Lemon Love

Hey gals, so when it comes to my favorite things lemons are at the top of the list.  They're bright and light and just plain tuity fruity! I was even gifted a lemon necklace and a lemon tree for my 31st birthday - sadly the tree didn't make it (I blame our move that summer) but I'm hoping to try again.  I always have lemon cake for my birthday, and even for my baby showers.  I cook with lemons (when I cook) as much as possible.

I even love lemon clothes! She says surprising no one.  In 2014 Kate Spade's Spring line was ALL about lemons.  Y'all I wanted one of everything.  I opted for the necklace since I already had a dress. And when baby Vivian Louise came along, I of course wanted to dress her in lemon prints too.

4 Years ago this month I blogged about my lemon dress, and it's still one of my favorites.  Now, when it comes to loving something you can go overboard.  This is the only lemon garment I own.  Even for baby girl I didn't pick a nursery theme with a character or animal for her.  I did however go with the color lavender/purple.

So in honor of #tbt (throwback Thursday) here's to this post 4 years ago and lots of current lemon pieces I've found for you and for baby girl 🍋

Lemon Dress circa May 2014

CURRENT PIECES

Lemon Fit & Flare Dress

Blue Lemon Dress

Lemon Romper

Banana Republic has a ton of lemon pieces right now (shirts, tees, even a bikini!) ... I just may have to add this broach, definitely this tee ... and maybe this scarf too :) too much?? haha

Lemon Skirt

Baseball Cap 

I almost bought this a few weeks ago but see above, you can go overboard!

Maxi Dress

Lemon Blouse

Shorts

Bikini

FOR BABY GIRL

Lemon Bubble

Lemon Romper

Swimsuit

Dress Beautifully in Lemon

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday 5: Lemons



TGIF! It's been a while since I've done a Friday 5 post ... let's not count how many Fridays!  I'm sorry gals, I want to say life has been busy but I truly despise the phrase "I'm busy". Like who isn't'??!!! I don't know anyone who just sits around bored.  And can we please not compare busyness? I've been hearing it for years "try balancing with kids" or "just wait til you have kids".

Ladies, kids or no kids one's responsibilities and commitments are no less significant.

I feel like I'm on a rant but we have to do better. I posted a quote on instagram this past Wednesday about lifting each other up; being a cheerleader not a competitor.

You don't have to have the same interests or schedules to support one another and take interest.  Embrace each other and the things in our lives that make us us.

Like this blog. I LOVE writing it. I love hustling at my job, exercising (don't even get me started on the various forms of working out and how everyone's gym or class is better - just sweat the way you want it's all about being strong & healthy!), teaching Sunday School, being on the VBS committee, holding a leadership/committee chair position in the Junior League, keeping up my home (not the cleaning the decorating), and most importantly loving my family.  Yes, just us two is a family!

Let's turn some negative lemons into lemonade ... or better yet limoncello! Cheers to the weekend!

How chic is citrus for Summer?!

If you know me in real life or have been reading along over the past 3 1/2 years you know I love lemons!  Every year my birthday cake is lemon.  My kitchen is decorated with lemon accents, I own a lemon dress, top and a gorgeous pendant necklace Mr gave me for my 31st birthday.

I'd have so much more but I must hold back.

Here are some lemon printed sundresses I've rounded up for you ...

Lemon Midi  ||  Blue and Yellow Lemon Print  ||  Off the Shoulder  ||

 Spaghetti Strap  ||  Navy Lemon  ||

Dress Beautifully in Lemons

XOXO Sarah Louise

This Way & That Way

Let's talk stripes.  I don't gravitate to stripes, I'm more of a floral gal but done right stripes are classic and create flattering lines.  In looking through my wardrobe the stripes I do have are small/pinstripes and majority are navy & ivory.

The great thing about dressing is that you can use pieces to accentuate and enhance the beauty you already have.  Like this skirt, the design and placement of the stripes and panels create a slimming elongated fit.

Graphic prints can be 'busy' and 'too much' but because these ombre stripes are in a neutral palette, the same width throughout and the directions fit the body's shape it's pleasing to the eye.

Panels are just amazing.  Their seams allow for a closer fit and make lines on the body that are long and shapely.  The vertical stripes on the sides of the skirt are narrowing on the hips and elongate the legs, - they're like encasing columns bringing the body in and up.  The lighter stripes on the waist band draw the eye upwards and highlight the small waist, the chevron stripes on the middle panels draw the eye upwards to the points again giving the illusion of height.

Oh and the fabric is unique.  It's textured and holds it's shape.  If you're like me and have a collection of pencil skirts it's key to differentiate with prints and fabrics - it also helps to justify why I have so many :)

I was hesitant to try this skirt at first but visually was so intrigued by it's design.  When I checked myself out in the dressing room mirror I was sold!  I felt slim and tall - that feeling is rare for petite gals so I embraced it and bought the skirt!

I wanted this skirt to get all the attention so I paired it with a matching ivory blouse for continuity and neutral shoes. I did add a pop of color with my favorite lemon bauble.   Summer is all about the citrus.

Skirt: J Crew || Blouse:  J Crew Factory || Pumps: Nine West ||

Lemon Necklace: Kate Spade Similar || Clutch: Tory Burch || 

Dress Beautifully in Stripes

XOXO Sarah Louise