Fashion Icon

I am not someone who you would consider a fashionista by any means. In fact, I don't even really consider myself fashionable. Most of the time when I go in the mall, I see things that are currently trendy and I think, "what the hell is wrong with these people?". If I had to classify my style, I guess it would probably be classic. I like to invest in wardrobe pieces that are never going to go out of style, and can be suitable for any occasion. Which brings me to my favorite fashion icon. Lilly Pulitzer.

I love Lilly Pulitzer dresses because they are bright, fun and timeless. You can take the same Lilly shift dress and put it on a 20-year-old college girl or her 50-year-old mother and both of them will look fabulous in it. In fact, that is exactly what I do. My mom and I wear each other's Lilly dresses all the time. Lilly's fashions embody a classic style that works for any age.

My love for Lilly started in high school. I lived 30 minutes from Palm Beach, which is like the Lilly Pulitzer mecca. I fell in love with the bright, colorful patterns and fully believed that the "louder" the Lilly dress, the better. Of course, once I got to FSU and joined a sorority it was like a breeding ground for Lilly addicts. Even now, my go to dress for any special occasion is a Lilly Pulitzer design.

As you can imagine, I was deeply saddened (as I'm sure sorority girls across America were) when I heard the news yesterday. My beloved fashion icon, passed away at 81 years old. As soon as the news broke, social media was blowing up with her life story which I know very well. Still, it was very interesting to read her story over again. Fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer dies at 81 

I feel like her designs were a direct reflection of who she was. She loved for people to be happy and having a good time, all the time. Her dresses truly reflect that. How could you possibly be mad when you are covered in so many bright patterns? Whenever I put on one of my Lilly dresses, I instantly feel happier. I don't think it is possible to not have a good time when you are wearing Lilly Pulitzer. I believe that is exactly what Lilly would have wanted her legacy to be.

So put on your brightest sundress, go out and live life the way Lilly would have wanted you to.