Lilac Sunday

It’s lilac season! I think it goes without saying that lilacs are my favorite. They have a special place in my heart because they grew outside my grandparents home as well as my childhood home. I loved going to cut a few with my parents because they were so beautiful and fragrant and I got to make a little bouquet for the table inside.

For me, a lilac symbolizes brightness and happiness, as well as the joy of being surrounded by loving family. In the Language of Flowers of Greek mythology, lilacs are representative of the emotions of early love – an exciting and happy time.

Each spring, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University hosts a festival in celebration of the blooming lilacs. The Lilac Collection is known for its beautiful 369 lilac plants representing 165 different kinds of lilacs. If you missed Lilac Sunday this year and you are in the Boston area, you absolutely must make a visit to the Arnold Arboretum (admission is free!) because in addition to the lilacs, the land is teeming with so many different types of trees and flowers that are all blooming right now!

This weeping willow was so whimsical, we had to stop and take some photos. The grounds were so magical that I truly felt like Alice in Wonderland on our visit!

Dress: Wayf // Denim jacket: H&M // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Shoes: Topshop (similar here and here) // Hat: Sole Society

For a day of walking around the gardens, I wanted something light and breezy. I opted for a white midi dress (also seen here). An airy white dress is so essential for the summer that I know I’ll be wearing this one all season long – dressing it up (with heels) and dressing it down (with flats and a denim jacket). The weather was sunny but cool, so I threw on my trusty denim jacket for an extra layer and a straw hat for sun protection.

Will you visit the Lilac Collection this year?!
xo -L

P.S. Here are some more breezy white dresses for summer at all price points: