Easter Outfit

Easter Outfit by jaime-huffman featuring tahitian pearl earrings

Print dress
$188 - lillypulitzer.com

Carvela satin flat
£75 - harrods.com

Jessica simpson shoes
$79 - nordstrom.com

Acne leather bag
$210 - net-a-porter.com

Pearl bangle
$220 - astleyclarke.com

Aspinal of London tahitian pearl earrings
$259 - aspinaloflondon.com

Moving on up!

I FINALLY upgraded my cell phone.  Since June, I had been patiently waiting for Verizon to get the iPhone. When I started my new job, my boss took one look at my beat-up Blackberry Curve and decided to buy me a new cell phone! First day on the job and the boss buys me a new phone, pretty awesome right!? Well at that time, Verizon still did not have the iPhone. So I took a look around the store and decided to go with the DroidX. I loved the HUGE screen, (I carry a purse so the bigger the better!) and it reminded me a whole lot of the iPhone. 

So far, so good. I REALLY LOVE this phone. Of course, two days later Verizon announced they were getting the iPhone in February. I technically have 30 days to return my cell and try out another one (so I could get the iPhone.) But I think I am sticking with the DroidX. I really like it and I am overly impressed with the photo and video quality. A cell phone with HD video and an 8 megapixel camera!? Can't beat that!! So even though I am an avid Mac user, it looks like I am sticking with my Droid. 


With that being said, I want to make my cell phone pretty. I got a little pink gel case... it is cute but not as cute as I would like it. I came across a website and found the COOLEST skins for your cell phone. You can take any photo and make it a cell phone cover. They virtually have every cell phone listed (iPhone, Droid, you name it!) And I can personalize my cell phone cover any way I like it!! 


I made this one with the Lilly Pulitzer print that matches our bridesmaid dresses for Marisa's wedding! Talk about accessorizing! hehe This print in particular is called, "Do the Wave."

Here is another really cute one I did with a Lilly Pulitzer pattern! I am so ready for BRIGHT colors, SPRING weather, SUNDRESSES and FLIP FLOPS!

What do y'all think!? Aren't they MUCH prettier than the normal black cover. Best part, they are only $6.99.  I think I am going to order a few and see how I like them!!

You can also custom design covers for your Macbook, laptop computer, and iPad!

I love this website!! If you want to design your own to see what it looks like, go HERE!

Also, if you want to make a Lilly Pulitzer skin but don't have any Lilly photos, send me an e-mail. I have a TON!!!

Here is a little more information about the covers:


And here are some coupon codes to try out:
save50 for 50% off
freeship for free shipping
welcome for 20% off


I hope they work! 

What Are Unique Skins?

The ultimate way to personalize and protect your electronic device! Unique Skins are removable adhesive-backed vinyl covers for protecting and customizing your electronic device. The best part about Unique Skins is that they are completely customizable. You control every aspect of how the skin will look! Upload your own photos, or even use your own personal artwork. Our customizer allows you to resize, alter, and rotate any image you upload so you have the maximum creative control over the final result. Our goal is to make sure you are completely satisfied with your skin.

Some AWESOME Features:

*Upload your own photos or personal artwork.

*Add text.

*Resize your images or text.

*Rotate.

*Add multiple layers of text, photos, or personal artwork.

*Save for later.

Unique skins are thin enough not to add any additional bulk to your device but still offer protection from minor surface scratches that your device gets from everyday use.

Just because you've now created a custom skin doesn't mean you can't use any accessories with it. Our skins are designed to allow you to use most third-party accessories.

Now that you have fallen in love with the unlimited possibilities of custom skins it's now time for a change. Our skins feature a nonpermanent backing that allows for goo free removal when you're ready to change.

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

Two of my best friends just got engaged!!!! Congrats to Kent and Marisa  & Cissy and Kevin! Look at how cute these couples are:

Soon to be Mrs. Marisa Cecil and Kent

Soon to be Mrs. Cissy Kalkwarf and Kevin!

I can't wait for their weddings next year. Cissy is getting married in Charleston, SC and Marisa is having a destination wedding in Turks and Caicos! Woo hoo!

Marisa already picked out the bridesmaid dresses and I love them! It is the Kendall Dress Silk Habotai in "Do the Wave"

I went ahead and bought it in a size 4. Now that is wishful thinking considering I have no idea what my body is going to do post-baby. But I found it on sale and I couldn't resist. Plus, I think it will be great motivation to workout and get rid of any baby weight. 

Does anyone know how this dress tends to run? Is it pretty true to size? Sometimes the one shoulder dresses are a little bigger than the other Lilly dresses. Please share if you have any insight!

I spent most of my day looking for 7 of these dresses on sale for the other girls. I had pretty good luck and found 4 on sale. If anyone knows of any Lilly stores with this particular dress on sale, please let me know. We need several more for the rest of the bridesmaids and they are still listed for $268 on the actual Lilly website.

