@SecondHandClementine

So clearly my First Communion dress dilemma got everyone fired up because I heard from people I didn't even know read the blog! What surprised me the most though was everyone's surprise that I would consider spending $800 on a First Communion dress. This really shouldn't surprise anyone I think about buying super expensive stuff all the time and then scheme up ways to make it happen, I just rarely follow through.

Moving on, in an attempt to pay for my internship this summer I've opened up an Instagram account for all the kids' clothes I need to sell off. Check out my account @secondhandclementine and then hook a sister up! Consider buying something from me. I am short about $500 for my class and the payment deadline is soon.

Lilly Pulitzer
Size 6-12 months

Happy Thursday!

-Grace

Countdown to Summer - #1

Summer is officially here! Yay! I wasn't able to pick just one pick for my #1 summer pick so I have two. In no particular order here they are:

Tory Burch's Beachy Norah Flat Clutch hits all the summer time spots. It's small but packs a punch in the flair category. Priced at a painful $206.50 (really random price) this awesome clutch will have to remain on my wish list only. 

My second #1 item for the Countdown to Summer list is the Lilly Pulitzer Cordon Dress. Priced at a do-able $98 this dress is a must-have. 

With its bold horizontal color blocks and racerback this dress underscores the motto of my life; Life is Better in Lilly Pulitzer- not sure if Catie and Alissa agree. 

Happy Summer everyone!

- Grace

Doggie Style

We adopted a dog in October. He looks super fierce but he is by far the most loving pound puppy ever! We love him and are so glad he's ours! However, one downside to Nelson, our shelter pup, is that he frightens people because he looks so tough. To counteract his tough exterior, I checked out Agatha and Louise for the perfect preppy dog collar and leash.

Photo Credit: Sarah Harper

Agatha and Louise

The Agatha and Louise website is jam-packed with preppy collars and leashes. I purchased the green and navy whale collar and leash pictured above. Total with shipping was $47.85. I was thrilled with the cost! Here are some other collar patterns that I think are just fab!

Ooo lala—so Lilly Pulitzer-ish. 

Lacoste style. 

Adorbs! 

I should mention we adopted our pup through Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies. If you are looking to adopt a dog, I highly recommend adopting a shelter pup and we were thrilled with the Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies agency. 

- Grace