Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide

***Please note that this Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This Shopping Guide was most recently updated as of September 2025.***

From collections with Pottery Barn to collections in-house, home decor is such a dream come true for anyone that loves sunshine and a little bit of pink! Over the years, I have adored and purchased home decor items that I have come to embrace within my own happy home (see more of my happy home here!). Today, I am going to be sharing a Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide (which will be updated periodically!!) to provide YOU with inspiration for adding a bit of sunshine for your own happy home.

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Lilly Pulitzer Home Decor Shopping Guide

Before I get into the meat of this Shopping Guide, I will note that Lilly Pulitzer currently has an ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn, PB Teen, and Pottery Barn Kids where bedding and other home decor items are sold. In addition to the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn and their sister brands, the Preppy Resort wear brand sells their own home decor items focused on hosting, stationary, and drink ware. Now, HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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When is the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale?

If you’re a Lilly Pulitzer lover, then you may be wondering when is the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale? In this blog post, we will dive into when it may be plus some tips for navigating the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale!

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When is the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale?!

As of March 2026, the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale will likely be online the week/weekend after Labor Day (September 2026). You can shop the Lilly Pulitzer’s website here.

The Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale happens on a bi-annual basis, typically with a sale in early January (happened earlier this year) and early-mid September. Based on past years, the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale happens in January within 10 days from New Years’ Day and September usually the week following Labor Day weekend. Usually, the Sunshine Sale starts in both corporate and signature stores 1-2 days before the sale hits the web. Throughout the year, Lilly Pulitzer also has a variety of mini pop-up sales and usually offers Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals alongside their signature gifts with purchase with a minimum spend. My biggest piece of advice is to join one of the many Lilly Pulitzer lovers Facebook groups for community events and the latest scoop on sales (I LOVE and am apart of Styling My Lilly, Lilly Con! ‘The Pink Retreat’, Lilly in the City! Event Group Only, and Lilly Pulitzer Lovers- Chat Only). From years’ past, it is estimated that the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale will start in-stores the weekend following Labor Day weekend and online the following Monday-Tuesday/Wednesday. Nevertheless, things can always change, so stay tuned!!

The best place to find the most up-to-date information on the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale 2025 is here.

Sunshine Sale Tips

If you don’t know, the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale (formerly known as the After Party Sale) is Lilly Pulitzer’s biannual sale. It typically happens every January and September for only A FEW DAYS. Lilly Pulitzer does not have a sale section on their website (only in stores which can be hit or miss) which is something unique about the brand, making their sales SO MUCH more exciting and special. It is primarily online and has been in recent years due to COVID-19, yet many Lilly Pulitzer boutiques and Signature Stores do offer early access over the weekends in stores before the sale launches online (in this case, sales started showing up in both flagship and Signature Stores the day after Christmas!). Many of Lilly Pulitzer’s Signature Stores and Zappos (sometimes Belk, too!) offer sales online (those that have websites, though) starting at midnight the day of, so definitely stay up for that! Other Signature Stores offer shipping at a flat fee when you call their storefront during the duration of the sale to purchase – THIS can be a great way to purchase from a Signature Store (which ALL are small businesses) while sometimes *EVEN* getting a product you wanted from the sale which could be out of stock online before you get a chance to shop.

While I won’t dedicate this blog post to writing a bunch of tips about the Sunshine Sale, I will share some blog posts that I wrote in years past that include TONS of Sunshine Sale tips that are still pretty relevant to this day! I will say, though, that my biggest piece of advice is to be open-minded about what may be in the sale. I know many people who have made lists for the things that they want in the Sunshine Sale, which can either be a good or bad thing. I have also seen people being given the wrong package during the Sunshine Sale (especially in September 2022 – tons of complaints on Lilly Lovers Facebook groups!) so BEWARE and MINDFUL. In the meantime, you can read my previous Sunshine Sale blog posts, including several tips (!!!), here:

And, last but not least, if you’re looking for an investment piece either during the Sunshine Sale or for a little treat yourself moment, then look no further than my casual Lilly Pulitzer dresses shopping and styling guide!

Happy shopping!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Happy Belated National Wear Your Lilly Day 2025!

Happy Summer and Happy belated National Wear Your Lilly Day 2025! I am SO SO SO glad that it is *finally* Summer time, and I am excited for what’s to come this Summer 2025. Ringing in the Summer Solstice at my favorite quick Summer getaway spot in Bethany Beach, Delaware (see my travel guide here), I am a bit behind on sharing my annual National Wear Your Lilly Day post, but alas, here we are spilling the juice!!

