Vineyard Vines - Tis the Season for Giving!

Big Week for Birthdays: Lilly Pulitzer & My Mom on the 10th!

This week is an important week for birthdays in my life - one of my best friends will celebrate her big day on Tuesday, my mom and Lilly Pulitzer both turn year older thjis Wednesday, my dad follows suit with birthday on Thursday, and sweet girl I mentor and tutor is turning 18 on Friday. My mom is the most amazing person on earth and I love her more than anything else in the world, so her birthday alone means I've been looking forward to the upcoming week with bells on my toes, and these other birthdays on top make it extra incredible!

Anyone who knows me knows my most favorite thing to do in all the world is celebrating birthdays --- I believe they should be celebrated big and out loud with cupcakes, presents, and showers of love and good wishes. I want to start the week wishing these special people a wonderful week full of jubilee and smiles, and a year ahead of wonderful memories, great successes, and lots of happy times! xoxo MelyLil

As a special gift to readers, all day on this Wednesday, November 10th you can Celebrate Lilly Pulitzer's Birthday with a gift at all stores! Pop the bubbly, spread some cheer, and celebrate because with every $250 you spend you will receive a printed stuffed animal, and spending $500 you'll be given an exclusive printed tote! Happy times ahead!

Two Inspiring Women:

Maribeth Gowen

Lilly Pulitzer

Saks for Washingtonians Tomorrow!

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In addition,

Thank you to David at the Lifeguard Press in Bowling Green, Kentucky!

for sending me a sample of his fab's company's 

personalized game-state correspondence cards.

 With midwestern routes, my KU loyalty runs deep. 

Now with these cards, it's even easier to keep!

 Wherever your allegiance and state pride may reside - 

Lifeguard Press has the cards to help you show your pride!

personalize. print. share. at www.lifecards.com

enter for your chance to win!

Fifi's Fab Fall Sale!

It's that time of year again -- Grab your gal pals and head on over to the annual Fifi fall sale hosted by Get Dressed's Deb Johns in Georgetown. It's an amazing trunk show this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-2pm. Come browse the stylish selection of vintage, Scout bags, and accessories for fall. You won't want to miss this fun shopping event! 

kate spade short stories collection

in collaboration with kate spade new york, the famous Strand bookstore in NYC, a new york legend in the literary world, we commissioned short stories from seven female writers. we asked each author to incorporate the phrase, "she is quick and curious and playful and strong" at some point in their story. the end result is a charming collection we're excited to share. artfully designed in a limited-edition set, it's a lovely gift to give (or to get).

kate spade will be hosting an event at the Strand on October 27. you may pre-order a signed copy here. the set is available both at the Strand as well as in kate spade shops.

far too long has passed since I posted about ks, my favorite designer. utility, wit and playful sophistication are the hallmarks of kate spade new york. her graceful, exuberant approach to the everyday manifests itself in every piece she designs, from evening bags to tennis balls. she has thirty-six shops across the united states, and is sold in every time zone and on every continent. whether in macau or michigan, her shops are always warm and inviting.

kate brosnahan has inspired me for quite some time. her story:



the former accessories editor at mademoiselle set out in 1993 to design the sleek, utilitarian handbag she'd been craving for years, but couldn't find on the market. along with her husband, andy spade, they launched kate spade new york. and so began a revolution in the accessories market. women and fashion editors alike quickly fell for kate's designs, which combined utility, simple silhouettes and crisp palettes. as the company grew, its core design values were reinforced by iconic logos and modern graphic elements, establishing a visual shorthand for the brand recognizable the world over.

although kate brosnahan no longers oversees the artistic direction of the company she created, her brand has continued to blossom and the past few seasons have been simply stellar. especially lately the company has been doing some amazing things, with pop-up shops and making a second and even more stunning debut into bedding. may today's posting be the first of a series of tributes and toasts to kate spade!

Think PINK! for October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

One of my favorite months of the year is October, when pink pops out all over town and country in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Cause-worthy events and shopping specials bring together stakeholders giving consumers the chance to marry their purchasing power and making a difference.

Here are just a few of my upcoming favorites!