Fair Isle Favorite

It's the countdown to Christmas!  Good grief I'm busy and I know you all are too so I'll keep this post short and sweet!  Do you know when you have something in mind that you really want ~ like the perfect pair of shoes, bag or jeans ~ and when you finally find it you buy it on the spot, no questions asked (like "how much"?)?  That's how it was with this sweater.  I'd been wanting to add the perfect cozy fair isle cardigan to my winter wardrobe and when I was away with The Hubs for my birthday a few weeks ago I found it at fab'rik Dunwoody.  Fortunately he liked the cardi as much as I did, and fab'rik was having a 33% off everything in the store sale so everyone was happy!

What I'm Wearing ~
Fair Isle Cardigan: fab'rik Dunwoody {Similar}
Faux Leather Leggings: Bevello Lenox {Similar and on sale!}
Gray Tunic Tee: TJMaxx {Similar}
Gray Suede Boots: Encore Athens {Similar and 50% off!!)
Bag: Vintage Coach via Agora Vintage Athens {Current Version}
Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot

This hair, y'all!!  I was in desperate need of a cut and color when these pics were taken a few weeks back.  Thank goodness it's been remedied!

Ring: Stella & Dot (It comes in a set of three stackable rings but I'm just wearing one.)  Earrings: Stella & Dot (These can be worn three different ways!!  I'm wearing them as studs.)

So, are you ready for Thursday?  I still have a few gifts to get, mostly stocking stuffers and a few things for The Hubs, and ALL of my wrapping to do, plus baking... but it's all good because it is the most wonderful time of the year!!  Coming to the blog Wednesday ~ what I'll be wearing for Christmas Eve!

XO
Elizabeth


Pictures by the fabulous Diana Zylow

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fab'rik Denim Dinner, SPANX Denim and a Giveaway!

First I want to say "thanks" for hanging in there while I try to figure out how to juggle things now that I've had to go back to work full time!  I'm not ignoring the blog...you my readers and my blog are on my mind all the time... but I'm trying to fit in a full time job, the launch of a Stella & Dot business, home, family, styling and blogging so my three-to-four-times-a-week posts have become challenging to get done!  Hopefully it will all get worked out soon and I promise to post as much as I can in the meantime!  Now on to today's post...

One of the best things about being a blogger is getting invited to fun events and reviewing great products and when those two things are combined it's a win win!  Last week I was invited to attend a "Denim Dinner" at fab'rik Suwanee, hosted by both fab'rik Suwanee and fab'rik Mall of Georgia which are owned by friends Kim and Tiffany.  The idea of the Denim Dinner was to get a select group of fashion bloggers together to talk fashion, eat good food, and try out the new denim line by SPANX.  You read that right, our favorite shapewear line now makes denim!!  Right now the line comes in dark wash, black and faux leather.  I've been in the market for a good dark wash pair of jeans so that is what I chose to try on first and immediately loved!!  The jeans are more like jeggings (jean leggings) with the fit and feel of high quality denim combined with SPANX.  They have strategically placed back pockets with faux front pockets and fly and a medium/high rise.  Stay on the lookout for them to make an appearance on the blog in the coming days (as soon as I have a chance to shoot some pics in them!) I've worn them, oh, about 4 times since the dinner!  They are super comfy and extremely stylish.

And now for some good news for you... fab'rik wants to give one of my followers a pair of SPANX denim too!!  And more good news... fab'rik also wants to give all of you a 20% discount on your purchase at their Mall of Georgia and Suwanee locations for the month of October!  What do you have to do?  To win the SPANX denim you must follow me on Instagram (@mzsavvystyle) along with fab'rik Mall of Georgia (@fabrikmallofga) and fab'rik Suwanee (@fabriksuwanee).  Then you must repost the giveaway pic I've posted on Instagram, tag two friends, tag @fab'riksuwanee and @fabrikmallofga and use the hashtags #giveaway #fabrikdenimdinner and #mzsavvystylelovesSPANX.  The winner will be announced October 31st on my Instagram!!  And don't worry if you don't live in Georgia, you can still enter to win and fab'rik will send the jeans to you!  To get the 20% discount all you have to do is mention me (Elizabeth ~ Mz Savvy Style) and my blog at either location between now and October 31st!!  Free jeans and a 20% discount?  It's a win win for you too!

Talking fashion and eating yummy food with some of my favorite fellow bloggers and the owners of fab'rik Suwanee and Mall of Georgia

SPANX Denim

fab'rik Suwanee and Mall of Georgia owners, Tiffany and Kim, and managers, Natalie and Rachael

Decisions, decisions... I went with the taupe! ;-)

My pick ~ dark wash SPANX jegging jeans

I love the fabulous outfit on my new friend.  She's wearing the SPANX in faux leather.