About National Wear Your Lilly Day

You may be wondering … what exactly IS National Wear Your Lilly Day?! 

National Wear Your Lilly Day is celebrated on every first day of Summer/Summer Solstice aka June 20 as an annual celebration hosted by the beloved Palm Beach-founded brand. Fellow Lilly Pulitzer lovers may also find themselves on this very day in West Palm Beach, Florida for the annual “Lilly Con” known as The Pink Retreat. Furthermore, National Wear Your Lilly Day is a perfect day to celebrate your love for the popular Summer/Resortwear fashion brand!

Reflections

Getting a little bit personal over here, BUTTTTTT … Heading into 2025 after a rough Summer 2024 due to a family emergency, I am extremely grateful, thankful, and blessed to be able to spend this Summer with those that I love and to still have them in my life. This past year brought a lot of chaos and uncertainty within my own family health-wise, and I am grateful that we are all still here. Summer 2024 taught me that life is short and to enjoy our lives while we are here, no matter the year or season or what may be going on in our lives. We only live once and we may as well enjoy it. Hence, I am so blessed to be in calmer waters and to remain so in Summer 2025 and beyond. This Summer 2025, I am also going on a few lovely getaways (mentioned here) including a late-Summer escape to Italy, all of which will include those that I love. I will also be enjoying some time back at the homestead decorating my house and working on some soon to-be-announced things that I CANNOT WAIT to share with YOU. Now, enough of my soap box and cheers to Summer 2025 spent in Lilly Pulitzer!

Wrap-Up

Lilly Pulitzer has been my favorite fashion brand for YEARS now. I am so excited that Summer 2025 is here am so thankful to be able to spend it with loved ones in my favorite Summer styles. Cheers to Summer in Lilly!!

See my previous posts on National Wear Your Lilly Day here:

And, nevertheless, Happy belated National Wear Your Lilly Day 2025!

XOXO – Katie <3

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20 Brands Like Lilly Pulitzer

If you know me, you know that I LOVE Lilly Pulitzer! In fact, Lilly Pulitzer is my favorite fashion designer and has been for over a decade. Throughout my college years (see my apartment from those days here), I was proudly known as “the Lilly girl” and pretty much exclusively wore that brand. However, there are so many incredible brands like Lilly Pulitzer to become acquainted with and support, too. Although I do LOVE Lilly Pulitzer and still purchase Lilly Pulitzer products and clothing, I also LOVE supporting brands like Lilly Pulitzer. There are so many incredible brands out there to support, many of which are women-owned or family-owned, and have some incredible stories and why’s behind them. I’m hoping that with this blog post, you can learn something new about brands like Lilly Pulitzer and support them, too!

It is worth mentioning that Lilly Pulitzer’s price point can cost a pretty penny at times, which makes it unattainable to some. This blog post while focusing on brands like Lilly Pulitzer, does share a variety of brands offering clothing at a variety of different price points – some of which are higher, equal, or lower to that of what Lilly Pulitzer currently retails at (as of June 2025). If you are looking to find ways to save on gorgeous preppy pieces from Lilly Pulitzer (or brands like it), then check out Lilly Pulitzer’s semi-annual Sunshine Sale and Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, my list of Lilly Pulitzer Dupes on Amazon, where to buy dresses like Lilly Pulitzer, as well as other brands that are mentioned’s sales. 

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20 Brands Like Lilly Pulitzer

1 – Crown & Ivy at Belk

Started in 2014, Crown & Ivy is a Belk-exclusive brand selling all-things colorful and preppy. Shop Crown & Ivy here.

2 – Simply Southern

Known for their colorful and preppy tees sold at Hallmark and many gift shops throughout the United States, Simply Southern is more than just a t-shirt brand. Simply Southern also sells vibrant and preppy apparel and home decor pieces while supporting nonprofits. Shop Simply Southern here.

3 – Vineyard Vines

Founded on Martha’s Vineyard in 1988 by brothers Shep and Ian Murray, Vineyard Vines is an all-things preppy, bright, and Americana fashion brand known for their pink whale logo that makes a splash. Shop Vineyard Vines here.

