from that time period. I've always admired these refillable Lilly Pulitzer ink pens, but could never justify paying full price. So I was super excited to find this pen at Marshall's and use it all the time!

2. Burt's Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm

I couldn't resist trying this limited edition Burt's Bees Pumpkin Spice flavor when it was in stores back in the fall and am continuing to enjoy it even after the holiday season. If you find any left in stores, grab it while you can!

3. Tory Burch Sunnies

These Tory Burch sunnies are another epic TJ Maxx find from recent months. I have a bit of a sunglasses addiction, but I justify it by purchasing all of my designer sunnies at discount stores. Even though I didn't "need" another pair of sunglasses, these TB's were so perfect and classic that I couldn't pass them up! I didn't buy them the first time I saw them, and I kept thinking about them so I went back and got them the next day. It's a little tactic of mine for avoiding impulse buys. And they were about 50% off retail. 

4. Tory Burch Caroline Flats

For Christmas I got my first pair of Tory Burch Caroline flats. I have three pairs of Revas which I do love but I know the Carolines are notorious for being more comfortable, so I wanted to give them a try. The gray color will go with so many outfits. I haven't worn them a lot yet because it's been cold or rainy for much of the new year, but they are definitely more comfortable straight out of the box!

5. Lilly Pultizer for Estee Lauder Tote

The Cosmetics Company Outlet has multiple Lilly Pulitzer for Estee Lauder Gift With Purchase sets that you can buy directly. Right before Christmas I found this tote in a pretty lemon print. I have multiple cosmetic cases from the Lilly for Estee Lauder GWP line that my mom gave me, but only one other tote. So I couldn't resist getting this one. The pink wide tooth comb is so pretty and I love that it came with two lipsticks.

Hope y'all have a great weekend!
-Liz
xoxo

Friday Five

Happy New Year y'all! Can't believe it's 2015! Hope everyone's year is off to a wonderful start! Here are a few things I'm loving this week:

1. Lilly Pulitzer Riley Scarf in Entourage

I snagged this scarf for a great price during Lilly Pulitzer's online sale earlier this week. I received it yesterday, and getting such a cheerful package warmed up an absolutely frigid day! Lilly prints with animals are my favorite, and the color scheme in this one is a bit different than my other Lilly scarves. The pink tassels add a fun touch as well. I'd love to hear what y'all picked up from Lilly's New Year's After Party Sale!

2. Lilly Pulitzer Elephant Critter Earrings

I have been wanting these ever since they came out, and was thrilled to open them on Christmas morning! They are more lightweight than some of my other Lilly studs, which I like. As y'all know, I'm a sucker for anything and everything with elephants!

3. Tory Burch Cosmetic Case

Right before the holidays Tory Burch sent me a $50 gift card! The catch was it had to be used by December 31, 2014, so I couldn't save it to put towards a bag or pair of shoes. So I ordered this classic black patent cosmetic case. It's so elegant that I keep it on top of my dresser with some favorite pieces of jewelry inside. As a bonus they threw in a free Tory Burch flash drive! What a fun Christmas present to me from Tory Burch!

4. C. Wonder Nylon Tote

So it feels ironic having something C. Wonder right below something Tory Burch. If you haven't heard already, C.Wonder is closing all their retail stores. Some are speculating that C. Wonder failed because founder Chris Burch (Tory Burch's ex-husband) founded it on the premise of "revenge retail" aka to get back at Tory. I feel like I'm betraying Tory by purchasing things from her ex-husband's company, but I can't help it that the prices are a lot lower and there is some really cute stuff. I bought this small nylon tote for 75% off the week after Christmas. At the time I bought it, I just thought they were having a really big post-Christmas sale. Then one week later when the news broke that C.Wonder was closing it all made sense. This purse is similar to a Longchamp except I actually like it better since it has a fabric lining and one zip interior pocket plus two open interior pockets. I like having nylon purses too because I prefer not to carry my nice leather purse when it's raining or when I'm going someplace it might get dirty. 

5. J.McLaughlin Consignment Shop Find

I recently discovered a new-to-me consignment shop in my city. Last week when I had a friend visiting I went for the first time and saw this J.McLaughlin zebra print top. I decided to pass on it that day, but went back this week and it was still there AND marked down 50%! Any non-designer items that have been in the store for more than 30 days are automatically marked down 50%. And even though J.McLaughlin is a nice brand it's not considered designer so it was marked down to $10! I tried it on and loved the way it fit so had to go for it! This is my first piece of J.McLaughlin- I had heard of it because some of the Lilly boutiques I had been too also carried J.McLaughlin.

Hope y'all have a great weekend!

-Liz

xoxo