Friday Favorites: White Jeans

 From Easter to Labor Day I swap my blue jeans for white! White is not only my favorite neutral to wear, it's also what I have the most of in my wardrobe. 

MY JEANS - YELLOW TOP

The price is incredible!!!!

I'm going to take a little length off 

For white jeans I prefer a thicker denim to avoid a see through situation and it's more flattering.  I also like a straight or wide leg with a crop length. 

Tip: I take scissors to the hem of jeans to achieve the right length and a modern raw hem! And it's free :)

Be sure to wash them first! 

Here are some white jeans that will brighten and lighten your Spring & Summer outfits:

WIDE LEG

great price!

HIGH WAIST STRAIGHT

KICK CROP

I love the asymmetrical hem

CLASSIC STRAIGHT

these are my fav go-to jeans

TROUSER

SMALL PLEAT WIDE LEG

I own these & love! 

They're light weight and a slight ivory color

SAILOR

Dress Beautifully in White Jeans

XOXO Sarah Louise

Shades of Sand

 

Sand often gets a bad rap. It's messy, bland in color and sticks to everything. On the contrary it's also fun to play in, houses beautiful treasures and is a soft path to the sea.

While stark white may be crisp and bright I find off-white to be soft and warm. Shades of ivory and beige have a lower contrast for a beautiful palette that has a natural appearance. 

These shades in a monochromatic style enhances these elements.

The feminine embroidery adds texture and dimension in a classic way while the puff sleeve, cropped hem and perforated eyelet add modern design.

These pleated wide leg pants are actually a light weight denim! I find them flattering in that they have a light structure and aren't see through like most white & linen pants are. They're also an off white which is better for all year styling and keeping clean!

Top (also in black) - Wide Leg Jeans

Dress Beautifully in Shades of Sand

XOXO Sarah Louise

White Basics Tees & Jeans

Spring break is the kick off for white season (and natural hair #humidity). Whether you follow the age old rule of wearing white only after Easter and before Labor Day or not, I believe that most can agree that the bright blank neutral is not only pretty but functional in these hot months! 

I've had not one but several gal pals upon seeing my closet say 'wow SL, you have a ton of white'. I sure do! My love of a crisp white cotton was inherited from my Mamma and her Mamma. So, it's not really my fault. 
Style Tip: Gold jewelry dresses up basics!

Cool cotton tanks, shorts and jeans are great white foundation pieces that you'll wear all season long!

Here are some pretty white basics to freshen up your season ...

Sleeveless White Tank

Scoop Neck Tank

Side Cinch Muscle Tank

I really like this one!

Linen Tee

Elbow Sleeve with Gold Buttons

Basic White Tee

Slim Straight Jeans

these are my fav! 

If too long simply cut the hem AFTER washing!

Classic Skinny Jeans

Wide Leg

Distressed Straight Jeans

Dress Beautifully in White Tees & Jeans

XOXO Sarah Louise

THE Pair of White Jeans that Fit Just Right

There's nothing like a pair of jeans that fit just right. You slip them on and everything's going to be ok. When it comes to white jeans finding that fit isn't as easy. The challenges are that the fabric tends to be see through and the fit too tight/stretchy.

These elements are far from flattering on any gal.

When it comes to white jeans what makes for a perfect fit is a denim that's thicker, with some rigidity (not a lot of stretch) and a looser cut such as a straight leg. 

I found, and clearly purchased, this pair last week.  We had a hint of warmer weather and my Spring Fever was kicked into high gear.  I was craving light and brights. This pair is called a 'Slim Boyfriend' cut and all that means is that they are a bit roomier (seeing them on me it's clear not too roomy) without being baggy.  They have a higher rise so they hold you in and align with trending shorter top lengths. 

If you're as eager as I am, the way to sneak those whites in is to pair them with rich knits.  Marrying the two seasonal pieces creates a combination that's balanced.

Note: I size down in this brand (normally a 25 but own 24's in this brand) 

Note 2: Raw hems are my fav! They're lighter, modern and make for DIY hemming. I will probably cut the raw hem of these just a smidge (after washing - a must prior to altering) 

I had to solicit Ryan to snap these pics and our darling insisted on joining in. 

Personally, I believe having her on my side makes me and my outfits cuter :)

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Dress Beautifully in White Jeans

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Pure White

Do you have a Summer uniform? Mine looks a lot like this. White on white on white.  It's my most favorite shade (can you call it a color??) to wear. I love the crisp, clean brightness of white. It makes me feel so fresh ... and so clean clean - now you have that jam stuck in your head #sorry.

Warning: don't try to wear this with your toddler!