4 – Jude Connally

Founded in 2010 by a busy working mother Jude Connally Zimmerman, Jude Connally is an American-made women’s fashion brand that focuses on empowering women to look great, feel great, and have easy to care for pieces that mold into their busy lives. Shop Jude Connally here.

5 – Talbots

Dating back to 1947 as a catalog-based brand, Talbots is a preppy, New England lifestyle brand empowering women of all sizes to look and feel their best. Shop Talbots here.

6 – Cabana Life

Founded by Melissa Marks, a melanoma survivor, Cabana Life’s stylish and preppy pieces will take you from a day on the beach to a happy hour at sunset while keeping you protected from the sun. Sun safety awareness is a big proponent of Cabana Life’s mission and philosophy and the brand has a UPF 50+ rating, to ensure you feel great while looking it, too. Shop Cabana Life here.

7 – Sigrid Olsen

Known for her unique prints and “beach to bistro” vibe, Sigrid Olsen attainable and sustainable artisan crafted resort wear. Shop Sigrid Olsen at TJ Maxx here and Marshall’s here.

8 – Mahi Gold

Family owned and operated out of Chatham, Massachusetts in the heart of Cape Cod, Mahi Gold is a womenswear brand designing pieces inspired by all-things classic, Americana, and coastal living. Shop Mahi Gold here.

9 – Gretchen Scott Designs

Living by the motto “Laugh More, Gripe Less, Ignore Critics, Say Yes, Order Dessert, Love Life,” Gretchen Scott Designs’ founder and CEO Gretchen Scott specializes in super fun, chic, and globally-inspired designs often in a bright and bubbly fashion. Shop Gretchen Scott Designs here.

10 – Aryeh Collection

Known for the UPF 50+ and cooling fabrics, Aryeh Collection is a uniquely designed and curated line of stylish detailed watercolor patterned pieces. Shop Aryeh Collection here.

11 – Mary Square

A women-owned brand founded by Kelly Shiley, Mary Square designs bright printed clothing to inspire joy, brighten one’s day, and build confidence. Get 15% Off Your Entire Order at Mary Square with code THEPINKCHICKADEE.

12 – West Indies Wear

West Indies Wear is pure cotton wear made for high heat or tropical getaways that’s extremely fun, vibrant, and colorful. Shop West Indies Wear here.

13 – Avara

Avara focuses on high quality and cute clothing with a colorful, boutique-like flair since its founding by Emily Wickard in 2018. Shop Avara here.

14 – J Crew

Founded in 1983, J Crew is a renowned American preppy fashion brand known for its classic and affordable styles with an emphasis on high quality. J Crew also brings its preppy and classic A-game at an even affordable price range via its outlet store J Crew Factory. Shop J Crew here and shop J Crew Factory here.

15 – Tuckernuck

Taking its namesake from Summers on Nantucket via the nearby island Tuckernuck, Tuckernuck focuses on designing gorgeous preppy fashion with price ranges and styles from affordable luxury to high-end investment pieces. Shop Tuckernuck here.

16 – Sail to Sable

A collection of “chic meets preppy” pieces, Sail to Sable is a fashion and lifestyle brand targeting women of all ages, sizes, and stages of life. Shop Sail to Sable here.

17 – Draper James

Launched in 2015 by “Legally Blonde” actress Reese Witherspoon, Draper James is a fashion brand that pays homage to the actress’s “Southern roots and personal style” and is notably named after her grandparents Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon. Shop Draper James here.

18 – Trina Turk

Started in 1995 by fashion designer Trina Turk, the Trina Turk collection focuses on creativity, the sunny side, and California’s multicultural melting pot via its optimistic bright and bold designs. Shop Trina Turk here.

19 – Kim Rogers at Belk

Kim Rogers is an affordable Belk-exclusive brand known for its bright colors and highly-detailed designs. Shop Kim Rogers here.

20 – Stella Parker Designs

Stella Parker stylishly makes UPF sun-protective resort wear in vibrant and fun prints. Shop Stella Parker Designs here.

Wrap-Up

There are SO many incredible brands like Lilly Pulitzer to support. Personally, I had a blast getting to craft this blog post, as it taught me some new things about some brands I already love and support but also a few I’ve admired via browsing local boutiques (many of which you can find these brands like Lilly Pulitzer at!) and allowed me to empower and give those brands a nice shoutout. At the end of the day, if you walk away with one thing after reading this, it is to bring more awareness to some incredible fashion brands like Lilly Pulitzer.

