The Shell Dress

"My vacations are always rejuvenating."

Well, I did my best to drag these vacation outfit photos for as long as possible, but this is the last set. Naturally I thought what better dress to pack than my Lilly Pulitzer shell dress, with Florida being the birthplace of Lilly and all. Though I feel like I'm more apt to find lovers of the brand in the preppy towns of New England than in Florida. That was my observation, anyway.

I was hesitant to take this bamboo bag as my main bag for the trip (hence the little pink bag which was 'just in case') since it can only be carried one way, in my hand. Not in the crook of the arm or on the shoulder, or even tucked under the arm as can be done with clutches. This makes shopping a problem, especially if the other hand is occupied by a coffee. I suppose if anything it helped reinforce the shopping ban (I was only really tempted by one thing, this hat). Plus it was quite the conversation piece, and a surprising number of people asked me if I was carrying a small animal inside it!

Well... time to start planning the next vacation...

        

The Rundown
Aralyn Shell Eyelet Shift Dress Lilly Pulitzer buy on ebay
Huarache Mules "Camila" Rebecca Minkoff similar
Vintage Japanese Bamboo Bag via eBay similar
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Knot Ring c/o Emitations similar

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