On Memorial Day We Wear White

This coming Monday is Memorial Day which is the day we kick off summer, and summer makes me think of all things white.  Even though fashion rules have changed and it's OK to wear white year round many wait until Memorial Day to pull out their white clothes, shoes and accessories.  I love an all white outfit, from dressed up to casual it's always fresh and chic.  White looks great with neutral accessories, bright pops of color, neons or metallics.  Here's a little Memorial Day style inspiration ~

Cropped Top with Lace: H&M ~ Similar here and here
Deck Shorts: Madewell
Zip Back Metallic Gladiator: Express
Gold Statement Cuff: Nine West (on sale!)
Long Bar Gold Necklace: Shopbop

Tunic Top: Tory Burch
Skinny Jeans: Old Navy
Wedges: Nine West (currently buy one get one half off!!)
Striped Bag: Michael Kors (navy option here)
XL Red Link Necklace: Mango
Red Seahorse Cuff: CustomMade (similar here and here)

Scuba Peplum Top: Target
Skirt: Rebecca Taylor
Espadrilles: C. Wonder
Straw Drawstring Bag with Leather Detail: Michael Kors
Bib Necklace: Tory Burch
Bracelet: Tory Burch

Maxi Dress: Forever 21
Gladiator Sandals: ASOS
Studded Clutch: 2BBEBE (identical)
Charm Bracelet: Yochi Vintage (similar)
Tassle Necklace: Lucky Brand

Cropped Summer Sweater: American Eagle (similar here and short sleeve option here)
Denim Boyfriend Shorts: J.Crew
Red Striped Bag: Old Navy
Anchor Necklace: C. Wonder
Nautical Espadrilles: Jeffery Campbell (super cute option here)
Bracelet: BCBGeneration

So what are you wearing for Memorial Day?  I'll be wearing white!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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

Transitioning

I really like to transition slowly from one season to the next especially when it comes to my wardrobe. Mixing last season's pieces with this season's makes things more interesting and makes a wardrobe go a little further. Transitioning can be a little difficult here in Georgia because our weather changes so quickly. When I left the house this morning this thick sweater vest was just right but by this afternoon the temps had risen to 80 and I was a little warm! I found this vest Christmas before last at a little shop here in town that has since (sadly) closed. It was in the window all during the holidays. Of course I had my eye on it hoping it wouldn't sell until I had Christmas gift cash on hand. After the New Year it was still there and better yet it was marked down! I happily brought it home and have worn it to death in the past year and a half! It looks handmade, the shop owner said it is, and since there are no tags in it I'll have to take her word for it! The rest of my outfit is my standard "uniform" lately - tunic top, colored skinny pants or jeans and wedges.

The copper and blue stone bracelet among today's stack was made by my amazingly talented artist brother. He's a master metal craftsman and has recently (with a little of my urging) started making jewelry! Yay! He is currently working on an unbelievable statement necklace for me. I can't wait until it's done so I can share it with you all!

Happy Monday! Hope your week is savvy and stylish!

<3 Mz Savvy Style

Accessory Overload?

I wore a very simple outfit today - ivory top, red skinny pants and nude heels - so I piled on lots of accessories to spice it up and make it more exciting. I really love accessories and believe the right ones can make an outfit. Accessories don't have to cost a fortune. You can actually find super cute ones on the cheap (that don't look cheap!) I love to mix my higher priced items with my budget friendly ones, it makes them more interesting! As far as accessory overload? I believe in balance. A big statement necklace with smaller earrings or a pile of bracelets with a smaller ring. Today I did both the statement necklace and the bracelet stack and I really liked it!

Thanks for reading! Have a savvy and stylish end to your week!

<3 Mz Savvy Style

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...

This week has not been a good one for me in the outfit-photo-taking-blogging department! My "photographer" went back to college...so until I can convince my husband to take my picture before I walk out the door in the mornings or have a photo shoot day with Madie I'm stuck! I didn't want to go the whole week with posting something so I decided to share some of my favorite things that I used or wore during the week.

This necklace is really one of my all time favorite things! I got it for a steal at JC Penny sometime last year. Every time I wear it I get compliments...so I wear it a lot! Haha! It can transform any outfit into something special.

I got all but one of these bracelets for Christmas and have worn them just about every single day since! I saw the Alex & Ani bracelets in a shop window on my morning run (yes, I window shop while I run! :) and when my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas I knew just where to send him! The bracelets were very affordable so he got four (my suggestion) so I could layer them. I've been on the Alex & Ani website since then and they have some really great ones that I think I'll add to my collection! "You can never have too many bracelets", a wise woman once said! ;)

My beautiful Michael Kors wallet...it makes me smile every time I pull it out of my bag (which is also Michael Kors)!
Ditto for my Kate Spade makeup bag! It's actually a wristlet that I use for a makeup bag. Michael and Kate go very well together!

Now for my favorite shoes of the week...both of which have been posted in past blogs. My nude Nine West suede platform pumps are my go-to-wear-with-anything shoes. I love them so much I bought two pair so when one wears out I have a back up! And my leopard Steve Madden skimmers. I throw these on with everything from skirts to jeans. They are very comfortable for on-the-go days and make a statement at the same time!

My last favorite thing is my new little nephew, who was born last month to my beautiful baby sister. I get to FINALLY meet him tomorrow and I can hardly wait!

I hope you all have a wonderful, savvy and stylish weekend!

<3 Mz Savvy Style