Dress Beautifully: spring style

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Apr 27, 2022

Pink Confection

This pink confection is a perfect mix of elaborate and easy. The exaggerated puff sleeves and cinched waist are fashionable while in a crisp cool cotton it exudes comfort.

And this perfect shade of precious pink ... well, I do declare!

Personally, I believe rompers are a mix between a dress and shorts. They have the femininity of a dress and practicality of shorts.

Note: I typically go up a size for a best fit.

I styled this romper with espadrilles for a super springy look but flat sandals or a cute sneaker are just as fun!

I'd also style with brightly colored jewelry or purse such as turquoise or emerald green :)

Pink Romper | Espadrilles | Earrings

Dress Beautifully in a Pink Confection

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Mar 9, 2022

Gals, let me first showcase the prettiest of colors that ever will be, bubble gum pink. This ultimate girlie color brings me more cheer than any other. In a crisp cotton and grand length, this bright pink maxi is all things comfortable and gorgeous.

As quintessential Barbie as this pink color is, as is a gingham check print to Spring. Florals may dominate the season but this perpendicular graphic is a close second. This pattern is simple and makes me want to sit out under the sun enjoying a picnic with my dears.

I went casual tying this blouse at the waist and look forward to styling with a crop top for a summer shindig, a printed tee for day time and a tweed jacket for church.

I encourage you to style pink and gingham this Spring.

Gingham Top | Pink Skirt & Here | Heels |

Dress Beautifully in Gingham & Bubble Gum Pink

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Mar 26, 2021

Friday Favorites: Peplum Tops

TGIF! Gals it's been a fun week for me. Lots of exercising & playing outside (lots of Easter egg hunts in our yard). I had my teeth cleaned (I absolutely LOVE going to the dentist so it's a noteworthy) AND I cleaned out my closet putting away my Winter pieces and bringing out my Summer ones. On Monday I'll share a post on my process.

My very first blog post in a dramatic peplum top circa 2014

Today I want to share all about peplum tops. Several years ago they were the "IT' design and for reasons I can't understand they vanished from the racks. The good news is someone in the higher ups of the fashion world discovered this mistake and is making efforts to return these beauties to our closets.

Archives May 2019

What makes a peplum top so pretty?

1. The seam whittles the waist ... do I really even need to give more?

2. The design creates curves and simultaneously camouflages the lower abdomen (if you've had a kid you know)

3. The ruffle hem is feminine.

4. Plays well with pants, skirts and shorts of all designs!

5. Flatters all body shapes and sizes.

Eyelet Wrap Top - here in Stripe & Gingham

in 2 additional colors

Gingham Puff Sleeve Top - Beige Version

Crushing on this one hard! But a splurge

Bright Floral Wrap Top

Mint Smocked Top

on sale and so fresh

Embroidered Flutter Sleeve

Smocked Floral Top

Dark Floral

Love the texture and detail - big splurge

Shirred Peplum Top

Love this chocolate neutral, so pretty with white jeans

Spaghetti Strap Top

Love the color & adjustable straps

Pale Yellow Lace & Embroidered Top

loving yellow lately and the sweet embroidery on this one

Tie Shoulder Top

this top is so fun!

Dress Beautifully in a Peplum Top

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Mar 20, 2020

Friday Favorites: 50 Spring Pieces

TGIF! Well, do you even know what day it is at this point? While it's been an huge adjustment for EVERYONE I hope that you've been able to see this season as one of opportunity and cherish the blessings that come from time at home.

I've had moments of disappointment missing the gym, my gal pals and not having much of a break from Vivian. I stop look around and give thanks for ALL that I do have and work to cherish this rare time together and shift my routine to a new one that works for us.
(It also includes potty training that starts today ... praying for patience, endurance and our rugs!)

First time painting her tiny little nails

One of my most favorite memories of being her Mamma

The weather has been warm and sunny so we've gratefully played outside. I've done a lot of sprinting and long runs and seen more neighbors and puppy dogs than ever before!

Hopefully we'll be able to dress up and have somewhere to be sooner rather than later.

So here are 50 pieces I love and think will make a fantastic addition to your Spring wardrobe

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