Congrats again MARISA AND CISSY! So happy for yall!!! 

Lilly Inspired Giveaway

By Tillie is an adorable Etsy shop with a ton of amazing Lilly inspired items! 

Sweet Southern Prep blog is hosting a giveaway featuring By Tillie designs.

Check out the giveaway here! 

Lilly!

Want to win a lovely Lilly item from the Preppy Princess?

Check out Shopaholic in Alabama blog for all of the details.

She is hosting several giveaways in honor of her 40th birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI! Go here for all of the details! 

GOOD LUCK!

Lilly Necklace Giveaway!

I love Lilly Pulitzer's choker-style necklaces. If you would like a chance to win one of these lovely necklaces, check out the Living In Lilly blog! Giveaway details HERE!

Check it out!

Love this Lilly tote? Want to win one for yourself? 

Check it out HERE!

The Company She Keeps blog is giving one to a lucky lady! 

Preppy Apron Giveaway!

How adorable is this apron!? I am in love!! I love aprons. Especially vintage ones. But this has to one of the cutest aprons I have ever seen. And Sweet Southern Prep is hosting a giveaway and one lucky lady will win it! 

If you would like to enter the giveaway, check it out here!  And make sure you tell her I sent ya! :)

It is handmade by Lynn from L Whelan Designs. She makes adorable accessories out of Lilly Pulitzer fabric. Check out here Etsy store here. 

Here are a few of my favorite items from her store:

Don't you just love these!?

Lilly Pulitzer Jewelry Roll Giveaway!

Lauren Nicole Jewelry & Gifts is hosting a giveaway!! Go here for your chance to win this adorable Lilly Pulitzer jewelry roll!!

Her adorable store also carries all sorts of customized silver jewelry and lots of other gorgeous gifts. I love the wax seal jewelry!

Lovely Lilly Pulitzer Giveaway!

 

Pink, Preppy, Lilly Lover blog is hosting a fabulous Lilly giveaway! One lucky lady will win extra large Lilly Pulitzer pink and green beach towel, a set of 8 Lilly Drink Umbrellas, and a Lilly for LeSportSac's compact mini-round umbrella. Now that is an exciting giveaway! Check it out HERE and participate in Pink and Green Thursday!

Lilly Pulitzer Key Chain Giveaway!!

Go check out the Prissy and Preppy Flamingo blog!! She is giving away one Lilly needlepoint key chain with with either initials, a short name, or Greek letters.  The winner can pick pretty much any Lilly pattern!  SOOO adorable. Keeping my fingers crossed for this one! 

P.S. If you enter, please mention that I sent you! :)

Murfee Scarf Giveaway!

Pink Preppy Lilly Lover is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog! Check it out HERE! One lucky lady is going to win a Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf in Hotty Pink Uncontainable!!! I would have probably bought this gorgeous scarf but with baby on the way I am trying to be more conservative. Now my money goes towards diapers, rompers and nursery decor. It is still kind of crazy to think about. So fingers crossed I win this beauty! 

Another Giveaway!! Especially for LILLY LOVERS

In honor of Seersucker Scrapper's one year anniversary, she is hosting a fabulous Lilly giveaway! One lucky lady will win:

The Lilly Thermal mug in my new favorite print, "Later Gator"

'The Lilly Pad and sticky note, also in 'Later Gator', and the Lilly Ink Pen in 'Vintage Patch'. 

Check it out here!! 

Lilly Pulitzer Sandals Giveaway!

In honor of How I Met Your Father Blog's 65th(ish) post, she hosting a little Giveaway! One lucky gal will win a new pair of Lilly Pulitzer Spaghetti Strap McKim sandals! They are super cute and comfortable! 

Check it out HERE! 

Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Shorts Giveaway

It's The World I Know blog is hosting a fabulous giveaway!! You can win a pair of these $58.00 Lilly Pulitzer Callahan shorts. The winner will get to select the color (print) and size and they will be shipped directly from Lilly Pulitzer to your front door.

Just check out this adorable blog and enter. There are several ways you can win! And make sure you mention that I sent you because I will get an extra entry! YAY for Lilly giveaways!! 

I'm Loving Lilly Giveaways!

Ok, so I came across another giveaway! I know, out of control! I am very excited because all of the giveaways this week are adorable. So I had to share this one with yall too! 

(And you really can win these giveaways people. I just started this blog about a month ago and just started entering some of these giveaways a few weeks ago and I already won TWO!! I use my new Lilly agenda book every single day. And I am looking forward to receiving vintage soaps and an amazing novel in the mail soon. So it is worth taking a minute to enter.)

You can win  a Lilly Pulitzer Stickers and Label Booklet and a VERY cute pair of earrings!!! 

All you have to do is visit the Sweet Southern Prep blog and comment on her post. You can get a few extra entries for the giveaway... check out the details HERE!!  If you decide to enter the giveaway, make sure you let her know you were referred by this blog...(it will help me score an extra entry and I will be forever grateful!) 