First let me say that when this was taken I had been up since 4:15am and it was about 9:00pm at this point, hence the bags under my eyes, faded makeup and bad bangs!  Now for What I'm Wearing ~
Tweed cropped jacket: Entourage Athens (old) / (Similar)
Faux leather leggings: Target (old) / (Identical)
Snake skin pointy toe pumps: Ellen Tracy (old) / These are gorgeous!
Layered top: Private Gallery (old) / This one is so fun for fall!
Necklace: Zoe Lariat by Stella & Dot
Ring: Stella & Dot (sold out) LOVE (and own) this one!

Some of my favorite blogger babes ~ Kate Style Petite, Simply Sabrina, Mae Amor, Butterfly Parkway, Pinkk Lipstick, The Mich Mix and Bless Her Heart Y'all

Thanks for reading and don't forget to enter the Instagram SPANX denim giveaway!! Your bootie will thank you! ;-)

XO
Elizabeth


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All photographs are by my amazing photographer Diana Zylow.  If you are in the Athens/Atlanta and are looking for a great photographer, Diana is your girl!!

free fab'rik, Blogger Buddies and LBJ's

Last night was the free fab'rik Charity Event at the AmericasMart Atlanta.  I was really excited for a night out, fabulous fashion for a great cause and hanging out with some of my blogger buddies!  Of course when you are going to a fashion event, especially one in Atlanta, you have to bring your fashion A-game!  Jumpsuits are quickly becoming my event go-to's.  From wedding showers, graduation parties, hosting duties and fashion events, my jumpsuits are on heavy rotation!  The first jumpsuit I bought was this black menswear-inspired, harem jumpsuit.  I love the cut, it's not too tight but it's not too loose, which is key in any garment and the cropped style is something I gravitate too so I can show off my shoes!  If you are thinking about adding a jumpsuit to your wardrobe I'd go with a black one first.  It is easily on the same level as a little black dress (LBD) in it's classic chicness, wearability and versatility!  Yay for LBJ's!

What I'm Wearing ~
Jumpsuit: Forever 21 (Other great LBJ options here, here, here and here)
Snake Skin Bag: Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx (similar here and here)
Necklace: K-la Boutique (love this one by Kendra Scott)
Gold Metallic Shoes: Michael Antonio - thrifted (a few other fun, affordable options here, here and here)
Bracelets: J.Crew (old, new version here)
Nails: Julep Jennine and Love
Lips: Revlon ColorBurst in Sweetheart Valentine
Sunnies: Emilio Pucci c/o Alexis Suitcase

Me and some of my fabulous blogger buddies, Bless Her Heart Y'all and Peaches In A Pod, at last night's event.

For more about free fab'rik and their mission to help the women in need of Atlanta, check out their website here.

XO
Mz Savvy Style

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Easter Dressing and Blogger Closet Buying

Sorry for the silence last week.  I came down with something on Tuesday and blogging just wasn't happening for the rest of the week!  I was finally feeling a bit better yesterday and was able to join my family for Easter Sunday services and lunch at my in-laws.  Problem was because I had been feeling so bad all week I had not planned on what I was going to wear, which is not like me at all, especially for Easter!  Fortunately I had done a little shopping at a bloggers closet sale that a few of my fellow Southern Blog Society bloggers hosted the prior week at the W Hotel Buckhead and had a few new things I could choose from.  If you ever have a chance to shop a bloggers closet sale you should!  I got great, super stylish, barely worn (if worn at all) clothing and shoes and spent less than a quarter of what I would have retail.

What I'm Wearing ~
Top: MM Couture (similar here)
Skirt: Fab'rik (almost identical here and all black version here)
Cage Sandals (Are you tired of seeing these yet? I'm obsessed!): BCBGeneration via TJMaxx (loving these, obsessed with this open back pair and this pair is almost identical to what I'm wearing)
Clutch: Loft (OOOOOLLLLDDD!! but I found a few cute options here and here)

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Happy New Year and Happy One Year Blogiversary To Me!

One year ago today I published my first blog post. Over the past few months I'd had several people tell me I should start a fashion blog (I'd had a "Mz Savvy Style" Facebook page and a wardrobe styling/personal shopping business for a while) and I decided what better time to start something new and exciting than on New Year's Eve! So I did a little research, found blogger.com and decided to give it a try. Here I am a year later with 116 blog posts, 13,681 page views, loyal followers, new blogger friends, memberships in several blogger groups and an Instagram (that I'm slightly obsessed with). I'm also a Lucky contributor and hopefully a little more savvy and stylish! I'm really excited to see what this next year, my second year as a fashion blogger, will bring! My blogger New Year's resolutions? To be more consistent with posts (I'd love three to four a week), to turn my blogging hobby into a blogging business, to get better with technology and to attend a blogger convention or two! This past year has been a fun adventure for me, one that is just beginning! Thank you for reading, following and sharing in this adventure with me!

What about you? Any New Year's resolutions? Anything new and exciting you've been wanting to try? I say ~ Go for it!

Happy New Year, friends! I hope it's savvy and stylish!!

<3 Mz Savvy Style

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