Dress Beautifully: October 2020

Oct 30, 2020

Friday Favorites: Black Beauties

TGIF! It's Halloween Eve and I have some Spooktacular black beauties to share with you.

Let's talk about the color black. I don't wear it very often because it is so dark and I have a love of all things light and bright which is why white is my most favorite neutral to wear. Black can often camouflage the details of a garment, but it can also be camouflaging on the figure in a flattering way.

I believe the key to wearing black is all about the fabric and shape of a garment. Dark as it may be it is a sharp classic color making everything else stand out, your face, hair, jewelry and shoes.

Here are some beautiful black pieces in pretty fabrics and strong shapes:

Ruffled Top

#1 on my wish list

Faux Leather Strong Shoulder Top

Pink Floral Ruffle Top

Mock Neck Puff Sleeve Top

also in solid black

Textured Collar Puff Sleeve Top

Also in the prettiest pink

Faux Leather Puff Sleeve Top

Organza Top

such a feminine fabric

Silk Ruffle Collar Top

also in white and fuchsia

Velvet Bow Halter Top

also in bright pink

Lace Trim Tulip Sleeve Top

3 other colors

Eyelet Top

Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

classic - lots of color options

I have this in one of the print options

Floral Long Sleeve

Dress Beautifully in Black

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Oct 28, 2020

Croc Crop Top

Fall fashion is all about the layers. The weather is not too warm and not too cold, it's just right. When layering you want to avoid adding bulk. I've never met a gal that wanted to look like a big knit pile. The key to building pieces is to use texture and mix proportions.

I love to add fitted cropped pieces to blouses & dresses because they add shape and the hem sits right at the smallest part of your waist creating narrow line & hourglass silhouette.

Fitted sweater shells/vests, cropped jackets & cardigans all add warmth, shape and texture. Faux leather is one of my favorite ways to add modern style.

Croc Crop Top | Blouse | Charcoal Jeans | Snake Boots

Dress Beautifully in Layered Animal Textures

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Oct 26, 2020

Mamma Monday: Target Treasures

When you become a Mamma, they should tell you that you're best friend aka sister wife is going to be Target. I'm not discrediting all those handy dandy baby gadgets but the real MVP is Target. Sure you made target runs before but now, it's your place of escape and wonder. You aren't just picking up what you need and what you don't need, you're strolling up and down the aisle, sipping a coffee and enjoying the escape. My darling Vivian isn't a baby anymore but our trips are just as essential. It's open early, it has it all and the staff is almost as happy to help you as Chick-fil-a's.

It's a one stop shop, including clothing!

Here are some tips for shopping target apparel:

1. Opt for classic & solid pieces

2. Style with high end accessories

3. Stick to the women's dept (avoid juniors)

Note: I've never purchased from the other departments (athletic, intimates, accessories or shoes) so I can't speak to it.

Target treasures to have you dressed beautifully:

Faux Leather Pants - also in brown

Ruffle Sweater - Boots

Dress - Designer Belt

Lavender Cardigan - also in beige

Pleated Jeans - Designer Loafers

Faux Leather Dress - also in brown

Boots

Ruffle Dress

Tiered Dress - 6 colors

Shirred Dress - also in lavender

Puff Sleeve Top - 3 more colors

Ruffle Sweatshirt - 5 more colors

Ruffle Button Down - 3 more colors

Smocked Blouse -2 more colors

Alligator Pencil Skirt

Plaid Skirt

Blazer - also in black

Trench

Dress Beautifully in Target Style

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Oct 23, 2020

Friday Favorites: Pretty Little Prints

TGIF! It's been a fantastic week of fun outside with some fantastic weather! Fall just feels so nice! And tomorrow, we're going to have more fantastic fun at a Fall/Halloween party at my Mamma's house with all the grandkids.

Here are some pretty little prints that are fantastic for Fall ...