Jewel Tones

 

I can feel Fall coming! Leaves are starting to change color and sprinkle the sidewalks. The temperatures are still warm but gracious I'll take any cool down. 

Fall brings a warmer, more saturated color palette; and a whole lot of neutrals like camel, rust, and browns. I love neutrals for their soft classic appeal but colors bring joy and brightness. 

When it comes to the cooler months I like jewel tones like those found in peacocks.

Sidenote: We used peacock feathers in the decor of our wedding.

Jewel tones are just what you'd think, deep shades of blue like sapphires, green like emeralds, purple like amethyst, gold like citrine and red like rubies. They're bold, rich and pair beautifully with each other and neutrals.

It's the colors that drew me to this skirt. I really debated how I was going to style it for this post, a challenge I often face because I like to have pieces that are versatile and picking just one pairing to showcase is tough.  

Since the weather is still warm and there are so many weddings and events this time year I went with a dressy option in this silk vibrant teal blouse. My other options were a crisp white shirt (my go-to fav)  fitting black long sleep knit top, a lavender puff short sleeve top or a neutral sweater (cream or tan). 

Whether you go with one of the above options or something different like a simple t-shirt, denim jacket or even a bit chic with a suede Moto jacket, the important thing is to style with what YOU like!

The same goes for shoes: booties, heels, sandals or sneakers.

This skirt is going to go many places in many different ways this season!

This skirt is so light weight! Making it comfortable and easy to wear.

And it has Pockets :)

Try pulling one of the colors from the skirt for a top: 

golden yellow

light blue

teal or green 

lavender, purple or pink

Silk Blouse & Here | Maxi Skirt | Similar Booties 

Dress Beautifully in Jewel Tones

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Cozy + Fancy

'Tis the Season for Holiday Parties where you can get All Gussied up in Satin & Sparkles.

'Tis the Season to also Cozy Up in Soft and Comfy Plaids.

So Naturally Combine the Two!

Mixing Prints, Textures and Styles is Totally ok! 

My Mamma would Disagree and Often Calls me when I've posted a Look that 'Breaks' the Traditional Rules but She Quickly reassures me by Telling me that she see people doing it all the time on Pinterest.  Bless her Heart! 

Holiday Style is all about the Shine!  Satins, Sequins, & Metallics all add Fancy Touches to a Look.  For a more Modern Twist try Softening those Snazzy Pieces with a Touch of Causal, like a Flannel Plaid Button Up.  It's still Party Perfect but more Comfortable.

Emerald Green is my Color, well it's Every Red Head's Color but Seriously who doesn't Love Jewel Tones?!!

Confession: I'd Wear these Gold Pumps Everyday if I Could!

Plaid Shirt: J Crew now at Factory || Satin Skirt: Talbots (old) Similar || 

Gold Pumps: Nine West ||  Calf Hair Leopard Clutch: Similar & Here || Polish: Essie || 

Dress Beautifully Mixing Cozy & Fancy

XOXO Sarah Louise

Fall Florals

Wearing Florals in a Not-So-Flowering Season Adds a Bit of Warm & Cheer.

The Key to Fall Florals is a Dark Base Color & Rich Jewel Tone Petals.  For the Fabric & Design, the Garment should be Constructed of a Heavier Weight Textile and Conservative Cut (Save the Skin Showing Styles for the Heat of Spring & Summer).

To Give Your Florals Appropriate Styling for Cooler Weather, Pair with Blazers, Sweaters and Boots.  

I've had my Eye on this Floral Dress from Anthropologie Since August.  I Adore the Royal Blue Base Color and Purple Petaled Blooms.  The Cap Sleeves and Pockets were the Extra Touches that Sent this Dress from the Store to my Wardrobe. 

Keep the Spring in Your Step with Fall Florals!

Floral Dress: Anthropologie || Riding Boots: Tory Burch Similar ||

More Fall Floral Dresses: Here Here & Here 

Dress Beautifully in Fall Florals 

XOXO Sarah Louise