All is still looking wonderful up in Duluth- hooray! Though I have said this before I just want you all to know how thankful my family, and especially myself, are for all your kind words and prayers over the past few days. You just NEVER know when something might happen to you or your loved ones and it is wonderful to know I am supported by so, so many. I am so thankful that God led me to start a blog and that He introduced to so many wonderful, charismatic and sophisticated women. It is such an honor to know you all let alone get to call you friends. Thank you all millions for every prayer and thought sent up to MN over these past few days.
Today has been another busy day in MPLS and I was finally able to get around to sending in our RSVP for the Martha Lilly show. I actually did not submit it right away as mother and I wanted to think about our outfits and this had to be included in your RSVP. I thought long and hard about my outfit and also consulted with numerous friends. I knew I wanted (and HAD) to wear a shift, but considering I now own 16 picking the perfect one for the occasion was far from easy. I have finally settled on this flirtatious one:
I went with something older (this is circa 2000) in hopes that no one else would wear it. I desperately wanted to wear my new Nifty for Fifty shift (so appropriate, right?), my Andrey shift I wore to headquarters or one of my patchwork ones, but in the back of my mind I had this feeling someone else would show up in those. So, this is the dress I will be wearing. I figured I can either wear a hot pink turtleneck under it if need be, but for now I am planning to just do a cute Lilly cardigan. I will also be sporting pink shoes, big pearls, my gold charm bracelet and a pink bow headband. I am thinking I will carry my pink Catherine bag unless I break down and my the Swarovski Lilly Jubilee bag... I think it should be a wonderfully appropriate ensemble if I do say so myself. The shift is such a classic Lilly piece and this particular one is VERY pink and green and covered in the Lilly symbol! You really just cannot get anymore appropriate than that now can you?! If you are also attending what outfit do you plan on wearing? You simply but fill us all in and you need to make it easy for me to spot you as well! I can guarantee that there will be some serious photo taking before we are seating and during the commercial breaks!


39 comments:
Perfect outfit. You will look amazing! I was in the Lilly shop in Hinsdale & the gals in the store were saying lots of women were coming in buying new Jubilee dresses for the show. Good thinking Hopsy! You are so lucky you got tickets!
Have the best time!!
youll look adorable! great pick!
Love your outfit, it will be fantastic!! You can never go wrong with a classic Lilly. What date is the show going to be? Guess what? I found some great Lilly pieces today at TJ Maxx. I was thrilled. Love those bargains, don't we? Love & blessings in NC!
I am still so jealous that you will be attending! I think you have picked a perfect outfit and totally agree about choosing something no one else would wear. I hope you have the best time!
Sooooo cute & soooooooo exciting! Could you have much more fun within a years time...first Lilly Land...now Martha & Lilly...living like a rock star you are!!!! :)(I'm pink & green with envy!!!!) Cant wait to hear all about it!
Love that dress!
Very nice choice! That's smart to go with an older outfit. That shift reminds me of one of my Lilly dresses that a little older (although not as old as yours). It's in the Sienna style and is bright pink with light pink elephants and green palm trees. If I were going, I would probably wear that, as it's my most trusted Lilly dress. But if I wanted to be a little more dressy, I might wear a recent Billie dress in the Blue Ice in Botanical Garden print.
you are going to look fabulous! glad to hear that things are getting better in deluth. he is still in my thoughts!
It's such a pity I won't get to watch the show over here - it would be great to see what everyone was wearing! We could do with some Martha over here - there is a definite gap in the market!
I think you are going to look adorable - your going to be so perfect for the show.
So glad to hear that Henry is still doing well - you all remain in prayer.
I think your outfits is perfect!!! Like always!!!
Such a great choice! Love the dress and glad Henry is doing better!
I agree that wearing something older will help you stand out a bit. The new lilly shift is AMAZING but a lot of women will probably buy it for this occasion. When is the trip? Before or after India?
I'm glad to hear that Henry is still doing well. Still praying that he's able to come home tomorrow!!
