Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk!  I’ve been dreaming of this day for soooooo long, and I’m pinching myself that it’s actually happening. While most of you know me as a wedding photographer, which I have been and enjoyed the past 7 or so years… with the new year, and a 33rd birthday approaching next month, I’ve decided to take a leap of faith and try out another dream I’ve had stirring in my heart for some time now.

And this time… it involves YOU!

I’m excited to reveal to you my brand new online fashion boutique!!!

I invite you to check it out, but before you shop, I want you to watch the commercial on the homepage where I explain my heart behind the mission beyond just selling cute clothes.  It’s about you and I holding hands together as we conquer the world, and looking fabulous while doing so!

I’ve got huge GRAND OPENING/EARLY BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY/BECAUSE YOU ARE FABULOUS sales going on allllllll week, with TODAY being the biggest one with everything already marked down 20% in the boutique! Here’s how the rest of the weekly saving schedule goes, so save the most while you can! No discount code needed because the whole boutique is marked down for you to take advantage of the Grand Opening and holiday savings!

TODAY: 20% OFF Everything

TOMORROW: 15% OFF Everything

WEDNESDAY: 10% OFF Everything

THURSDAY: 5% OFF Everything

Happy shopping and saving and filling your closet with new goodies you’re gonna LOVE!

Lastly, can I get your help to get the word out about my GRAND OPENING?  Here’s a few ideas you can do to help spread the love!

*Take a picture of the website and Instagram about it tagging @scarlettlillian & pointing them to www.scarlettlillianboutique.com

*Screenshot one of your favorite items you buy, and Instagram or Facebook about why you love it.

*Like my new Facebook page, and then donate a Facebook status to share the page and tell people why you love the boutique.

*Forward this blog entry to your girlfriends that you think might love to also enjoy the discount codes included above!

*Once you get your first purchase in the mail, put on the item, take a selfie in it, and Instagram a pic using #ScarlettLillianSelfie. I’ll be giving away even more discounts to those who use the hashtag!

*Pin any items you might like to have in your closet!

Thank you for being with me here from day 1! It’s a dream I’ve had for a long time stirring in my heart, & I’m so grateful for your support! You are absolutely fabulous!

P.S. Everything I’m wearing in the top photo is available in my boutique… uh… except the tutu. That was just for fun. he he

P.P.S. If you aren’t signed up on the list yet, get signed up to save 10% on your future purchases, as well as stay in the loop on exclusive deals, events, arrivals and happenings with the boutique! Check the top left of the boutique website, or the righthand side of this blog to get all the goods straight to your inbox!

I’ve been working hard behind the scenes on this new big scary audacious dream I’m getting ready to launch on November 25!  I originally wanted to launch it in the new year, but I knew if I didn’t give myself a closer deadline, I wouldn’t make it happen.

Yesterday we filmed a commercial for this big scary audacious dream, and as I hung out with girlfriends all day who were in the commercial with me, it was just that simple reminder that, yep, this is actually a really fun dream I’m chasing, and less scary to chase when you are holding hands with others who believe in your dream with you along the way.  It was a day of feeling grateful to have so many beautifully encouraging people in my life who I can do life with who help give me the courage to take risks.

And the greatest part….. starting November 25, *YOU* get to be a part of it all!  I’m revealing exclusively the details to everyone on my mailing list first.  Sign up below to be the first to know!

One thing I love about living in Florida is that it feels like summer all year round.  Most of the time.  And because of that, we get to break fashion rules like wearing white all year round, and flip flops are ok to wear in the winter.  But more importantly, it gives me the chance to wear bright colors, not just during the summer, but all year long.  And this summer, I’m obsessed with neon.  It’s funny, in putting together my inspiration board for how I wanted this blog to look and represent my inner-fab-one, I put a few neon fashion choices on it… only to realize, when I looked in my closet, I didn’t have a lot of neon.  So I made a quick trip to Forever 21 and stocked up, and now I’ve gone a little overboard.  Good thing Florida allows me to wear it all year round.

In today’s outfit of the week, the one question I have gotten when wearing it is, “Is it a dress?”  Nope, it’s 2 pieces.  Denim tops were also something I didn’t really have in my closet because a lot of the time, denim feels too bland to me.  But when I saw this top with the gold spikes, well, then, I knew I could make an excuse to rock some denim.  And in further efforts to glam it up, I put it with this neon yellow skirt.  I then paired it with an old Dolce & Gabana clutch that one of my sweet brides, Amy, bought me as a thank you gift for shooting her wedding. And though it has been a few years tucked in the back of my closet since using the purse, it’s quickly become my favorite summer accessory all over again.

SHOPPING LIST

Top & Skirt / Clutch / Bracelet / Sunglasses / Shoes

Rather than show you just one outfit this week, I thought it would be fun to show you how to utilize a basic wardrobe piece to create two completely different outfits out of it.  Today I’m using that little black dress every girl has in her closet to show you how to take it from day to night in your closet.

DAYTIME

Whether you are looking for a way to spice up your normal boring attire for your desk job, or just doing errands around town, the look on the left works great for daytime adventures.  Take the little black dress and add a standard white collared blouse tying it with a tiny knot at the waist.  Then take yesterday’s hair and throw it on top of your head in a playful pontytail, with the ponytail holder wrapped in a piece of hair from the back and pinned to give it a more dressed up feel.  Add a touch of color with the flats and jewelry accessories, and you’ve got a look that looks put together without looking put together.  Of course errands around town, or a day in the office, wouldn’t be complete without a big handbag to hold everything you need to get the most out of your day.

SHOPPING LIST:

DRESS / BLOUSE / NECKLACE-Vintage / BRACELETS / SHOES-Thrift store /BAG

NIGHTTIME

For the look on the right, this is when you let the little black dress do what it does best… show off your womanly curves.  Added a bit of glam with your tallest pair of stilettos and edgy jewelry.  And this is the time to let your hair down with lots of teasing for maximum height. Replace your big purse with a little hand clutch, and you’re ready for a night on the town.

A special thanks to my glamorous friend, style expert Lady Katherine Taylor who helped show me that there’s more use I can get out of those basic pieces in the back of the closet that I tend to overlook!

DRESS / SHOES / BRACELETS / NECKLACE / CLUTCH-Vintage