Friday Favorites: Fall Handbags

TGIF! The weather this week has been beautiful! So beautiful I've gone running and taken Trixie out on extra walks. I even wore a light pair of pants yesterday. I'm still not packing up my warm weather clothes just yet but thank you Jesus for the slight cool down!

I have however packed up my summer handbags. The straw, super bright colored ones as they truly aren't fitting after Labor Day. 

In comes darker bags, with texture and utilitarian purpose because now I'm back in all the activities and meetings and need to carry all the things.

Here are some pretty handbags for Fall ....

SUEDE BUCKET

LEATHER BUCKET

4 colors

CRESENT 

in ivory & black

CROSSBODY

also in brown

SHORT HANDLE

also in brown

SLOUCHY

4 colors

LEOPARD

WEAVE

Dress Beautifully with a Fall Handbag

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Cool Cotton Tops

 TGIF! The heat is on! It feels like the devils kitchen outside so getting dressed is all about staying cool. Cotton is king when it comes to fabric as is a loose fit for airflow.

MY TOP

Here are some cool cotton tops to wear this summer ...

SMOCKED NECK

4 colors

BUTTON BACK LINEN SHELL

8 colors

DIP DYE

also in floral

matching skirt!

LINEN POPOVER

5 colors

POPLIN BUTTON UP

also in white & light blue

LACE SWING TOP

also in black

LINEN CUTOUT

in my cart!

RUFFLE SWING TOP

Dress Beautifully in a Cool Cotton Top

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Little White Tops

 TGIF! I'm writing to you from the mountains again. But this time just a couple hours from home.  I received the opportunity for Vivian & I to join our sweet friends and we skirted the rules and went. 

It's been a joy to treat her to her very own girls' weekend. 

Note: This is a stretch for me but I'm growing to embrace spontaneity!!! 

MY TOP

The one thing I have the MOST of in my closet is white tops. It's a collection at this point. 

They're crisp, clean and brighten! 

Here are some pretty white tops ....

LINEN TANK

DARTED V-NECK

FLAP POCKET

DROP SHOULDER

CUTOUT FLUTTER SLEEVE

BEACH EYELET SHIRT

LACE

CROCHET

PUFF SLEEVE

Dress Beautifully in a White Top

XOXO Sarah Louise

LWD

 Rule follower (you've been waiting) or rebel (you never stopped), we're all excited to wear white! 

White is my most favorite neutral to wear and what I have most in my closet. White is crisp, clean and fresh. It instantly brightens your look. 

Note: white involves some bravery and can be a high risk choice ... I'm talking stains! Wear it anyways! Be a little more careful, opt for cotton and/or textured fabric and use a good stain remover.

Pretty little white dresses ...

SMOCKED ZIP DRESS

5 colors

SWING MINI DRESS

also in navy & colorful stripe

LONG SHIRT DRESS

5 colors

WRAP DRESS

RUFFLE NECK

4 colors

TWEED DRESS

12 colors

A-LINE LINEN

also black

WHITE EYELET

SMOCKED TIERED

FLORAL APPLIQUE MIDI

KNEE LENGTH

A-LINE MINI

Dress Beautifully in White

XOXO Sarah Louise

Prepster

Preppy was my overall style in my 20's. All the pink & green, pearls, and girlie details I could put on my body. While I have matured quite a bit (in so many ways!) I still appreciate the classics that make up a preppy look.

Preppy Essentials & Modern Style Tips:

COLLARED SHIRT - preferably popped

A crisp button up in a cropped design is current and chic.

CARDIGAN SWEATER 

I chose a thick stripe in a boxy designs & draped it over my shoulders

SCARF

An opportunity to add luxe, color & print.

Let the print be something that really shows off your personality

JEWELRY

I chose a modern and shiny gold hoop over a pearl 

JEANS

Timeless straight leg in a medium wash (my most fav pair!)

LOAFERS

These pink ones are so me but these are a fabulous buy with a designer look.

HANDBAG

Girly but also sophisticated in a top handle design

Don't forget your all American dog!

Trixie the golden lab :)

Preppy is all about timeless pieces in happy colors

I encourage you to create a preppy look

and especially using what you already have in your closet! 

Dress Beautifully & Preppy

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Coats

 TGIF! Baby it's cold outside! I'm happy about it because it feels like it should, like Winter, like Christmas. Vivian has hopes that it will snow on Christmas and while that's highly unlikely here, we will be taking her to play in the snowy mountains for her birthday just 3 days after.

Coats are a very function and stylish element of the session. I believe your coat can tell a lot about you. For example a puffer - practical, sherpa - comfy, leather - cool, wool - ladylike, fur - fancy ...

PINK WOOL COAT

Personally, I prefer polished and colorful for my coats.

Here are coats that I find functional & pretty ...

WOOL TOPCOAT

several colors

WOOL WRAP COAT

5 colors

BOILED WOOL COAT

also in pink & neutrals

PLAID

HOUNDSTOOTH

SHERPA

also in black

SHEARLING MOTO

PUFFER 

9 colors

LEATHER & FUR TRIM

this is a statement!

FAUX FUR

Dress Beautifully in a Warm & Pretty Coat

XOXO Sarah Lousie