Tropical

 Gals, 3 weeks from today I will be on an island! You're darn right I'm counting down. Vacationing is always wonderful but this year it's an amazing end to Vivian's kindergarten year.

I believe in dressing for the occasion and vacation is no exception. Tropical places are beautiful for their landscape, colors and just beautiful surroundings so a fabric that mimics that beauty is fun to wear.

Note: you do not have to be somewhere tropical to dress like it!

Tropical prints have come a long way from those tacky shirts men wear. Dress designs now incorporate cut outs, asymmetrical hems and oversized bold prints ... And LOTS of color!

My dress is from FARM RIO (a few seasons ago) but they are my favorite for vacation pieces.

I have my eye on this dress, this dress & this skirt.

Dress Beautifully in a Tropical Print

XOXO Sarah Louise

Tropical

Gals, just a few days ago I really was on an island. Not sure if you could call Kiawah Island 'tropical' but it definitely looked and felt like it. Palm trees, a beach with no end and lots of wildlife (I was in arms reach of alligators, deer and herons!) 

While honesty IS the best, and only policy in my book, when it comes to Summer dressing I encourage dressing to your imagined location. I have a list of places I'd like to travel and find it fun to dress the part even if I haven't even left my city limits.

Tropical pieces with their bright colors and prints instantly lift your spirits and bring cheer to the people and occasion you're at.  When you enter with a dress as bright as this one it will not only be known your enthusiasm to be where you are but it will be contagious!! 

Farm Rio is a brand that is all about bright colors and tropical prints.  They are also charitable!

You can't help but smile at the whimsical patterns (especially when they incorporate animals).

Tropical Dress | Sandals | Earrings | Similar Bag

Dress Beautifully in a Tropical Dress

XOXO Sarah Louise

Tropical

 

Anyone else dreaming of being somewhere tropical? Of course you are, I mean considering this past year and the winter weather we've had, what we all would give to be under the sun among the palm trees!!!

Well, if you can't be somewhere tropical you can at least have a tropical state of mind in this dress. 

Farm Rio has become one of my favorite brands for their statement prints and designs. 

As if the bold colors and fun print weren't enough, the crips cotton fabric and mini bubble hem skirt add even more sass. This dress is as comfortable as it is colorful. I love the smocking detail on the cuffs so that you can adjust the length and the option to swap out the fabric belt.  A woven belt would be so pretty. 

Now, I do need to mention these platform sandals.  When it comes to shoes I've taken to comfort over the past several years but that doesn't mean that I have to be stuck in flats or sneakers.  A platform gives you height (I'll take all I can get) without the pain. I also prefer neutral light colors as they elongate the leg and match absolutely everything.

Whether you're in your home town or vacationing a tropical print is sure to dress you in happiness!

Dress | Platform Sandals | Earrings | 

Dress Beautifully in Tropical Prints

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Tres Tropical

We're in the Midst of Summer aka Vaca Season!  

The Weekdays are Simply Obstacles til We Reach the Promised Sand!
Beachin is the Best Part of Summer; This Summer I've been Singing along to Jake Owen's Song 'Beachin'

And it's sunshine, blue eyes, tan lines, slow tide rollin'
White sand, cold can, koozie in my hand, just a summertime strolling
Chillin', breezing, sippin', singin' whoa

Beachin'

Vaca also Means Trading in your Blouses, Pencil Skirts & Pumps for 
Tanks, Shorts and Sandals.

I've Always been a Gussied Up Kinda Gal but I don't Hesitate Once the Work Day is Complete to Let my Hair Down and Slip into a Comfy Cotton Ensemble.

Note:  Mr Adores me Casual & Less Fussy ... Most Men do Ladies! 
Opt for a Minimal Look on the Weekends with Just a Touch of Make-Up, a Relaxed Comfy Outfit and Simple Hair. 

This Look Says Take me to a Tropical Island and Hand me a Fruity Drink. Yes Please!!

Tropical Tank - J Crew      Denim Shorts - J Crew Factory

Panama Hat - J Crew        Wedges - Michael Kors

Be Tres Tropical in this Fruity Tank

XOXO Sarah Louise