Friday Fancies: Lilly Resort 2011

If you haven't heard, {av} of long distance loving is having an EPIC giveaway. She has teamed up with Lilly Pulitzer for a major giveaway. Because of the giveaway and the release of the new Resort collection, this week's Friday Fancies has a
Lilly-ified theme. (LOVE)

After checking out the new items, I've easily, difficultly selected my Friday Fancies dream outfit.

Lilly Pulitzer Resort 2011 by ssophisticate featuring gold sunglasses

Don't you LOVE this pink? The jewelry details make me swoon! Is it really just the beginning of winter?

What are your favorite pieces from the new Resort collection?

On another note, today is my Great Aunt Faye's 78th birthday. Happy Birthday to the best aunt, friend and role model anyone ever could ask for!

Happy Birthday, AUNT FAYE!!!

Friends, Birthdays & Good Food!

Happy Monday, friends! Today I was home sick. I think the fall weather has finally caught up with me. I still feel kind of crummy, but can't stop thinking about how wonderful my birthday weekend was. Friday evening, I helped my newly engaged friends stock the bar at their new casa. It was soo GREAT catching up with girls I haven't seen in months and starting my birthday celebration early.

Saturday, sweet E delivered my favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte to my bedside table along with one of my favorite birthday cards ever, a singing gnome! We spent the rest of the day shopping and grazing at my favorite village restaurant, Jackson's.

Saturday evening we had dinner reservations at Midtown Cafe. I have to admit, I was hesitant of going there. BOY was I surprised. This has to be one of Nashville's best kept secrets. I've lived in Music City for three years and never hear of it. The name does not do this place justice. My starter of lemon artichoke soup was TO DIE FOR, not to mention the Mahi Mahi and lobster risotto! E ordered the veal and it was just as tasty! We ended with Creme Brule and lingered over a delicious Cotes Du Rhone wine. To top off a perfect birthday, we enjoyed special birthday cocktails at The Patterson House.

If you haven't had the chance to dine at a pre-prohibition inspired cocktail lounge, I HIGHLY recommend it. After several visits, I am still blown away by the creativity and time that goes into creating the delicious concoctions. This weekend I left my drinks up to the bartender and came away very pleased. First I had a cucumber based drink as refreshing as mountain water. I ended the evening with a Bulleit Bourbon based classic cocktail. My favorite though, was sweet E's Pumpkin spice Bourbon drink called Rocky Top. AMAZING.

To end my weekend, I was treated to a mani/ pedi. 27, while hard to think about, is treating me well so far! I'm looking forward to the many memories to surely come throughout the year! Especially my birthday dinner with the girls on Wednesday!

Until next time, may your day be full of magnolias, bourbon and great joy!

Friday Fancies: Happy Birthday, to ME!

Happy Friday, y'all! hope everyone has adjusted to the chilly temperatures that set in. For me, this week has crept by. Luckily, it's Friday, and tomorrow is MY BIRTHDAY! I cannot believe this year I'll be celebrating the big 2-7!

Thanks to {av}'s pink inspiration for Friday Fancies, I've created two fabulous birthday outfits. Saturday I plan to shop and why not dream of looking fabulous while doing it! I love the pink blazer with skinny black cropped pants. The leopard print shoes are such an unexpected pop! If I owned this outit why would I need to shop? Saturday evening, I plan to go to celebrate with sweet E. I decided to tranistion my pop of pink a tad lower...into a skirt! I am LOVING all of the patterened and polka dot tights available this year. I decided to stick with solid colors and add flair using the Kate Spade tights.

Happy Birthday to ME by ssophisticate featuring cropped pants

Truly dream birthday getups!

Thanks {av} for the FABULOUS new FF button!
XoXo

Until next time, may your weekend be full of magnolias, bourbon  and lots of birthday sweets (in my honor)!

Barbie's Beau turns 5-0! Happy Birthday, Ken!

Happy Birthday, Ken! I can't believe it has been 50 years since you first appeared! It seems like yesterday you built my girl Barbie a dream mansion and bought her that hot, pink convertable. You are such a charmer.  Over the years, you've only become more handsome! Here's to another 50 years of Barbie and KEN!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Momma Bear!

Today is my dear mother's birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom! It sure stinks to grow up and have to be away from your loved ones on special days like this. It seems like just yesterday my Mom was helping me with my latest second grade science or art project, perfectly tying my bow for cheerleading tryouts and helping me pick out the perfect shoes to go with my prom dress. Yes, my Mom is a great Mom. Even now that I'm 26, she still always welcomes me home with open arms and sends me back with tasty meals and some money in my pocket.

Happy Birthday to the greatest Mom. I Love you and hope your day is EXTRA special!

XoXo

P.S. I definitely tried typing in "Mom" on the Facebook search bar to tell my Mom Happy Birthday....

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!

Happy Birthday to one of my very best friends, Leslie N! Wishing her a wonderful celebration of a another joyous year of life! I am so thankful to have another year with you!

Party Hardy!

XoXo