Wednesday, June 02, 2010

My Stuff Series **Lavender & Lilies**

 Lavender & Lilies is a "no matter what's going on" obligate daily stop. Jessica has always the best finds, the cutest little beauties and some really interesting features.
Jessica has great style, an attorney by day, a style maven by night? yes! If you haven't already pop over and take a look, you will be happy you did.  

Inspirations
Favorite Discovery: Blogging. I love the world and people I discovered when I started blogging.  It's such a great community to be a part of.  
Favorite Place in the World: The South Carolina Coast.  There something about driving across a long bridge to get to a distant island.  Life is just slower there.  
Style Icons: Jenna Lyons, Creative Director of J.Crew
Favorite Movie: Little Miss Sunshine. It still makes me laugh every time.  

Clothes
Day dress and day bag: For the bag, I love the Kate Spade Stevie in any pattern or color.  If I am at work, I love the wrap dress from Banana Republic.  For a casual dress, I love J.Crew's knit dresses.  They are super cute and comfortable.
Evening Dress:  I am a big fan of the basic black dress.  They work for every occasion.  
Shoes: I love flats from pretty much anywhere.  I am lusting over some French Sole flats right now but my current favorites are from Ann Taylor.
Home
Inspiration: Canadian House & Home Magazine.  
Favorite Art: Jackson Pollock has always intrigued me.  I love the immensity of Peter Paul Rubens work and the violence of Artemisia Gentileschi.  I also love photography.  
Bedding: I love Eileen Fisher's bedding through Garnet Hill. It's gorgeous.  
Stationery: I love the basic stationery line from Kate's Paperie because I can mix and match the colors. 
Coffee table books: A Photographer's Life by Annie Leibovitz
Flowers: Peonies, Hydrangeas and Orange Roses
Beauty
Perfume: Very Hollywood by Michael Kors and Coco Chanel Mademoiselle 
Moisturizer: I am actually experimenting with moisturizers right now but for a drug store find, I like Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer.  I also love Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Face Cream.   
Mascara: Kiehl's Mineral Mascara
Shampoo: Aveda Rosemary Mint
Soap: I love the Lychee Loofah Soaps from Sabon.  They smell amazing.  I also love Sabon's Salt Scrubs.  


Jessica, thank you so very much, I adore your My Stuff and your gorgeous blog!!
Posted by Helena - A Diary of Lovely at 00:01
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37 comments:

  1. Full House2 June 2010 at 00:23

    I think Jessica is just fantastic. I hope she never stops blogging.

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  2. Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies2 June 2010 at 00:31

    I love the post! It is so great. You are wonderful!

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  3. Carly Anne2 June 2010 at 01:02

    I am an equal fan of the Banana wrap dress - so versatile!

    XO
    Carly

    All this is Grace and Charm
    http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com

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  4. Marcie2 June 2010 at 01:09

    I love it when you do these posts!

    :) Marcie

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  5. Blondie's Journal2 June 2010 at 01:29

    Another great post. I adore wrap dresses and wear Mademoiselle Coco!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  6. Marija2 June 2010 at 01:34

    Such a fun post. Love some of her suggestions and am totally excited to try others. This is the second time I've heard good things about that GH bedding this week. And it's only Tuesday!

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  7. Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies2 June 2010 at 01:50

    As a follow up to the moisturizer comment, I love love love Kiehls' Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Moisturizer. I just discovered it!

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  8. keely @ luxe + lillies2 June 2010 at 02:17

    I love, love, love these posts Helena! Jessica's is so talented, and it is always so fun to read these and learn more about the people behind the blogs you read everyday!

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  9. Unknown2 June 2010 at 02:19

    I agree! I think she is fantastic!

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  10. Hope Chella2 June 2010 at 02:25

    I love these and agree about the J. Crew thing. My favorite little black dress is from there. Everything is so classic. I have the catalogue beckoning me now :) xx

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  11. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird2 June 2010 at 02:30

    Awesome interview!

