Archives for April 2014

Cute Valentine’s Day Outfits

April 30, 2014

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a special guy or a group of girlfriends, it’s always a good excuse to don a romantic, girly outfit. Lily Boutique has a ton of party dresses and tops in shades of red, wine, and pink that will have you looking flawless no matter what your plans are. Whether you’re going out to dinner, to a nightclub with friends, having a romantic night in, or attending a Valentine’s party or school dance, you’ll have no trouble creating the perfect outfit! Here’s a rundown of some of our favorites:

Delicate lace dresses in romantic shades of blush will make everyone fall in love with your style. Any of these lace and chiffon dresses would be perfect to wear out to dinner. Prices range from $35 to $72 and are available at lilyboutique:

Have an upcoming Valentine’s party or school dance to attend? Consider one of these unique chiffon party dresses from Lily Boutique. Whether you’re into bold sequins and shine or prefer something more delicate, any of these dresses will stand out in the crowd:

From left: Love Song Tiered Lasercut Strapless Chiffon Designer Dress in Blush, $72 ; Stars In The Sky Lace Overlay Designer Dress By Minuet In Pink, $72 ; Raindrops On Roses Chiffon Designer Dress In Peach By Minuet, $70

Needing something a little more formal for your event? Try a blush-hued chiffon high low or maxi length dress. Embellished details, ruffles, and romantic silhouettes make each of these dresses a winner:

From left: Aphrodite Sequin and Chiffon Maxi Dress in Pink, $48 ; Enchanted Forest One Shoulder Chiffon Dress in Blush, $60 ; Twinkling Rose Embellished Pink Maxi Dress, $72

Don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Grab a group of girlfriends and a flirty, fitted dress and get ready to hit the town. These sleek and chic little dresses are perfect for a night of dancing:

Don’t let a low-key casual Valentine’s Day keep you from looking cute and romantic. Pair a pale pink top with denim and heels or flats for an easy way to add a festive touch to your style:

From left: Lace Trim Peplum Top in Pink/Ivory, $38 ; Embroidered Button Front Blouse In Dusty Rose, $36 ; Lydia Lace Babydoll Top in Pink, $30

If spending the night at home with your guy cooking, watching movies, and hanging out in sweats sounds like your idea of a cozy, romantic evening, toss on these adorable cropped pink sweats with a fitted ivory tee. You’ll look effortlessly cute without even trying, and at just $20 you can’t go wrong:

Comfy Scrunch Sweats in Baby Pink, $20

Maybe you’d like to add a Valentine’s touch to your workwear style. Take a cue from Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods and think pink! As long as you work in a creative environment and stick with a work-appropriate silhouette, you’ll be able to look professional and pretty in pink on February 14. These Lily Boutique dresses are great options for a networking event or drinks with a client after work:

From left: Network The Room Matelasse Peplum Dress in Hot Pink, $35 ; Crossing Over Sheath Dress In Blush, $52 ; Elle Woods Belted Pink Bodycon Dress, $40

If pink isn’t your thing, no need to worry! A bold red dress is the perfect way to make an impact this Valentine’s Day. From bright reds to deep shades of wine, there’s something at Lily Boutique to suit everyone:

From left: Tulip Garden Strapless Belted Dress in Black/Wine, $38 ; Maricela Shimmer Contrast High Low Dress in Magenta, $38 ; Annabelle Strapless Chiffon Designer Dress in Red, $68 ; Dress To Impress Strapless Chiffon Dress in Wine Red, $43 ; Gypsy Crochet Lace Dress in Red Wine, $32

Lace always manages to look sweet and romantic. These fitted, curve-hugging dresses in sultry shades of wine are a perfect date-night look with a bit of mystery:

From left: Vintage-Inspired Lace Overlay Dress in Wine, $42 ; Morning Mist Lace Bodycon Dress in Red, $42 ; Open Back Fitted Lace Dress With Three Quarter Sleeves In Wine Red, $40

Sequins, rhinestones, and embellishments make these the perfect party dresses to wear to a Valentine’s Day dance or cocktail party. Strappy heels or pumps and a clutch are all you need to look put-together and stylish:

