Thursday, September 30, 2010

JRA holds giant used clothing sale

JRA holds giant used clothing sale

If you live in or will be visiting the Philly area don't miss this HUGE designer clothing sale! This Sunday, October 3rd from 9am-3pm. There will be Ladies & Men's Lilly Pulitzer for $8.00 each & Minnie's Lilly Dresses for $1.00 each!

For all the details visit the link above!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Collars Up! My visit with Lisa Birnbach & Chip Kidd Authors of True Prep at NYC Fashion Night Out

After attending the first NYC Fashion Night Out 2009 I knew I would not miss Fashion Night Out 2010! At the top of my FNO to do list was visiting Bloomingdale's for the True Prep Book Launch to meet Lisa Birnbach & Chip Kidd!

 While waiting for Lisa & Chip to arrive I did some shopping......in the Lilly Pulitzer department of course!
Limited Edition Bloomingdale's Lilly True Prep Polos, can be ordered by calling Lilly specialist Tanya @ 59th St.NYC .... (212) 705-2411
I was lucky enough to be one of the first few in the meet & greet book signing line and the wait was short!
Next was my turn to chat with Lisa and get my book signed. Lisa was as charming, witty and funny in person as she is in the book.
 Unfortunately this didn't come out as clear as I had hoped, my Mom took it with my Droid. Lisa was extremely generous with her time while chatting with fans. We had fun talking about Old & New Preppy and mostly about Preppy Fashion. Lisa of course knew I was wearing Lilly.
Chip was stylish, charming and funny! Chip filled in the front of my book, now my secret is out, I was kicked out of school for being a Naked Cheerleader, tee-hee-hee! Unfortunately you can't really see the funny faces we were making in the photo below because it is so blurry. I am sad this photo didn't come out better but I guess that is what happens when you have your technology challenged Mother take a photo with your Smartphone ;)

After the book signing and meet & greet Chip & Lisa did a presentation, then a Q&A with the audience. They were hilarious and very entertaining!

After Lisa & Chip were done we headed to the 7th Floor to watch Alexa Ray Joel (daughter of Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley) perform live. She is amazing! I was front row and if you haven't heard her music go download her songs! She is a very talented performer and clearly a rising star. MTV called her performance "One of the Top 11 Musical moments at Fashion Night Out 2010"  Full article Here

After her performance she took time to chat with fans, take photos and sign autographs. Even when security was trying to rush her out of the crowd she told them she didn't mind and wanted to take the time to meet with her fans. She is a class act! I have another blurry photo taken of me with Alexa but won't post it because it is as bad or worse that the photo above with Chip Kidd. Note to self: Have someone else besides Mom take photos next time! (Sorry Mom!)

While at Bloomingdale's we also ate at Forty Carrots on the 7th Floor of Bloomies.  No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to Forty Carrots. The food is great, healthy, affordable and the frozen yogurt is heavenly!
Hands down the best frozen yogurt I have ever had, yes, better than Red Mango & Pinkberry! I was so inspired I purchased a Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt machine to make my own at home! 

No trip to NYC is complete without a visit to the Lilly Store on Madison Av.!
The Fabulous Lisa Birnbach shopping at the Lilly Store on Madison (Photo from Facebook)
Lisa Birnbach said she met Chipp Kidd on Facebook! Isn't Facebook amazing!?! Connecting Lilly Lovers & Preps around the world!

While out shopping we stopped in Tiffany's on 5th Av., I asked my husband if I could get one of these 10.5 karat rings for my 40th birthday?
he said, "Put them on next year's list!" What's a few million dollars?

I went to see Mamma Mia on Broadway, again, ABBA never gets old! Best seats I have ever had (3rd Row) and paid the least amount ever for a Broadway Show!
Some Pink & Green preppy M&M's for my Minnie from the M&M Store in Times Square
I am always sad to leave Manhattan. I can't wait to go back and visit Bloomie's & the Lilly store! Now I am counting down the days until the Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale, 53 days away!

XOX Sue

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Lilly Pulitzer Fall 2010 Warehouse Sale DATES ANNOUNCED!

