Bright Booties

Since I prefer lighter color palettes in my wardrobe I offset the season's darker pieces with light accessories. White booties are all the rage in doing just that! I love these for their shorter heel, soft leather and wider opening at the ankle.

Note:  These are actually an off-white color.  I encourage you to go with more of an ivory white over stark white. 

Floral pieces shouldn't go dormant  in the Fall and Winter months. In darker and more subdued hues they are a way of keeping your looks lively and pretty. I shared another darker floral dress a couple weeks ago here on this post.

Smocking is showing up on blouses and dresses everywhere.  It adds a fitted element giving shape to garments made of light weight fabric like this one in silk.

I know that some of you are rule followers, I raise my hand with you, and wearing 'white shoes' after Labor Day is an offense.  But like I just shared they are off-white (or ivory or winter white or cream ... pick one).  Personally I thrive under rules but when it comes to fashion I feel like these days every gal is skirting them.  Except for wearing white to a wedding - NEVER EVER do that!

My rule to never be broken is to always dress beautifully, like a lady with modesty. 

Floral Midi Dress & Here & Here | White Booties | Crossbody Bag | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in a Pair of Bright Booties

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Cozy Color Block

Gals, it's been straight cold and I've been wearing sweaters on repeat.  And I don't have one complaint about it.  Eh maybe a few small ones, like how sad I am not to be outside running or pushing Vivian Louise on her swing.

I've never been much of a sweater gal but Mamma life has me embracing a more comfortable wardrobe.  You don't have to loose style just because you're not in the office.

This sweater is crazy soft and cozy. Snuggle up in it and your favorite jeans and I promise you won't care that it's cold.

I loved the fun colors and chose to make them pop with black pants and contrasting white booties.

Color Block Sweater | Black Pants | White Booties | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in Cozy Colors

XOXO Sarah Louise

In-Between

Gals, it's officially Fall AND it's starting to actually feel like it! Ok it's still warm but I'm not in danger of heat stroke when I go for a run. While we are all itching for sweater weather I don't foresee it happening for another several weeks, at least for us here in the South.  But I'm ready for a change in my wardrobe. So, here we are, a way to transition from Summer to Fall for the in between weather.

The top says warmer weather, (well actually all year because you can layer over) the plaid pants say cooler temps and the booties say it all in a Summer shade but Fall/Winter design.

So here you have it, a look that bridges the seasonal gap.

This top I've had for several years, it's a favorite I wear all year long. And it's subtle stripes make its perfect pairing even with this plaid - think of it as lines on top of lines. Also, the blue in the top brings out the bits of blue in the plaid.

These pants in the paper bag waist, wide leg design are all the rage and I'm cool with it because they're super comfortable and make your waist look super small.

Now, the booties.  I'm normally a rule follower but as y'all know I'm obsessed with white so to limit my wear of the bright clean neutral to the days between Memorial Day & Labor Day feels like a punishment. So as I'm writing this I'm wearing white jeans and thinking of when I can strut these new booties out. They are the softest leather and the white actually has a hint of cream to it so perfectly acceptable.  Shoot I'll just call them winter white and all is good.
The kitten heel is just right for a dressier shoe without all the discomfort.

Now if you wanted to make this look more casual - swap the button front with a comfy t-shirt or sweater. And swap the booties for a ballet flat.

Work with what you have gals!

Plaid Pants | Striped Shirt | White Booties |

Dress Beautifully in the In-Between

XOXO Sarah Louise