From left: Go For Gold Sequin and Chiffon Dress in Berry, $42 ; Rose Gold Floral Sequin Dress, $72 ; One Shoulder Embellished Chiffon Designer Dress in Red, $85 ; Black Tie Optional Strapless Embellished Designer Dress in Red, $68 ; Trail of Stars Embellished Pleated Chiffon Party Dress in Red, $54

For a festive look to wear to work on Valentine’s Day, try a bold, chic pencil dress from Lily Boutique. Everyone in the office will admire your ability to look polished and professional while channeling Cupid:

From left: Square Neck Modest Pencil Dress in Red, $36 ; Pencil Me In Chiffon and Lace Pencil Dress in Burgundy, $40 ; Network The Room Matelasse Peplum Dress in Red, $35

And last but not least, toss on a red hooded jacket to keep you warm and cozy! Isn’t it amazing how a brightly colored jacket can instantly add cheer on dreary winter days?

What do you think about these looks? Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Top 10 Dorm Room Essentials

April 25, 2014

Top 10 Dorm Room Essentials

Ready or not, it’s time to get in back-to-school mode and to start thinking about your new dorm room! Summer is fading and school time is upon us. We have put together a top ten list of essentials for all your dorm room needs! Whether you are a first year freshman or it’s your last year of grad school, it’s time to get your dorm room ready. Be sure to check out our “Cute Dorm Room Essentials” Board on !

1.Bedding

Dorm rooms are blank canvases that are great for you to add your own style and personal touch to. A nice set of bedding is the first way to make your boring dorm room into something spectacular! We love all the new cute prints, bright colors and patterns of bedding. Check out our board “Cute Bedding” to see all the beautiful styles we chose for your new cozy corner! Our blog post on Cute Dorm Room Bedding also features some of our favorite dorm room bedding sets.

Your college dorm room is the perfect place to show off a more sophisticated, adult style than the cutesy bedding you had back at home while you were growing up! Some of our favorite stores to shop for bedding at various pricepoints are Wayfair, Target, and Anthropologie.

2. Storage

There is never enough closet and storage space in a dorm room. This is where you have to really think and utilize every square inch of your room. Storage boxes have come a long way from boring solid colored plastic bins. You can find some cute and stylish printed and patterned baskets, hampers, boxes, and trunks for all your stuff.

Another great space-saving idea is to get posts or risers to put your bed up on and store stuff underneath it!

3. Bathroom and Shower Supplies

The best thing to use for your shared bathroom is a great waterproof shower bag. These are the perfect way to keep all your shower and bathroom essentials in one bag. Keeping all of your bathroom supplies organized and together is a must when sharing. We have some great options pinned to our Board “Cute Dorm Room Essentials.”

4. Laundry Accessories

Having a great laundry hamper and baskets are dorm room essentials. A hamper with wheels and even a zipped top is great for toting back and forth from room to room. Travel size laundry detergents, wrinkle releasers and static sprays are also good and do not take up much space.

5. Dorm Room Decorations

When shopping for your dorm room decorations, it’s fun to have fun and think outside of the box for cute, inexpensive ideas. A full length mirror decorated with your personal touch is a cute idea. You can also print your pictures and arrange them in collages on your wall in different shapes. Hanging string lights and curtains for a canopy style bed would also add a decorative flair to your new space. Separate your space from your roommates’ space and create privacy with a curtain or large piece of colorful fabric.

6. Seating

Seating is a necessity for any dorm room unless you want to sit on the floor or have everyone pile on your small bed when they visit. A great way to utilize space and have extra seating is using storage boxes and trunks as benches. Foldable papason chairs or oversized bean bags are also cute and comfy alternatives. Some of them can fold out into a makeshift bed so that you can have friends come and visit you in college.

7. Study Aids

The real reason you are in college is to get good grades and focus on your studies. Having a cute and organized desk space will make studying and concentrating less stressful. A great desk lamp or monogramed accessories will add a personal touch to your study area. Simple and sweet bins and paper organizers will help keep all your notes and research in order. Hanging a small dry erase board to remind you of upcoming deadlines and events is another cute touch to your desk space.

