Elevated Basics

 One of my favorite looks is a crisp white shirt with a pair of jeans. It's timeless, chic and a perfect balance of polished and chic. 

SHIRT - NECKLACE - TWO TONED JEANS - BUCKLE FLATS - BELT 

Here area some ways to elevate a simple button up & jeans:

- Pop the collar

- Leave the top 3 buttons open

- Add a statement necklace

- Tuck the front and back of the shirt leaving the sides loose

- Roll the sleeves to the elbow leaving the cuff out

- Top the jeans with a belt

- Opt for jeans that have a modern cut/detail (ex: barrel, two toned, cuffed)

- Step into a pair of shoes with pointed toe

Dress Beautifully in an Elevated Classic Look

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Jeans

 Gals, I'm a blue jean baby! I wear jeans (outside of Summer) nearly every day. I am that person that chills in jeans. I like the classic look, go with everything style and structure they give. 

I won't pretend that jean shopping is easy. In fact I've tried on piles of jeans recently in all different washes, designs and price points.

TWO TONED

I love this trend - these are a splurge so they stayed at the store

Note: the high end designer jeans doesn't = best ... the best are what fit & feel great!

Jeans are specific to body type so my favorites may not be yours and vice versa. I have a narrow waist and hip but I'm curvy in my derriere and legs.  I like barrel jeans, loose straight jeans and trouser/wide legs jeans as they give room for my legs without clinging. 

Here are some jeans I've tried, bought that fit great ...

LOOSE STRAIGHT

These are an AMAZING price! 

WIDE LEG

also great price - solid dark wash is classic & slimming

DARK STRAIGHT

CUFF STRAIGHT

MID RISE BARREL

UTILITY

TWO TONED BARREL

Dress Beautifully in Jeans

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Fun Jeans

 TGIF! This week has had some really fun moments. The weather has given us two warm and sunny afternoons that I took great advantage of with outside activities. I also had some really nice time with gal pals. It required some compromise on my part (I had to say no to my normal routine) but it was absolutely worth it!

Bodysuit Top - My Orange Jeans

I consider myself a classic gal but I also believe that 20% of your wardrobe (and home decor) should be modern. Adding fun trendy pieces to your wardrobe keeps your style interesting and stretches your style.

I'm seeing lots of new silhouettes with jeans: barrel, horseshoe, utility and cargo. 

Here are some fun jeans to try ...

SMALL BARREL

also in a BLUE wash

I own these and love!

BARREL

HORSESHOE

UTILITY

3 washes

CARGO

SUPER-WIDE LEG

Dress Beautifully in a Fun Pair of Jeans

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Trendy Tops & Jeans

 TGIF! I like my closet full of classics but I also like to sprinkle in trendy pieces. This keeps my outfits interesting and modern. 

I believe the trick for embracing new trends is choosing ones that YOU like, not that others. I also think you shouldn't go to an extreme design as you might not wear very often and maybe even wait a season to see if it lasts.

Statement tops are fun! I know I want to wear something unique when I head out with friends or to an event. It doesn't have to be a one time wear, pair with jeans casually and a skirt for dressy occasions.

Barrel jeans are so cool looking.  I have athletic legs and like the idea of a wider cut.  I found a pair that wasn't as exaggerated and very comfortable.

Here are some trendy pieces to explore adding to your closet ...

CROCHET WAVE SWEATER

 BURGUNDY RUFFLE BLOUSE

FEATHER TRIM SHIRT

also in white and black 

FRINGE SWEATER

LIGHT BARREL JEANS

I'm wearing these

PATCH POCKET CUFFED JEANS

SAILOR WIDE LEG JEANS

Dress Beautifully in Trendy Pieces

XOXO Sarah Louise