Having It All

Why do we get so down on ourselves when we can't meet all the expectations we put on ourselves? Or better yet, why do we give ourselves expectations that are not attainable? Every woman I know expects more from herself. We want EVERYTHING to be perfect. Perfectly clean house, perfectly behaved children, perfect volunteer at church, school and in the community, perfect wife, perfect clothes, perfect hair, perfect body, perfect, perfect, perfect. How can we attain this? We can't. But here's the thing, it's OK that we can't. If we were all perfect at everything, then, we would all be the same. How boring.

But what about having it all....being a mom, finishing school, having a career, being a wife, developing talents, fulfilling dreams. I think we can have it all.....just not all at the same time. This is the philosophy I am learning to live by. I believe our lives have seasons. Just as you don't go snow skiing in the summer, in our lives we can't always do everything all at once.

After surveying my life I've realized that some things are going to have to wait until their proper season. This is the reason I have temporarily closed Tailored Lilly's online store. I plan to re-open it when the season is right. It is a project that I believe in, and want to continue someday.

I will still have clothing available for sale in the Redding area, and may do home shows now and again. At times I'll probably have giveaways and sell individual items through the blog.

So, please stick with me. Until then, I'm going to continue to blog about all things style oriented...and other things as they come into mind.

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New Fall Looks!

Some fabulous great looks for Fall have arrived at Tailored Lilly. I can't wait to show them to you so, here they are!


MISON Knit Kerchief Dress

Length 48". Belt not included.

FABRIC: 62% Polyester, 33% Rayon, 5% Spandex
COLOR: Brown (also available in Charcoal)
BRAND: MISON

Price: $23.50








Mind Code Floral Top

Comfortable modern floral shirt. Length 24"

FABRIC: 100% Rayon (no fading!)
COLOR: Black with Sage detail

Price: $23.50









Denim Pencil Skirt. Length 23"

FABRIC: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex.
COLOR: Indigo
BRAND: Hint Jeans

Price: $23.00

Shop New Tailored Lilly Items - 9/16/09

The desire for new clothes is like the need to sneeze: It can be stifled, but it can’t be ignored. And at about this time every year the brain’s fashion neurons are firing like crazy, signaling that it’s time for new stuff. Stores are filling up with goodies and, even though your rational mind knows it’s not true, your style demons are nagging that you have nothing to wear. - Paula Reed.

So in response to those "fashion neurons" I've added a few new items to Tailored Lilly. Who says you can't look fabulous at any size, for a great price!


Black Pencil Skirt
Sizes 1X - 3X
$30.00

A pencil skirt is a must have in every wardrobe. Even full figured women can wear a pencil skirt! This skirt has enough stretch to make it comfortable, while still having structure to keep it's great shape. With this great fabric blend, there's no color fading.

(Make an outfit by pairing it with our Tropical Wear Collared Blouse in Jade, v.r.k.'s Damask Blouse, Lane Bryant's Beaded Kimono)






COZY Hoodie
Sizes: XS - 3X
$26.00


Who doesn't love a great hoodie? The embroidery and small amount of sparkle in the modern screen print adds just a bit of subtle dimension.









Pink COZY Tee
Sizes: XL-3X
$19.50

Comfortable tee with modern gray print. With this fabric there should be no fading.