XOXO – Katie <3

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On Wearing Lilly Pulitzer At Work

During my latter years of college and pre-workforce days, the idea that Lilly Pulitzer attire was not meant to be worn in the workplace was very much emphasized. Unless you worked at a Lilly Pulitzer boutique and had a business casual dress code, the idea that you are to wear bright and colorful attire such as the likes of Lilly Pulitzer felt very taboo. Well, that idea of wearing Lilly Pulitzer in the workplace felt very taboo to those that were around me. However, ever since I’ve been in the workforce since July 2021, I have seen the benefits to embracing one’s personal style in the workplace *even* if that consists of bright colors and wearing Lilly Pulitzer at work.

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I primarily work from home in my 9-5 and while I love the freedom and flexibility of that lifestyle for the time being especially to be with my Papa and dog Rosie on a workday basis, I also love that it brings me the freedom to express myself within my own workplace attire. I do share my daily work outfits on the blog (see here, here, here, and here to find some in the archives!) on a monthly basis and have since April 2023. I find joy in getting dressed and truly expressing myself and showing my outfits off to those around me. Some days though, I do go into the office and show off my personal style within the business causal yet jeans are allowed dress code that my employer has set forth. Andddd, my personal style involves …. Lilly Pulitzer!

A few years ago, a coworker and mentor of mine within my own career and I were discussing the growing desire for us women to show off our own personal styles within our workwear. For both of us that involves wearing bright colors such as PINK to work. I have seen this coworker of mine who I adore styling sparkly pink blazers as well as sparkly bow heels to corporate events and networking mixers. She has also worn bright pink dresses and bright colored pantsuits to speak on company-hosted panels. Truly, she is a fashion icon and inspiration within the corporate world of style. Especially in my home base of Washington, DC, the fashion world especially within my industry and many of the major industries here can be seen as well … boring and bland. However, corporate fashion, regardless of industry or where you live, doesn’t have to be boring and/or bland. Simply putting, we need a few trailblazers such as my coworker and mentor to show us that you CAN embrace your own individuality within the workplace when done appropriately.

On Wearing Lilly Pulitzer at Work

Yes, there have been several occasions that I’ve worn Lilly Pulitzer to the office. I do have a few favorite pieces that I adore specifically for those workday occasions. My favorite go-to Lilly Pulitzer workwear piece is the Elsa top, which I have worn for company promotional events and videos (and gotten several compliments on from women in my own company’s leadership, too!). At the same time, I adore wearing a Lilly Pulitzer printed dress (not too revealing) with a pair of neutral flats/heels, a cardigan/blazer, and accessories, too. In fact, I’ve worn a bright pink Lilly Pulitzer shift for my company headshot! Needless to say, I’m a firm believer that if styled appropriately for your office’s dress code, you can wear Lilly Pulitzer to the office.

Speaking at a work-sponsored conference in Lilly Pulitzer!
Styling a Lilly Pulitzer dress for a company event!
The moment after I styled a Lilly Pulitzer Elsa top for a company video!
Styling a Lilly Pulitzer blouse for a company symposium!

Wrap-Up:

From company-sponsored conferences to company videos, events, and symposiums, Lilly Pulitzer has truly been the one constant within my wardrobe at each occasion. Unlike my fears of having to reevaluate my love of Lilly Pulitzer and desires for entering the corporate world post-graduation from college, I am so glad that those fears have since been debunked. If only 21 year old Katie could see herself today!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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How To Launder Lilly Pulitzer

If you know me, then you know that Lilly Pulitzer is my favorite fashion brand! With its bright colors and prints coming in delicate fabrics, it may come as a challenge to launder your Lilly Pulitzer garments. As someone who values convenience over time most of the time, I am going to share some tips for taking your Lilly Pulitzer finds to the local laundromat or how to laundering Lilly Pulitzer yourself (which can even be a bonus when you are on the road!!!).

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To shop current Lilly Pulitzer products, look no further than the Lilly Pulitzer website. You can shop any product on the site using this link.

How To Launder Lilly Pulitzer

Laundromats

Wherever you may be, locally-owned Laurdromats are probably near by. The majority of them are corn-operated, as seen in the movie’s. One of my latest and favorite laundromats is The Clothes Spin. The Clothes Spin is a laundromat that is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Unlike the majority of laundromats, The Clothes Spin has 24/7 access for all of their customers. That being said, you can easily come in and launder your garments when it best fits for your schedule. The best part of it all?! This 24/7 laundromat located in Madison Heights allows you to pay for you to wash your clothing through an app rather than with change! I most definitely do not carry huge chunks of change in my pocket anymore, and I know many others who do not either.

