Working At Lilly

Recently, I have made a bit of a job change. Previously, I had been working at a local American Eagle store for about a year now. For a time, I loved it. The product, my coworkers, just the whole environment. I can't put my finger on what changed recently but something definitely has and I don't like it one bit. Perhaps its me that's changed. But now instead of being something I'm excited for, I dread going to work. I'm the kind of girl who has to love my job or I'm completely miserable. So I started lowkey looking for somewhere new to work, thinking it would be quite some time before I found somewhere I would be satisfied with. 

Also recently, I discovered that there was a Lilly Pulitzer store in the same shopping center where I worked. I didn't even know it existed instead I started exploring one day when I was too early for work. Best discovery ever. Walking into that store was like walking into heaven for me. I'm nervous about buying things online (and I didn't know Dillard's carried the clothing line as well) so I had never been able to purchase something from the Lilly clothing collection. Sure, I've had the planners for years. But this was a whole new gold mine. I was finally able to try some things on and walked out the store with a dress in my favorite summer print, Lobstah Roll. 

As the associate was ringing me up, we talked about how I was looking for a new job, she mentioned they were hiring. All I had to do was email the store manager my resume. I didn't think there was a chance in hell they would hire me. I just didn't feel like a Lilly girl. A few minutes into my interview, I got the great news that I had a new job. I feel its relevant to mention that my interview took place the day after I submitted my application, fantastic turn around time. The day after that, I started working. And on my second day, I got my keys to the store. Walking into heaven turned into getting to work there.

In my two days of working, I have felt more comfortable and loved than in almost a year of working at American Eagle which is really sad. I loved that job. It was my first taste of retail. But I always feel sooooo stressed out there and everything is always so chaotic. At the Lilly store, I feel at home. The girls all welcomed me with open arms and have been so accepting of me even though I'm still learning everything there is to know about the brand. This has been the kind of environment I have been looking for.

I feel so incredibly blessed to be working in the Lilly store here, though the idea of telling me boss I, leaving at my other job terrifies me. I have been there for so long that it feels odd to let go of that place. But I am excited to see where my new job takes me. Plus, now I have a reason to buy lots of Lilly (which I have already taken advantage of). And who doesn't want to wear Lilly to work? Hello, best dress code ever. 

P.S. Dillard's has great sales on Lilly stuff if you're looking for some summer stuff or basics to fill your closet. I picked up some shorts, a dress, and a romper all for under $200 yesterday. 

Love ya.