Dress Beautifully: March 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Friday Favorites: Girlie Tops

TGIF! It's been a good week but the weekend is going to be the best! Vivian is hosting a few little gal pals from school this afternoon for a lemonade party, pizza and movie are tonight, tomorrow after soccer we are visiting my Mamma and Sunday we will celebrate Palm Sunday at church!

All the fun Spring activities and fashion are here and I'm enjoying it all! I'm a girlie girl so I gravitate to tops with ruffles, collars, embroidery and in pastel colors!

Here are some pretty girlie tops ...

Purple Floral Embroidered

Blue Floral

Chambray Linen Ruffle

Dress Beautifully in a Girlie Top

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 29, 2023

Little White Skirt

Wearing white is a beloved tradition in the warm months. This isn't just because it's pretty but necessary in keeping cool. For me I have an abundance of crisp white shirts and a few pairs of white jeans that I love to style for a fresh and bright look. A crisp white skirt is my choice for dressy occasions. I find skirts not only comfortable and cool but so feminine!

For this look I thought about styling with a matching white top for a monochromatic look, or with a bright bold color but I decided to go classic with black for a strong contrast. I rarely wear black but I find it paired with white to be sharp & timeless.

Style Tip: For longer skirts balance the volume with a smaller/sleeveless top and for shorter skirts a top with longer/voluminous sleeves.

I like to add lots of gold jewelry particularly with neutrals and solid colors.

Don't forget to twirl a time or two!

Black Camisole - White Midi Skirt - Pumps

Layered Gold Necklaces - Bangle

Dress Beautifully in a Little White Skirt

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 27, 2023

S'More

One of Vivian's favorite things we do as a family is a backyard fire pit with s'mores. Actually it's our favorite too!

I'm going to share something personal here. For nearly all of my adult life I never ever would allow myself to eat a s'more or any other treat as I was extremely strict on eating natural, unprocessed healthy foods. I didn't go out to eat and it affected my social life greatly. I was intense and regimented about exercising and controlling my body.

Having our darling Vivian Louise changed me in countless ways but one of them was wanting to soften these habits. Not only do I not want to expose/pass them down to her but I wanted to join in and have her see her Mamma eat birthday cake, share halloween candy and make a s'more for herself!

I still eat very healthy, exercise daily and struggle with my body but now on occasion and with a smile, I eat a s'more!!!

As I see my 40th birthday in just less than a month I've pondered what I want 'some more' of ...

JESUS

I want to give Him more of my time in His word, loving & serving His people.

FELLOWSHIP

I want more face to face time with family and friends.

We live in a world where we can see things virtually but that isn't the same as spending quality time together in person. Rather than talking about getting together with folks, I want to actually put dates on the calendar and make it happen! (with our phones down and eyes up on each other!)

HOSPITALITY

Another thing I haven't shared is that despite my disdain for cooking, I've been doing it for 3 months now about 4 times a week. My feelings on it haven't changed but Ryan surely has felt more love, as have my friends. I want to open the doors of our home more often and sit around our dining room table alongside those we love and laugh! (Hopefully over some yummy food)

Dress Beautifully Adding S'More to Your Days

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 24, 2023

Friday Favorites: Orange Gladness

Orange you glad it's Friday? and Sunny? and the season for wearing bright colors & sundresses?

My Trousers

Personally I find a bright tangerine color cheerful and pretty. Wear it as an accent or as a base color wither way I find it compliments beautifully with green, purple, blue and pink ... basically any color!

Here are some very happy orange pieces ...

I love this one!

Cropped Wide Leg Pant

Sandals

Dress Beautifully in Orange

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 22, 2023

I like it - I wear it!

Gals, I can be very extra, over-the-top, and as some of my friends call me 'Zsa Zsa'.

I find my style to be fabulous! you know why? Because I like it and it makes me feel confident and pretty.

I wore these acid washed pleated jeans to bible study yesterday and they evoked some enthusiastic reactions. One gal shared how she "loved that I will wear unique things proudly" and one said "you rock them". While I don't know anyone personally who would wear these jeans, I do and will continue to and that's all that matters.

Whether your style is simple or extravagant wear what make you feel fabulous!

So for today's outfit post - I say if you

LIKE IT - WEAR IT!!!

And for the possibility that there's another soul out there that likes these jeans that Ryan says are "awful" and "look like something I stole from the 1980's archives", I'm linking some options for you.

My Jeans - Pleated Light Wash - High Waisted Jeans

Dress Beautifully in What Makes You Feel Fabulous

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 20, 2023

Warm Weather Beauty

Gals, there's a lot of things I do in the warm weather that I don't have to do in the cold. Down here in the South we have more hot days than any other type of days and my fair (more like glow in the dark) skin needs color & protection from color. I alter my beauty routine for a more functional, lighter and sun kissed appearing look.

Here's what I use ...

Nail Polish - Geranium

You'll find this bright orange red color on my fingers and toes all Summer long!

Tanning Lotion

There are so many tanning products out there and it makes me so happy!

Real color isn't an option for my freckly skin so I smear this lotion on after shaving about 2 times a week.

I only use it on my legs to soften the glow!

I've been using this one for years now and like that it is tinted so I can see as I apply.

It seems there are new mouses, drops and creams launching each season so do your research.

I tend to stick with the same products for a long time.

Sugar Scrub

I use this before I shave my legs and every now and then all over my body.

It helps for my faux tanning lotion to apply evenly too!

It comes in a whole bunch of scents.

Sunscreen

I love the tinted glow sunscreen for my face! It adds just the right amount of color & luster.

The clear and body sunscreens are amazing too. I believe in sunscreen 100%!! It's first, of upmost importance for your health and secondly for maintaining a youthful appearance.

Baked Powder Make Up

I recently added this intentionally for Summer beauty.

I like a much lighter face in the heat. These powders are smooth and light while still adding color.

A quick brush on and go. I'll add eyebrow pencil, mascara, lipstick and done!

Dress Up Your Beauty Routine Beautifully in the Spring & Summer

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 17, 2023

Friday Favorites: Gorgeous Greens

We all know how important it is to eat your greens, but I find it just as great for your wellbeing to also wear them. And not just on St. Patrick's day!

Green is a soothing color but also rich. To me it's a representation of nature, thriving life and evokes a feeling of calm.