Romantic Halter Top Outfit Inspired by Lilacs & Love

Ahhh… The Lilacs have arrived.
I was 11 when I first noticed the pretty, lavender, flowering tree on the outskirts of the field. Each spring, there after, its wonderful scented blossoms became the first bouquets brought home. Mom and I would pound the ends, get out her biggest vase and fill it to overflowing with lilac boughs.

A few years later, about the time us girls start planning our weddings, while working on our annual Lilac arrangement I said to mom, “You know… I think I’ll marry the first man who brings me a bouquet of Lilacs.” I know it sounds sappy, but I had a plan… You see, I didn’t want to get married. Ever. (My plan was to become an artist, live in a castle on an island and probably have a cat or two.) And at the wise age of 13 I knew that boys always brought roses, not lilacs, to girls they liked!

16 years later…
Answering the knock on my little apartment door, I opened it to find the legs and feet my boyfriend. It was all I could see of him, as he was hidden behind the largest bouquet of Lilacs I had ever seen. As he entered my hallway he said, “I don’t know what these are, but they sure smell good and they reminded me of you”.

In a few days time, we’ll be toasting our 13th wedding anniversary with Lilacs on the table and a glass (or two) of “True Love”.

1. A “True Love” Cocktail… Pour two measures of your favorite vodka into a cocktail shaker along with one measure of Parfait Amour and one measure of maraschino, shake with ice until frosted. Strain into two tall, slender glasses, top each with lots of ice and a single, lavender rose petal. Toast to your true love.

2. The halter top, “He Loves Me…” by Halter Hotties is made from a vintage scarf and fully lined in lavender 100% silk satin charmeuse. It’s the perfect top for a spring love celebration. Available at www.halterhotties.com, $199.00

3. You’ll need this white Betmar Classic Braid Dapper Fedora to keep the sun out of your eyes… you won’t want to miss the twinkle in his each time he smiles at you. Available at www.bonnetstore.com, $37.50












4. This Madison Marcus floor-sweeping white 100% silk Charmeuse, lined skirt will give you that “I’m a bride “happy~place”, anytime..anywhere, feeling. Available at www.shopbop.com, $238.00









5. One-of-a-kind jewels make you feel special every time you wear them. These beautiful, “Ruby Pink Mystic Topaz” earrings are handmade by the 1000 Market artist, Sky Dreams. Available at http://skydreamsjewelry.1000markets.com, $240.00

















6. / 7. There’s nothing like a Wonder~Woman bracelet and a wicked pair of Gladiators to give you the edge. Even adrift in lovey~dovey, la~la, land, a girls gotta feel the power… Lavender Cottage‘s handcrafted Modern Relic Cuff Bracelet available at http://lavendercottage.1000markets.com, $45.00

Camilla Skovgaard’s Burnt Coffee Metallic high heel sandals, available at www.shopbop.com $385.00(on sale)  

No need for the golden, magic, truth~telling Lasso...  One look at these babies and he'll be spillin' all his secrets.