GUEST POST: OUTFIT TO ROOM

Today I'm over at Amber Interiors: The Blog...

sharing a great little ideaboard for a living room based on this outfit...

Amber share lots of beautiful inspiration... go over and check out her blog!

10 MUST HAVES FOR SPRING

This weekend I have escaped to Chicago with my mom and sister for a much anticipated appointment at the J. Crew Bridal shop! But, I'm so happy to have my stylish and beautiful friend Kara here from Cheeky Chic to show you 10 great spring fashion trends! If you haven't been by her blog, its the perfect dose of daily inspiration!

I am so excited and blessed to be here today! I have been so inspired by luxe + lillies from Day 1 and I cannot wait to share some of my creative visions with you all.  One of my greatest passions in life has been capturing alluring fashion trends and designs, and turning them into polished, yet personalized styles.  Today, I am delighted to share with you, The Top 10 Things Every Cheeky Chic Lady Should Have in Her Closet This Spring...

1. Ankle Bow'd Heels: I am lusting over these dramatic, over-embellished, obnoxious bow heels!  Tiny bows on the toes no longer do it for me, I am loving everything about these chic & flirty heels adorned with a massive ankle bow...

2. Silk Shorts: Another trend I am loving for Spring are silk, high-waisted shorts.  They look amazing dressed up or dressed down, wedges or flats,    paired with a cotton tee or chiffon blouse.. everything about these shorts are amazing.  I especially am drawn towards the cinched drawstring waist but equally adore the pleats...

3. Ultimate Cheeky Chic Dress: This is what I like to call my, 'Meet the Parents' dress.  It is a staple item in every chic girl's wardrobe!  The dress is classy & sophisticated while keeping a little to the imagination as well.  Keep the neckline high, hemline low, & attention on your waist & you will not go wrong with this dress...

 

4. Attention to Detail Top: Lace has been a fun & flirty trend for spring & the best part about lace is that you can play around with it without it looking tacky.  There is so much detail going on in these tanks & I am loving the woven elegance with a touch of lace throughout the top as well...

Scalloped Shorts: I have been patiently awaiting for a great new style from the cotton short department & it looks like I have to wait no longer! These scalloped shorts are a perfect way to toy with a casual look & make it bold...

 

Tortoise Watch: I am a watch fanatic! I have watches in every shape, color, size, price.. you name it! But I am constantly drawn to the refined & polished look of tortoise.  Whether dark or light colored tortoise, you cannot go wrong for spring...

7. Relaxed-Boyfriend Tee:  The comfort of an informal, loose t-shirt will never lose it's love in my book.  Since it is one of my favorite tops because it is so versatile, I like to play around with the style a bit.  Try stripes, a deeper neckline, shorter sleeves, or even an a-line cut.  Either way, this tee is perfect for running errands or lounging on the weekends...

8. Trilby Hat:  My go-to spring & summer hat has always been the fedora & I am loving the modern twist on the trilby hat!  Typically known to be more of a male's style hat, the contemporary style has shifted a bit with a touch of femininity & mod flair...

9. Statement Jacket: These jackets are to die for! A light-weight statement jacket will be imperative for your closet this spring!  Dress any outfit up or change your day look to night by simply adding a statement jacket...

10. Ash Hobo:  Personally, I am a more structured handbag lover, but I am drooling over these ash colored hobo bags.  The color is simple & easy to pair with unlimited looks!  The hobo style is casual yet modern & I am loving the simplicity of carefree neutral toned bag...

ENAMORED WITH ENTRYWAYS

Lately, some great entryways have caught my eye. They are such great spaces to create a vignette that speaks about your home as soon as you open the door... they're also a great place to catch a few everyday items. But, beyond the keys and sunglasses, I love an entryway that's highly styled, and I think these spaces get it right...

There are so many differing elements in this vignette and they all work together flawlessly. The clear glass lamp lets light and space into the area. 

The unassuming glamour of this one is perfect. Its clean, but decorated. 

Highly Styled - this is what I'm talking about. While there is not room for much else than decor, it really makes a bold and exciting statement!

[via] pinterest, emily a. clark, where the sidewalk begins

P.s. Today my dear sweet, lifelong friend Kara has made a post in honor of my engagement. Please pay her a little visit - it will be worth it! Her blog is addicting!

