Geometric

A bit of a break from your usual florals can refresh your warm weather style.  The feminine and colorful nature of petal prints will always be a go-to smile maker. However, adding some contrast to such a softness keeps your looks from going stale and predictable.

A geometric design is a striking way to do just that! The lines of the pattern are sharp and crisp, and in this colorful dress design, a sure show stopper.

I saw this dress a few months ago but gracious it was a splurge.  It went on sale just in time for my recent birthday and was gifted to me by my mother-in-law.  It was such a treat!
The cotton is so light and the shorter flared skirt is so sassy.  You don't need much jewelry, practically any neutral handbag will compliment and you can make this look as casual or dressy as you like with sandals or heels.

Long sleeved short flared dresses are a strong trend this year. While I typically prefer sleeveless and longer hems I'm branching out of my comfort zone and embracing these proportions.

This dress gals is what I'll be wearing for my first night out with Ryan or my gal pals ... I'm not going to be picky on who goes first :)

Dress & Here & Here | Sandals | Earrings

Dress Beautifully in Geometrics

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Big Fun in a Mini Dress

Gals, I decided to have fun with the first outfit post in 2020.  A printed, puff sleeve mini dress!

Note:  These pictures do NOT do it justice, we were fighting a drizzling rain.

While I'll forever believe that classic pieces are best, I'm embracing more modern pieces in prints and with statement details.  This keeps your wardrobe fresh and versatile.

It can often feel that garments with design detail and pretty prints always come with a high price tag. Since money doesn't grow on trees and I find it to be unwise to invest in a piece that has trendy elements and that is specific to certain occasions, you must shop savvy.  I keep my eye on out designer sales on these websites Net-A-Porter, Intermix, Shopbop, Revolve, Saks and Bloomingdales.
That is just how this mini dress came to hang in my closet.

I love the colors, the puffed sleeve and fun flared mini skirt (I had no idea just how mini!).  I'm normally not a fan of tassel ties on the neckline but keeping it open elongates the face and since I'm wearing OTK boots it balances the proportions of exposed skin. Now if I were wearing a heel exposing most of my legs, I may tie it closed.

Let me just address the hem length.  I rarely ever wear pieces above my knees.  My legs are not my favorite but I've been working VERY hard to be grateful and proud to have them healthy and strong.
Gals, don't let your insecurities hold you back from wearing what you want to wear!

In a cotton fabric and mix of bright and contrasting colors this dress can be styled all year long.  I confronted the mini length with an over the knee boot, tights would be great too.  For summer, I'd advise a flat sandal.

This bag was a Christmas gift and I LOVE it! I resembles the Hermes Birkin but at a price that's obtainable and quality that's just as high. Next to white navy/deep blue is my favorite neutral.  It was my Grandma and Mamma's too. This handbag is ladylike and polished but still practical with a detachable crosssbody strap.

I found a fabric that matches the black and white tiny print in the floral design that I'm considering adding to the hem.  This dress has a patchwork construction so I believe it would be easy and I'd be much more comfortable wearing it.

Mini Dress | OTK Boots & Here | Handbag & Similar |

Dress Beautifully in a Mini Dress

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Take Me Out Dress

Gals, This. Dress.!!! I NEED a night out so that I can strut outside my closet in this fabulous number!

I shared with you on this post my focus on more unique and detailed designed pieces.  I also shared that often times these show stopping pieces come with show stopping prices. A savvy shopper always shops the sales, and that's just what I did!

The fabric is a gorgeous, delicately printed silk.  The bodice has soft boning for structure flanked by pleated neckline and skirt (with pockets!).

Now, I'm normally not into long sleeves because I'm petite and they can often overwhelm me, but these I love because they're shear and are just past the elbow so the proportions are just right!

The shear fabric on the upper half along with the shorter length  make this more of a special occasion dress.  So I'm scheming up a plan for a night out that's as fun as this dress is to wear :)

Dress | Rockstud Pumps & Similar | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in a Snazzy Dress Worthy of a Night Out

XOXO Sarah-Louise