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  12. Blair McLeod2 June 2010 at 04:31

    okay - love her!! thanks for the into. I might have to wiggle her tomorrow!

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  13. Hello Lover...2 June 2010 at 04:56

    I love lavendar and lillies!

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  14. Josie2 June 2010 at 07:10

    I so love these posts, Helena! I love, LOVE learning more about other bloggers -- she's fab!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  15. Silvia C2 June 2010 at 07:22

    This is a great post. I love being introduced to new wonderful bloggers. Thanks, doll.

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  16. My Life And Loves2 June 2010 at 08:26

    I love your 'My Stuff Series'! Always get introduced to some great blogs! Thank you :) xo

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  17. Anonymous2 June 2010 at 08:38

    Oooh she has great taste!!!

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  18. Will @ Bright.Bazaar2 June 2010 at 10:34

    Fab round up! I like Banana Republic, esp. for their fragrances. Their stores are always simply yet strikingly designed, too.

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  19. Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries2 June 2010 at 11:24

    What a lovely interview! :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  20. Diana Mieczan2 June 2010 at 12:13

    Jessica is a girl by my heart!!! Thank you sweetie for this post...Great one!
    Have a sunny day ( I hope)
    muah

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  21. Erika Ward2 June 2010 at 12:35

    what a fantastic series. i love such an intimate look into someone's life! i think jessica and i were twins in a past life, *smile*

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  22. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE2 June 2010 at 13:32

    Great post Helena! I'm heading right over to check her out.

    Hope you're having a great week honey :) xoxo

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  23. Unknown2 June 2010 at 13:56

    humm i have a lot in common with her - especailly the "flats" - i've been obsessed with them the last few years! - great interview!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  24. Ariane2 June 2010 at 14:04

    Great feature on a gorgeous blog!

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  25. Nadine2point02 June 2010 at 14:15

    Love her blog, yours is great too! Glad I happened upon both of them.
    The yellow floral headboard is gorgeous.

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  26. Connie @ SogniESorrisi2 June 2010 at 14:35

    Great post! Going to check out Jessica's blog now.

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  27. Anonymous2 June 2010 at 15:30

    Lovely post. I love Little Miss Sunshine too. xo

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  28. Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself2 June 2010 at 15:39

    So... my own "My Stuff" list would have SO MANY of the same things. Particularly: flowers, shoes, A Photographer's Life (which IS on my coffee table), and the Rosemary Mint body wash. Love her blog header also!

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  29. Elle Sees2 June 2010 at 17:01

    Thanks for sending this blog our wAY!

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  30. its simple love2 June 2010 at 17:03

    I have never visited Jessica before. Her stuff seems quite intriguing though. I am headed over to investigate.

    Rachael

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  31. MES CAPRICES BELGES2 June 2010 at 17:37

    Hola Helena!Acabo de leer tu comentario, Ari Ruglio? Es muy muy amiga de mi hermano, y en
    consecuencia, mía.
    Conocerás también a Jo Plagnard?
    Está claro que el mundo es un pañuelo.
    Magnífico post, por cierto!
    Un beso

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  32. Nikki2 June 2010 at 18:08

    Love her picks! Great style for sure. I came over from Krysten's blog to say...Barcelona pictures please! ;)

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  33. Punctuation Mark2 June 2010 at 18:29

    very cool post and also love her blog too!!

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  34. Iva Messy2 June 2010 at 22:28

    SO SO SO AWESOME!!! I love your interviews!! they are the greatest!! :)

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  35. Anonymous4 June 2010 at 03:34

    Jessica has such great style. she exudes simple chic.

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  36. Gaia7 June 2010 at 23:30

    you have always beautiful woman with maazing blogs!
    Love that "my Stuff"

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  37. Anonymous7 December 2011 at 14:35

    Oooh I love that Eileen Fisher comforter! It looks like it was pretty popular. Does anyone know how it did on the actual Eileen Fisher product reviews? I usually base what I buy from her on how those reviews go. They haven't steered me wrong yet.

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