Showing posts with label earrings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earrings. Show all posts

Feb 2, 2024

Friday Favorites: Earrings

 TGIF! This has been a week of fun.  I hosted some wonderful ladies Wednesday morning and the remainder of the day celebrated Ryan's birthday! I don't care how cheesy this is, he's the BEST!!! Truly truly the best!! I'll skip all the ways he's the best but simply share how grateful I am to be blessed with him.

As is selecting our significant others, jewelry is a personal matter. And there's a ton out there. The older I get the more I prefer fine jewelry (Ryan does too - told you he was the best). But that's a big investment. At the same time I find that costume jewelry is more modern and I like that current touch since I tend to have a more classic style with my outfits.


I find I have the most fun with earrings. I never ever leave home without them (90% of the time it's a gold hoop). Earrings draw the eye and attention up towards the face and in a long design elongate the appearance. 

Here are some earrings I find pretty ...


  Dress Beautifully in Pretty Earrings

XOXO Sarah Louise

Sep 24, 2021

Friday Favorites: Fall Everything

This picture was from the archives circa 2015

TGIF & Fall! According to the calendar we are in a new season, although the South holds on to Summer temps for quite a lot longer. I feel like Fall's the most popular season. Gals just love their spiced lattes, pumpkin flavored everything from Trader Joes, cozy camel sweaters, boots and felt hats. Sigh I'm not on the train.  I'm a Spring gal through and through! This gal just loves new flower blooms, outdoor tea parties, egg shaped candy, pastels, frilly dress and sandals. 

I do however embrace the new found morning & evening chill, cozy layers and richer colors. I can't wait to be in the mountains in 2 weeks to see the leaves changing their colors and hike in the crisp fresh air. 

Here are some pretty pieces that feature Fall beautifully ....

Pink Rancher Hat



Woven Hobo Bag

Western Denim Shirt


Love layering these


Love all the colors & nice to add a printed sweater amongst all the solid

Poncho Cape

Patchwork Maxi Dress


4 color options


Just brought these home & so comfy!


All about the lace up lug sole trend for booties


Have and love these!


I've had this on my wish list for a couple months now


I wear 03 brown bijou 


under $15 so cute & light
Picked these up this week :)

Make sure where ever you are, 
what ever you're doing and 
who ever you're with
You laugh!

Dress Beautifully for Fall

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Feb 8, 2019

Friday 5: Earrings that Shine

TGIF! Gals, the weather here in Charlotte has been A M A Z I N G !!!!! Temperatures in the 70's and lots of sunshine! PRAISE!

Baby girl and I have been outside everyday (my legs are feeling it from all the running). She LOVES playing outside, the grass and leaves are new toys to play with.  But most of all, she loves the wind in her hair from swinging.
Ok I'll stop gushing over her #sorrynotsorry

I'm an earring gal all the way.  I never leave home without a pair in my ears.  And although I have tiny ears and a big mane than tends to hide them I love a statement pair. The key is that they are light weight.  I actually know a gal who's earring ripped her ear EKKKK
I also have sensitive ears so certain metals will irritate them.

If you've been reading here for a while you know there's one pair I've been wearing for several years on epic repeat.  Here are my favorites and I start with the pair I wear the most ...


These gold hoops are weightless and delicate but large so they still make a statement.
I wear them constantly! 


These gold disc earrings I've had a few months now.  They're a bit on the heavier side so I wear them more for short occasions like church or a outing. But I think they're great for the office.


Are you noticing a gold theme?!! These earrings are definitely my evening go-to's.
When I'm getting all gussied up I want to shine and these are just the pair to do just that!


Pearls ladies, are forever earrings! Classic and polished.  I have several pairs in various colors.
If I could only own one pair of earrings for life, white pearl studs would be it.

** Another classic I want to address are diamond studs. I don't own a pair of 'real' ones because I'm too afraid I'd loose them.  I recommend these simulated diamond studs


These are my fun earrings.  Colorful and in a silk tassel they cheer up any look. 
Pink a pair in your favorite color to add your personality to your outfits.

Dress Beautifully in Earrings that Shine

XOXO Sarah Louise

Feb 2, 2017

Basic Baubles

I feel like every gal has their every day jewelry pieces that they go to when accessorizing their looks.
Statement pieces are just that, a statement.  Wearing a large ornate bauble should be occasional because you want your smile and/or outfit to be the focus.  Not the glare of rhinestones.
They also tend to be very trendy so don't go investing a lot into those 'it' pieces.

There's also that gal that wears the same 2-3 pieces every. single. day. no matter the occasion or outfit. They take them off in the evening and put them right back on in the morning. Sigh, I have a few friends like that. But hey, you do you.  Personally, that's no fun and too simplified for my taste.

I find that it's a sentimental element behind those every day pieces.  That's the case for me.


Mr gave me my 'mrs' necklace in the airport following our wedding day.  I wear it almost everyday because being married to him is my greatest blessing.


My watch is also extremely meaningful.  Following Mr's return from his deployment in the Middle East he shared with me that he wanted to gift me something to honor my strength, sacrifice and his absence (truthfully I rarely felt strong but flattered he thought so).  I was thinking a handbag and that's where he took me to shop first.  Then when leaving the store he said I want to take you somewhere else, I have something different in mind.  I was somewhat disappointed as I was digging a new bag. I will never doubt him again! He took me to 'our' jewelry store, where we get everything.  I've been wanting this watch for years but assumed it would be later in life when I would actually have it.


He looked at me, held my hands and said I want you to have this and remember the time apart and that I will always come home to you.  That at all times near or far we are always together. sniff sniff
Without hesitation I said ok and forgot all about that handbag.
This piece I wear every. single. day. On in the morning and off at night, repeat.


I pair this diamond tennis bracket with my watch fairly regularly with the exception of when I'm wearing knits.  It can easily pick a sweater.  My watch doesn't have diamonds on it as I wanted to keep it classic and understated, letting the gold shine for itself so adding the bracelet add some sparkle and a layer.  I tend to have at least 2 pieces on my wrists, it's not as lonely haha.


Studs are the way to go when it comes to earrings.  They're not heavy causing distress on your ears. Typically designed in fine metals and don't get tangled in your mane.  They also don't distract from your face but rather add a bit of enhancement. Pearls or diamonds, you can't go wrong.


Now, the best piece EVER are my wedding rings.  They are my FAVORITE! I've been married for close to 7 years and I still stop and stare at them all the time.  Yes, they are exquisite, but they are also a symbol of our vows and eternal love for each other. #sappy
Fun Fact: My engagement ring is from the 1920's.  I love that it has a story and the mystery of the woman or women that wore it fascinates me!



Dress Beautifully in Your Every Day Jewelry 

XOXO Sarah Louise