These jeans are amazing! I actually brought them home from the store's sale section for $9.99. How's that for a bargain?!! They're still available and while they might not be as cheap as lunch they're still at a fab price.  I love the higher waist to hold it all in (pet peeve - jeans that stretch and slide down UGH)

And the leg extends straight down from the hip which is the most flattering and most comfortable, in my opinion.  I love a pair of skinnies as much as the next gal, but a little breathing room feels so nice.

I'm a basic white tank over tee gal. I prefer sleeveless tops for movement and feel that they elongate my arms/body and I'll take all the elongating I can get... Even if it's just the perception in my head. I also tend to style my outfits with more coverage on my lower body than upper. It's just the proportions that make me most comfortable. A muscle/straight sleeveless tank is best as it conceals the undergarments completely (I find it utterly atrocious to have your undergarments exposed in any compacity). 

I knotted this tank and added a gold necklace to shine up this monochromatic ensemble.  I continued the palette down to my canvas espadrilles. 

Anther great way to wear white on white is to add a belt for a little break in the canvas.

Be brave and step out in an all white outfit ... carefully!

Tank | Jeans | Espadrilles & Here | Necklace | Sunglasses | Hair Cream |

Dress Beautifully in All White

XOXO Sarah- Louise

Summer Love

It's the weekend! Clearly I didn't manage to write Friday's post so here we are on Saturday.

I do have the best excuse, my Mamma surprised Vivian and I with a visit and with it being Vivian's last week of Summer camp I've been preoccupied with other things the past several days.

One of those being a date night with Mr on Thursday.  Because he practices medicine in the ED he never has an entire weekend off unless he requests them far in advance.  So we go on dates when we can and most often it's on week nights.  I honestly don't mind a bit because restaurants aren't crowded and it feels special not being out with everyone else. I also don't like being out late on a Saturday night because I teach Sunday school early the next morning.

Our happy smiles this past Thursday

Note:  Thank you to my sisters for taking care of our Vivian so that we can go out just us two!

I definitely want to dress snazzy when we go out. We are both casual day-to-day (he in scrubs and me in simple tops & bottoms #momlife) so taking it up a notch not only makes us feel better but it's nice to impress the one you love.

During the Summer it's so crazy hot that no one wants to wear anything tight or fussy.  Cool and comfortable is the name of this dressing game!

My go-to is a cute top with dressy shorts or white jeans or a sundress. 

Here are some outfits I've worn lately for nights out ...

Top on this post | Wedges 

Camisoles show some skin so you can pair them with just about anything and you're evening ready

Only downfall is wearing a strapless bra UGH

Snake Cami

I've received soooo many compliments on this cotton tiered maxi dress

I found it at target a couple years ago!

Here's a similar option & Here

This outfit on this post

This outfit on this post

This outfit on this post

Dress Beautifully on Your Next Date Night

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Kaleidoscope

Gals, Summer is a month away and it feels like it's already here! It's been so stinkin humid and hot these past couple of weeks. When it comes to my Summer wardrobe white jeans and bright colors are the foundation.  First of all I LOVE white! It's my most favorite to wear and it makes me feel light and bright.  As for bright colors, well the truth is I wear them all year round but I take it up a notch in the Summer.

I saw this top online the day it launched and ordered it.  Everything about it spoke to me.  The bold colors, the print, the halter neckline, the peplum waist and ALL the style options!  A top like this can be paired with all the neutrals (white, navy, olive, tan) and even colors (yellow, pink, blue & even red).  Wear it with a pencil skirt, jeans, shorts, or wide leg pants.

This halter style is particularly flattering because it highlights the shoulders and covers the chest area.  I'm not a fan of exposed cleavage. The peplum creates balance and a tiny waist line.

In a nut shell this top is FABULOUS!!!

We are going on our first family beach vacation since having baby Vivian Louise next week and this top will be in my suitcase.

Let's take a moment to appreciate the prettiest bubble gum pink handbag I ever did see!  You gals know I have a love of all things Kate Spade and this handbag is one that I will carry for decades and even pass down to Vivian.  It is truly the perfect shade of pink in a classic design.  The size is just right and the femininity is over the top.

Your hair is an important element of style. It should compliment the lines of your garments and the occasion.  Since the neckline is high I coiffed my mane in a high pony tail to show it off.  I kept it a bit loose because this look is far from serious.  It becomes necessary for survival of the Summer heat to have my mane pulled up.

I believe it's sassy and perfectly fitting to show a little skin in the warmer months. But just a little, always keep it classy.

Halter Top | White Jeans | Wedges | Handbag | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in a Bold Bright Halter Top

XOXO Sarah Louise