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Lilly Pulitzer Lives On

On Sunday the 7th, the world of fashion was given a complete shock. After years of style innovation, Lilly Pulitzer passed away. From clothes, accessories, agendas, ties, shoes and even bikes, Lilly Pulitzer has made her mark in the fashion industry by influencing many people with her unique trends and prints.

In 1931, an aspiring New York socialite Lilly McKim eloped with publishing tycoon Peter Pulitzer. The newlyweds then mvoed to Palm Beach where Lilly opened a  juice stand. Taking a bad situation of citrus staining her clothing, she started a small profit clothing line which included her new brightly colored and patterned clothes. Her designs quickly became the unoffical uniform for most Palm Beach resorts. Her clothes quickly transformed into a large-base industry with everyone wanting to wear the newest trend of the 1900's.

Still today, Lilly's designs thrive and live on. I always see girls wearing dresses, skirts, shorts, etc. of Lilly designs. I even see guys wearing Lilly ties and bowties. Lilly has given many people the confidence to try new designs and trends to broaden their style. All of her designs throughout the years have made people cheery and bright! SHe was an amazing person who inspired so many and even though she is lost, her memory and success lives on!

Stay on the Contrary

~Kate

Style Icon Sunday: Jackie Kennedy

Not only was she the first lady, but she was constantly applauded for her style. With her timeless fashion, service work and dedication to society, she was a definite role model for young women of her time and young women today.
She was always a character who showed the classy side of fashion with elegant ball gowns, sun dresses and even her casual look was elegant. She is arguably the best first lady dedicated to style and looking her best. Not only do you have to act the part but you also want to look the part! First ladies today, in my opinion, go overboard with looking "fashionable."You need a timeless style icon like Jackie Kennedy to show you that looking over-the-top is not necessarily looking your best. Keep it simple, yet elegant.
One timeless classic that Jackie Kennedy constantly portrayed were pearls. Every girl should own a pair of pearls. They can change your outfit from boring to elegant.
Jackie knew that looking your best can influence how you are seen in a world of ever-changing business. She took simple things and changed them into elegant, proving that you do not need some over-the-top outfit to look like a princess. She was an ever-growing style icon that people still use today for inspiration!

Stay on the contrary!
~Kate