Lovely Lilly

 For 50 years, Lilly Pulitzer’s designs have been an icon of socialite and preppy living.  Originally, the dresses were created for Pulitzer to hide the stains from her juice stand in Palm Beach.  Pulitzer became president of her own business, Lilly Pulitzer, Inc., in 1959. The company sold simple shift dresses in bright designs and patterns.  They became popular after friend and first lady Jackie Kennedy was shown wearing one of her designs on a LIFE magazine cover in 1962.  
 Lilly’s iconic designs are filled with bright colors and bold patterns, which is why I love them so much.  I always enjoy wearing bright colors because it reminds me of summer, which is probably my favorite season.  Not all of the dresses are obnoxiously colored either, which can be a nice change. There are also prints for different sororities, with a wide range of items that includes useful cups and cute totes. I love how Pulitzer has also widened her design forte in her regular designs to include bedding, shoes, accessories, and tons of other options. She also makes planners, which I really love as a type-A person. Pulitzer is also still very involved in the design process, which I think is really interesting. Although she is no longer president of the company, she is still a creative consultant and approves all of the new designs.



Lilly Pulitzer Background
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilly_Pulitzer

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Sailor's Valentine Background: www.pinterest.com

Infinity

 

  Right around now, before Valentine’s Day, is when everybody starts thinking about jewelry, candy, and all kinds of other pretty presents.  Personally, I think the best present you could get would be an infinity ring.  It may be a fad right now, but I love the idea of an infinity ring as a symbol for your relationship.

  The infinity symbol was first used for math in 1655 by John Wallis; however, it had been used by Romans before that.  It is used to describe three different categories.  Mathematical infinity, physical infinity, which describes space and time, and “absolute” infinity, describing God.  That’s great and all, but I don’t like math at all.  Beyond that, what’s romantic about math? Absolutely nothing.  But that’s not the only way the infinity sign is used.  In ancient Indian culture, the infinity sign is described as a symbol of unity in relationships and perfection.  And of course, infinity is not limited by time or space, which is essentially forever.  That’s something everyone wants in their relationship.

  Personally, I just love the way infinity rings look.  I think the symbol itself is really pretty, and it’s only made prettier by the meaning behind it.  That’s part of the reasons I love infinity rings. Not only are they pretty in general, but the meaning is pretty too.  

"A Brief History of the Concept of Infinity" University of Connecticut 2/4/13
http://homepage.uconn.edu/alozano/talks/infinity/infinityhistory.html

"Infinity Pendant Meaning" eHow 2/4/13
ehow.com/about_6638871_infinity-pendant-meaning.html

Infinity Ring Picture 2/7/13
http://indulgy.com/post/ykOVwtrnF1/infinity-ring