It's National Wear Your Lilly Day!

 

It's the OFFICAL first day of summer and that means it's National Wear Your Lilly Day!

Of course Lilly dropped a new arrival to celebrate! Here are some of my favorites from this release!

We're getting alllll the blues in this release. 

The Viv Maxi Dress is a stand out for me in this release and in more ways than one.... Is this a dress a shower stopper? Absolutely! Is this dress also $398? Yes, yikes! Lilly pricing has definitely been on the rise but this is a little cray cray to me. Let's cross our fingers the Vivi makes it to the APS/Sunshine Sale!

I'm celebrating National Wear Your Lilly Day in the Edith Midi Dress! One of my favorite releases from this year! What are you wearing to celebrate #NWYLD ?

Happy Pride!

Happy June 1st and Happy Pride Month! 

I feel like this year has definitely proven that there is still a lot of work to be done for the advancement and protection of all rights, especially LGBTQIA+ rights. Pride is a great time to reflect and celebrate the wins of the LGBTQIA+ and show support as an ally. 

The first, and maybe easiest way to celebrate Pride, is to show your support. This can be as simple as wearing a shirt, hat or piece of jewelry. Just this simple act can show those around you that you support and stand with the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you plan on purchasing an item, make sure you are supporting  LGBTQIA+ businesses OR businesses support and are donating to LGBTQIA+ causes. During Pride Month a lot of "Rainbow Washing" can occur. Urban Dictionary defines rainbow washing is “the act of using or adding rainbow colors and/or imagery to advertising, apparel, accessories, landmarks… in order to indicate progressive support for LGBTQ equality (and earn consumer credibility)—but with a minimum of effort or pragmatic result.” 

A few other ways to show support:

    -make direct donation to LGBTQIA+ causes, whether it be your time or money.

    -educate yourself and use correct pronouns

    -read and listen to LGBTQIA+  artist

    -be an ally OUTSIDE of Pride Month!

There are a TON of "Pride" items out right now and many companies are finally "doing better" and not just rainbow washing to capitalize on Pride. Here are some of my favorites I came across:

        Bombas Pride Calf Sock 4-Pack 

        Toms Mallow Crossover Unity

        Alt Stitchery Love is Love Canvas

        Kate Spade Rainbow bobby pins

        Kate Spade love shack mini heart crossbody bag

        Kate Spade Rainbow coin purse 

        Kate Spade rainbow love asymmetrical studs

        Kate Spade rainbow heart twisted headband

        Target Pride Bocce Ball Set Multicolor

        Target Schitt's Creek "Ew David" T-Shirt

        Bath and Body Works Love Wins Collection

        The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

        The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

        The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

        Lilly Pulitzer Pride Run Around Hat

This is Lilly Pulitzer's first year doing a Pride Capsule. It's a very small release with only two items. I do wish they had the print artist create a special print instead of just putting rainbows on a hat and sweater (a sweater in June?). Anyways, it is a start and they are donating proceeds to "It Gets Better".

What are ways you are celebrating Pride and showing your support?