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This coat is Everything!!!

Let's back up ... the designer of this coat is everything!  Elizabeth McKay has been at the top of my list of favorites for over 5 years now.  Her pieces are made of silks and cottons in feminine silhouettes.  The fun prints and colors along with elegant details make them absolutely gorgeous.  My closet houses quite the collection of these pieces!  

When this collection launched last Fall this coat was the piece I just had to have.  When I got an email for a sale last month I knew it was mine!  Use code CANDY for 75% off! 

I have a thing for topper coats as you've seen in previous posts featuring green and leopard.  They polish a look and are so versatile.  I fell in love with the abstract rose blooms in such a rich royal purple. It's definitely a show stopper.

For this look I styled it with an olive green blouse, cream trousers and a grey bootie.  I've been slightly obsessed with olive green for several months now.  It compliments so nicely.  

I've also worn it with a black pin striped dress for a mixed print look and with jeans and grey sweater. 

Don't let the purple or print hold you back!  This coat goes well with pink, navy, grey, greens, poppy and teal ... the options are limitless! 

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Rose Print Coat: Elizabeth McKay (use code CANDY for 75% off!) || 

Olive Blouse: Factory J Crew || Ivory Trousers: Loft Similar and here  || 

Booties: J Crew (old) love these || Necklace: Towne & Reese || 

Dress Beautifully in a Floral Topper

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mad Plaid

I'm Truly Mad about this Blazer.  It's my Favorite for Fall!!  It's Even Mr's Favorite, Every Time I Wear it he says 'I Love that Jacket'. 

It's Truly a Unique Statement Piece of Exceptional Quality. 

This Jacket is Constructed with Form Fitting Panels (Love the Curved Hem!) and of Fine Wool but it's the Colorful Tartan Plaid and Detailed Embellishments that Makes You Stop and Stare.  
The Plaid is Big and Warm with Mustard Yellows, Brick Reds and Pumpkin Oranges - but the Surprise is in the Touch of Cool with Squares of Cobalt Blue and Cream Lines to Calm the Fiery Palette. 
But Wait there's more - The Functional Buttons on the Back and Suede Elbow Patches are the Finishing Touches that Take it to Fabulous! 

It's in the Details!  From Fabric, Construction, Shape, Color, Pattern, Texture and the Embellishments.  Overwhelm your Look with a Piece that Encompasses it All!

I Purchased this Blazer from Brooks Brothers 2 Years Ago and have Styled it Many Ways for the Office:
Pink Button Down + Ivory Trousers
Striped Green Button Down + Navy Trousers
Light Blue Button Down + Tan Pencil Skirt

For an Afternoon of Pumpkin Pickin' I went with a Weekend Casual Look:
Since the Afternoon Temps had Risen to the 70's with Plenty of Sunshine I Choose a Sleeveless Silk Ruffle Blouse from my Top Favorite Boutique Designer Elizabeth McKay 
(It also adds a touch of feminine to the menswear blazer). 
And I went with Jeans and Riding Boots to Keep it Comfortable.

I Convinced Mr to Brave the Public in Capturing this Blazer at the Pumpkin Patch.  The Scenery Complimented Perfectly! He was less than Thrilled but He Loves & I'm Grateful :)

I Left the Last Button Undone to Showcase the Detailed Functionality and for Added Movement

Plaid Blazer: Brooks Bothers (old) Similar || Blouse (long sleeve version): Elizabeth McKay ||

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind || Boots: Tory Burch Similar ||

Polish: Butter London || Sunglasses: Target ||

Dress Beautifully in a Plaid Blazer

XOXO Sarah Louise

Designer Crush Elizabeth McKay

My Crushes are Rarely of the Hollywood Type.  I Find Awe in the Talent & Artistry of Designers.  Sure the Fancy Haute Couture Pieces are Beautiful and Sometimes Fascinating but What Gets my Heart Fluttering are Simple, Feminine and Colorful Designs.

Elizabeth McKay, Holds the Top Spot on my Favorites.  She's an American Designer (Her Family originated from NC!) who Studied in NYC.  Her Designs Make a Statement with their Detailing and Prominent Prints (Usually Graphic or Safari Inspired).  
McKay is my Muse for my Future Design Goals!

Her 2 Signature Designs the 'Scotland Wrap Dress' and 'Elizabeth Blouse' Live in my Wardrobe by the Multiples!  They Each have a Ruffled Neckline that Adds a Feminine and Sophisticated Touch.  The Dress comes with 2 Sashes: One with 2 Large Shiny Gold Buttons and the Other Made of Self Fabric for Tying.  The Blouse Contains Cufflink Style Hardware Holding the Ruffles in Place (I've Interchanged with my Own Collection of Cufflinks for a Personal Flair).  

It's All About Quality.  EMcKay Pieces are Constructed from Beautiful Silks and Cottons with Rich Colors and Distinctive Patterns.  It's these Fine Qualities that Make Each Garment Perfect for All Occasions: Office, Church, Weddings, Luncheons/Showers Etc...

For the Past 5 Years I've been Collecting EMcKay Designs.  Mr Showers me with at Least One Piece, Sometimes 2 or 3! Every Birthday and Christmas.  I Own Over 30 Tops & Dresses and Just Can't get Enough!  Mr Even Took me to Her Showroom Store in NYC a Couple Years Ago ... Amazing!! Mr & The Store :)

You can Find EMcKay in Specialty Boutiques, I Frequent Charlotte's in Raleigh, NC and Sherman Pickey in Georgetown, DC for All My Must Haves. 

This Summer Scotland Wrap Dress is in a Cotton, Orange Striped Fabric.  The Gold Button Sash Suited My Fancy for this Look but I've been Know to Shake it Up with Various Belt Options. 

Scotland Wrap Dress: Elizabeth McKay | Wedges Kate Spade: Similar |

Turquoise Earrings; Kendra Scott | Handbag: Michael Kors |

Sunglasses: Maui Jim | Essie Polish: Clambake |

Who's Your Designer Crush?!

XOXO Sarah Louise