Tips

Whether or not you choose to go to a laundromat or launder your Lilly Pulitzer garments at home, there are quite a few do’s and don’t’s that will make it so much more helpful for you to take care of your garments to the best that you can. I have washed my Lilly Pulitzer and do pretty frequently. Knock on wood, I have not had that many issues with washing them, as I strictly follow these do’s and don’t’s as well as the tips that I also list below, too.

 

Do’s

  • Wash in cold water, in order to prevent shrinking and color run
  • Wash your white’s and colored clothing separately, in order to prevent color bleeding on your white garments (no one wants a white shirt to unintentionally become pink!)
  • Wash garments with embroidery inside out. Embroidery may include pom poms, sequins, or delicate buttons.
  • Hang or lay your Lilly Pulitzer to dry, rather than drying it! This will prevent your garments from shrinking. If the garment is 100% cotton, then most definitely be sure to lay or hang it to dry as it will shrink a size if put in the dryer!
  • Wash garments inside out, in order to prevent pilling

Don’t’s

  • Wash light-colored garments and dark-colored garments together. Darker colored clothing items can rinse into lighter colored clothing items, which can most definitely change their colors. Typically, I wash my whites separately from all of the other colored garments and have not had many issues.
  • Put 100% cotton, cashmere, sweaters, or other vulnerable garments into the dryer – they will shrink a size! It’s best to lie them flat to dry.
  • Hang popovers or Finn tees to dry. The shoulders will be stretched out. Rather, lay them flat to dry.

Detergent & Bleach

I am a loyal Tide user. Ever since I went off to college, I have used Tide detergent in the scent April Spring. To go with it, I use Febreeze Fabric Softener in the same exact scent. However, recently, I have used Kirkland’s detergents and fabric softeners from Costco that actually come in a similar scent. Personally, I am someone who is extremely particular about the way my clothing and things smell, so it works well for me. As for bleach, I find OxiClean to be one of the best out there! Not only does it do the job, but it does the job well! Luckily, the detergent, fabric softener, and bleach products that I use can easily be found at a local grocery store, Target, Walmart, or even Costco.

Along with OxiClean, my favorite alternative for stains is as simple as that: water and soap. All I simply do is have sink running, add an soap to the stain and massage the stain with my fingers. The soap that I use is simply the hand soap right beside my sink, but any soap even body wash will do. Y’all it works EVERY TIME!! This trick also works really well with period stains. It can also be done everywhere, as all you need is a sink and some soap!

Regular Wash VS Delicate Wash

When washing Lilly Pulitzer garments, it varies per item which type of wash that you would want to do on your washing machine. For most garments, I use regular, however, for some I use the delicate wash. I have listed down below what type of wash I use for which Lilly Pulitzer styles that I own!

Regular Wash

  • Sophie shift
  • Mila shift
  • All Luxletic products
  • Delia shift
  • Ophelia shift
  • Kelly pants
  • Adalee shift
  • Skirts/skorts
  • Popovers
  • Cotton tops (including cotton Elsa’s, Essie’s, and Etta’s)

Delicate Wash

  • Elsa Tops (especially those coming in silk fabrics)
  • Anything with embroidery (i.e. pom poms, sequins, delicate buttons)
  • Anything that is cashmere
  • Scarfs or wraps

Wrap-Up

However you choose to launder your Lilly Pulitzer garments, the consistency that you choose to wash them is key. Over the years, I have remained consistent in my techniques for washing my Lilly, and it has worked. That being said, whatever works for you is what you should do!

XOXO – Katie <3

A special thank you to The Clothes Spin for sponsoring this blog post. Without their support, The Pink Chickadee wouldn’t be where it is today.

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A Lilly Pulitzer Holy Grail Moment

Ever since Bryn and I were planning on visiting our friend Maxwell in Hawaii, I had a dream photo shoot at the iconic “pink palace” aka the Royal Hawaiian Hotel located in downtown Waikiki. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is seriously iconic in all its pink glory. And, what better way to style this photoshoot of my dreams than in a Lilly Pulitzer holy grail printed shift?!?!

