Friday Favorites: Feel Pretty Dresses

TGIF! Our clothes are purposeful (they keep us from running around naked) but they also can evoke confidence and pretty feelings. 

Each year in June Ryan takes me on a special date in Kiawah Island to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We cheered to 14 a little early but with a lot of gratitude & love! It's important to me to wear something that makes me pretty and significant, just like the occasion.

I believe it's essential to have pieces that make you feel as exceptional as the reason you're wearing them. That could be a random Tuesday or a shindig that's been on your calendar for months. 

Note: It's not about the outfit being fancy or expensive (the dress I wore last year was a resale purchase). 

 

MY DRESS

For me fabric like silk, rich colors and a unique cut/design are elements I look for.  I often say to my gal pals "I don't want to look like my every day mom, Sunday school teacher or work roles!". 

Here are some dresses I believe will make one feel pretty ...

TEAL MAXI

YELLOW ONE SHOULDER MAXI

ORANGE HALTER MAXI

I have this! it's currently 50% off!

LINEN GEOGRAPHIC BORDER MAXI

CRISS CROSS HALTER MAXI

STRIPE HALTER MIDI

Dress Beautifully in a Dress that Makes You Feel Pretty

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Vacation Dresses

 I love vacation dressing almost as much as I love vacations. There's something special about the outfits we wear away from home and our daily lives. When we dress for an occasion, near or far, fancy or not, it shows the value of the time and people there. 

MY DRESS

Pretty Vacation Dresses ...

LINEN SHIFT

also in navy

HALTER MAXI

also in black

MIDI SKIRT

ROMPER

TROPICAL MAXI

TROPICAL LONG SLEEVE MINI

FLORAL HALTER

LINEN CUT OUT

Farm Rio is a great for tropical fun pieces but also a splurge! 

Dress Beautifully on Vacation

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Cut Out Dresses

TGIF! Gals what a whirlwind of a week!!! I feel like I've been buried in to-do's from being away on my trip.  I've been catching up on hours at work, chores, extra hard workouts and all the fun playtime I can get with my darling. I'm still behind but come Sunday I'll be ready for a new week.

Blue Floral Cut Out Maxi Dress - Sandals 

One of the hottest trends in dresses is cut outs. I'm going to be very honest, I'm not a big fan. First of all, they're most often not flattering and they make a perfectly lovely dress unwearable outside of vacation or a night out. And that, gals, is not a good investment. I'm also disappointed that a lot of designs include an open back and I'll just say this: Bras are necessary! #facts

I do believe that these cut out designs can in fact be fun for the appropriate occasions. It is key that the exposed area be high on the ribcage and that the fabric lays smooth (not tight).

I encourage you to be savvy when purchasing a cut out dress as it is not versatile. Mine above is $37.

Here are some that I find fun ...

Eyelet Maxi Dress

Short Sleeve

also in green

Retro Maxi

Bright Yellow

Mini Dress

also in yellow, green & black

Pale Blue

Lavender

Tie Front

also in white & black

One Shoulder

also in pink

Tie Back

also in coral

Dress Beautifully in a Cut Out Dress

XOXO Sarah-Louise