Stripes are for Sweaters

Classic, clean lines.  I crave the simplicity and sharpness a good stripe brings to a look.

This sweater is constructed in a tunic design in a longer fit with side slits & a heavy knit, allowing it to lay flat.  In navy and ivory colors with shoulder button details it has a nautical feel.
I tend to wear fitted sweaters but I'm embracing the relaxed modern designs and find that they are quite comfortable.

I paired it with ivory trousers and nude pumps for a lighter look.  Navy and taupe trousers would be equally as nice.  Because of it's longer length I would stick to pants.

For weekends black or blue skinny jeans, or a grey/olive pair of chinos for a casual pairing.

Striped Tunic Sweater: Loft || Trousers: Similar || Pumps: Tory Burch || Bangle: Hermes ||

Dress Beautifully in a Striped Sweater 

XOXO Sarah Louise

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

Resort Tunic

Tunics are a Terrific! You Need One or 3!!

Tunics are Essential for Resort Wear.  They're Easy Breeze and Effortlessly Chic

Tunics are Great for Summer because they are Generally made of Light Fabrics such as Linen Keeping You Cool in the Heat.  Tunics are also Great for Extra Comfortable Coverage after Days in the Sun, Shading your Skin or Freckles in my Case :)

I like Tunics that have Interest & Detailing, Such as Grosgrain Piping on the Hems, Hardware at the Neckline or Pretty Embroidery.  

Tunics are Typically Cut in a Longer Length with a Trumpet Shape on the Body Emphasizing the Waist.  That Same Bell/Trumpet Cut is almost always found on the Sleeves at a 3/4 Length.  It's One of my Favorite Sleeve Lengths (along with Elbow Sleeves) Because it Showcases the Smallest Part of a Gal's Arm and Allows for Featuring Wrist Baubles. 

My Favorite Pairings are Shorts & White Jeans.  Since Tunics do Provide Coverage go Ahead and Show your Legs BUT make sure your Tunic Hem is Shorter than your Shorts 
(the "I'm not sure if she's wearing something underneath" is not a Classy Look) 
A Tunic Shouldn't be Longer than the Bottom of your Hips otherwise You Risk Shortening the Line of Your Body & Overwhelming with Fabric. 

This Tunic is a Navy Linen with a Coral Reef Design Embroidery in a Luster White.

I Found this Pretty Piece at my Favorite NC Boutique for over 10 Years 'Charlotte's'  I'm Loyal When it Comes to Fabulous Things!  It's Made by Gretchen Scott. I've Come to Love her Designs and have several in my Closet. 

Tunic - Gretchen Scott

Shorts - J Crew

Gold Sandals - Jack Rogers

Look Terrific in a Tunic

XOXO Sarah Louise