Friday 5: Pretty in Pink

So I thought I'd start something new and share with you 5 favorites and/or crushes of the week.  It might get a little miscellaneous each Friday but hey, I can be miscellaneous sometimes.  I say crushes because I'm a normal gal in an over indulgent world so not everything I 'crush' on will make it into my closet.  Sometimes it's a matter of waiting for a sale and sometimes you just keep on crushing.

Plaid Top: J Crew || Crop Jeans: Banana Republic || Pink Sandals: Louise Et Cie ||

Earrings: Kendra Scott || Bucket bag: Mansur Gavriel ||

Top:

It's not a secret I love pink, Mamma can testify I always have and always will!  So this pink gingham top with the bow - need I say more??  

Shoes:

These pink shoes have actually been on my feet.  I was walking through Nordstrom and my eye went straight to them, and no wonder, they're bright and made by one of my most favorite shoes designers 'Louise Et Cie'.  I L.O.V. E. her designs of quality and comfort. They haven't come home 'yet' because I've already brought home shoes this month. 

And for the record I like mixing all these shades of pink.  Sure you could have gone with a neutral shoe but in mixing several shades of a color it makes for an interesting and fun palette.

Earrings:

Now these are cool! 

Bucket Bag:

Bucket bags are a bit outside of my style zone. However, this up and coming designer, Mansur Gavriel has me taking a second look!  Bucket bags were the jam back in the 90's and for a while now they've popped back up in the handbag scene but my style is more classic than trendy.  My gal pal just got this bag in black and loves it.  I like the idea of a 'trendy' bag just not sure I'm willing to commit.  I always say, you have to stick to what 'YOU' like not what the world or your gal pals are liking.  Perhaps at a lower price point I'll bite the bucket bag trend.

Note:  this bag comes in multiple lining colors - how cool is that?!

Also if you're local to Charlotte you can purchase at Capitol. 

Jeans:

And the jeans, I'm totally digging the crop jeans.  They're flattering on the leg, slightly hip with the selvage hem and they show off your cute summer shoes :)

Note: There are tutorials online to DIY your own crop jeans with a distressed hem.  I haven't decided if I'm going to purchase or take a pair I haven't worn in a while and give them a new look. Stay Tuned! 

Dress Beautifully in My Friday Finds

XOXO Sarah Louise

Bucket of Fun

Buckets Bags are bountiful on the handbag scene! 

It's a returning trend from the 90's.  I've held off on slinging one over my shoulder as I'm not quite sure how I feel about these bitty buckets.  If you think about it, they're an interesting looking bag - it's like an oversized leather pouch or sachet.  Since my handbag style is more on the structured & ladylike side, it would have to be of quality leather with a touch of sophistication - maybe some gold hardware and I'd go with a neutral shade.

Trends can be tricky.  

My advise: 

Don't invest too much money into something you're unsure of or that may not be cool in the upcoming seasons.  

Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean you should 

Stay true to your stye but don't be afraid to branch out either

Now I'm even more conflicted!

What do you think??? 

I've rounded up a variety of bucket bags from Nordstrom below...

Bucket Bags: Stripe   Cognac   White   Red   Canvas   Blue   Gray   Black

Dress Beautifully with a Bucket Bag

XOXO Sarah Louise