Friday, November 19: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 20: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Yes, ONLY 2 DAYS Instead of 3 this time! 


Mark your Lilly Agendas & Calendars!




Location: 
Valley Forge Convention Center
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Sales Phone: (610)354-8212
Sales Fax: (610)992-2884
 
Accommodations:

The Scanticon Hotel (Attached to the Convention Center) Usually offers a REDUCED ROOM RATE if you tell them you are visiting for the Lilly Sale, this rate is usually $79.00 + tax. I will be calling to book my hotel tomorrow and will confirm the price for this sale!



The Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel
1210 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
P: 610.265.1500
E: ValleyForge@GFHotels.com



Are you attending this Sale? If yes, let me know and we will plan a Re-Lilly meet-up! Happy Shopping!


XOX Sue

Friday, September 24, 2010

Re-Lilly Reached 2000 Fans Giveaway WINNER!

Before Announcing the Name of the Winner in the 1st Re-Lilly Giveaway I want to Thank ALL 2118 Re-Lilly Fans for making this possible! Thank you for all of the kind words, birthday wishes and great suggestions posted here. I plan to take all the great suggestions and feature them in up coming blogs and put many to use. I Thank past and present administrators for making Re-Lilly possible. I am overwhelmed with the success of Re-Lilly. It makes me so happy to see so many Lilly Lovers come together to share their LOVE for the Best Brand in the world, to swap Lillys and share fit tips, sales news, etc. We have a wonderful community here and I thank you all for being a part of it.

I also wanted to announce that the Re-Lilly blog will be ongoing. At first it was set up to facilitate this giveaway but so many have requested it continue and I think it will be a great place to post more in depth about sales, stores and other Lilly news. I have a few stores and sellers already set up to contribute. I am excited about the things planned and hope you will all enjoy it as much as I am.

One Last thing, if you are NOT the Lucky Winner don't despair, Re-Lilly will be having more Giveaways! Keep stopping by Re-Lilly on Facebook and here on the Blog, Lots of surprises planned!


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LUCK NUMBER 42 is our WINNER!! Congratulations to Michele (Ethan's Mom)!

Michele, Please send me your mailing address and your box of Lilly will be on it's way!

XOX Sue

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Re-Lilly Reached 2000 Fans Giveaway!

Dear Re-Lilly Fans/Members & Administrators,

I genuinely appreciate each and every one of you for contributing to this wonderful community of Lilly Lovers and making Re-Lilly on Facebook a success. Reaching the goal of 2000 Facebook fans on my 40th Birthday is the icing on my Birthday cake! I couldn't have planned it better if I tried! September has been an amazing month for me, I won a full ride scholarship to complete my college education (Thanks to all of you who voted), and today I celebrate my 40th Birthday with all of you! I raise my glass and toast to all 2000 of you! Here is to continued success with Re-Lilly! May we all buy, sell & swap our Lillys and enjoy the company of the most fabulous Lilly Lovers! Cheers! 

To be entered in this giveaway all you need to do is follow this new Re-Lilly Blog and post a comment below. In the comments I would LOVE to hear suggestions for making Re-Lilly even better for all of you. I will use a random number generator online and will post the screen shot of the winner one week from today, on Thursday September 23, 2010 @ 11:59 pm! One entry per person, duplicate comments will not be counted in determining the winner. On Friday, September 24th I will ship the box of Lilly Pulitzer goodies to the winner!

XOX Sue

Winner will receive~ 1 of each of the following: Not So Crabby Cosmetic Bag, Not So Crabby Key Chain, Dinner Plates in Juice Bar, Box of Coasters in Juice Bar, Guest Towels in Loco Patch, 7 Foot Paper chain Garland, Blue Highlighter, Journal in Patchtastic, Handmade headband, Latte Da Mug in Animal Crackers, Box of limited edition Animal Crackers, Lilly Guest Crown in Taboo, Elephant & Palm Tree Cookie Cutters (not Lilly and not shown in photo), and any other Goodies I decide to throw in! Over $130.00 retail value :-)