The Velvet Touch

Velvet is everywhere this season! From clothing to shoes, the soft warm fabric with it's eye catching sheen adds elements of luxe to any look.  See some of my velvet favorites from this post a few weeks ago.

P.S.  I'm stalking my front door for this pair of velvet shoes to arrive.

This blouse blends classic and modern components with an embellishment of a velvet medallion.

The design incorporated the foundation of a poplin dress shirt and reworked the construction with a shorter hem and oversized elbow sleeves.

I feel that this top is one of those pieces that you can wear all year long for so many occasions.  For the office, ditch the boring solids and pair it with a pencil skirt or trousers.  For casual days you can't go wrong with denim and come spring white will make it pop!

If the shorter hem line has you concerned, wear it on top of a sheath dress or with a higher waisted a line skirt.  Personally, I'm a tucker but I like adding variations to my wardrobe - keeps things fresh.

Velvet Embellished Top || Pencil Skirt || Pumps || Earrings || 

Dress Beautifully in Velvet

XOXO Sarah Louise

Suede

With cooler temps comes cozy rich textures.  Heavier textiles are not only warm, they give you the 'feels'.  Besides making you 'feel' the snuggle of Fall they actually make you want to feel them with your hands.  To run your fingers over the soft fabric.

I'm 100% natural when it comes to my fabric fibers and for the cold it's all about wool, fur, cashmere and leather.  I'm not opposed to wearing animal because I eat it every day with every meal and believe that the purpose of some is for our utilization.  Before you get twisted let me be clear I'm not wearing a panda, I'm talking cow, lamb, goat, mink, beaver; animals that are in abundance.  Leather specifically is strong, durable, water resistant and provides a protective barrier against the elements whether it's on your body or feet.

As with the 70's vibe of fashion that's roaring, suede is a key element.  Suede with fringe, well that's just too hippie retro for this gal, but I'm all about it in a polished shoe, skirt or jacket.

This suede skirt in a gorgeous carmel color screams fall.  It's everywhere in nature with the falling of the leaves and compliments beautifully as a neutral in your wardrobe.  I paired it with a bright white crisp dress shirt to dress it up but plan to style it also with a striped tee, denim & black sweater.  It will go with any color really.

I am wearing 'real' suede and because of it's weight it is a tad stiffer and doesn't move as say a faux polyester fabric would.  But it has great structure and holds it's shape enhancing the design.  The inverted box pleat gives an a-line shape allowing for room and as always makes your waistline small.  I adore the functional gold side zippered pockets! Details are everything.  The seaming also adds to the amazing design.  Now with all things real or natural often comes a higher price tag.

But I believe in quality over quantity and buying forever pieces.

You're in luck if you'd rather go faux, I've link several options for you below :)

Bow Dress Shirt - Similar || Suede Skirt - Similar - Here & Here || Booties & Here || 

Dress Beautifully in Suede

XOXO Sarah Louise

Plaid & Pinot

Plaid is quite possibly the most prevalent print for the Fall/Winter season. It's warm, rich and timeless.  Whether it's in a flannel shirt, wool coat or a festive silk dress for the holidays, plaid blends colors in a grid line pattern that everyone, gals and gents alike, can incorporate into what ever style suits them.

This jacket contrasts the oversized plaid print with a cropped design perfectly.  The ivory base is bright and light against the boucle wool. The shorter sleeve length is a favorite of mine as I find it cumbersome being petite to have the sleeves cover my hand and get in the way of daily function.  It's also impossible to avoid soiling when they're too long.

I paired this jacket with a burgundy sheath dress to compliment the hint of color in the plaid.  The shorter hem line of the jacket highlights the waist creating a feminine shape.  This look has somewhat of a retro vibe back to the 60's, which is nice and sophisticated for the office but paired with my grey jeans and black over the knee boots it's right on time for after hours.

I recently discovered the Emerson Rose line at Nordstrom and I must say it's divine! Quality, classic and just perfectly chic.

How ever you style it, wear plaid beautifully!

Plaid Jacket || Burgundy Dress || Pumps || Handbag ||  

Dress Beautifully in Plaid

XOXO Sarah Louise

Fuchsia Fancy Pants

They call me 'fancy pants' and you know what, I am!  Being different from the rest is fine by me.  So what I like to dress up and wear red lipstick and gold jewelry. It doesn't make me less cool, it makes me, me.  I'm proud to have my own unique fancy style and when I saw these fuchsia pants I thought to myself, how perfectly fitting! 

Bottoms, skirts and pants, are most commonly designed in neutrals/darker shades.  While I agree that it's a flattering and stylistically smart it's fun to switch it up and strut in a bold color.  

And just because these fuchsia pants make a statement all by themselves, it doesn't mean your top has to be boring.  I went shiny with this silver blouse but plan to also pair with a crisp white shirt, denim, a black/navy or camel sweater and for extra femininity a floral blouse. 

Since this look is color blocked, I opted for these snake pumps for a pop of print. Scarves are another way to add print to a solid look.

Embrace color and put on a pair of bright pants!

Silver Blouse || Fuchsia Pants & Here || Snake Pumps & Here || Handbag ||

More colored Pants: Here Here & Here || 

Dress Beautifully in Fuchsia Pants 

XOXO Sarah Louise