Rue La La finds!

There has been a lot of hoopla about Lilly allowing Rue La La to host an online sale with reduced prices but not letting via stores advertise sale prices; and as much of a supporter of independent stores as I am, I missed out on the following items during the online sale and really wanted to get them for this coming summer! So I restricted myself to three items and am saving still to buy, buy, buy during Under the Palm Tree's 9th anniversary event!

I got...
the Blossom in hotty ten speed (love this cut; I have it in another print from the summer and its an amazing dress for those 'fat' days when we've eaten too many shrimp and cheese grits the night before!)
Another Worth shift in Carson's grandstand patch (so excited to finally get this! I missed out on it last summer and was super bummed!)
Cedar Knit lines & vines dress. So fun! Loved it in person but hate buying Lilly at full price unless its necessary!

Last time RLL had an online sale, I spent way too much; I think I did pretty well this time! That is the problem with sales, they get you by making you anxious about someone else getting it from your cart and it doesn't give you time to really think about the purchase.

Hope you all had a fab weekend; and that it was a three day one at that!

xxAmy

Lilly Lifeguard Press for Spring

With this whirlwind of a week, I only just got a chance to look at the most recent Under the Palm Tree blog and it was worth the wait! (if you want to get on the list, email Hadley: hadley.kombrink@gmail.com with your name, state of residence and birthday!)
I can't say too much about the blog but we got a sneak peek of some of the new Lifeguard Press goodies and wow! They are so great! I already put in my pre-order for basically one of everything!
And I found a picture online of the look book someone else leaked (shame on you!!!) But thought I would share the darling sun glass strap! I ordered the one in Later Gator and on the back it says "Wear pink and make the boys wink!" Isn't that so fun!


Hope you all have a fab weekend and I'm sure you are looking forward to Lilly on Rue La La this Sunday as much as I am!
xxAmy

Soaking up the last days of freedom!

Well, its finally hitting me that my summer is almost over! And as I only have another three weeks or so to wear my Lilly (my school is conservative and anything that hits above the knee is a no-no; so most of my Lilly is out!) I have been wearing a dress everyday! And I finally broke down and bought the Sullivan Dress on sale.

This dress is amazingly comfy! I now know why people were dying for it at the beginning of the summer.

Anyone on Rue La La today for some Jack Rogers? I stopped by but was unimpressed. The only thing I liked was a pair of flats but they weren't in my size. I feel like RLL really doesn't have enough stock and sizes for most of the recent sales.

On another note, I have been reading all over about Jacks VS Bonannos. I have a few pairs of Jacks because I am leery about ordering foorwear online and there isn't a store carrying Bonannos near me; so can anyone tell me why one or another? Or even why there's this huge 'cult' following for Bonannos? I think Bonannos have an awesome story but haven't had the chance to compare them in person. (Please give me all your open and honest opinions on both brands; I am interested in buying the best/most comfortable sandals out there!!)

xxAmy

Busy at the beach!

Just back from the beach; OCMD to be specific! Left Saturday morning and got back around 4:30 today. It was a blast; but unfortunately, 50 spf isn't high enough for me or something because I got BURNT! And I hate it! I am so careful to always reapply at least every other hour, if not more. And I used aloe like its going out of style! Anyone else have any tips to deal with sunburn???
Otherwise, it was a fun trip and I wore tons of Lilly! My MOH doesn't quite get Lilly and kept asking my I was so 'dressed up' for dinner and mini-golf; why do people associate dresses with dressing up?? Each night I wore one of the following dresses; to many compliments, I shall say!

On another note; I was very unimpressed with the selection today on Rue La La; I was on the minute 11am hit and many sizes were already gone and so I didn't get anything. Granted, I just ordered 6 fall items from UTPT and got 2 other fall dresses from the KoP Lilly store, but it would have been nice to get some things from last fall at a great discount!! What did YOU get??? (PS, did anyone else thing there must not have had nearly enough stock since almost the whole stock was sold out 15 minutes after the sale opened!?!)

xxAmy

My Rue La La Haul!!!

Well, its finally here! The Rue La La sale we have all been waiting for. I was anxiously waiting for the sale to begin at 10:55. I got most of the things I wanted; but there were no towels or bathroom rugs!! I was bummed about that. Oh well, maybe I will have to break down and buy them for...FULL PRICE!!! Which I hate to do for most things; my only exceptions are Lilly, LV and Tiffany.

I got this so cute embroidered bed skirt; white on white.
And these sheets; again white on white.
And this great rug! I got the 6' x 9' size for the guest room or for our room; I don't know yet! But at $200 off, I'm sure it will look great wherever it goes!
And these pillows for the bed.
And the piece de resistance; the salmon quilt I have loved for over a year! I am so glad to have finally gotten it; and on sale!!! I think that makes it even better than before!

The only bath things they had were two bathroom shower curtains so I got this one for our spare bathroom; which could use a lift!
As I said before, I was bummed at the lack of towels; I want these pink ones badly!
As well as this pink rug. So adorable!

Well, there's my order! I saved almost $700 over ordering from the Garnet Hill site so maybe I can afford to splurge for the rug and new towels!

What did YOU get????

xxAmy

PS, There is an adorable giveaway happening over at Sweet Southern Prep for the most amazing apron!! Any girl would be lucky to win this one!