Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts

Aug 12, 2024

Midas Touch

 I believe it's both important to let your light shine through your talents, spirit as well as in your style. 



Jewelry, particularly of the gold variety, elevates your outfit creating a look that's elegant, eye-catching and expensive looking. 

Jewelry with an outfit, as simple as a tee and jeans, can take a look from basic to stylish. 

Here are some of my favorite gold pieces ...








I have this one and love!






classic!



Dress Beautifully in Shiny Gold Jewelry

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 11, 2022

Friday Favorites: Beautiful Baubles

TGIF! Gals this week went by fast, they say that happens when you're having fun and I surely have. Jewelry is a shiny, beautiful and unique way to add fun to your outfit. Think about it, you put on a pretty top, jeans and your favorite flats and while it's cute and put together it's missing shine and a whole lot of personality. 

Jewelry really showcases your style. I have a gal pal who loves sculptural and handmade jewelry and another who loves big bright baubles and another who only wears fine jewelry. Accessorizing can really showcase who you are.

For me, I find that I tend to wear the same classic pieces daily and only style the fun, unique pieces for special occasions.  It's one of my goals this year to wear more of my jewelry.

I want to share with you some beautiful baubles from some smaller designers sure to add a beaucoup of style


This designer also makes gorgeous hardware ... I have several pieces picked out for our. home.




11 colors


great for layering


Kate Spade has always been a fav of mine for the whimsical and fun designs 




great for the Summer


an edgy take on a monogram 




love this designer and her classic feminine design


This designer is local to Charlotte! 




4 colors




Tuesday, I wore this bright & beautiful necklace, made with love by my darling's little hands, 
that is more valuable to me than diamonds or gold. 

Dress Beautifully in Beautiful Baubles

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Feb 25, 2022

Friday Favorites: Modern Pearl Jewelry

 TGIF! Pearls have always been my top favorite for jewelry. They're just so beautiful and feminine. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but classy girls wear pearls.

My Mamma and Mother in Law have gifted me many pearl pieces that I cherish.


A classic strand of pearls are just that, classic. They are heirloom pieces to be cherished and most often kept in the jewelry box only to come out for special occasions. Now, when it comes to every day pearl jewelry, modern designs are equally as beautiful and stylish. I'll always favor the classics but also want to keep my style current with a contemporary mix.

Here are some fashionable pretty pearl pieces ....

on sale for $24.50



I love this for the price (under $30) and layering with modern gold necklaces 




makes for a thoughtful gift






Dress Beautifully in Modern Pearls

XOXO Sarah-Louise

May 3, 2021

Mamma Monday: Mothers Day Gifts

 Happy Monday! Mother's Day is 6 days away and to me it's not a 'Hallmark Holiday'. I believe that it's a wonderful act of love to take a day to honor and bless the women that sacrifice so much for the well being of their family. 

When it comes to blessing our Mammas/Grandmas it can be a challenge to purchase something when they tend to already have it all. Nobody needs more junk to store and dust.  I like to print and frame pictures so that they can see beautiful smiles of the ones they love so dearly throughout their day.

Note: I encourage you to frame candid photos b/c those memories are like sunshine to a home!


My Mamma & Ryan's are receiving these framed portraits of Vivian for Mothers Day.
They will also get a stack of printed 4x6 fun pictures of Vivian and our family to look through in an album.

Note: I will also be mailing cards that include printed photos to the women that encourage me throughout my motherhood journey with sentiments of gratitude.

The digital age can be overwhelming for them and we tend to store images on our phone rather than display them. It doesn't do us any good on the cloud but in a book and in a frame, they're within reach and view so that we can enjoy them as we live out our days. 
To me, displayed memories are the most beautiful way to decorate a home. 


Ryan & I chose this darling smile to hang in our home.

Now, here are some fabulous things that you can purchase ... I may or may not be sharing these as a hint to Ryan :)

Here's what I'd love to give or receive *wink ...


Pearl Hoop Earrings I also love these & so many pieces by Nicole Bathie




What a precious piece to hold your child's sentimental treasures.


I love this line of jewelry - And would love it if Ryan started a charm bracelet for me.
My Mamma made one for me when I was a teenager.


Nothing beats a handwritten note. #Priceless
Heartfelt words can be cherished and encourage forever.
I send them. I save them. I encourage you to give them.

Dress Beautifully Honoring the Mammas in Your Life

XOXO Sarah-Louise


Jan 25, 2021

Faux Real

 Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend - Marilyn Monroe

Diamonds are beautiful, shiny, sparkly stones. Scientifically they are the hardest substance but sentimentally they often represent love. I still stare at the diamond rings Ryan gave to me, symbolizing his commitment to honor and love me forever.


Diamonds are also extremely expensive! Their brilliance comes at no bargain but luckily there are faux versions that appear real.  

I'm all about authenticity however I do not have a money tree in my backyard nor could I live with myself if I drop/loose a tiny diamond stud earring. So, beyond the gems Ryan has given me (He's traditional and insists on gifting me fine jewelry) I have added a few pieces with simulated stones.

Realistic Tips: 
  • Choose small sized stones
  • Plated fine metals gold or platinum
  • Simple settings 

Here are my faux favorites with real sparkle ...


18K gold plated silver - I chose the 1.5 carat size (0.75 each)


Platinum plated - I have these and love them! Quality materials and nice on my sensitive ears


100 facet -platinum clad




I wear this alongside my dress watch 






Can you tell which pieces are real? If not, neither can anyone else!

Dress Beautifully in Faux Diamonds

XOXO Sarah-Louise