Accessories

What we know today as the iconic shift dress was originally designed by the late Lilly Pulitzer as a way to keep cool while working her Palm Beach juice stand. Pulitzer, who passed away on April 7, proved that bold patterns and classic silhouettes were a successful fashion formula. Inspired by famous fans like First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, we're channeling her Palm Beach aesthetic — home style. Shop the Pulitzer-inspired decor pieces below to add a punch of tropical prep to your pad!

• Calliope Lantern ($1,850): though it's offered in a range of colors, we think the dainty scalloped frame is well-suited for baby blue.
• Darlington Chairs ($475 for a set of two): a coat of water-based, eco-friendly paint in Pepto-pink gives these rattan stunners modern appeal.
• D. Porthault's Demoiselles Bedding (price upon request): enjoy perennial Spring (in the form of printed cotton percale!).
• Blue and White Painted Porcelain Vase ($42): perfectly stunning with or without flowers, this offers a spin on the traditional ginger jar.
• 3 Piece Cake Plate Set ($98, originally $140): spread these across a table or stack to preserve room for more sweets!
• Dream Nest Sham ($50): its quilted texture and vibrant palette are enough to perk up any bed or sofa.
• Foo Dogs ($58 for a set of two): these chinoiserie staples aren't the least bit stuffy, thanks to their bold tangerine hue.
• X Bench in Venice Peacock ($645): this versatile piece can be used as a side table or extra seating in a pinch.
• Indoor Outdoor Mirrored Planter ($748): ferns have never looked so glamorous!

When it comes to your table setting — flatware, to be exact — the Midas touch is now trending. Yes, your basic silver place setting is a classic, but gold offers a glitzy touch, regardless of the occasion. The set that first caught our eye, reinforcing our obsession, was this Sambonet five-piece place setting. It's glamorous yet sleek, elegant but durable. But there's a catch: one setting runs $140 — quite pricey for trendy flatware! Although it's made in Italy, the price tag may require a bit of thought or a wedding registry.

If you're unable to give up on your table's perfect gold accent, we found this Oro Viejo Flatware. It's not as shiny as the setting we first spotted, but it's just as stylish and almost the exact shape. Since it costs about $28 per setting, you can actually host a dinner party instead of a party of one! How's that for a gold standard?

Jessica Alba knows her way around a bright color palette — whether it be blue mirrored Westward Leaning sunglasses paired with emerald green trousers or a statement necklace worn over an electric yellow sweater, she's got it down. It comes as no surprise (but rather, a welcomed reinvention), then, that her latest outfit is a subtle play on pink-hued accents. And let's just skip right to the good part: her bright neon pink Charles Philip smoking slippers.

These shoes provide a standout example of how one serious pop of Spring-perfect color can energize even the most casual off-duty ensembles. It also doesn't hurt that the menswear-inspired silhouette supplies an instant does of sophistication, flat sole and all. But the most important styling takeaway? Alba's colorful shoes have inspired us to invest in our own versions. So, to jump-start the process, we've got some bold, printed, preppy, and floral iterations to shop below.