Roar

Animal prints, natural and organic.  God created these markings on animals, so why not strut on this earth looking just as beautiful in these unrefined prints.

Animal prints are neutral so I like to pair them with saturated colors to enhance their unique design.

Tip:  Trade in your pumps for a pair of boots for warmth and comfort in the colder months. 

Leopard Sweater: J Crew || Skirt: J Crew || Boots: Tory Burch || 

Dress Beautifully in Leopard

XOXO Sarah Louise

Over It

Let's go high. Up high on the leg. I'm talking over the knee high.  Not too high.
This is not the part of 'Pretty Woman' we want to imitate.  Boots gals, buttery leather goodness all the way.

Over the knee boots have really been trending for the past few seasons. But in a tasteful way.  In rich leathers and suedes and modest heels, these OTK boots are appropriate for day and evening.
Like a lot of designs, boots have improved over the seasons.  The struggle to find boots that accommodate wider calves is not as difficult.

It's no secret I'm petite. Whether it's the stool in my kitchen or the constant up on my tippy toes there's no hiding it.  But I'm ok with it - you can always hem and honestly it's the way God made me. I don't let it hold me back. Especially when it comes to fashion.  Yes, shorter gals can wear OTK boots.

How to wear OTK boots:
- With a dress/skirt the hem of the garment should hit above the top of the boot showing an inch or two of leg (not too much let's keep it classy) Opt for tights for warmth and modesty

- With pants they should be form fitting skinny pants.  Your top garment should not hit below your hip as that would create too much volume and your body would be lost.

- When it comes to heel height I'm more of a flat/low heel for comfort kind of gal however if you do opt for a dressy boot, thicker heels are more supportive than a stiletto.

- Some boots have the option to fold over the front giving you a knee high boot

Here are some OTK boots I've scouted for you ...

Most of these come in additional colors

Suede Block Heel  ||  Fitted Suede Boot   ||  Heeled Pump Boot   ||  Grey Suede  ||

Block Heel with Lace Up  ||  Camel Boot  ||  Riding Boot  ||  Brown Suede

Dress Beautifully in Over the Knee Boots

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mad Plaid

I'm Truly Mad about this Blazer.  It's my Favorite for Fall!!  It's Even Mr's Favorite, Every Time I Wear it he says 'I Love that Jacket'. 

It's Truly a Unique Statement Piece of Exceptional Quality. 

This Jacket is Constructed with Form Fitting Panels (Love the Curved Hem!) and of Fine Wool but it's the Colorful Tartan Plaid and Detailed Embellishments that Makes You Stop and Stare.  
The Plaid is Big and Warm with Mustard Yellows, Brick Reds and Pumpkin Oranges - but the Surprise is in the Touch of Cool with Squares of Cobalt Blue and Cream Lines to Calm the Fiery Palette. 
But Wait there's more - The Functional Buttons on the Back and Suede Elbow Patches are the Finishing Touches that Take it to Fabulous! 

It's in the Details!  From Fabric, Construction, Shape, Color, Pattern, Texture and the Embellishments.  Overwhelm your Look with a Piece that Encompasses it All!

I Purchased this Blazer from Brooks Brothers 2 Years Ago and have Styled it Many Ways for the Office:
Pink Button Down + Ivory Trousers
Striped Green Button Down + Navy Trousers
Light Blue Button Down + Tan Pencil Skirt

For an Afternoon of Pumpkin Pickin' I went with a Weekend Casual Look:
Since the Afternoon Temps had Risen to the 70's with Plenty of Sunshine I Choose a Sleeveless Silk Ruffle Blouse from my Top Favorite Boutique Designer Elizabeth McKay 
(It also adds a touch of feminine to the menswear blazer). 
And I went with Jeans and Riding Boots to Keep it Comfortable.

I Convinced Mr to Brave the Public in Capturing this Blazer at the Pumpkin Patch.  The Scenery Complimented Perfectly! He was less than Thrilled but He Loves & I'm Grateful :)

I Left the Last Button Undone to Showcase the Detailed Functionality and for Added Movement

Plaid Blazer: Brooks Bothers (old) Similar || Blouse (long sleeve version): Elizabeth McKay ||

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind || Boots: Tory Burch Similar ||

Polish: Butter London || Sunglasses: Target ||

Dress Beautifully in a Plaid Blazer

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