Friday Favorites: Target Finds

 TGIF! I hope you are finding so much joy in this Christmas season! It's full of hustle and bustle but also opportunities to have fun and celebrate with others. Today I hosted a Christmas coffee for the 1st grade mothers at Vivian's school. I loved using my Christmas dishes and taking a little time in the morning to sit and chit chat.

With all the target trips for gifts and everyday things I've found some really. ice pieces that are versatile and stylish for the winter season.

Here are some great Target finds ...

CRISP WHITE SHIRT

4 colors/prints

MAXI SKIRT

I'm wearing it to the nutcracker ballet with this top

MESH TOP

very on trend and great dressed up for a night out 

VELVET WIDE LEG PANTS

I absolutely love these! 

lovely with neutrals or colors

SHINY BLOUSE

it may not be silk but it looks like it

10 colors/prints

SHINY PANTS

I like these paired with a soft sweater

SWEATER

I sized up due to the shorter length

9 colors

WIDE LEG JEANS

I also sized up in these

Love all 6  colors!

Friday Favorites: Fall Finds

 TGIF!!! We had such a fun Halloween and this year! Even though it's now November the weather is taking its sweet time cooling off. Even so, I'm eager now for cool weather pieces.

DENIM JUMPSUIT

easy to layer & take on & off - great price $44!

also in black

Here are some pieces I've found and love for this season ...

BLACK MAXI SKIRT

This is beautiful for the holiday season & at a fabulous price $30!

I already plan on wearing it to the Nutcracker with this TOP

FUR TRIM SUEDE VEST

ordered!

FAUX FUR JACKET

also in black

FAIR ISLE SWEATER

several colors

CASHMERE SWEATER

love the pale pink - also in ivory & camel 

WHITE BILLOWY BLOUSE

I love a shimmery white in the Winter

TWO TONED JEANS

I have these & love them!

FLATS

8 colors

I like the full toe coverage haha

COLORED JEANS

I just got this lavender color and have in 2 others - $28!

I did size up

VELVET VEST

FLORAL SEQUIN MINI SKIRT

in my closet!

sharing style options next week

TWEED JACKET & PANTS

LOOP STITCH SWEATER

also in red

BLACK BARREL JEANS

have and fit great $40 & 1 day shipping!

Dress Beautifully for Fall

XOXO Sarah Louise

Casual & Cute

I'm a dressy girl. I love to dress up and as my sisters and friends point out I don't have a lot of casual clothes. You know what I say to that, yes! I wear what I find beautiful and what makes me feel beautiful.

And when I am causal, it's cute :)

PINK JUMPSUIT

Sure jeans and a tee are a timeless go-to but I find it refreshing to add an easy pieces in new ways. A jumpsuit is comfortable and practical (pockets!). Think of it like a dress with legs and just a little more effort in the ladies room.

Style Tip: adding jewelry, heels and a small bag would dress this up from the park to patio.

Fun Fact: I prefer sleeveless designs so I just may take a pair of scissors to this jumpsuit. I cut my jeans for a raw hem all the time and since this is denim I believe it will add a modern touch. 

It will be cooler in the summer and allow for layering.

I go through seasons with Target when it comes to apparel for myself.  But I have found a few pieces recently that are stylish and practical across occasions.

Like these ...

MAXI SKIRT

EYELET SKIRT

COTTON DRESS

LINEN TOP

WINDBREAKER

TENNIS SKIRT

SANDAL

Dress Beautifully in Casual & Cute Pieces

XOXO Sarah Louise

Sharp Dressed Girl

Everybody's crazy about a sharp dressed girl! We all want to be cool and comfortable in these warm months but we shouldn't have to compromise on style. A vest is a great option for adding a tailored piece this season. Designed in lighter fabrics and colors they bring elements of structure and sharpness into a causal look.

To me they add sophistication in a modern way.

Tip: Pair with a loose bottom like pleated shorts or skirts and wide leg pants for balance.

I paired this white linen vest with a light wash wide leg crop jean. It's comfortable & causal yet very sharp! 

Vest (also in tan & black) - Wide Leg Jeans - Platform Heels

This linen vest is fun in a pink color. I balanced with a white trouser jean. This outfit has the look of a suit but relaxed. These jeans will be my go to this summer! They're much lighter than a skinny pair as they are roomier on the leg and also make you appear taller!

Pink Vest (also in tan & black) - White Trouser Jean

Dress Beautifully in a Vest

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Shorts that Flatter

TGIF! We've been on Spring Break this week visiting Vivian's Granny & Papa while Ryan takes a work assignment nearby on the coast. Gals, it's been a dream! I've slept longer, relaxed and enjoyed restful hobbies like puzzles and reading. I'm most grateful for the break from cooking, cleaning and the every day hustle. 

My shorts - I have 3 pairs in various washes

Note: I went up a size in these and should have stayed with my normal size 

as the waist and hips are too roomy

Spring break kicks off a season for all things warm, fun and outdoors. With that comes clothing that is cool and practical. Shorts are a key element to that. Prior to motherhood I didn't have to confront my disdain for shorts very often but in this season of outdoor play I find that I wear them the most UGH

Confession: my legs are my least liked when it comes to my physical appearance. I work on gratitude and appreciation for them daily. 

As with my approach with all fashion, I look for design elements that flatter my figure.

Here are the 5 things I look for in shorts:

1. 4-4.5" inseam - this length is just right ... any shorter or longer is a bit unflattering for me

2. Wide leg opening - extra room in the leg creates a slimming look and is more comfortable 

3. High Rise - 8-9" rise ... any higher or shorter is a bit unflattering for me

4. Thick Fabric - a dense fabric holds it's shape creating a structured silhouette 

5. Skimming Shape - I often go up 1 size for a fit that just touches

I find these shorts to be flattering for all ...

Denim Shorts 

These are my FAVORITE!

I have multiple pairs in a variety of washes and wear them the most!

A-Line Denim Shorts

I found these this week and ordered a pair - available in 7 washes

I love the flare leg! So flattering! 

High Rise Cut Off

Cuffed Suit Short

I have the flax & pink colors in my cart (also in white & black)

I love how dressy they are - can be styled for a night out with a heel

Tailored Shorts

5 vibrant colors - I have a pair of these

Utility Shorts

5 colors - I ordered a pair of these

Pleated Short

also in solid pink, tan & light blue

Dress Beautifully in Shorts

XOXO Sarah Louise

Matching Set

 Matching sets are an elevated outfit in the sense that they aren't common and to have a top & bottom in the exact same fabric & print is very intentional. You can pair a top and skirt that compliment beautifully but to have them be an exact pair is literally perfect. When you have a matching set together you get a seamless look with the added benefit of styling them separately. 

The modern design of this top and tiered mini skirt is so pretty with the vintage bock print.

Bonus: You can choose different sizes! I'm wearing an XS on top and S on the bottom.

Tip: a white top or jean is an easy & bright pairing for styling these pieces apart 

but don't be afraid to pair a color from the print like a pink or green.

My Matching Top & Skirt

Another Matching Top & Pant Set

I have this Top & Midi Skirt in my cart!!

Dress Beautifully in a Matching Set

XOXO Sarah Louise