Dress Beautifully: dolce vita

Oct 15, 2021

Friday Favorites: Lug Sole Boots

TGI -Fall! Although this week it surely hasn't felt like it. The afternoon temps have been in the 80's and Vivian & I both have been in dresses and shorts. To be honest I'm not mad about it. I've enjoyed feeling the sunshine and the extra weeks of playing outside.

But when the cooler weather does show up, I'll be ready!

I remember, back in high school, just how cool lug sole boots were. Gals, they're back! I had to giggle when one of my 15 year old Sunday school students told me she was asking for a pair of Doc Martens for her birthday. I remember my friends asking for the same at her age. Those boots never really suited my girlie style but I won't argue they're a classic. I've recently been drawn to these comfy booties to add a little edge to my looks.

My Boots

also in light brown

Sharing lots of chic lug soled boots for you .....

Classic Lace Up

also in a pretty brown

AND on sale!

Polished Pull On

also in black & burgundy

Heeled

in 3 additional colors here

3 additional colors

also in Ivory & Tan

3 additional colors

4 additional colors

Dress Beautifully in a Lug Sole Boot

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Oct 28, 2019

Mamma Monday: Chic Sneaks

Happy Monday Mammas! I hope you're week is off to a joyful start.

Gracious ours is, especially coming from such a fun weekend! The only thing missing was Ryan, sadly he's working every weekend except for 2 through the end of the year. (I just realized that was a 'woe is me' complaint sigh must keep practicing having a grateful heart SL!) anyways ....
It was our church's annual Fall Festival on Saturday (I realized the first one we ever attended was 10 years ago as an engaged couple #timeflies) and I was extra jazzed this year because Vivian can run and play! There were bouncy houses, pony rides, hay rides (she insisted on riding over and over and over again!), and a tractor that she absolutely LOVED playing on!

Then on Sunday it was the dedication of Vivian's tiniest cousin. Like going to a wedding, these ceremonies remind me of the vows we took to raise Vivian Louise in God's image and the family and friends that vowed to do so alongside us. It was a special time together with my family.

And we couldn't visit Grandma without playing with the chicks and ducks!

This is a 'fashion' blog so I do want to keep that the main focus.
So for today's post I want to talk about sneakers. Apparel and footwear have taken a very big casual turn over the past few years and while I'm not super laid back with my style I have to admit since becoming a Mamma I've relaxed a bit. In fact I didn't own a pair outside of my running and gym shoes until last year.
Chasing a toddler will force you into comfort!

Sneakers are being styled not only with athleisure wear but with dresses, skirts and your typical jeans.
They're not just for function but for very chic form!

I think of them as the new ballet flat. You can basically style them with everything and look very modern and feel very comfortable.

Tip: Think twice before wearing them shopping b/c when you go to try on clothes it's such a pain taking them on and off (last week's situation)

Here are some very chic sneaks to add to your outfits ...

Converse are such a Classic

Such a Preppy Sneaker

Animal Print

So Sweet - I totally wore them as a little girl

The IT sneaker - they're a spurge but I bit the bullet and got them last year. Totally worth it! I only wanted one good pair and these are quality & made of leather. They're not as polished as I typically wear but they balance my outfits. They fit my rule of buy quality over quantity and I truly wear them several times week.