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La Mode Memoirs: How Lilly Pulitzer Came To Be and Not To Be

Hannah Rothstein — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:27:46 +0000

Born into a life of satin pillows and silver spoons, Lilly Pulitzer (née Lilian Lee McKim in 1931) grew up in a deluge of privilege. Read on to find out how Lilly traipsed from life on easy street lead to selling dresses in the street to becoming a noted designer.

Sure, you, ultimate trendsetter, might scoff at the mention of Lilly Pulitzer, a staid, white-collar brand famous for making multicolor dresses such as the vintage piece below, previously sold on ModCloth. But back in the day, Lilly’s designs were adored by gaggles of material girls, the ever-elegant Jackie O. included. How did Lilly rocket from what her site described as “a high society childhood. Complete with fox hunts, boarding schools, and Jones Beach simmers [sic.] ” to a position as an adored designer? It all began with juice.

10 Fashionable Flip Flops That Won’t Get You Arrested By The Street Feet Police

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:16:38 +0000

Flip Flops - an ugly word for anyone who takes public transportation. When you wear all-around open shoes in New York City, you run the risk of getting garbage, creatures, gum, dirt, spit and other various sticky substances adhered to your toes. Gross! Most of the time, we keep these sandals reserved for grabbing a bagel in our respective neighborhoods and strolling the boardwalk on a sunny beach. But we know how hot and lazy summer can be, and there are some open sandals so cute that we’ll make an exception to the rule. Here are 10 fashionable flip flops that won’t get you arrested by the street feet police.

1. Reiss Clairey Chain Detail Flat $175, reissonline.com

2. Tapeet Embellished Denim Sandals $163, theoutnet.com

3. Bernardo Jeweled Emilio Sandal $375, editnewyork.com

4. Topshop HUNK Tan Metal Chain Gladiator Sandals $60, us.topshop.com

5. Armani Exchange A|XX 20th Reptile Sandal $58, armaniexchange.com

6. Betsey Johnson Beckky Heart Flip Flop $69.95, betseyjohnson.com

7. Butter Arrow Fringe Thong Sandal $242, endless.com

8. Mossimo® Peita Flat Thong Sandals $22.99, target.com

9. Lilly Pulitzer Set in Stone Wedge Sandal $268, simplysoles.com

10. Antik Batik Akan Thong $225, calypsostbarth.com

What is your favorite pair of flip flops you use to beat the city heat?

Annual “TULIPS & PANSIES -THE HEADDRESS AFFAIR” Next Thursday

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:31:38 +0000

Daniel Wearing One of The Headdresses

My favorite event of the year, ‘Tulips and Pansies-The Headdress Affair’ is next Thursday, and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for this years lineup. Carolina Herrera, DKNY, Betsey Johnson, Lilly Pulitzer, Tracy Reese among many others, will join forces with NYC’s finest floral designers to create a runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made from living plants and fresh cut flowers. Keep reading…

The springtime event, which raises funds for VillageCare (www.villagecare.org), a non-profit organization providing vital healthcare programs to people living with HIV/AIDS, will be hosted by TV Personality & Style Guru James Aguiar and Co-chaired by People’s Revolution Founder Kelly Cutrone and Writer & Direct-Action Philanthropist Ariana N. Rockefeller. Guest judges include Fern Mallis, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, John Bartlett, Ashleigh Verrier, and Freddie Leiba. They will honor the headdress design teams in the categories of “Most Beautiful, Most Original, Most Entertaining and Most Outrageous.”

8th ANNUAL TULIPS & PANSIES – THE HEADDRESS AFFAIR IS BACK!

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:35:56 +0000

VILLAGE CARE OF NEW YORK’S 8th ANNUAL “TULIPS & PANSIES – THE HEADDRESS AFFAIR” will be on Thursday, May 14, and I can’t tell you how excited both Daniel and I are. We had such a great time last year (photos above). And this years designers are top tier: Tory Burch, Chado Ralph Rucci, Pamella Roland, Cynthia Steffe, Lilly Pulitzer, Alvin Valley, Thierry Mugler, Zang Toi, Michael Vollbracht, b.michael and others.

Each designer will be paired with NYC’s finest floral designers including Preston Bailey, L’Olivier, Ovando and Zezé in order to create a high-fashion runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and fresh cut flowers. The event, which raises funds for Village Care of New York, a non-profit organization providing vital health care programs to people living with HIV/AIDS, is Chaired by Jack Curry, Editor of USA Weekend and TV Guide and Kelly Cutrone, Founder of People’s Revolution.

Date: Thursday, May 14th from 7 PM to 10 PM
Ticket Price: $250 (Tickets are $300 after May 4th, 2009)
Venue: Edison BallRoom, 240 W. 47th St. New York, NY
For Reservations/ticket information/online auction: please visit www.vcny.org or call Shannon Lavin at 212-337-5743.