8. Mini Kitchen

Dorms do not have kitchens, of course- but you will want to create your own mini kitchen and have a mini dorm fridge. This way you can snack and eat in your dorm and not have to rely on leaving your room for every meal. Travel size cooking accessories are great for your small space. Small microwaves and coffee pots are also very convenient. If you have a roommate, make sure to coordinate what you’re each going to bring, so that you won’t have doubles!

9. Cute Rugs

Many dorm rooms have cold hard tile floors, which makes adding a cute plush rug to your checklist a necessity. Your rug will become the heart of your dorm room and will make it feel more comfy and cozy than any other part of the room. You can add your personal flair with a designer rug, fuzzy plush rug or a standard area rug.

10. Lily Boutique Dresses

Of course you’re going to need a few new dresses to start this school year off with a bang! Lily Boutique has so many cute affordable dresses for all your new college social events. At our low prices you can get several cute new looks to add to your closet! Whether you want some sweet and simple dresses or sexy and chic party looks, our online boutique will help you find your style! If you’re planning on going out for sorority recruitment, don’t forget to check out our post on Dresses For Recruitment to find the perfect dresses for all your rush week events!

Blog Love: Moorea Seal Loves Lily Boutique Lace

April 11, 2014

We absolutely love working with fashion bloggers. Really, you rock our world. The very lovely Moorea Seal did a spectacular job of modelling one of our lovely little lace cocktail dresses this week. Moorea styled the first look to complement her range of bohemian, gypsy crowns (swoon) and looked every inch the boho goddess. Seriously, I want to spend this week making daisy chains in fields after seeing this. Her second look, meanwhile, proved just how versatile our dresses can be. From boho to edgy. Thanks to Moorea for her wonderful styling skills! Is there a particular dress in the shop that you’d LOVE to style yourself? Kerry x

Cute Valentine’s Day Outfits

April 10, 2014

From left: Vintage-Inspired Lace Overlay Dress in Blush, $42 ; Among The Wildflowers Crochet Lace Dress in Blush, $72 ; Like The Wind Dress in Blush, $68 ; Lined In Lace Strapless Chiffon Dress in Pink, $35 ; Sweetheart Strapless Dress in Blush, $48 Have an upcoming Valentine’s party or school dance to attend? Consider one of these unique chiffon party dresses from Lily Boutique. Whether you’re into bold sequins and shine or prefer something more delicate, any of these dresses will stand out in the crowd: From left: Love Song Tiered Lasercut Strapless Chiffon Designer Dress in Blush, $72 ; Stars In The Sky Lace Overlay Designer Dress By Minuet In Pink, $72 ; Raindrops On Roses Chiffon Designer Dress In Peach By Minuet, $70 Needing something a little more formal for your event? Try a blush-hued chiffon high low or maxi length dress. Embellished details, ruffles, and romantic silhouettes make each of these dresses a winner:

From left: Aphrodite Sequin and Chiffon Maxi Dress in Pink, $48 ; Enchanted Forest One Shoulder Chiffon Dress in Blush, $60 ; Twinkling Rose Embellished Pink Maxi Dress, $72 Don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Grab a group of girlfriends and a flirty, fitted dress and get ready to hit the town. These sleek and chic little dresses are perfect for a night of dancing:

From left: Winding Vine One Shoulder Applique Dress, $40 ; Pink and Beige Textured Colorblock Dress by Ark and Co, $45 ; Gold Stud Embellished Sheath Dress in Pink, $56 ; That’s A Wrap Bodycon Pencil Dress in Pink, $35 ; Pink Lady Strapless Peplum Dress, $48 Don’t let a low-key casual Valentine’s Day keep you from looking cute and romantic. Pair a pale pink top with denim and heels or flats for an easy way to add a festive touch to your style: From left: Lace Trim Peplum Top in Pink/Ivory, $38 ; Embroidered Button Front Blouse In Dusty Rose, $36 ; Lydia Lace Babydoll Top in Pink, $30 If spending the night at home with your guy cooking, watching movies, and hanging out in sweats sounds like your idea of a cozy, romantic evening, toss on these adorable cropped pink sweats with a fitted ivory tee. You’ll look effortlessly cute without even trying, and at just $20 you can’t go wrong: