Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale Picks and Haul!

Hello Friends,

Was it just me or was this years Lilly sale one of the best ones yet?! (or maybe I'm crazy).  They had a huge inventory, lots of really good deals!  

I love picking up pieces during the sale (I mean cute clothes at a discount...seems like a no duh.)  But in all seriousness I rarely purchase Lilly full priced for myself (usually once or twice a year for a special occasion) so I tend to go a bit ham during the sale.

Here are the items I've picked up so far (might go back for more...)

Unfortunately Most of my picks went quickly, only a few left in select sizes 

This dress is still in stock

And this Elsa Top is still in stock

The Deanna Tank Top Romper in this pattern in a few sizes

But fear not!  If you skipped shopping this morning there are still things in stock.  Here are five of my favorites that are still in stock! 

Dress 1 // Dress 2 // Dress 3 // Dress 4 // Dress 5

Top 1 // Top 2 

What did you get this year at the Lilly Sale?  Did you make a blog post?  If so share below!! I always love seeing what everyone else snagged! 

Shop with me: J.Crew (new and sale!)

Is it just me or has J.Crew been killin it lately?  This compilation of things is possibly the most random (both new fall items and on sale summer items).  I think it reflects the fact that I am mentally ready for the weather to cool down, but outside physically it is still roasting hot.  

Regardless here are some of my current favorites on sale at J.Crew right now.  Lots of great things to get your closet ready for fall (the blazers and the classic vest).  Don't forget to grab the perfect transition dresses and my personal staple: the classic chambray.   

Plus Get 25% off certain styles and 30% off sale styles with code refresh! 

Click images below to shop.  

  

Wishlisted - August 2016

Is it just me, or does the hotter the summer weather gets, the more I anticipate the arrival of fall weather?  I've been dying to pull out my boots and sweaters, but until then I'll be craving some nice transition pieces, like the ones linked below.  Perfect styles for the remaining month(s) of warm weather, but they'll also be perfect for as we move into cooler weather this fall. 

What is on your current wishlist?  

-xxClaire

Beauty and Makeup Products To Try: Vol. 2

Check out Vol 1. Here 

As a beauty junkie I feel like I'm always thinking of new products I want to try (which is not good for my bank account).  Here are a few products that have been on my radar that I have been dying to try. 

I have a bit of an obsession with liquid lipsticks (don't ask how many I have -- its embarrassing).  I have been dying to try the Joer Liquip Lipsticks and the Smashbox ones 

If a product promises to make my pore disappear there is a 100% chance that I will want to try it, like this Estee Lauder Estee Edit Pore Vanishing Stick (have you tried it and does it work? Let me know!)

Summer is almost synonymous with bronze glow (amiright?) I've been eager to try the Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer and the Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow palette (a bronzer and highlighter)

Speaking of highlighters the NARS multiple (which isn't really a highlighter, more of a blush) and the Marc Jacobs Illuminator stick look like the perfect way to get my glow on this summer

Foundation hasn't really been an obsession of mine until recently, but these days I have been dying to try out new products, including the Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte foundation and the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation.  

The New Tarte Shape Matters Concealer I have heard quite a bit of good things of on YouTube so I am interested to see what the hype is about (plus I really like Tarte's Maracuja Creaseless Concealer).

Last is a cult classic, the Stila stay all day liquid liner.  Until recently I haven't been a huge liquid liner fan, I was much more into pens and gels, but now after getting more comfortable I am now interested to try out this popular product.  

Shop with me: Lilly Pulitzer Summer Collection

It has been a while since I have shopped at Lilly Pulitzer (99% sure it was the last sale in January).  Their winter and early Spring outfit collection didn't really speak to me, but then I went in store recently and fell in love with a few pieces (only picked up this dress though -- I'm seriously in love, the fit is so flattering and the patter is one of my new favorites!)

I tried on a few things, and saw a few old favorite dresses and tops in new patterns and I thought I would share some of my favorite picks 

Plus lets not forget that the end of summer sale should be starting in the next few weeks or so (usually mid August). 

Needless to say I have a feeling I know where my money will be going this month.  Some real struggles am I right?

-xx

Claire