The "Other" Sister

Happy Valentines Day!


Did you know the average bouqet of roses this time of the year is about $75?

Um, hello...there are plenty of other gorgeous flowers for a lot less. Be creative boys.

And if your girl demands roses only...find a new valentine! :X

Today, pink and red are EVERYWHERE.

But can't a girl love lilac? I feel like she's the "other" sister. Lilac needs more credit in the colors world.

My love affair with lilac started with a special nail polish package I got.

Isn't it soft and pretty? My nails and eyes were pleased.

Lilac has a little something something without overpowing your outfit. It's the cherry on top ;)



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How many of you love lilac?
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31 comments:

  1. AmiraFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Totally "the other sister," loved that :-) Happy Valentine's day! xoxo

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  2. JessFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Roses = sweet but overrated.
    I'm not a pink lover, but lilac is so pretty!
    I like the second dress & the little oxfords :)

    Happy Valentine's Day, Hollieee :)

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  3. MichelleFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Wow that's expensive!

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  4. LaurenFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I love lilac!

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  5. KatieFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I love lilac and lilacs smell much better than roses :) I really like that nail polish!

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  6. Kate at Green FashionistaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I couldn't agree with you more on the roses! I've told my hubs the past few years to forget about V day. We love each other every day and don't give into the crazy marked up flowers and jewelery and fixed menus at overcrowded restaurants. We will spend a relaxing night in with home cooked food and the DVR :)

    http://peridotkutie.blogspot.com/

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  7. Unpublished LifeFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my word - love those shoes! I want. And yes, Lilac is a beautiful colour. Very spring:)

    http://unpublishedworksofme.blogspot.com/

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I am LOVING that purple dress!!

    And I'm beginning to think I'm one of the only girls on the planet who hates roses. I can't stand them because they're the "staple of love" in flowers. Gross! Give me something different!

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  9. KeriFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I love lilac!! All of these pretty outfits and accessories show off how pretty it is! And like you said, not over powering! Lilacs always remind me of spring too, such pretty flowers and they smell so good... Actually I wear lilac perfume!!

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  10. AshFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    i prefer ANY shade of purple to pink (unless it's a very warm, coral-y pink).. hehe i painted my nails purple this past weekend, because i was NOT going to paint them typical red or pink (: hehe and i agree with you about the roses only- find a new chick! haha one that doesn't care what kind of flowers or arrangements you buy...

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  11. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    So true! Lilac is totally the "other" sister & its so unfair because it is such gorgeous color.

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  12. DevonFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I didn't realize it until I read this, but I do love lilac too!

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  13. Redheaded DaybookFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    lilac is amazing and i really dont care for purple shades much lol. beautiful.

    and THANK YOU! my friends spend TONS of $$ on flowers when they could be getting flowers, chocolates, a card, balloons and a teddy bear for the same price! personally, i would love a handmade gift.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    flowers are way too expensive. i totally agree! and lilac is gorgeous! i think i need that essie nail polish :) happy valentine's day!!

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  15. CrystalFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I ADORE lilac! Purple is my favorite color in pretty much any shade hue what have you. Also love this line "And if your girl demands roses only...find a new valentine! :X" Hah! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  16. Lindsay @ Trial By SapphireFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Truth be told, when I see people obsess over roses for Valentine's Day, I think to myself "Your priorities are in the wrong place" and "You must have so much money that you can make stupid decisions like that." :-) Happy Lilac Valentine's Day to you!

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  17. CALLIEFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    GORGEOUS color! Need that nail polish asap! Happy Valentine's to you!!

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  18. ashlyn | nicoleFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    lilac really is such a pretty elegant color. & plus it is a shade of purple & which so happens to be my favorite color!

    happy valentines day hollie! xx

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  19. Meg @ write meg!February 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I've always been a pink girl, but I can definitely appreciate the loveliness of some well-placed lilac! Purple makes me happy.

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  20. Hilliary MeisnerFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Happy Valentines Day!

    I am totally a tulip girl!

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  21. CarrieFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Lilac is one of my favorite colors, it's o feminine. I'm a lily girl myself. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  22. HayleyGraceFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    This is adorable!! I love that it's "the other sister". I love lilac and maybe we should incorporate it more as a "romantic" color because it is!!

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  23. AlexFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Looove lilac. And you'll be happy to know that Aaron sent me tulips instead of roses :)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    oh my goodness, me me me!
    i LOOOOOVE lilac and that dark dark purple.
    they're georgous colors.

    where can i can that nail polish from?

    xx

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  25. Anna ElderFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    i thought i was the cherry on top? jk jk jk jk kinda…

    i love lilac! especially on lavender. Gorgeous. Happy Valentines Day to you sweet friend!! xoxoxox

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  26. BrittFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Loving the lilac! 20 minutes ago I made a list of new nail polishes I wanted. This one is on the list!

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  27. KristenFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I love that lilac polish! Do you know the name of that color? Happy Valentine's Day! I'm a new follower :)

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  28. dreaming en francaisFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Loved this post, as that's one of my favorite colors! And the post title is so cute too! xo

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/

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  29. Lets just build a house!February 14, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Lilac has been my favorite color for almost two years. I fell in love with it while planning our wedding. Not tired of it yet!

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  30. loriFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    i agree... my hubs gave me an orchid- its lovely! and i LOVE lilac. i almost bought that polish and i am regretting not getting it now!

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  31. My-cliffnotesFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I'd like it all please. Pretty please.

    Tab
    my-cliffnotes.blogspot.com

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