Friday Favorites: Mesh Tops

TGIF! I've been enjoying so many festive holiday events over the past week, in fact I hosted a soiree for several of my gal pals last night! #cheers 

I know there's gift guides and holiday outfits everywhere but I'm going to share style that's more versatile to carry you into the new year and on trend!

Holiday Hustle going to all the places for all the fun and gifts!

Mesh tops are appearing across retailers and I find them great for layering, adding print and for a fresh take on fabric/texture.

Note: They are fitted so I recommend layering with a vest or sleeveless sweater and pairing with high waited bottoms (skirt or jeans/pants).

Pretty Mesh Tops:

Pink Tie Dye

comes in 3 prints and 3 solids

Cross Over

Rhinestone

I have this and just need a sassy occasion to wear it!

Great price also in nude 

Ruched Bodysuit

Floral

Dress Beautifully in a Mesh Top

XOXO Sarah Louise

Trousers for a Good Time

 Tis the season for dressing festive! In a world that's gone oh so causal I believe occasions that take us out of the cozy and into the glam does us well! As I create this post I'm sitting in a sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers (they do sparkle!) and while this is great for day-to-day I stand taller, walk more confident and have more fun when I'm all gussied up. 

A wide leg trouser is a great option! Especially in a bold color.

Note: You don't have to don sequins, a gown or opulent pieces to be dressy. I find the more sleek and sophisticated an outfit the nicer the look.

Trousers paired with fun tops are comfortable, elongate the body, and aren't a one time wear like a lot of holiday pieces. 

I paired this hot pink pair with a faux fur leopard jacket (found it at a thrift shop for $5!) and clutch for a look that's bold but not overly specific to the holidays. I can opt for a sweater, blouse or button up with boots for day time or less formal occasion.

PINK TROUSERS - 3 colors | SATIN TROUSERS - 4 colors |

IVORY FLANNEL

Try a pair of wide leg trousers for your next soiree styled with heels and a sassy top and I guarantee you'll look and feel beautiful!

Dress Beautifully in Trousers

XOXO Sarah Louise

Deck the Halls

Every year I find more and more joy in decorating our home for Christmas.  It's not about the grander or perfectly staged arrangements but the beauty in the sentiment! 

The happiness of the season is sprinkled throughout each room with reminders of the blessings that Christmas brings.

This year I tied red velvet bows on our tree

Ryan insists we get a real tree every year 

Every single item displayed was either handmade, gifted, passed down in my family or purchased at a thrift/antique shop. I'm traditional when it comes to decorating and love beautiful things. I hope by sharing them it inspires you to create Christmas beauty in your own home. 

I hope you enjoy our decked halls!

Vivian's friend gifted her this Olaf blow up - dreams come true!

Our live wreath was purchased from her classmate's boy scout troop

We place our nativity front and center in the entryway 

Our banister might be my favorite!

I love the big red velvet bows & live garland (Trader Joe's) 

I added a plaid runner this year and little gold trees

The lace tablecloth & placemats I've had for years

One thing that's missing is my Christmas dishes!

I use them all month long

I decided to incorporate my silver tea set this year.

Vivian picked out these two porcelain angels.

I find red poinsettias so bold and pretty.

I've been placing them in champagne/ice buckets as vases for years

I also love hanging wreaths with more red velvet on all the windows in our sunroom.

I don't have a lot of Santa decor but I find this to be so nice!

I have lots and lots of Christmas linens! I hang the tea towels everywhere I can 

and use these cocktail napkins when hosting.

PS Frasier fur candles are the best smell of the season

I went around and tied red velvet ribbon on just about anything that wasn't moving.

We have two matching couches that face each other with matching pink pillows but

the one Vivian made us in preschool is the sweetest!

Along with a wreath hanging in the window & towels, 

I display old Christmas cookbooks and a platter that matches our dishes.

In Vivian's bathroom I hang embroidered towels.

What an absolute gift it is to have 3 stockings hung on our chimney!!!

Dress Your Home Beautifully for Christmas

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Fleece

 TGIF! It's the 1st day of December and I couldn't be more energized. Our home is almost complete with Christmas decorations (I'm hoping to finish today), we've seen a Flotilla, a garden of Christmas lights, finally have a blow up outside and my dear friend is visiting this weekend for my first Christmas soiree.

PARK SLOPE TURTLENECK

hits at the hips - true to size I'm XS

In years past Christmas was not the most wonderful time for me but I've grown to adore it by embracing the joy and magic.

PS gifting is not my love language (in fact when taking the quiz neither Ryan nor I have 1 answer that matches) so I don't share a lot on it but rather focus on the meaning of the season and loving others with sentiment and time.

It's an obvious fact that my fashion style is far from casual but I do love warmth and cozy in the winter.

my 1st fleece

I found small business Dudley Stephens (which has grown so much!) who designs these fleece turtlenecks several years ago and fell in love! They're made from recycled materials and have a chic design with the structured funnel neck. What started with their signature tops has now expanded to a diverse line of apparel.

PALMER PUFF SLEEVE

I added this style under the tree this year

I ask for a new fleece every year for Christmas and wear them so so much whether with jeans or dressy with a skirt or layered over a dress.

Bonus: Now is a great time to purchase for yourself or others during holiday sales!

Dress Beautifully in Fleece

XOXO Sarah Louise

Leather Weather

 Gals, these are the BEST faux leather pants!

They are soft. They have just the right amount of stretch that they have structure but easy to move in. They are true to size. They have all the design elements of a jean but with a chic shine and texture of real leather.

These can be styled causally with a sweater, sweatshirt, denim or cotton tank. For a dressy look style with a blouse and heels. The cropped length allows for any shoe.

FAUX LEATHER PANTS | SWEATER

Dress Beautifully in Leather Pants

XOXO Sarah Louise