Lilly P and I :)

I discovered Lilly Pulitzer in High School, as a brand name that was too happy for me (and the time in my life) and that was for the super rich resort goers. I have never been to any resort other then Disney World! After my freshman year of college I introduced my mom to the brand, where we are from in South Carolina, the only clothes you wear are from Lebos, and anywhere else they sale "redneck" clothes. As a Southern Belle I did dress up alot, manly in black. Lilly was not popular in this area until I started going to visit my friends at other University's like Clemson and USC. The sorority girls were wearing head to toe Lilly. I only had two friends from high school that even knew what Lilly was. As the years have gone by I have picked up small Lilly purchases and ONLY wore Lilly during the Summer. I felt it was unacceptable when I saw girls wearing in the fall and winter. Spring I can see. I am now a senior in college and 22. I found pages on Facebook that changed my opinion on Lilly FOREVER. I now wear Lilly at least twice a week! (and its like 40s & 50s here!!!!!!) My pocketbook is very empty, but hey, you can't take your money with ya!!!! ;)

This is only a TINNNNYYY bit of the Lilly I have collected over the past like 2 months! The rest I haven't worn yet, or taken a picture in! :)

Me & My Blog

People all over the world and the United States wonder what it is like being a Southern Belle in this day and age, well turns out it is hard to find a TRUE Southern Belle. Whether you are in South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky or Tennessee, a Southern Belle is not just any girl that is born and raised in the South. 

I decided to Google "southern belle" to see what urban dictionary's definition of a Southern Belle is, well they hit right on the dot! 

     southern belle Southern women appreciate their natural assets:  Clean skin. A winning smile.  That unforgettable Southern drawl. 
Southern women know their manners:  "Yes, ma'am."  "Yes, sir."  "Why, no, Billy!" 
Southern women have a distinct way with fond expressions:  "Y'all come back!"  "Well, bless your heart."  "Drop by when you can."  "How's your Momma?" 
Southern women know their summer weather report:  Humidity  Humidity  Humidity 
Southern women know their vacation spots:  The beach  The beach  The beach 
Southern women know the joys of June, July, and August:  Summer tans  Colorful hi-heel sandals  Strapless sun dresses  Southern women know everybody's first name:  Honey  Darlin'  Shugah 
Southern women know the movies that speak to their hearts:  Fried Green Tomatoes  Driving Miss Daisy  Steel Magnolias  Gone With The Wind 

You could say I am all of this and more, my momma is a Southern Belle and has raised me to be just like her, I do happen to do things that...well...ain't so "Southern Belle"ish. I like to call myself the the 21st Century Scarlet O'Hara, I imagine she would be just like me if she 'lived' during this time.I even look like her with my dark hair, skin tone, lips and all...but I don't have a 18" waist, I like my fried food. I have tattoos, a potty mouth, and my nose is pierced. I sometimes dye my hair crazy colors, and I don't like kids. But I still dream of having a large wedding, with a lace gown, and long train, a big plantation house, cotton fields surrounding me, and a little girl that does equestrian riding, and a son who plays football. A husband who wears a suit and tie to work, and is a southern gentlemen. I am a Clemson football fan, in a Sorority, an Art History major, and I have my life all planned out...but...lets see how it goes.