Im doing a post on my outfit plans. I need some help with my shoe choices. I normaly wear white jack rogers with the dress I am wearing but March is too early for them.Thoughts?
love the shift! I would wear something more summery, but we will be heading home shortly after the show and I do not want to walk around NYC freezing. I am going to take a shift (prob. my flamingo on) just in case. As of right now I am wearing the Mason tunic top in black "be my guest" with black pants and a pink pashmina. I am on the lookout for a bright fun pocketbook or shoes. I CAN"T WAIT!!!!
In my RSVP I just said I am going to wear a dress. Couldn't decide which one at the time. I am debating between the Blaney Dress in Horse of Course and wearing green Tory's and a green necklace OR wearing one of my older strapless dresses and a cardigan. Can't decide!!!
I may go with the first option because of the weather. Sort of a boring pick, but I do not want to freeze to death.
I am so glad your cousin is doing well. I have been thinking about him a lot lately. I have a small family too, so I am very close to a few of my cousins.
I love your dress! I love wearing older Lilly because it is so much more fun! I hope you have a great time on the show!!
Oh definitely perfect. And I think the original shift that really made her an icon is a MUST!! Keep your eye on ebay constantly! Those vintage shifts show up every now and then!! Happy Birthday to you too!!! February is a just a fab month, isn't it ;-) So glad Henry continues to improve :-) Praise God!!
adorable!
kHm
Outfit is perfect - so glad the prayers are bringing you & your family comfort, and so glad you have the Martha & Lilly show to keep you a little distracted. Everyone needs a little break from all that stress, you know?
Great outfit choice! Definitely smart to pick something older, you don't want to end up sitting next to someone in an identical outfit! :)
So glad that your cousin is doing better!
What a darling shift. You will look fantastic. can't wait to hear all about the show.
great, great choice! it snowed yesterday up here, but it's warmish out today, so I'm hoping you have great weather for the trip to NYC!
I think that is the perfect dress! I know you are going to have SO much fun! :)
Love the dress! Have fun Ms. Hopsy!
Your outfit sounds just perfect! I can't wait to hear all about the show.
I am continually glad that your family has been BLESSED with prayers from others. I am always happy to pray for those in need and am glad that ours were answered for you and your family.
Your shift is adorable. I think you are smart to be wearing an older print - I think it is smart! I know I would wear my "Childs Play" Lilly patterned vintage skirt... If I had gotten a ticket. I know you will look great!
I haven't decided what I am wearing yet, but I am leaning towards a patchwork dress circa 2004. Love what you picked out!!
SO glad to hear the good news - I've thought of you all so many times this week!! Here's hoping things keep getting better and better!
are you coming to nyc for the martha show? if so, we should try to do a little meet up!
so glad that henry is doing better - i'm still praying for him!
also, thanks for your sweet comment. we got really good news last night that the baby is coming home today! he is perfectly healthy and we are all so excited that he will be home soon. thank you for thinking of me and my family!
xox
cute! you will look great, and I'm so glad Henry is doing well. We are keeping him in mind everyday!
love,
kWm
Love it! I think BigGirl had something in this pattern and we gave it to the SIL...(grrr)
I cannot WAIT till this show...I'm going to Tivo and keep it forever!
:)
That is so cute!
You are so lucky to be going! I love the shift that you will be wearing!
I am definitely going! :) We have to meet up Tuesday night!
I am deciding between 3 dresses. I just can't choose so I'll probably bring all 3 ;)
So very glad to hear what you are wearing... I think it is a fabulous choice! I have been debating for nearly a week. I think that I have decided (or at least RSVP'd) that I will wear a Lilly from 2007. I decided on it because it is "very Lilly" AND long-sleeved. All of my fall/winter Lillies are not as colorful as I would like to be.
you will look perfect in this! :)
How cute! You all are going to have so much fun. I wish I could be there too!
i bought a jubilee dress for the occasion...it seemed like a good justification for the splurge! :)
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