First Impressions Lasting Obsessions: Old Town

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Monday, June 30, 2014

Sparks Fly this 4th of July!

There will be a few times throughout the summer to rock this red, white and blue print. Not only will "Sparks Fly" be perfect for the Fourth of July, this print shows your American pride. Throw it on and head out to your favorite spot to cheer on USA as they take on Belgium tomorrow in the World Cup! Not into the whole soccer scene? It will be perfect for that Labor Day barbecue with the family or a nice boat outing with friends.

Wanna know a secret? Both the dress and shorts in this print glow in the dark! When charged by sunlight the fireworks will light up the night, literally. You'll be the talk of the town! Looking for something a little more basic? These lipstick pink shorts are the perfect substitution for red this year! Pair them with a white or blue top and you are just as patriotic as the next girl.

Ashton Top | Resort White Charleston Eyelet | $128

Callahan Shorts | Bright Navy Sparks Fly Glow | $64

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Michele Top | Bright Navy Sparks Fly Glow | $44

Worth Skinny | Resort White | $158

Riley Infinity Loop | Bright Navy Tusk In Sun | $78

Dusk Top | True Navy | $98

Lacie Shorts | Lipstick Pink Zinni Lace | $118

McCallum Dress | Bright Navy Sparks Fly Glow | $148

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Old Town's Grand Re-Opening

On May 17, Pink Palm Alexandria celebrated their Grand Re-Opening in a brand new, larger space! The party started at 10 am when the Lilly jeep arrived on the scene, stopping people in their tracks on King Street. Once the doors opened the first stop was our very own Juice Stand, which served homemade lemonade and a variety of juices for mimosas, as well as cupcakes from Alexandria Cupcake!

The first lucky 25 customers were given the chance to pop a balloon for a free mystery gift to take home with their purchase. For those who were not able to make it to the Pink Palm bright and early, guests were able to enter to win two different raffle gifts throughout the day. One prize was a framed Lilly print in "Elephant Ears" and the other was a tote in "Mai Tai" filled with coordinating goodies.

Wondering what happened to our old Pink Palm location? Our brother store, Natty Beau, moved in and had their Grand Opening on the same day! To make it one big party we set up a game of corn hole between the two stores! Natty Beau's festivities included mystery gifts, raffles, and giveaways, but the best part was having Southern Proper founder, Emmie Howard, and Director of Special Programs, Dahlia Bennett, join in on the celebrations!

A special thanks to Julien and Heather, of It's Julien and Pineapples and Pearls, for stopping by and featuring our event on their blogs!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Back & Better Than Ever!

We always find it hard to dress for the transition between seasons, especially when winter thaws and spring begins to bloom. Bundling up in the morning ensures you are sweating to death by noon. Here at the Pink Palm we suggest investing in pieces that you can layer! Every once in a while Lilly will bring back a style from previous seasons. We were so excited about the revival of the Briella Dress that two of our Palmettes, Mary Catharine and Kristina, decided to celebrate a warm day by donning the dress for an afternoon of fun.

The Briella is comfortable and easy to throw on while still looking put together. You can dress it down with Jack Rogers for day or add wedges with a stack of bracelets for a night out. For those chilly days in March, wear it with boots and layer a cardigan or blazer over it. This dress will become a year round staple in any Lilly lovers wardrobe!

Briella Dress | Iris Blue Society Stripe | $178

Bow Tie Belt | Gold Metallic | $48

Briella Dress | Pool Blue Southern Charm | $188

Bow Tie Belt | PB Pink | $48

Monday, March 3, 2014

Three Is Not Always A Crowd

The Spring 2014 collection takes us back to the beginning with inspirations from the life, home, and past creations of the party animal herself, Lilly Pulitzer. Full of vintage silhouettes patterned after the original shift dress and saturated in colors reminiscent of those she wore at the juice stand, we are having a hard time picking which print is our favorite! One thing we do know is that we love the new Liz shift, which is available in three different prints!

Despite the never ending cold weather, the Palmettes always try to look on the bright side of life, which is exactly what inspired one of our new favorite prints, Sunny Side. What's not to love about a classic pink and green Lilly print designed around the king of the jungle? It's sure to put a smile on your face! Not a typical Lilly girl, but love the idea of a lion print? Roar of the Jungle is the perfect fit for you! Filled with bold greens and vibrant blues, this print will make you feel fierce the second you put it on! The inspiration behind these wild prints came from Lilly's "jungle themed" backyard, made to stand out from the typical manicured Palm Beach lawn. If there is anything Lilly set out to do it was break the rules and stand out, even when it came to her home! She was even known to have many cats roaming her property and mingling among her party guests. The print "Crazy Cat House" is a tribute to the felines who ruled her house and shift-filled closets.

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Liz Shift | Roar of the Jungle | Sunnyside | Crazy Cat House | $198

Monday, February 24, 2014

Three Shirts to the Wind

The best things in life come in 3's: the three little pigs, the classic game of rock/paper/scissors and the Hanson brothers, just to name a few. One of our favorite items for Spring, the Colby top, happens to come in three different colors. A few of our Palmettes took advantage of the beautiful weather this past weekend and spent the day at the Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria, VA.