Lilly Pulitzer #Resort365

On Monday, Lilly Pulitzer released the beginning of their Fall 2014 collection called   
#Resort365. Lilly Pulitzer year long theme is "A Story Written in the Sun." 

This Fall collection is actually one of my favorites (I actually think I say that every year and every season). I always think that I won't like a collection based on the sketches I've seen but one it hits stores I'm hooked.

I love the rich fall colors which still take on a Florida feel of easy, breezy, and colorful! 

One of the most interesting things to me about this collection is how I could easy mesh these looks into other styles and things in my wardrobe that could play up or tone down the bright looks (depending on my mood). 

Below are some of my favorite picks from the Lilly #Resort365 look that were released this week!

Angel Halter Maxi Dress - New Green Under the Palms

Deanna Tank Top Romper - Multi Hot Spot

Janice Shift Dress - Hotty Pink

Callahan Short - Cameo White Electric Feel

Hayden Open Cardigan - True Navy

Joanna Empire Waist Maxi Dress - Multi Hot Spot 

Layton Short Sleeve Shift Dress - True Navy

Windsor Strapless Pull-On Dress - Cameo White Electric Feel 

Kingsley Crew Neck Pull-On - Sunkissed Pink Under the Palms Small 


Cheers!
xoxo, gab

birkenstocks are back

You heard it right, BIRKENSTOCKS ARE BACK! 

One of the biggest fashion trends of the summer has been the return of the Birkenstock. Since I was a little girl, like 10 years ago I begged my mom for a pair of the clog Birkenstocks. I never got my pair, but 10 years later I had to do it! 

I'm currently adopting new looks to my style. As a college student, I've noticed that my style is completely evolving as I'm finding new stores to try out and meeting new friends with interesting and different looks, which to me is the best part of college. 

So when I returned home this summer, I started to evolve my somewhat preppy style for a more simplistic, somewhat-bohemian look. It's completely a work in progress, but isn't that what style all about? Finding new looks to fit my mood and personality that I feel expresses me best. 

So below are some of my favorite Birkenstocks. I own the first pair and they literally have meshed into my daily attire. 


Birkenstock Gizeh - Golden Brown




Birkenstock Gizeh Nubruck - Billiard


Birkenstock Arizona - White 



Birkenstock Arizona - Black 



Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Magenta Purple

pineapple party

Summer 2014 is all about PINEAPPLE.


Pineapple Print from Etsy

J. Crew Girls Glitter Pineapple Purse 



Asos Niche Pineapple Print Skater Dress



Topshop Pineapple Print Bikini



Target Merona Slub Tank



(photo from Pinterest) 



Pineapple Pattern Throw Pillow 


Exciting news everyone! "for the love of gab" is now on INSTAGRAM! follow for updates and fun posts @loveofgabblog. 


Cheers!
xoxo, gab 

my jamaica recap

Jamaica was honestly one the best trips I've taken. Prior to this trip, my mom, sister, and I had been once before for a family friend's funeral but that was 11 years ago (and I still don't know who the funeral was for). So basically, this trip was my first time (that I'll actually remember). 

my dress - Urban Outfitters

I felt like we were a traveling circus as we were packing and unpacking every few days around different parts of the island (but that actually made the trip so much more adventurous).  So here's the breakdown. We were in Jamaica for 9 days, 8 nights. The first two nights we were in Ocho Rios where most of the reunion took place. On our first full day my dad, sister, and I climbed Dunn's River Falls which was a total workout but incredibly fun. The hour long climb in cold water was terrifying at some points as I was sure I was going to fall all the way down, but after reaching the top and looking back at what we accomplished, it was so rewarding. 

the view from our hotel window

Ocho Rios

Dunn's River Falls

On Sunday, we packed up and caravan-ed for Ensom City in Spanish Town, which is about 30 minutes from the capital Kingston. The 2 hour trip from Ocho Rios to Spanish Town was filled with windy roads through the hills, which I was honestly so scared our bus was going to get stuck going up and up the hills. 

We spent the majority of our visit in Ensom City as we stayed 4 nights in a house across the street from my grandmother's cousin. We took many mini trips including visiting my mother's old family home and traveling to Kingston to tour the capital city. Needless to say we definitely had our share of adventures. Being with family always leads to fun surprises and lots of laughs. 

overlooking New Kingston 

We finished up our trip in Montego Bay just the 4 of us. The hotel we stayed at was well-deserved after many days with family around and so much going on everyday. We were so sad that our trip was coming to an end, but we maximized our time at the resort as much as we could. We spent our last full day on the beach, in the pool, and taking in the amazing scenery. For our final night, we got all dolled up for a sunset dinner!   

me and my sister 

 dress and her romper - Lilly Putlizer, bag - Rebecca Minkoff Mini-M.A.C

best appetizer EVER 

Ever since we returned home, the 4 of us have been in post-Jamaica blues. We wish we were back every moment of the day. The memories we made on that trip were AMAZING. I keep looking back at our pictures from our week in paradise and can't help but smile from ear to ear!

 

cover-ups - Lilly Pulitzer

Till next time, can't wait to be reunited with the motherland next summer!

Cheers! 

xoxo, gab