Party Planning for Lilly!

Help celebrate the woman who started it all even if you can’t be there in person at the Preppy American Brunch celebrating Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s 80th Birthday on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:45am at the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History.

Lisa and Barbara and a group of their friends who they met through their love of the brand with Lilly Pulitzer herself at the Museum.

Lisa, Barbara and Mary Lane (in the Dripping in Jewels dress) with friends and very special attendees at the last event at the Museum: Jack and Rebecca Allred from Lilly Pulitzer.

You can wish Lilly a Happy Birthday in the official birthday card to be present to Lilly at the event. Please send your good wishes as a word document (color and photos are acceptable) to lillybirthday@gmail.com Send payment of $10.00 for each submission to the paypal account of the same address.

Lilly at the event enjoying the performance of a young violinist.

Lisa Stuart and Barbara Malone pretending to be mannequins in front of the Lilly exhibit at the museum.

Well wishes should be no more than one page long and payment is required for each one. All proceeds over the cost of the production of the card will be donated to the charity of Lilly’s choice.

Please email lillybirthday@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you,

Mary Lane, Barbara Malone, Lisa Stuart (Birthday Party Committee)

One one more thing...

Mary Lane, Chairperson of the Event and member of The Gator Nation in her Lilly on the UF campus with the Bull Gator statue! GO GATORS!

You like me, you really like me!

Okay so no one can say it better than Sally Field (if you don't know what I'm talking about, look it up, it'll warm your heart!!).
We want YOU to like US...on Facebook! We've recently moved to a new virtual home, and we welcome you there with open arms and fabulous SALES! We also want to thank you all for your support, we made it over the 1 year mark (a tough thing to do in this economy) and we know the best is yet to come...thanks to Lilly lovers like you who support our store.

So "like" us HERE and receive updates on everything about The Colorful Gator!

Lilly Pulitzer Sorority Prints!

Finally the prints for the latest sorority line have been revealed! I am so excited...especially since my sorority has been included!


Although the University of Florida doesn't have an Alpha Phi chapter, they do have Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta. I can't wait to see these prints around campus and in my closet!

What did you think of them? Which were your favorites? And if you haven't seen them yet, view them better on the Lilly Pulitzer Facebook page!

xx TCG

Gearing Up for Gamedays

With the first game of the 2011 Gator Football season upon us, I've put together some Lilly looks that are chic and fan friendly!

Take a look and tell me what YOUR favorite gameday Lilly outfit is!

Here, the coral Lana slub cotton top is paired with the Avery skirt in "Fallin in Love" and a coral necklace by Loren Hope. Slub cotton is not only trendy right now, but light and breathable...perfect for the being out in the sun!

Here, I paired the navy Wynne top with the Roslyn skirt in "Dark N Story" along with another necklace by Loren Hope. The Wynne top is so versatile, as shown in making this a one shoulder top. This look is also heat friendly and perfect with sandals or a comfy pair of wedges.

The latest imports to hit the racks of The Colorful Gator, are these Gameday Gorgeous dresses. The soft jersey is another weather-friendly option, and the fit is SO flattering. If you're hesitant about straying away from the true Orange and Blue colors, this is the dress for you!

GO GATORS!!!

In With the New!

Hello Lilly lovers!!!

We're baaaaaack!! Aren't you excited? We sure are! In honor of this, the change of seasons that's soon approaching and incoming shipments...we're giving you a special secret hint (look below!) and urge you to COME IN, call up or shoot and email out our way.



We still have a lot of must-haves in stock, and the deals are simply unreal.

Happy Shopping!


Address: 2441 NW 43rd Street Unit 7 Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 225-3595
Website: http://thecolorfulgator.com/
E-mail: colorfulgator@yahoo.com

Pencil us in!

THEY'RE BACK!!!

That's right, the Lilly agendas are back by popular demand. And who isn't thrilled about it? In four new prints, they have me wanting one...even though I haven't run out pages in my current Lilly agenda! From the top left going clockwise their names are: Docksider, Nice to See You, Luscious, and Navy Bloomers.


I have to say, the Docksider print is my favorite, but it took me a while to finally settle on a #1 pick!

We all can see how irresistibly cute these agendas are, but I don't want their actual function to get lost. Here's the sitch, fellow blogging friends: It's been the MOST helpful agenda/planner I have ever owned. I kid you not. I love the layout, and there's plenty of room inside for all my school, work, internship and social activities!

There are two pockets in the front that carry loose papers and a few business cards. I turn a few pages there's the year(s) at a glance, a section for me to fill in important dates, holidays, an address book, months at a glance and a notes section. Then it jumps into the months, laid out week-by-week.

I'm strictly of the belief that you should endorse what you personally love, so I'm straight shooting with you all, and I always do!

So tell me...

• What do YOU love about YOUR Lilly agenda?

• What new print is your favorite this year?

AND DON'T FORGET:

Order your agenda with US by calling: (352) 225-3595 or emailing: colorfulgator@yahoo.com


xxTCG

Out of the Office

Please excuse our absence... we're on vacation ;)

Today's Hot Pick: the Beverly!

Still riding the waves of the 4th of July? No worries, we are, too!!! We approve your American pride, and your Lilly Pulitzer obsessions COMPLETELY!

SO for a more casual look, try the Beverly top. I love it loose and flowing with white shorts, but it's also great with a skinny pink belt and light-wash jeans!

Don't forget your fun jewelry! This neckline is begging for a funky long necklace!

America!!!!

Throwback Notes

Happy July! Happy Friday! And here's to a happy walk down memory lane, circa 2000 and spending my Friday paycheck on some Lilly!