*Just* in case you didn’t know, Lilly Pulitzer has a few select popular prints over the years that are considered “holy grail”. Many of these holy grail prints are archived and not sold/continued to be sold by Lilly Pulitzer. Some of these prints are upwards of 10+ years old, too. I found this amazing holy grail print guide by Ayana Lage here. When people think of Lilly Pulitzer prints, they may very well picture one (or more!) of Lilly Pulitzer’s iconic prints. Holy grail prints also sell for hundreds of dollars on secondhand sites such as eBay and Poshmark. Some of my favorites include “Let’s Cha Cha” (which I’m wearing for this photoshoot!) and “First Impressions” which I have hanging in a mini skirt form on my Lilly Pulitzer wall in my cloffice (here) alongside another “Let’s Cha Cha” shift. When I started to fall in love with the Lilly Pulitzer brand and styles, I immediately fell in love with many of the well-known holy grail prints, too!

For my photoshoot at THE Royal Hawaiian Hotel, I decided to *finally* style my “Let’s Cha Cha” shift that I purchased off of ThredUp earlier this year. I initially purchased a “Let’s Cha Cha” shift off of Poshmark in a much smaller size in my college years that now hangs on my Lilly Pulitzer wall! During my latter college years, I ended up growing into my figure and sadly couldn’t fit into many of my loved clothing pieces (including many holy grail Lilly Pulitzer garments). While it took quite a bit of grieving on my part that I probably wouldn’t be able to fit into many of my previously worn Lilly Pulitzer holy grail pieces, I was over the moon when I *finally* found a “Let’s Cha Cha” shift in my now-size for a reasonable price (thanks to eBay and Poshmark, usually it would be out of my price range!). During those years of grieving, I definitely struggled to feel confident with my newly grown into figure and truly feeling like my best self. It wasn’t until Summer 2023 that I felt like my best self again figure-wise. All bodies are beautiful bodies folks! Through it all, truly, having a photoshoot in my “Let’s Cha Cha” shift IN HAWAII no less years after not being able to fit into my previous one was such a full circle moment for me. Only if 2021 Katie knew, she’d be SO excited and smiling SO big!

Indeed, my Lilly Pulitzer holy grail photoshoot was such a dream come true and truly a full circle moment. 100000% one for the books!

XOXO – Katie <3

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National Wear Your Lilly Day 2024

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Summer Solstice ANDDD National Wear Your Lilly Day!!!! SO, *of course* I am celebrating the start of my FAVORITE season in *none other than* my favorite fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer! Every Summer, I fall IN LOVE with Summer more and more and more than the Summer before. Funny enough, I used to despite Summer, as I despise the heat and humidity in the air (despite LOVING Summer ironically – LOL!). But, today and every day this Summer 2024, I am going to celebrate my favorite season of the year in *of course* Lilly Pulitzer!

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Summer brings me SO MUCH JOY! Not only is it a unique time as its peak tourist season in the prime spots that I spend Summer in aka my home base of the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia are and my Dad’s home base and my Summer escape of Bethany Beach, Delaware, but it is also a prime travel time making it much more relaxing on the work and personal front. Oddly enough, I LOVE peak tourist season, due to the fact that I get to meet people from EVERYWHERE without leaving my own backyard and it truly is a melting pot (both culturally and LITERALLY with the heat!). It truly is magical when tourists are around! Summer is truly an opportunity to explore where I live but also some new-to-me places, too, as I try to add 2-3 new places to my list of places been each Summer as well. At the same time, I LOVE the many opportunities to truly slow down, recharge, and emphasize the need to practice mindfulness in the Summer months. Truly, there are SOOO many reasons that I love Summer, and I could gush about this incredible season that I adore ALL SEASON LONG.

My Summer 2024 is an exciting one, as I have two trips planned to two very new-to-me states, yet two states that I have had on my radar for YEARS (more to come in August/September on those!). I am also going to visit some previously visited places in North Carolina and the Midwest, too, to visit some friends and enjoy some new spots in those places this Summer season. At the same time, I will ALSO be spending LOTS of weekends (and weeks too) in Bethany Beach, Delaware with my Dad, Step Mom, and their Yorkie aka my “Sissy” Ginger whom I have a close bond with, alongside our family and friends. My Summers in Bethany Beach are SO SO SO special to me and nothing short of a blessing. I also love the magic of the beach (and busy boardwalk) during the peak Summer season! At the same time, I plan to spend some special moments with my friends close to home, such as happy hours overlooking the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, a few performances at the Kennedy Center, picnics with friends to local parks, and many days in the sunshine with my dog Rosie. Through it all, I am excited for what Summer 2024 has in store!

As we all know, Lilly Pulitzer is SUCH a Summer staple. Although I am a firm believer that Lilly Pulitzer can be beautifully styled in different ways all year long, Summer truly is THE MONTH for styling ALL THINGS Lilly Pulitzer! One of my favorite Summer staples is the Kristen Flounce Swing dress (similar style here) that I am styling that can be worn for casual Summer work from home days and walks with Rosie to dinners on the town or (in my case) the boardwalk. Truly, my love of Lilly Pulitzer and wearing it in the Summer months is the icing on the cake of my love for Summer!

My love for Summer truly continues to grow as the years go by! Lilly Pulitzer has definitely made my love for this fun month only bloom into something very beautiful. For now, I am *more than excited* to enjoy the longest day of 2024 and I hope YOU are too!!!

See my previous posts on National Wear Your Lilly Day here:

Happy National Wear Your Lilly Day 2024!!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale: January 2024

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I haven’t personally written a blog post on the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale since January 2023. And, if you’ve been following and shopping the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sales this past year, then you know a few things have changed to make the sale much more exciting (!!!).

And, *of course*, if you want to shop the sale and support me at the same time, then feel free to shop here. I always appreciate every ounce of support that each of y’all have provided me in my happy community here! <3

What has changed since January 2023?! Two things:

1 – Since January 2023, Lilly Pulitzer launched their first-ever rewards program: Club Lilly (here). When the September 2023 Sunshine Sale came around, Lilly Pulitzer allowed Club Lilly members … Early Access to all next day drops. Club Lilly members can register AND redeem rewards on future purchases within the Lilly Pulitzer app (downloadable on all major phones in their app stores). SO, moral of the story is: join Club Lilly if you haven’t already!

2 – During the September 2023 sale, NOBODY I knew had to wait in the virtual queue to get into the sale. Everyone had instant access, NO MATTER WHAT time they logged onto the site, at approximately 8am. To me, it felt wayyy too good to be true, but I was SO happy to see that no one had to wait in the queue either. However, merchandise did sell quickly during the September 2023 sale, as everyone was logged on at the same time, so definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully, this no virtual queue remains true in the January 2024 sale!

If you don’t know, the Lilly Pulitzer Sunshine Sale (formerly known as the After Party Sale) is Lilly Pulitzer’s biannual sale. It typically happens every January and September for only A FEW DAYS. Lilly Pulitzer does not have a sale section on their website (only in stores which can be hit or miss) which is something unique about the brand, making their sales SO MUCH more exciting and special. It is primarily online and has been in recent years due to COVID-19, yet many Lilly Pulitzer boutiques and Signature Stores do offer early access over the weekends in stores before the sale launches online (in this case, sales started showing up in both flagship and Signature Stores the day after Christmas!). Many of Lilly Pulitzer’s Signature Stores and Zappos (sometimes Belk, too!) offer sales online (those that have websites, though) starting at midnight the day of, so definitely stay up for that! Other Signature Stores offer shipping at a flat fee when you call their storefront during the duration of the sale to purchase – THIS can be a great way to purchase from a Signature Store (which ALL are small businesses) while sometimes *EVEN* getting a product you wanted from the sale which could be out of stock online before you get a chance to shop. Check out several of Lilly Pulitzer’s Signature Stores and their websites, which I list in this blog post here: https://pinkchickadee.com/2021/11/20/preppy-small-businesses-to-support-this-holiday-season/

Lilly Pulitzer’s Sunshine Sale is an experience to not be missed. Personally, I prefer to shop online as I am NOT a fan of the big crowds and long lines which may come with shopping in-store the weekend before. However, I DID get the amazing opportunity to shop the Sunshine Sale in-store in September 2022 (the most recent Sunshine Sale) at The Pink Crab in Annapolis. The ladies at The Pink Crab were SOOOO sweet and made my shopping experience one that I look back on and smile about to this day. The same goes for when I went into the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship store in Alexandria, Virginia in September 2023. I have, since, become friends with the ultra-sweet ladies at that location, too! Though I did shop in-store twice during the Sunshine Sale, I have yet to experience the typical crowds that come with shopping it this way. But, on the other hand, as someone who primarily works from home, I get so giddy to wake up at 8am on a Monday morning to shop and then get going on my work without the occasional early work morning blue’s. Sometimes, I *even* shop the drops the next day(s) during the Sunshine Sale, too (which Club Lilly members get early access to!!!!). It is just such an exciting time!

While I won’t dedicate this blog post to writing a bunch of tips about the Sunshine Sale, I will share some blog posts that I wrote in years past that include TONS of Sunshine Sale tips that are still pretty relevant to this day! I will say, though, that my biggest piece of advice is to be open-minded about what may be in the sale. I know many people who have made lists for the things that they want in the Sunshine Sale, which can either be a good or bad thing. I have also seen people being given the wrong package during the Sunshine Sale (especially in September 2022 – tons of complaints on Lilly Lovers Facebook groups!) so BEWARE and MINDFUL. In the meantime, you can read my previous Sunshine Sale blog posts, including several tips (!!!), here:

Happy shopping!!!

XOXO – Katie <3

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The 2010’s Are Coming Back?!?!

On my Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee) feed, I saw someone post *in horror* about the return of peplum and statement necklaces aka Charming Charlie galore (!!!) one evening night in downtown Washington, DC. If you aren’t aware of the 2010’s fashion trends, then you would just now be learning that peplum and statement necklaces were popular fashion trends 10 years ago. Similar to peplum and statement necklaces, you may just recall the 2010’s ALSO being filled with a sea of plaid blanket scarves, tall boots, and feather extensions. The 2010’s were a time where the mainstream fashion was exciting (at least to me!), yet has left many others in fear due to seeing the fashions they once resented as mainstream making a comeback. Personally, I am extremely excited that the 2010’s are coming back. As I learn and grow both personally and professionally, I have done a ton of reflection of my middle and high school years (where I spent most of the 2010’s!) and grown from them while enjoying the parts that I loved and missed.

I regularly see influencers on both YouTube shorts and Instagram sharing ALLL the nostalgia from the 2010’s fashion and have since around Spring of this year. Into Summer 2023, I started to really miss when fashion and social media content in general used to be more on a casual note of simply sharing your outfit, vacation, or pet without much expectations tied to them. Simply speaking, the 2010’s and also the early days of Instagram allowed for true simplicity that I miss to this day with the pressure that comes from video content generated from Instagram Reels, Facebook Shorts, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and even videos on Pinterest. Personally, I have chosen to focus more on photo-based content on my social media channels, however, I DO NOT discount the power and momentum that a video content can provide to others in this day and age. And, I think from that nostalgia that came from seeing the fashions of the 2010’s back on my social media feed again made me really want to dig through my closet ALL OVER AGAIN and relive the fashion era that I LOVED while in middle and high school (which I share my favorite flashback looks here).

I definitely think that nostalgic 2010’s fashion content on social media is a BIG component as to why the 2010’s are coming back into style. For my friends who regularly went clubbing in the early 2010’s (I definitely did in the late 2010’s), I LOVE hearing about the fun peplum pieces and statement necklaces that they excitedly wore during their outings and their excitement to have both staples come back into style nowadays. It truly brings me joy. One day at the North Carolina State Fair back in my college years of ALLLL places LOL, someone once told me “once a trend comes into style, it will likely come back into style again”. And, the 2010’s ring true to that statement, YET I did not think that the staples that I loved back then would be implemented into my mainstream fashion world again so so so soon.

My closet is filled with many many many staples throughout the years. Many of those styles were fashion staples within the mainstream fashion world during the 2010’s or remain classics to this very day. My closet brings me SO MUCH JOY and is growing and busting at the seams by the minute (which makes me LOVE IT even more!). I am so glad that I have saved so many pieces that have and still bring me happiness. My closet truly is my happy place and the 2010’s styles are a big component of styles that bring me joy. I have noticed that the thrift stores that I shop at have so many gorgeous pieces from the 2010’s (which makes my circa 2016 heart gleam!!!!) and I *of course* have snagged more than a few pieces to style myself, too. But, at the same time, I find clothing from all eras and styles at the thrift store, which makes it a sustainable, accessible, affordable, and unique place for everyone to shop at.

Personally, I think that anything truly goes in the 2020’s aka this era of fashion that we’re in. We have witnessed SOOOO many different unique styles within fashion over all of the 1900’s until today. WHY NOT embrace what we love the most?!

XOXO – Katie <3

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