Roses Are Red, Lilly Can Be Blue

It's almost that time of year, Lilly love birds! Valentines Day is only hours away and over here at the Pink Palm we are anxiously awaiting its arrival-mainly for the chocolates and flowers!

When planning the perfect Valentines Day outfit to 'wow' your beau or your best friends, it's typical to aim straight for all of your most beautiful pink or red silk pieces. However, we are mixing it up this year! Take a note from Mia, who pairs her favorite Charlene Dress with this year's Valentine's Day printed Murfee Scarf. The subtly placed red and pink hearts make a sweet combination for your love-filled day, but wild enough to draw every eye towards you!

Murfee Scarf | True Blue Loves Me | $118
Charlene Dress | Iris Blue Ottoman Stripe | $188

I Got Lucky

Mother Nature is taking us southerners by a wild surprise this winter and needless to say, we are READY for spring! For now, we must keep warm and layer in lots of Lilly!  One of the cardinal essentials you will need during this winter storm is the Skipper Printed Popover.  Not only is this popover made in our signature Cozy Terry, it also displays a chic gold zipper in the front which will ALWAYS spice your outfit up!  The printspiration behind this Spring 2014 print, I Got Lucky, is brimming with birds, details, and imagination.  Are you familiar with the tale of the seagull delivering you a surprise from the sky?  Well ladies, let me introduce you to I Got Lucky!

Skipper Popover | Bright Navy I Got Lucky | $128

What To Wear | Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we have nothing to wear!  Good thing we have the new Spring collection in and have loads to choose from!  Whether going out to dinner with your sweetheart or celebrating with a girls night out, here are some items that we love!

1. Whitaker Dress | Pop Pink | $188
2. Murfee Scarf | Pop Pink I Got Lucky | $118
3. Fornash | Lattice Bangle | $25
4. Yvette Dress | Pop Pink On The Square | $178
5. Fornash | Pacific Earrings | $25
6. Cross Town Clutch | Gold Metallic | $148
7. Elsa Top | Hotty Pink First Impression | $158
8. Kristen Wedge | Gold Metallic | $198

DIY Valentine's

Homemade valentine cards are always a winner in our book. They allow you to get creative, save money and who doesn't like crafting with glitter?! We used this great kit from Paper Source to make our Valentines, but you can make adorable cards from any supplies you already have at home. The supplies you will need (not included in the set) are a Sharpie, glue stick and scissors. We used a gold Sharpie for our cards; it looks great on the pink paper!

Lilly Loves You

Regardless of whether you plan on spending your Valentine's Day out on the town with that special someone or with your bestie and a carton of Ben & Jerry's, there is something to celebrate next Friday: the Charleston shipment of Spring! This week we decided to ask some of our favorite Palmettes what they planned on doing/wearing for their Valentine's Day activities: 
Daniella: I'm so excited to wear my Daylin Dress to dinner at Ten Sushi with my husband on the Downtown Mall. 
Marissa: My boyfriend and I are pretty spontaneous, but no matter what we do I'll be wearing my Yvetter Wrap Dress in 'Pop Pink On the Square'! 
Madeliene: This year for Valentines Day I'm celebrating my forever singleness with sushi in my Sunset Top... 
Lizzy: Jordan and I are going to Bella's on Main Street for dinner! I'll definitely be wearing the new 'I Got Lucky' Moxy Top in Pop Pink. 

Happy Valentine's Day y'all, no matter what you're doing Lilly Loves You!

Lilly Lover | Susan Kasimer

Ask any employee at the Pink Palm McLean and they will tell you, Susan Kasimer is the ultimate Lilly Lover! Susan is a long time loyal customer to the Pink Palm and it’s always a treat when she comes in to visit. From her gregarious nature to her bright pink purse collection, Susan truly lives every day like it is a party. (She also makes the BEST holiday fudge!)

