Dress Beautifully: cape

Dec 11, 2014

Wrapped

Last month when I was home visiting my Mamma, the temps dropped unexpectedly and naturally I didn't pack a coat. It was early November in the South who would have thought?!

Normally I would just borrow from my littlest sissy's closet but as hard as it is to believe she's grown up to be 20!! and isn't at home anymore ... so it was straight to my Mamma's Closet. We are both petite little red heads but her coats were just a tad too long for my taste.

And then I remembered this oversized scarf I gifted her a couple of years ago. It's a warm caramel color made of cashmere and oh so warm. It's like being wrapped in a blanket.
What I did pack was my favorite vintage belt and my go to crisp white shirt. Paired with jeans, I was styled and read to step out into the cold.

I wrapped the oversized scarf around and secured it with my belt. It was the perfect touch, adding warmth, shine and creating shape.

I felt so classy wearing my Mamma's scarf ... I mean she is the muse behind my classic style!!

Add some warmth without the coat with an oversized scarf turned caplet with an added belt.

Oversized Scarf: Ralph Lauren Similar & Here & Here || Dress: Ann Taylor ||

Crisp White Shirt: Brooks Brothers || Belt: Vintage Similar ||

Pumps: Nine West || Handbag: Prada ||

Dress Beautifully Wrapped in an Oversized Scarf

XOXO Sarah Louise

Oct 2, 2014

Cape Trench Coat

This Thursday it's Scandal Style! #TGIT Means it's TV Night with Grey's, Scandal & Project Runway (My Sewing Inspiration).

I've Always had an OP (Olivia Pope) Style so it was Validating to See my Fashion Favs on Screen. So Imagine my Excitement when The Limited launched their Scandal Line! I Immediately Called my Local Store and had a Sales Associate Hold Pieces for Me.

I Tried on Almost Every Piece in the Collection and Loved it All. Construction is of Great Quality and Sure to Bring Confidence with Each Wear. Since I Can't have it All, I Narrowed it Down to the 'Must-Haves'. Some are being Put Away for Christmas (Torture!) and I'm Hitting the Streets with a Couple Pieces ASAP.

Here are my Try-Ons (I Opted Out of the Pink Coat, Waiting til Christmas for the Cape, Gloves, the Dress in Green (not pictured) and Blouse, and Will Dish on this Amazing Long Cardigan Next Week!)

Shop my Must-Have Picks:

Pink Coat || Grey Cape || Gloves || Blouse || Trousers || Long Cardigan || Tulip Dress (Not Pictured)

This Jacket wasn't in the Store but it was my at the Top of my 'Must-Have' List so I Ordered it and Have been Stalking my Mailman All Week.

It's a Cape Trench Coat in Ivory. What a Unique Piece! I haven't seen Anything like it. I Love that it's Ivory (My Favorite Color to Wear), that the Cape Sleeves are Short (Allowing for Movement), and that it's Belted (Creating a Great Shape against the Voluminous Sleeves).

I've Paired it with Flare Legged Trousers for a Business Look, but Plan to Also Top Sheath Dresses, Pencil Skirts, Skinny Pants and Even Jeans for a Causal Look. I Even have Plans to Change Out the Belt!