Friday Favorites: Memorial Day Weekend

 This is a special Friday! It begins the weekend where we honor those that served our country, protected our freedom and sacrificed it all doing so. We do this enjoying this life on this land with each other having fun - hopefully outside including grilling, splashing and a whole lot of laughing! 

This weekend also includes a lot of red white and blue to color the occasion properly and some perks, like sales! 

My Dress

Here are some pretty pieces to celebrate Memorial Day that are on sale ...

Smocked Waist Eyelet Midi Dress

Stripe Sweater Lady Jacket

Ruffle Linen Top

One Shoulder Swimsuit

I have 4 of these!

Classic Tee

Light Sweatshirt

Wrap Neck Satin Maxi

Smocked Cami Dress

Star Sweater

Red Check Top

Belted Chambray Shorts

Dress Beautifully & Patriotically 

XOXO Sarah Louise

Ms. Americana

This dress is absolutely a top 5 purchase this year! Where to begin? Well, I titled this post Ms. Americana because of the navy, ivory and brick red colors in the classic block print. 

Side note: despite the craziness in our country, I'm proud to be an American!

The fabric is a light crisp cotton (my #1), with a smocked cinched waist (such good shape), a pleated tiered skirt, a split neckline and a subtle puff short sleeve (slimming on the arm).  And pockets!

Truly a comfortable beauty, this dress fits for any occasion. The length is great for a heel when your feeling dressy or a flat for when you need to be casual but eager to gussy up a bit. 

It's an all season piece that layers beautifully with a denim or moto jacket.  

Dress - available in 5 print/color options | Handbag | Similar Booties & Here |

Dress Beautifully in a Printed Tiered Maxi Dress

XOXO Sarah-Louise

All American

Happy Memorial Day!!!

While you are probably enjoying this Monday with your family at the pool, grilling out or just spending quality time at home take a time out to give gratitude to those that gave it all for this freedom we enjoy every day!

It's just Vivian and I today. Mr's been working nonstop at the hospital since we will be taking a week long vacation at the beach starting Thursday!!!! Oh if you could just see the excitement on my face :)
We visited friends this morning and will visit more friends this afternoon after nap and hopefully Mr will be home in time to grill some dinner and love on us.

We always dress in red white and blue for Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Veterans Day!

How sweet is it that Vivian can still wear her flag smocked dress from last year and gracious it still has plenty of room to last through this year. Our darling petite princess 💜

Here's what we wore yesterday to church ...

She's so precious in the pews 

My Jumpsuit

Flag Smocked Dress

Today we're keeping it casual in our all American Style!

Dress Beautifully in Red White & Blue

XOXO Sarah Louise

Berry Good

One of my favorite things about Spring is all the fresh picked fruit.  I'm not into food but I love sweet and refreshing fruit.  In fact, I eat at least 3-4 types of fruit every day.

Side note: I ate watermelon last night, BIG mistake!  I was up all night visiting the bathroom.

When J Crew came out with this Berry Print, I immediately thought all american picnic.  My sister was obsessed.  She wanted all the pieces in this fun print. It's light, fun and definitely gets you into the spring/summer spirit.  Makes me want to go berry picking, bake a cobbler and head out side for a cook out.

Chambray also fits perfectly when you think of all American.  It's the 'blue' to the red white and blue color palette and denim is just timeless. Chambray being a lighter version of denim is essential to capturing the textile without having a heat stroke.
This pencil skirt brings chambray, a typically casual fabric, to a more sophisticated level with a fitted design and ruffle accent.  Perfectly acceptable in the office.

Pairing this fun fruity blouse and flirty ruffle skirt creates the perfect balance of american femininity.

Tootie Fruity for Spring!

Berry Blouse  ||  Chambray Ruffle Skirt  ||  Pumps  ||

Dress Beautifully in a Fruity Print

XOXO Sarah Louise

White Lace

I'd like to say I planned this red white and blue look in honor of Presidents Day but it was just coincidence.  But, since today is a day set aside to honor this country's leaders, I will share with you this....

1Timothy 2:1-2
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

My obsession for white tops is going to live on forever! Lately, I find myself really loving lace. I remember shopping for my wedding gown and despising the fabric on myself. I'm still not crazy about lace dresses however I adore the feminine texture for separates. 

This top is constructed in a swing style; easy breeze for the upcoming warm temps. It's full of detail from seam to seam.  The lace is more of an eyelet design and the trim is in thick woven fabric for added emphasis to the shape.  If I had to pick a sleeve length to be my favorite it would definitely be elbow.  It's slimming on the arm and not so standard, making a piece more interesting. 

Last week for Valentine's Day these lace up red pumps made their debut.  Red shoes are just classic and fun.  Lace up flats are everywhere and I have a pair, but I don't find them to be comfortable.  This block heel pair is not only better fitting, they're dressy enough for work and chic enough for casual styling too.  The tasseled laces add the perfect touch. 

There's just something about a white top and jeans that's simply timeless.  Crisp and Cool. 

Lace Top - Similar  || Jeans || Red Lace Up Heels || Sunglasses || Gold Bangle || 

Dress Beautifully in White Lace 

XOXO Sarah Louise

All American

In case you missed my earlier post on Gingham, or live under a rock you should be aware that this print of large checked squares is Hot Hot Hot on the scene. 

It has that All American, Summer picnic vibe.   And after that visual how could you not want to go outside and enjoy a sandwich and cold lemonade?!!

In my Southern family, July 4^th was celebrated with lots of enthusiasm.  Living in a free country with the abundant privileges that we have, is something to always be grateful for.  Just watch the news, we are blessed! 

When I think of America I think of a home, family, hamburgers & hotdogs, backyards and simple happiness. And of course the colors red, white and blue.

Personally, those stars and stripes mean everything to me and Mr.  He serves this country as a US Navy medical officer and his father , both grandfathers and all his uncles served our country in the military. Over 100 years in combined service!!  His recent deployment although extremely hard, made me very proud of our sacrifice in protecting what we value most, our home, the USA!

I embraced the ‘American’ vibes styling this gingham top in the classic red, white & blue colors.

When it comes to white jeans "The Struggle is Real".  They're not very forgiving.  If constructed too stretchy and thin it can do a disservice to your lower body.   I'm very happy to see that straight and wide leg jeans are coming back.  Don't get me wrong I LOVE my skinnies but a looser cut on white jeans is much more favorable.

I’ll definitely be wearing this look a lot this summer J

Gingham Top: Anthropologie - Similar & Here - Here - Here & Here ||
White Straight Jeans: Loft || Red Sandals: Tory Burch ||
 Earrings: Similar || Sunglasses: Kate Spade || 

Dress Beautifully in Red White & Blue Gingham

XOXO Sarah Louise