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Mar 23, 2015

CO-ORD

Look twice as nice in a two piece or 'Co-Ord'!

Coordinate sets are a top and bottom designed in the same fabric and print. Matchy-matchy sets make choosing an outfit stress-free, while the ability to mix and match the separates creates opportunity for a variety of outfits. Embrace DIY dressing and put your own spin on co-ordinating by mixing the pieces with tops and bottoms from your wardrobe.

I'm really loving the 'twosie' trend. It's a fun spin on suiting but with prints and colors. I do however believe, as a woman over 30, that the two pieces should over lap. Leave the crop top sets and exposed mid section to the younger gals or for a night out with your gal pals.

I love this co-ord set for it's textured tweed in a springy peach color. I plan to pair the top with ivory trousers & white jeans and the skirt with a navy or grey blouse.

Top & Skirt: TJ Maxx Similar Top & Skirt & Here: Top & Skirt Matching Set Another Top & Skirt

& Here Top & Skirt || Cork Heels: Similar & Here ||

Jewelry: Stella & Dot (Stylist Brittany Dransfield) Necklace - Earrings - Bracelet ||

Sunglasses: Target || Polish: Essie ||

Dress Beautifully in a Co-Ord Set

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 20, 2015

Peonies & Pinstripes

This Blouse Reads: 'Ready for Spring'

Today is the first official day of Spring! I'm full of glee for some sunshine, warmer temps and to adorn myself with lots of white, florals and pastels!

This eye-catching blouse is a double win with mixed prints of peony blooms and pinstripes as well as a fab color combo with navy & mint. It's drapey and cut in a tunic shape - effortlessly cool.

My first instinct was to slide a pair of white jeans on with it; My white jeans (I own several pairs - I love them that much!) are in constant rotation from Easter to Labor Day - I can't get enough of the clean brightness they bring to a look.

Tuck this blouse into a grey, ivory or taupe pencil skirt/trousers for easy work wear.

Photos: BMD

Peony & Pinstripe Blouse: J Crew || White Jeans: Old Navy || Shoes: French Connection ||

Earrings: Stella & Dot || Bracelet: Stella & Dot || Polish: Essie ||

Dress Beautifully in a Peonies & Pinstripes

XOXO Sarah Louise

Mar 18, 2015

Minted

I know Spring isn't officially here until Friday but I just couldn't wait to bust out the pastels!

I first spotted this mint mini skirt the day the catalog arrived in my mail box - I even shared it with you in an Instagram post. I had ordered the skirt the next day and sizes were already sold out!

I love the thick ribbed fabric giving the skirt lots of structure. I also like that it has an inverted front pleat and straight backing. It presents a slight flare shape without too much volume. I don't like my skirts & dresses too full (I have enough curve of my own). The front pockets are a functional and fun detail.

I wanted to embrace the soft pastel shades of Spring so I paired it with a pale yellow striped french cuffed dress shirt. This one had extra details with double layered cuffs & collar. I can't adequately express my love for Brooks Brothers' dress shirts (I have A TON!!!) They are sharp, comfortable and travel nicely. Speaking of Brooks Brothers, these shoes are at the top of my favorites to strut in. Navy and white is one of my most adored color combinations and in the perforated spectator heel, be still my heart!

Ladies, don't leave the french cuffs for just the menfolk, I have my own collection of cufflinks. They come in almost any design you could imagine nowadays. Add a professional accessory to your look for the office.

This mint mini is polished enough for work and playful enough for the weekend.

For outside the workplace I plan to top this mint skirt with a floral blouse & wedges for day time shindigs or a striped tee and flats for causal errands.

I transition most of my pieces for multiple occasions making the most out of my wardrobe.