1. How old were you when you started wearing Lilly? Do you remember your first piece of Lilly clothing?
I was 24 years old in 2006 when my mother and [now] stepfather were planning their wedding - and what their four children would wear. They assigned me yellow, as it was my favorite color at the time, and I went shopping to a boat load of stores trying to find the right yellow dress. However, I was having a great deal of difficulty finding a dress that was not only the right color but something that was fun and appropriate for the occasion. One of our family friends suggested that I look at Lilly Pulitzer. I may have heard of the brand in passing but, in the past, it had always been way out of my clothing budget… until this point. I drove out to the Pink Palm Reston for a shopping trip that would change my closet’s life forever. I fell in love with a store full of clothing that was fun and colorful—and I wanted one of everything in my new favorite place to shop. Cathy (store manager at the time) was instrumental in my first shopping session with her endless ideas, selections, and kindness. Though the Sienna dress I ended up with cost more than what I had spent on dresses in the past, I was thrilled with my purchase and could not wait to have another occasion to come back and buy more. Almost eight years later, the Pink Palm is still my favorite store! Not to mention that I am in a permanent state of anticipating my next trip there.

2. What is your idea of living in Lilly?

Living in Lilly is about looking and feeling great in what you wear, no matter if it’s going to work, out on a date, or even your pajamas!

3. Do you have a favorite Lilly print? If so, which one?

If Lilly could stop coming out with such great prints over and over, I might be able to pick a permanent favorite. The one I enjoy talking about the most when I am wearing it is a pink skirt featuring various sea creatures going on a trip: a crab with a passport, an octopus with a martini, and a seahorse carrying a suitcase on its tail.

4. If you could sit down and have a glass of champagne with Lilly Pulitzer, what would you say?

I probably even make it to the chair and would probably spill the champagne in the process—I would run up to her, throw my arms around her, kiss her on the cheek, and tell her that she is my hero.

5. What are some fashion words of wisdom that you live by?

I would have to say that my favorite fashion phrase comes from the kate spade brand: Live Colorfully. I will only buy purses now for myself from Lilly or kate spade because I love both brands!

6. What is your favorite piece in our most recent season? Why?

I am absolutely loving my Marielle “S” sweater. It is the closest thing I can get to buying my name on a Lilly sweater.

7. What is one item you would like to see Lilly make? 

I am in desperate need of a checkbook cover! I would love to see a comeback of two-piece pajama sets. Also, as a retailer of competition swimwear and accessories myself, I am begging Speedo to team up with Lilly to make some great racing-style suits so I can extend Lilly-ness to the pool!

8. What does being a Lilly Lover mean to you?

I am a big believer that clothing enhances personality and vice versa. It is easy to come off as and feel interesting when your clothing is! Wearing something bright and fun attracts positive attention and is often a conversation starter. But mostly, as “it all started with a juice stand”, never underestimate the power of a task intertwined with a creative, original idea—it can lead you to your own empire!

Wardrobe Wednesday

What does Southern Charm mean to you? While coasting up the East and strolling through Savannah, we now know some pieces of the inspiration behind "Written In The Sun" highlighting Southern Charm.  This American made brand is gearing us up for yet another phenomenal Spring Collection.  The old-fashioned influences behind these pieces tell us a story by timeless lace and and of course, your juice stand colors.  That being said, we wanted to ask a few of our Palmettes what Southern Charm means to them!

Anna: Southern Charm means holding on to Southern traditions from the first date to the last.  For example, a Southern gentlemen opening any door for a gal.

Cristie: Southern Charm is where roots, place, family, and tradition are the essence of identity.

Lucy: Southern Charm is all about old-fashioned gestures, family traditions, and genuine hospitality - a true Southerner has never met a stranger!

Lydia: Southern Charm should be defined as the class you can't buy!

                       

Eaton Shift | Pop Pink Southern Charm | $188

Cross Town Clutch | Gold Metallic | $148

Kristin Wedge | Gold Metallic | $198

Callahan Shorts | Pop Pink Southern Charm | $64

Annette Sweater | Resort White | $78

Larissa Sweater | Pop Pink | $138