ALL the Pretty!

Color, color, and more color and it doesn't stop there!  This dress has print, beading, ruffles and all the intricate detail you can squeeze into one dress. Oh My!  It's everything a sundress should be, swingy, bright and pretty.  And that's exactly how I felt when I tried it on.

I shared with you gals my new movement to embrace shift and swing dresses here & here.  I must say, I'm having a lot of fun strutting around in these numbers.

There's so much detail in this dress with the elaborate print and delicate beading throughout.  You just can't appreciate it's ornate design through pictures.  I feel that this dress is perfectly pretty for day time, evening and just about any summer soiree.

Because of the array of colors you could pair it with almost any colored shoe or purse.  I chose cobalt here but wore those pink heels from this post to church and the office. To let the dress speak for itself I believe a neutral shoe and handbag would do just that.

Simply put, this dress has all the pretty!

Dress: Anthropologie ||  Blue Heels: Similar & Here || Earrings: Kendra Scott || 

Dress Beautifully in a Colorful, Printed Sundress

XOXO Sarah Louise

Embellished Clutches

Brightly colored and in bold prints, embroidered/beaded clutches are another hot trend embodying the ethnic/resort style.

Whether you've vacationed in an exotic location or not, carrying one of these will at least give you a worldly look.

And, you can check of those elements of print, texture and color off in a big way!

Personally, I think they'd be great with a LBD for a beautiful pop of interest ... but for your everyday/weekends they go with everything.

Tassel Foldover

Beaded Envelope

Wristlet

Black and White

Peacock

Woven

Chandelier Pouch

Thailand Embroidered

Dress Beautifully in an Embellished Clutch

XOXO Sarah Louise

Bedazzling into Fall

Bedazzling was ALL the Range in the 90's ... and Today Designers have Embraced the Sparkling Gems in a More Sophisticated Way Using Broach-Like Clusters of Rhinestones.

Bling isn't just for Evenings and Formal Wear.  Today the Simplest of T-Shirts are Jazzed with Bling.

I was Drawn to the Beading on this Cynthia Steffe Dress for it's Sunburst Pattern, Turquoise Color, and it's Not-So-Sparkling Beads.

This Dress is a Great Transition Piece for Fall as it has Light Colors (Cream not White ... a True Southern Gal Stays True to Tradition = No White!)  and a Bit of Dark with a Black Bottom.  The Fabric is of a Heavier Weight, Pairing Nicely with a Pair of Black Tights for the Colder Months Ahead.

Bedazzled Dress: Cynthia Steffe ||  Pumps: Nine West  ||  Bracelet: Vintage Similar  

Dress Beautifully in Bedazzles

XOXO Sarah Louise