Meeting Lilly Pulitzer

Saturday, I had the unique opportunity to attend the Preppy American Brunch to celebrate Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau's 80th birthday at the Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History in Boynton Beach. 

Lilly was dressed in a Murfee scarf and a cashmere sweater and gorgeous green earrings.  She was extremely gracious and warm with lots of hugs and hand holding, making time for every single person at the party.  Lilly, I believe, was almost as starstruck as the rest of us, seeing all the people and children, dressed in her clothing.  She was so charming and witty and complimented everyone in their lovely dresses.  She was so excited the several had come from so far away to celebrate with her.

Amy from Forever 29 with Lilly Pulitzer.  Notice the hand holding.  Lilly is one classy and loving lady.

The party, which was much more intimate than I expected with just over 100 people, was one of the most colorful events I've ever attended.  Of course, it's Lilly!  So what else could one expect!  The tables were all decorated in Lilly printed table cloths with Florida fruit centerpieces such as oranges and grapefruits.  The brunch was catered by a fabulous local establishment called Toojay's and rum punches with adorable flamingo stir sticks were the signature drinks.

Swag bags provided by C. Orrico were filled with goodies including a preppy bracelet from Kiel James Patrick, swag from Vineyard Vines and chocolates.  

The silent auction included Lilly vintage items including headbands crafted by Looking 4 Lilly and aprons from L. Whelan Designs.

Several bloggers were in attendance including Petunia In Paradise, Bethany from Maryland Pink and Green, Amy from Forever 29 and Wendy from Life is Better with a Twist of Lime.  Ashley from Ashley Brooke Designs also came in for the occasion. 

Kiel James Patrick also attended with his girlfriend, Sarah Vickers.  Kiel toasted Lilly, thanking her for leading us in a colorful lifestyle and then led us in singing Happy Birthday.

The museum displayed several vintage Lilly pieces and models walked the reception area showing off Lilly Pulitzer fashions,  new and old.

Barbara Malone, one of the organizers of the Preppy American Brunch event.

And of course, I can't forget little Lallie, who also celebrated Lilly's birthday in her favorite tunic.  She was thrilled to receive the cupcake I brought home and enjoyed looking at all the pictures of the party with me.

Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau's birthday party was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was wonderful gathering in her honor with my local friends, blog friends and new friends while celebrating decades of

colorful living!

I'm GOING to the Preppy American Brunch: Lilly's 80th Birthday

If you're part of the "Lilly Blog Circle" then you already know about Lilly Pulitzer's 80th Birthday Brunch to benefit the Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History located in Delray, Florida. 

BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND SEE PICTURES OF SOME OF THE EXHIBITS. 

If not, well here are the details surrounding the Preppy American Brunch!

First and most important.....

 I am attending!!!

I'm so excited and can't wait to be among other Lilly lovers for a day of fun, fashion and philanthropy! 

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The lovely Birthday Brunch Committee ladies, Barbara Malone, Lisa Stuart and Mary Lane, contacted me to announce this to all my fabulous blog following ladies in hopes some of you will be able to attend. Of course, for anything Lilly, I am thrilled to do so!

The lovely ladies, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau and Mary Lane (event chair).

Per Barbara Malone, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau will be in attendance and she fondly spoke of prior engagements with the guest of honor: 

"{Lilly Pulitzer}....is so lovely and gracious.  It was honestly the thrill of a lifetime to meet and chat with her.  She was so thrilled to see everyone dressed in Lilly."

Lilly enjoying a past brunch.

Details

November 12, 2011

Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History

Delray, Florida

11:45 a.m.

*Gift bags, fashion show, silent auction and a special surprise from Gordon of In the Pink*

Click HERE for more information regarding tickets, sponsorships and table purchases.  Also, become of fan of the Preppy American Brunch on Facebook HERE.

*Myself and several of my Lilly loving friends are attending and I will be purchasing a table very soon.  If you are interested in attending and sitting with us, let me know!  We'd be thrilled to have fellow Lilly-loving bloggers in which to share

this amazing day!* 

Email me at slpreppy@gmail.com

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In the meantime, if you can't attend....no worries!  You can still wish Lilly a Happy Birthday in the official Birthday Card.

Send your good wishes as a word document (color and photos are accepted) to lillybirthday@gmail.com.  Send $10.00 for each submission to the paypal account of the same address to accompany your card.  All proceeds over the cost of production of the card will be donated to the charity of Lilly's choice.  Any questions, direct them to lillybirthday@gmail.com.

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ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:

I am simply LOVING these men's fashions!  LOVE!

The For the Love of Lilly exhibit has been on display at the museum since August 2010 and will remain until November 2011, until after the Luncheon. 

The exhibit contains approximately 80 vintage Lilly Pulitzer items from dresses, accessories and fabrics to men's and children's fashions, galoshes and even napkins!

An exhibit any Lilly lover would certainly not want to miss.

Happy Wednesday Y'all!