GUEST POST: LEMON & LAVENDER

Today I am over at Lemon & Lavender sharing a few thoughts about a dream wedding... mine to be exact!

Please take a visit to Ashley's blog, I promise you'll fall in love with it!

FROM SOMMER'S DESK...

I'm so pleased to have my friend Sommer here from Paper Anniversary Co. be sure to check out her awesome blog!To share her experience at Alt Summit with us. I met Sommer years ago through our mutual good friends Hi V + R!, and she and I instantly bonded over our love of all things creative, blogging- and much more. Sommer has an amazing knack for putting creativity on paper, and I thought she would be the perfect person to share some of the secrets she learned from Alt...

A BIG Thank you to Keely for having me over today to share my experience at the recent Altitude Design Summit. I couldn’t be more delighted to be here!

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The girl in the photo above - that would be yours truly – the girl behind Paper. Not my most flattering photo; however, I feel its worth sharing. It’s a snapshot of me listening (quite intently I might add) to my girls Alix and Dottie fromModern Kiddo. When I met Dottie the evening before in the Alt Lounge – we share a love for vintage eyewear - she encouraged me to attend her round table the next morning, and I did.

These ‘kiddos’ hosted a discussion entitled “Happiness is a better blog: Simple marketing & PR tips to benefit your blog” focusing on the importance finding and communicating your unique blog style. They also provided a well-crafted outline featuring fabulous advertisements such as this one…

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As you can see, this wasn’t your typical round table and Altitude Design Summit (Alt) was your typical conference either. Many of my fellow Alt attendees have referred to the Summit as a blogger summer camp. I couldn’t think of a better descriptor myself. We worked, we played, and we bonded. In the end, we left better prepared to face a new year.

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Here are a few things I took away from ‘camp’:

·      A better insight into how I can create a true sense of community with my blog

·      Options and alternatives for advertising on your blog

·      An unofficial guide to ethics and etiquette from the modern Emily Posts Emily, Grace, and Joy

·      Tips for hosting a successful event (to build your offline community) such as selecting “Invitations that Shine” according to party planner extraordinaire Jordan Ferney

·      Print is not dead! Whew! There is a basic human nostalgia toward print leaving room for digital and print to coexist symbiotically…perfect examples Rue and Anthology

But, the best thing I took away from Alt (much like summer camp) was the new friendships. I met some wonderfully kind and talented women who I look forward to learning from and collaborating with in the future. And, in the process I realized, the key to being a better blogger: be true to yourself and kind to others.

GUEST POST: LITTLE BITS OF LOVELY

        Today I'm also over at Little Bits of Lovely sharing the 5

things I can't live without! Please head over and visit Rachel's 

beautiful blog!

ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS...

... my super stylish and sweet friend Will gave to me, a fabulous and perfectly picked golden clutch from TopShop! Really, my friends, its no surprise Will did such an excellent job! If you haven't seen his blog Bright.Bazaar,  you must! His taste is impeccable.

On the fourth day of Christmas Dawn over at the amazingly beautiful blog Alternative Wife will 

be receiving something sweetly scented!

Thanks to Beth and Lauren  of Aspiring Splendor for putting this fun blogger collaborative! Join them over at their new blog to participate in future events!

GUEST BLOGGING: CHRISTMAS

A few other exciting things of note today! I am over at Lemon and Lavender sharing my holiday gift guide picks for the decor lover!

 Aspiring Splendor [a blogging collaborative between Beth at Hello Splendor, and Lauren at Aspiring Kennedy] has put together a real secret santa between bloggers! The The 12 days of Christmas is the first of many fun blogger initiatives, so go over and join the fun! The 12 days of Christmas will run for the next 12 days and feature bloggers from around the world.

And finally, Manvi at Mochatini has put together an "un-gift" guide which will go up later today. Visit her fabulous blog, and see what other funny things bloggers have deemed as bad gifts!

GUEST POST: TINY BIT OF SPARKLE

Today I am over at Tiny Bit of Sparkle! Sarah is so sweet to have me over, and her series "Blog Du Jour" has been a great way to learn fun little things about other bloggers... [ like whats one thing you may not know about me! ] Please go over and check out her great blog!

Thanks Sarah!

TODAY IS THE DAY...

For the first time... I'm sharing my home...

Visit me over at Lavender + Lilies!

GUEST POST: CHIC MODERN VINTAGE

Today I am excited to also be over at Chic Modern Vintage sharing my interior inspiration!

Visit me over there to see some beautiful rooms inspired by gorgeous paris vignettes!

GUEST POST: PAWLEYS ISLAND POSH

Today I am over at Pawleys Island Posh for the super sweet Julia while she adjusts to being a new mom with her beautiful baby girl. I am sharing some of my favorite nurseries. Be sure to head over and check out her great blog, and my post!

GUEST POST: A DIARY OF LOVELY

Today I am guest posting for Helena of A Diary of Lovely while she is vacationing in Greece!

Be sure to go over and check out my "Finds under $50" where I am sharing my favorite things to decorate your home with, wear everyday or to the beach, and a delicious summer cocktail!

GUEST POST

If you don't know Leah... you should head over to her blog and meet her! She is bubbly and super sweet, with a fantastic eye for design, and she has been kind enough to have me over to her blog to share some of my favorite rooms!

Thanks Leah! It was a pleasure! 

Visit her blog, The Way We Are to see my post!

GUEST POST: WALKING AROUND WHERE THE SIDEWALK BEGINS

Hello All, I feel terrible for posting this so late, because Sarah was so generous to ask me over to share my beach style today. However, we got caught in traffic coming out of Chicago, and a 6 hour drive turned into 8 hours :( None the less... please visit Sarah's blog "Walking Around Where the Sidewalk Begins"

Thank You Sarah!

GUEST POST: THE DECORISTA

Today, the super sweet Ashlina has me over to her blog sharing my "Six to Bliss"

Check it out here!

GUEST POST: FERN & FEATHER

Today I'm so excited to be "Taking 5" with the sweet and thoughtful Alexis of...

Pop over to her blog to see what to Indulge in, See, Wear, Know, and Love

Wander Over Wednesday

I am so excited to be introducing a new guest series on luxe + lillies called Wander Over Wednesday. During the next several weeks, every Wednesday, I look forward to introducing you to some of the blogger's whom I follow and find great inspiration from (there are many!), and hopefully make you want to wander over to all of their awesome blogs!

to... Walking Around Where the Sidewalk Begins

This week I am excited to introduce you to Sarah from Walking Around Where the Sidewalk Begins.  Bubbly and sweet, here is Sarah...

My dream office looks like: Celerie Kemble's

What I love most about my city:  I adore living in NYC and feel so lucky to be surrounded by amazing people. There’s so much to entertain here, I love dining out, walks in the park, live music, the fashion inspiration. And it’s nice to be able to slip away from it all and retreat to a cozy apartment too.

What I love most about my day: I don’t have anything in particular – everyday is so different.


My favorite color palette is... If we’re talking colors for fashion – I always love shades of blue and pink.

  When I'm not blogging I...  I work a lot! But when I’m not, I love to spend time with friends and family and get away from the office and the computer.  

 My favorite space in my home is: My room, I opted to share an apartment so I’d have a spacious bedroom and living/dining space. I love my bedroom, it has a large window overlooking gardens and terraces; it’s going to be beautiful when the trees bloom!  

My 5 favorite things RIGHT now: It was hard for me to pick just a few, so I chose a letter and found five things that I love that start with P. 

Photography: All kinds, lifestyle, surf and foodie photography especially. Rodney Smith is one of my favorites.
Playlist's: I love finding new music and making the perfect playlist. I just made a mellow one for spring that’s on the blog.

Picnics: There is something perfect about the combination of being outdoors, lounging, and eating in a beautiful setting. I love to make a menu of favorite salads, cheeses and sweets and vino for a leisurely picnic.
Paris: It’s such a romantic and lovely city, I especially love Paris at night and have never been in the warmer months. So I’m hoping to go in the summer some day;)

Peanut Butter: I eat it by the spoonfuls, and love peanut butter in almost everything! I found this recipe for peanut butter and banana sandwich on homemade chocolate chip bread; I would add fluff and grill it! Yum.

Thank You Sarah!

Garden Party Guest Post!

Today I am guest posting over at Where the Sidewalk Begins for the lovely Sarah! I think it is my favorite post ever! I am going to tease you here with the inspiration board (sorry!), but head over there for all the tips and tricks for putting together the perfect garden party, and of course her awesome blog!