Dress Beautifully: friday favorites

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Dec 27, 2024

Friday Favorites: Christmas Week

This Christmas week was full of fun, special and even a few challenging moments. While I strive to focus on the joy of things the reality is that there is hard for everyone!

Here are my favorites from our Christmas week ...

My family lighting the Advent Wreath at Church

Ryan surprised us with ticket to Cirque du Soleil

It was AMAZING!

Candlelight Service

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,

but will have the light of life". John 8:12

Being Mrs Claus is so much fun!!!

I made this easy breakfast casserole:

1 (8oz) can crescent dough

1lb ground sausage

9 eggs

1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350F - Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray

Unroll crescent dough and place it in bottom of dish

Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it is cooked through, then drain it & place it on top of dough.

Whisk eggs, then pour them on top of the sausage and dough.

Top with shredded cheese.

Bake for 30 mins.

The magic of Christmas morning!

One of my top things to do this week was a puzzle!

This one was hard at first but grew to be a lot of fun.

3 pieces were missing - which is frustrating, is that a normal manufacturing/packaging error??

Today was Vivian's last day being 6!!!!!!

I have so many feelings but the biggest is gratitude for the gift of loving her with my whole heart!

Dress Your Week Beautifully with Joy

XOXO Sarah Louise

Dec 20, 2024

Friday Favorites: Tops that Shimmer

TGIF! Cheers to the last week before Christmas! I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with friends celebrating the goodness we've shared this year, finishing shopping and wrapping up a whole lot of work.

I've got books, puzzles and family time waiting for me.

Whether you're staying in or goin out, a blouse that shimmers adds just the right amount of festive style.

Here are some pretty tops that shimmer ...

Dress Beautifully in a Top that Shimmers

XOXO Sarah Louise

Dec 13, 2024

Friday Favorites: Target Finds

TGIF! I hope you are finding so much joy in this Christmas season! It's full of hustle and bustle but also opportunities to have fun and celebrate with others. Today I hosted a Christmas coffee for the 1st grade mothers at Vivian's school. I loved using my Christmas dishes and taking a little time in the morning to sit and chit chat.

With all the target trips for gifts and everyday things I've found some really. ice pieces that are versatile and stylish for the winter season.

Here are some great Target finds ...

CRISP WHITE SHIRT

4 colors/prints

MAXI SKIRT

I'm wearing it to the nutcracker ballet with this top

MESH TOP

very on trend and great dressed up for a night out

VELVET WIDE LEG PANTS

I absolutely love these!

lovely with neutrals or colors

SHINY BLOUSE

it may not be silk but it looks like it

10 colors/prints

SHINY PANTS

I like these paired with a soft sweater

SWEATER

I sized up due to the shorter length

9 colors

WIDE LEG JEANS

I also sized up in these

Love all 6 colors!

Dec 6, 2024

Friday Favorites: Knee high Boots

TGIF! Knee high boots are a winter statement. They add so much texture, and cool girl style. My favorite way to wear them is with a dress or skirt.

MY CLOAK BOOTS

Here are some great knee high boots ...

CLASSIC MID HEEL

7 colors/finishes & wide calf

OVER THE KNEE

black & brown - also in wide calf

CROC DRESSY

also in snake print

WESTERN

5 colors/finishes

wide & extra wide calf options

RIDING

also in brown & wide calf

SNAKE & TEXTURED BLOCK

5 colors

Dress Beautifully in Knee High Boots

XOXO Sarah Louise

Nov 22, 2024

Friday Favorites: Velvet

TGIF! This has been a wonderful week for my family. We were together!!! We go extended periods apart with Ryan's travel job in the ER, and this season includes some long stretches.

There's a lot of girl dinners and giving gratitude to endure the challenges.

VELVET VEST

There's SO MUCH holiday on the racks with sparkles, satins and embellishments.

Velvet is an elegant and rich fabric that translates to both special occasions and the every day in this season. The soft texture and weight makes it lovely for dressy occasions but not limiting.

Style Tip: Pair with cotton (tees, button ups), sweaters and jeans for a casual look.

Beautiful Velvet Pieces ...

ONE SHOULDER TOP

BLAZER

also in black, navy & lilac

the trim is beautiful!

WRAP MINI SKIRT

WIDE LEG TROUSER

4 colors

BARREL PANTS

PUFF SLEEVE MINI DRESS

Dress Beautifully in Velvet

XOXO Sarah Louise

Nov 15, 2024

Friday Favorites: Winter Finds

TGIF!!!! Last Friday I was in Jamaica so I missed sharing my favs with y'all. It was an awesome week with my dear friend who earned the trip with work and graciously included me. This week was all about catching up, returning to my regularly scheduled programing and embracing colder weather.