Friday Favorites: Classic Midi

 TGIF! It's been a packed week with fun, work and lots of organizing! We've had some rainy days and I've been tackling all the closets, cabinets and drawers so that when school starts we and our home are ready.

With the start of school comes all kinds of social occasions: meet the teacher, PTA, bible study and gathering with friends that I know I've missed all Summer.

A neutral midi dress is a versatile piece that is flattering and easy to layer and style.

Causal - sandals or sneakers with denim jacket or cardigan

Dressy - heels, bold jewelry with a small handbag

Fall - booties, sweater or leather jacket

Here are some pretty neutral midi dresses ...

HIGH NECK

also in brown & red - great price!

MOCK NECK

in white & brown

SCOOP NECK

ZIP FRONT

7 colors

V-NECK

COLLARED

ordered! love the navy

Dress Beautifully in a Midi Dress

XOXO Sarah Louise

Asymmetrical

 I love a crisp button up shirt. While classic and timeless they alone are simple but with design & styling they can be very interesting.

This top marries the sharp elements of a pinstripe print and crisp fabric with modern design in an asymmetrical hem, sleeveless cut and versatile button back collar to create a modern and chic top.

You can style this with a lot of contrast by pairing with a pair of jeans or shorts or you can maintain continuity with a pair of trousers like I did.

Style Tip: layer with a blazer, denim jacket or even leather come Fall.

SLEEVELESS ASYMMETRICAL TOP 

I also love this OFF THE SHOULDER OPTION

Dress Beautifully in an Asymmetrical Shirt

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday Favorites: Fun Pants

 TGIF! Let's first give praise for AC! It's been scorching hot outside and I can't even imagine putting on a pair of jeans. But fall styles are hitting the racks and it will be here before we know it. 

CAMO PANTS

Jeans are a foundation piece for my wardrobe. I wear them the most outside of summer. But I do like to change it up from the traditional blue with colors and prints.

Note: printed & colored pants tend to be a bit lighter in fabric than traditional blue jeans - they're also flattering on the leg!

Here are some fun pants ...

BLUE PRINT WIDE LEG

SHELL PRINT

LEOPARD

STRIPE

MEDALLION FLORAL

BOTANICAL

BOLD STRIPE

I have these & love! also in blue

Dress Beautifully in a Printed Pant

XOXO Sarah Louise

Dip Dye

Gals, you ever click on something pretty online only to hunch down when you see the splurge price tag? That happens to me a lot! I saw this matching maxi skirt and top set several months ago and have kept an eye on it just hoping it would go on sale (and have my size). Well, sure enough, it did! 

Note: Gals, what matters when dressing is that you believe it's beautiful and that you feel beautiful in it! 

Tip: look for splurge items on resale sites ... I've had great luck on TheRealReal & Poshmark - I even sell here! 

I love a dip dye! It looks so cool to me the way the colors run together. I will wear these pieces together this summer but also plan to style them separately.  The top being a bit cropped will have to be layered with a crisp button down (or over a dress) and with a high waisted bottom for day time wear

Note: showing your midsection is best for evenings and vacation! 

The bubble top is a modern trend. I find it stylish to have a few interesting designs to mix in your wardrobe.  The dyed neckline acts as a necklace/collar highlighting you face, neck & shoulders.

This maxi skirt will be a year round piece that pairs with tanks, tees, blouses, sweaters and jackets.

Personally, I think a peachy pink color would complement beautifully! 

DIP DYE BUBBLE TOP - MAXI SKIRT

Similar bubble top & Dip dye skirt

Dress Beautifully in Dip Dye

XOXO Sarah Louise

Waves on Waves

Last week at the beach I squealed with joy at Vivian surfing the waves of the ocean. I have to share that our darling Vivian has become so bold in the water this Summer! 

As I watched her float in the calm ripples, surf in fast on the high waves and even tumble on the ones that were just too much I realized that it was quite the representation of life.

Sometimes we are smooth surfing in the everyday and then we get something big and exciting to surf and then there's the waves that throw us off balance and take us down. 

The thing about the ocean is that it's constant. The tide & waves are always coming but there's also salt that helps us float along despite the conditions. 

The thing about life is that it's constant. If we're lucky we get day after day, there's always to-do's & interruptions but there's also blessings that help us stay afloat despite the unexpected.

As you think about the ocean and how majestic its vastness, beauty and countless wonders are, reflect on the same in your life. Celebrate the big surfs, resurface quickly and float gratefully in the every day.

Tip: Like finding seashells and shark teeth, look for the beautiful treasures in your day amongst people & your surroundings!  

Dress Beautifully Surfing

the Waves of Life

XOXO Sarah Louise