Showing posts with label curly hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label curly hair. Show all posts

Aug 5, 2020

Pure White



Do you have a Summer uniform? Mine looks a lot like this. White on white on white.  It's my most favorite shade (can you call it a color??) to wear. I love the crisp, clean brightness of white. It makes me feel so fresh ... and so clean clean - now you have that jam stuck in your head #sorry.

Warning: don't try to wear this with your toddler!

These jeans are amazing! I actually brought them home from the store's sale section for $9.99. How's that for a bargain?!! They're still available and while they might not be as cheap as lunch they're still at a fab price.  I love the higher waist to hold it all in (pet peeve - jeans that stretch and slide down UGH)
And the leg extends straight down from the hip which is the most flattering and most comfortable, in my opinion.  I love a pair of skinnies as much as the next gal, but a little breathing room feels so nice.


I'm a basic white tank over tee gal. I prefer sleeveless tops for movement and feel that they elongate my arms/body and I'll take all the elongating I can get... Even if it's just the perception in my head. I also tend to style my outfits with more coverage on my lower body than upper. It's just the proportions that make me most comfortable. A muscle/straight sleeveless tank is best as it conceals the undergarments completely (I find it utterly atrocious to have your undergarments exposed in any compacity). 

I knotted this tank and added a gold necklace to shine up this monochromatic ensemble.  I continued the palette down to my canvas espadrilles. 
Anther great way to wear white on white is to add a belt for a little break in the canvas.

Be brave and step out in an all white outfit ... carefully!







Dress Beautifully in All White

XOXO Sarah- Louise

Jul 24, 2020

Friday Favorites: Summer of Simpler Style

TGIF! Summer is blazing along! Seriously, the heat and humidity are intensely high making survival more of a priority than style.  But you gals know me, I'm not throwing style out with the weather.

Personally, I believe a simpler approach to beauty and fashion is the most beautiful.  In my younger years I was heavy on the makeup, meticulous with my curled coiffure and poised with my fitted outfits.

Sidenote: Let's be real, I'm out of the office and play with a toddler so I've had to become slightly more practical with my look ... also none of us are going anywhere these days but the pool! so I'm reluctantly showing you my swimsuits below Ekkk 

These days, I'm embracing my natural curls, a 5 min (or less) face and easy breezy ensembles that won't have me puddled (there's no 'glow' about it in July, I sweat!).

Here are my favorites for a Simpler Summer Style ...

BEAUTY


Wearing my mane the way God made it, wavy and wild!
I add this cream to it in sections right after the shower while damp and scrunched it up. It's soft and light.
It saves me so much time and is healthier to skip the heat of the blowdryer & curling iron. 
Some gal pals recommended this one and this one.

First and Foremost
SUNSCREEN


I love this brand Super Goop
DO NOT EVER leave your home without sunscreen.
I don't want to preach but it's essential to your health (and beauty - I'm 100% against wrinkles)


If you don't want to be bare - a quick rub of a cc cream all over, even under your eyes will do the trick and won't be as heavy.



An all in one palette for contour, blush and highlight is quick and easy to bring your face to life.


A little glimmer on the eyes - lots of color options


Fill in your brows - I've been using this one for years


Optional: A light eyeliner - I like this deep wine color or brown


Mascara is a must


A sweet tinted gloss

TA - DA!  
A little color that's natural looking will do you wonders.

FASHION

Quick throw on dresses are a comfortable all in one outfit.


also in black




3 color options


3 color options










also in yellow


also in blue

SWIMWEAR

Sigh swimsuits ... I can't believe I'm even posting these pics!
I may delete later
There are a ton of swimsuits out there and like jeans and bras they're so hard to fit.
I like these for their coverage while still cute and youthful.


One Piece Version - 8 color options


One Piece Version - 9 color options More in this Tiger Print Here
This one is great for mixing and matching with black


also in green & black
One shoulder is my favorite for swim and dresses in the Summer!

I highly recommend J Crew's swimwear - love these leopard print options.


A sarong (over 20 options) is great for throwing on for the walk to and from the pool.



As for sandals, I'm all about a slide on and go pair.
Metallics are my favorite for making a look appear dressier.



Dress Beautifully with a Simpler Summer Style

XOXO Sarah-Louise