Friday Favorites: Quilted Jackets

TGIF! Gal just 10 days left of Summer and my darling will be off to her last year of preschool! I'm dropping everything that I can to soak her up and have all the fun we can. 

I'm a planner for everything, so even though Fall's cooler temps aren't here yet I am thinking about the upcoming trends for layering and staying warm. Jackets are king down here in the South because they're just the right layer for our mild season. 

My Jacket - Sunglasses - Jeans

Floral, Americana and vintage patterned quilted jackets are such a hot trend.  This year I'm seeing modern touches with peplum shapes, puff sleeves and cropped lengths. These jackets add print, interest and texture.  Pair them causally with a pair of jeans or a bit dressier over a long skirt.

Here are several quilted jackets that are pretty and warm ...

Tiny Floral Jacket

Liberty Floral Jacket

Purple Quilted Jacket

White Cropped Jacket

Darker Peplum Jacket

Purple Cropped Jacket

Bargain Beauty!!

Light Blue Floral Collared Jacket

Dress Beautifully in a Quilted Jacket

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Crochet

 TGIF! May, being the last month of school, is jam packed with so many fun activities and celebrations and I'm loving it! It's been a remarkable year and I'll miss it, but Summer is going to be even more remarkable. 

My Crochet Cropped Top

As for May fashion, there's a lot of crochet. But not in your Grandma's doily under a figurine kind. These designs are light, airy and add texture to your outfits.  They also have a very coastal vibe. Think of them like a very pretty fishing net (not sure if that's a good comparison but it's what came to my mind).

Here are some pretty summer crochet pieces ...

Flutter Sleeve Top

Short Sleeve Top

Sleeveless

more colors available

Striped

Romper

Cropped Vest

Open Vest

Dress Beautifully in Crochet

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Summer Mini

Gals, with warmer days ahead comes higher hems. I'm not in my 20's anymore and I believe in dressing modestly but there's something fun about an above the knee sundress.

This one in particular, struck my fancy for its flutter sleeves and flare skirt.  Both elements are flattering, creating a shapely silhouette. They also provide comfort and easy of movement. The print is primarily purple, a favorite, but all the other colors are great for adding complimentary jewelry/accessories.

I also want to note the sweetheart neckline, another feminine and flattering design attribute that makes this dress lovely. I paired this dress with platform heels but a flat sandal and even a fun sneaker is a comfortable and stylish shoe option.

I encourage you to add a short (but not too short) sundress to your summer wardrobe.

Dress | Platform Heels

Dress Beautifully in a Summer Mini

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Friday Favorites: Black Friday Finds

 TGI - Black Friday. Do you get super jazzed for all the sales?? Or do you avoid it all and decorate your house for Christmas?? I'm somewhere in the middle.  I don't venture out with the crowds but I do browse my favorite retailers online for deals on items that are rarely discounted. 

Favorite Sales:

J Crew - 40% off everything 60% off sale

Tucker Nuck - 20-30% off

Shopbop - 15-30% off

Ann Taylor - 50% off

Anthropologie - 30% off

Here are some of my favorite finds on sale ...

Pink Coat

5 colors

Cropped Cable Cardigan

Floral Dress

Pink Dress

Tie Dye Top

Chambray Top

Fair Isle Cardigan

Favorite Jeans

Bow Tie Dress

Quilted Down Coat

Black Poplin Dress

Puff Sleeve Denim Jacket

Dress Beautifully in Black Friday Bargain Finds

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Friday Favorites: Cardigans

TGI-Summer! I'm now the proud owner of 2 cardigans. Gals are taken back by this because it's a piece worn often and housed in multiples in most closets.

I've always just preferred the structure of a blazer or jacket.

Recently, I've discovered that I don't mind a cardigan sweater that has the following:

very thick knit

natural fabric, cotton or wool 

detail like a collar or puff sleeve

cropped length

These design elements give a structured, warm and pretty fit.

Personally, I don't care for thin knits because the quality doesn't tend to last and long lengths because they overwhelm, cling and shorten my stature.

Here are some cute cardigans perfect for the upcoming collar temperatures ...

Orange Flower

Green V-Neck

Puff Sleeve

4 colors

Cropped Puff Sleeve

7 colors

Spacedye

Cable with Lace Collar

splurge but so pretty

Bow Tie Puff Sleeve

So pretty ... and pricey!

Shawl Collar

Trimmed

Plaid

Dress Beautifully in a Cardigan

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Friday Favorites: Collars & Puff Sleeves

A few of my favorite things ... Collars and Puff Sleeves!

They add strong yet feminine details to a garment.  They were very prominent in the styles of the 80's and done in pretty colors and fabrics who wouldn't want to resemble Princess Diana?!!

Fun Fact: I'm just as enamored with Princess Diana's style as I am Kate's!

 My Eyelet Top

Embroidered

Dramatic Eyelet Ruffled

Collared Plaid

2 colors

Velvet Sweetheart & Puff Sleeve

Extreme Removable Collar

This reminds me of Princess Diana so much

I may spring for it!

Lace Collar

also in white

Leopard Large Collar

also in white & black

Paisley Floral Puff Sleeve

I order this on Black Friday for over half off! 

one of my fav designers

Windowpane Sheer

also in white

Ruffled Lace Puff Sleeve

Big Blue Floral

Paisley Smocked Puff Sleeve

major sale!

Winter Paisley Puff Sleeve

this looks so designer and the crisp cotton is so nice!

Layered Floral Collar

I've had this one on my wish list for a while now.

It's a great layering option for tops and dresses

Dress Beautifully in a Statement Collar & Puff Sleeves

XOXO Sarah-Louise