Orchid Vest 3 Ways

 Where do I begin? 

To me, style is a way to showcase you, your personality, your likes and a way to make you feel your best.

I love color - especially pinks & purples. I also find that structured pieces add sophistication to my wardrobe and enhance my confidence. Put them together and you have this vest that's not only pretty but makes me feel pretty! 

It's also versatile ... Here's 3 ways to style it:

ORCHID VEST - SIMILAR

JEANS - STRIPED BUTTON UP - BLACK PANTS - BUCKLE FLATS

Dress Beautifully in a Structured Vest

XOXO Sarah Louise

Orchid

Orchid is one of my favorite colors and plants for that matter. It’s not too dark and not too light, not too pink and not too purple … it’s just the right shade.

I shared with you my love of maxi dresses here and how when designed in a dressier fabric can really be versatile from day to night.

This dress particularly caught my eye first for its orchid color and then for its slim silhouette, and strappy top. 

With a denim jacket, long printed scarf and sandals it’s perfect for casual weekends. 

With a silk shawl, statement jewelry and a pulled back hairdo it’s perfect for date night or weddings.

I kept my styling simple with a dainty long necklace and tan strappy sandals.  

Orchid Dress: J Crew || Sandals: Similar & Here || Necklace: Similar || 

Dress Beautifully in an Orchid Maxi Dress

XOXO Sarah Louise

Sweater Jacket

Sweater weather is upon us!  I'm not quite sure if I'm ready for the quickly approaching colder temps but like I shared earlier, the cozy textured fabrics get me excited.

Since Fall is all about transition and the day can range 20-30 degrees layering your looks is the way to go.

Sweater jackets are fantastic for several reasons. They have the warm cozy texture of a sweater but the structured weight of a blazer.  Since I don't wear cardigans (I may have 2) this is a nice compromise over a heavy tweed jacket.

I've loved tweed since I discovered the iconic style of Jackie O., 20 years ago. Tweed is a woven pattern of multicolored thick yarn-like threads - usually wool.  The different colors and thickness not only keep you warn but add depth and interest to a piece,  When styling, you can pull from the many colors throughout.  This sweater jacket has silver, lavender, light blue, navy, and a bright cobalt blue. The other fun detail is the navy fringe along the outer seams, sleeves and pockets.

I chose to enhance the lavender and silver threads with my orchid blouse and grey trousers.  I plan to also pair with chambray, stripes, grey, and cream tops.  Top off a basic tee and a pair of boyfriend jeans for a polished but casual look for the weekends.

Sweater Jacket: J Crew || Blouse: J Crew || Trousers: Similar & Here ||

Pumps: Nine West || Necklace: Similar || 

Dress Beautifully in a Sweater Jacket

XOXO Sarah Louise