Game Day Style ~ Go Dawgs!!

Well, it's finally here...the opening weekend of the 2014-2015 college football season!!  Not only do I live in the south where college football is a religion but I live in Athens, Georgia, home of my beloved Georgia Bulldogs!  Living in a college town is awesome any time of the year but game weekend's are the best!  Of course living in Athens and being a Bulldog means I have a lot of red and black in my wardrobe.  Part of the fun of game weekends is the game day style!

What I'm Wearing ~
Polka Dot Romper: Forever 21 (I'm LOVING this one for summer to fall transition!)
Red Lace-up Cage Sandals: Michael Antonio (They come in four different colors.)
Vintage Coach Willis Bag: Mine came from my favorite vintage shop, Agora Vintage, but this one is identical.
Sunnies: Coach

Who are you cheering for this weekend?

XO and Gooooooo Dawgs!!!
Elizabeth


Photos by the awesome Diana Zylow


Lining up with Friday's Fab Favorites, Mamanista Friday's and Casual Friday's

A Summer Skort

I tend to wear a lot of white the week leading up to Labor Day.  Not because I'm from the old school of "no white after Labor Day" but because it just feels right.  Even though I live in the south and the heat sticks around for a month (or three) after Labor Day is long gone my brain (and wardrobe) transition to fall.  You know, jeans, camo, layers, leather, booties...  I do think this little summer skort and white cage sandals will get packed away with my spring/summer wardrobe but I'll keep this bold blazer/vest and striped T in my fall/winter rotation.

What I'm Wearing ~
Pink Blazer/Vest: Cheeky Peach (Similar)
Striped T: Old Navy (Here's another great option)
Skort: Forever 21 (comes in three colors!)
Clutch: Guess (Similar)
White Cage Sandals: Nine West (I've just about worn them to death this summer!! They are awesome shoes!)
Sunnies: Coach
Affirmation Bracelet: BCBGeneration

Please excuse my naked nails!!  I've been so crazy busy that my nails have been low on the list of  things to do!

Are you as ready for fall fashion as I am?  And do you wear white after Labor Day?

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by the amazing Diana Zylow


Linking up with Random Wednesday, The Pleated Poppy, Summer Style, Mamanista Friday's, and Working Girl With Style

Another Romper and a New Photographer

You think I'd be tired of rompers by now but I'm not at all.  I'm actually trying to figure out how to transition my rompers and jumpsuits for when the weather turns cooler and I'm searching the Internet for some cute fall options.  Out of all of the trends this summer the romper/jumpsuit trend is my favorite.  I mean, who doesn't love one piece dressing and feeling like you are in your pajamas all day?

What I'm Wearing ~
Romper: Cheeky Peach (sold out) ~ Similar
Necklace: Stella and Dot ~ I'm loving (and ordering) this one!  You can wear it five different ways!
Leather Cuff: Tory Burch
White Cage Sandals: Nine West
Bag: Tory Burch

Did you notice something different about today's pictures?  I now have a real photographer, Diana, and I couldn't be more excited!  She's sweet, amazing and loves fashion and detail as much as I do!  Now if I could just figure out how to edit! ha!

XO
Mz Savvy Style

Photos by Diana Zylow


Linking up with Monday Mingle, Let it Shine, Mix it Mondays, Style Sessions and Trend Spin Linkup

Gladiators

I realized the other day that even though I've worn these knee-high gladiator sandals a bunch this season I haven't posted them as of yet on the blog.  It will be boot season before long (Yay!! My favorite!) so I decided I better get on the ball!  Gladiators have been super hot trend this spring/summer.  And it's a trend that's fun to wear because they add a little edge to any outfit, even something simple like a tank, cutoffs and a scarf-turned-into-a-vest like I'm wearing here!

Knee-High Gladiator Sandals: DSW - they also come in tan.  Both are on a great end-of-season sale!
Black Tank: Old Navy
White Denim Cutoffs: American Eagle via Plato's Closet - Similar here from Old Navy  (and on a crazy good sale!)
Bucket Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York (I'm obsessed!)
Vest: It's actually a scarf I tied into a vest (see my post here on how-to). Similar scarf here.
Sunnies: Coach

What do you think about the gladiator trend?

XO
Mz Savvy Style


Linking up with Monday Mingle, Mix It Mondays, Let It Shine and Style Sessions

Styling Joggers For Now, Transition and Fall

Earlier this week I shared with you how I styled these joggers for the Girls Day Out event with Star 94 at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta (if you missed it you can see the post here).  In today's post I'm showing you three ways to style the same joggers ~ for now, for summer to fall transition and for fall/winter.

Striped Tank: Old Navy (on a crazy good sale right now!)
Striped Wedge Sandals: Kate Spade
Leopard Cross-Body (Cross-body bags are perfect for a busy girl on the go!  I love a big bag but cross body's are quickly becoming my go-to bags!): River Island
Striped Camp-Shirt: Calvin Klein
Luxe Joggers: Spend or Save
Pink Cross-Body: Michael Kors
Floral Loafers: ModCloth
Striped Hooded Pullover: Spend or Save
Leopard Wedge Booties (I just ordered these for fall!!): Isaac Mizrahi New York
Red Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York

(Can you tell besides joggers I'm obsessed with stripes and leopard?!)

If you don't currently own luxe joggers I would highly suggest you get some today!  They will carry you through each season in style and comfort!!