Village Palm- Lilly Pulitzer Giveaway!

This month, Village Palm, is celebrating a one year anniversary. This lovely boutique carries  all of your favorite preppy brands including Lilly Pulitzer and Gretchen Scott.


This lovely specialty boutique is located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Here's the contact information for Village Palm:
17110 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe, MI, 48230
Phone: 313-882-7256 


In honor of Village Palm's anniversary, Village Palm is generously offering one lucky winner a new Murfee scarf from Lilly Pulitzer. One lucky winner will receive a Murfee scarf in Purrfect Paradise Lilly's Pink! Yay!! I am so in love with the LP Murfee scarfs. They are adorable.


Check out the Maryland Pink and Green blog to enter the giveaway!! And if you decide to enter, make sure you mention that I referred you! I get an extra entry for every friend that enters the contest? Fabulous right!? 

Block House Steeplechase

Today Erik and I joined some friends for the Block House Steeplechase in Tryon, NC. I had a pretty stressful week so this was the perfect getaway. We had never been before but our good friends, Marisa and Kent, invited us to join them so we decided to go. After all, everyone loves a good horse race! 

We didn't really know what to expect. It was very similar to Carolina Cup but a little more casual. Some ladies wore the typical "cup attire." I saw lots of bright sundresses, floral patterns, Lilly Pulitzer designs, wide-brim hats, and pearls. And some men  flaunted their frat-tastic attire, pastel oxfords and polos, seersucker pants, and bright bow-ties. Others wore jeans and cutoff t-shirts. I even saw the occasional pair of jorts. It was rather amusing but I missed all of the southern preppy attire and fashion that you see at Carolina Cup. 

We had a hard time finding the entrance for the steeplechase. It is kind of in the middle of nowhere. But after a few wrong turns we finally found it. Buying tickets for the event is a little unusual. When you buy a “ticket”, you are actually purchasing an assigned parking place for your car.  Every person in the vehicle is included at that price. So my advice is to get a pickup truck and stuff as many people as you can in the back of it! There are no additional charges per person, only a charge for the parking place itself.  So you might as well get as many people in each car as possible. Unfortunately Erik and I had to come a few hours after the rest of the crew so we didn't have an assigned spot. If I don’t have a pre-purchased parking space the only parking available on race day is in an off course, non-viewing area called “Reserved Pasture Parking (RPP)”.  It is a general admission lot with a first come, first serve basis. Spaces sell for $60. Erik and I ended up taking that route! 

The gates open at 10 a.m. for admission to the grounds.  Pre-race activities start at 11 a.m. with the beginning of the judging for the Tailgate Competition.  The Hat Contest starts around 11:30 in front of the judge’s tower.  I forgot my big hat in Nashville! But next year I am going to have to make sure to remember it and maybe I will even decorate one and enter it in the contest! Then between 12:00 and 1:00 you can watch the “Parade of the Hounds”, the Carolina Carriage Club, and exhibition by the Tuckaway Farm Paso Fino Training Center. 

One of the best parts about the best parts of a steeplechase is the tailgate. With a good tailgate comes lots of yummy beverages and snacks. We had a ton of amazing food at our tailgate. We had the typical Chick-fil-a platter, Pimento cheese and crackers, chicken salad sandwiches, fruit salad, chips, cupcakes, and cookies. But if you don't bring your own food, you can still enjoy excellent barbeque from the vendors at the track.  Lindsey’s BBQ is located at the base of the tower by the sponsor’s area on the infield.

 Make sure that you have everything you need upon entering the gates as we have a “1 entrance, 1 exit” policy.  Your parking pass will be pulled if you leave early.

Throughout the day there are four races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association and 1 or 2 Amateur races depending on the number of entries. I normally like to bet on a few races but I got distracted with corn-hole and throwing the football and never made it down to watch a single horse race! I have a great method of betting, I pick the horse with the cutest name or my lucky number. It worked wonders for me at Churchill Downs, I am kind of sad that I didn't get the chance to try my luck. But overall, the event was a success and we had a blast! 

Kent and Marisa! Aren't they cute!? 

Enjoying the beautiful weather! 

Here are some photos I took throughout the day: 

I love this bow-tie. If anyone knows the designer, please leave a comment. I think it is darling! 

The very springy purple polo from Southern Tide. 

Custom Palmetto tree Vineyard Vines tie from Dumas and Sons in Charleston, SC.

Southern Tide khakis. (Don't worry, these are Erik's pants. I didn't take a photo of some random guys butt! haha) 

I thought this hat was hilarious! The poor horse looks deceased. 

I love corn-hole and have serious skills. I actually kicked Erik's butt and made three holes in a row! 

The ladies were celebrating in the back of a pickup after one of the races. 


We had a wonderful time at the Block House Steeplechase and plan on going again! Maybe next year I will even win some money honey!