XO
Elizabeth


Linking up with Trend Spin Linkup, Fashion and Faith, Friday's Fab Favorites, Mamanista Friday's and Casual Friday

Busy Mom (lady) On The Go

As I've mentioned before, last week I co-hosted a Girls Day Out event for Star 94 and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta.  Our theme was "take time for you, tips for a busy mom (lady) on the go".  My gorgeous friend, Jennifer Duvall of JennySue Makeup, shared makeup tips on how to look your best when you are in a hurry (and how to stay looking your best in the heat!!  On the day of our event it was blazing hot and we were set up outside, but Jennifer stayed looking fresh and shares her melt-proof makeup tips here.)  I styled two outfits for the event, one from Isaac Mizrahi New York (seen in this post) and one from Saks Off 5th.  I knew going in to my styling day the day before the event that I wanted to do one of the looks around joggers (not the people, the pants!).  Joggers are a way of feeling like you are wearing your pajamas but looking chic, on trend and totally pulled together!

Jennifer, my manikin wearing her busy lady on the go look I styled from Saks Off 5th and me at the Star 94 Girls Day Out event. (You can get Jennifer's look here and here).

What We're Wearing ~
Manikin:
Silk Tapered Joggers: Saks Off 5th (on sale!!)
Loose Fit Striped Top: Michael Kors (Identical)
Floral Cross Body Bag: French Connection (such a great bag for a great price!!)
Me:
Faux Leather Shorts: eBay (similar)
Thin Knit T-Shirt Sweater: Forever 21 (similar)
Black Cage Sandals: BCBGeneration via T.J.Maxx (I have these in white and they are fabulous and on sale!)
Sunnies: Coach

Part of the event's set up including my busy lady on the go styled manikins.

I'm still kicking myself for not purchasing this outfit at the end of the event!  I may be making a trip back to the outlets soon or ordering it online!

What's your favorite stylish on-the-go outfit?  Check back on Friday when I share three ways to style these joggers ~ for now, for transition and for fall.

XO
Elizabeth

Linking up with Random Wednesday, The Pleated Poppy, Summer Style and Working Girl With Style

Lace, Denim and Isaac Mizrahi New York

 One of the many awesome things about my job as a stylist/personal shopper is getting to work with and develop relationships with great shops and brands!  Last Thursday I co-hosted a girls day out event for Star 94 Atlanta at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and got to work once again with one of my all time favorite shops, Isaac Mizrahi New York.  There are only two Isaac stores in all of the US and we are so very lucky to have one of them right here in Georgia (the other is in the Hamptons)!  The day before the event I headed to Isaac to style one of two outfits I would be showing at Thursday's event.  I like to dress chic but comfortable for styling because the day usually involves wrangling a manikin or two!  These denim boyfriend shorts have become this summer's go-to's.  I literally wear them almost every day and since I bought them for all of $8.00 at Plato's Closet that makes cost per wear less than a penny! Whoot!

What I'm Wearing ~
Denim Boyfriend Shorts: American Eagle via Platos Closet (Love these from Gap)
Lace Kimono: Chicwish
Cage Sandals (they have barely left my feet all summer!!): Steve Madden via T.J.Maxx (similar)
Bag: Tory Burch (LOVING this one for fall!!)
Tassel Necklace: (my absolute favorite!!) Stella and Dot

The amazing windows at Isaac Mizrahi New York

One of my happy places!

The outfit I styled for the Star 94 Girls Day Out event.  I sadly didn't get a picture of the manikin in the outfit so I had to recreate it here...
Sleeveless Stripe Sheath Dress: Isaac Mizrahi New York
Pink and Orange Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi New York (These would be cute too!)
Pink Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York (LOVE this one!)
Sunnies: Isaac Mizrahi New York 

These beauties came home with me! I wore the shoes in this post and they are finally mine! 
Two Tone Leather Bucket Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York
Floral "Lillie" Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi New York

XO
Elizabeth


Linking up with Monday Mingle, Let it Shine, Mix It Mondays, Trend Spin Linkup and Style Sessions

Casual Glam

Like I've mentioned before, dressing up in the summer is a challenge for me.  I love the more casual vibe summer brings but sometimes the need arises to dress up a bit and for this I adopt a more casual glam approach of dressing.  For me this means pairing one or two more dressy (glam) pieces (in this case the lace-up cage sandals and the metallic skirt) with one or two more casual pieces (the plain white T and the straw tote).  Another of my favorite casual glam looks is skinny jeans with a girly blouse and fun heels as I wore in this post and this post.

What I'm Wearing ~
Plain White T: Old Navy (I usually size up in my tee's because I don't like them to be too tight.)
Metallic Skirt: Forever 21 via Plato's Closet (and it was NWT!)  Great options here and here.
White Cage Sandals: Nine West (One of my favorite purchases this summer! Oh, and they are on SALE!!)
Straw Tote: Tory Burch (Love this leather version)
Statement Necklace: Loft c/o Monday Mingle (This one from Stella and Dot is amazing and on sale!)

I have carried this Tory Burch tote ALL SUMMER LONG, EVERY SINGLE DAY!  It's crazy how perfect it's been!  I'm really considering getting this leather version for fall (which will be here before we know it!).

A statement necklace is another way to dress up a casual outfit.  It pulls the whole look together.

And in other news...I got my hair cut again!  And I went even shorter this time!  I guess once you cut it off for the first time it gets easier after that but I do think this is as short as I am going to go.  My stylist, Sarah, has a great time playing with all of the choppy layers she gave me.  She used two different sized curling irons (one large and one small), root lifter spray and hair wax to get this look.  All of the other pictures in this post are my attempt to style it myself for the first time!  It's going to take some practice!

XO
Elizabeth


Don't forget ~ THIS Thursday, August 7th is the Girls Day Out at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta with Cindy Simmons of Star 94, makeup artist Jennifer Duvall of JennySue Makeup and me!  Get all the details here!!  Hope to see you there!


Linking up with Trend Spin Linkup, Style Sessions, Random Wednesday and The Pleated Poppy.