Breaking the Rules

Sometimes rules are made to be broken, especially fashion rules.  Honestly, fashion rules are the most fun to break because that's one of the best ways to show your individual style (hello pattern mixing and leopard and camo as neutrals!).  I've not honored the "don't wear white after Labor Day" rule in quite some time. Would I wear a white linen sundress, a pair of super strappy white sandals or carry a white straw bag after Labor Day?  Probably not.  Would I wear white jeans, a white sweater or white tennis shoes? Yep! Absolutely! I actually have this pair of white jeans, this lace-up sweater and these kicks as part of my fall shopping list.  The espadrilles I'm wearing in today's post have become go-to's and I'm not ready to retire them for the fall yet and the tank is a great basic that works well alone or layered under a kimono, like I did here, or under a vest, cardigan or denim jacket as the temps drop.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Floral Kimono: Forever 21 (old) | Similar

White Tank: Nordstrom (Comes in several colors)

Espadrilles: Old Navy

Watch: Jord | Identical

Bowler Bag: Vera Bradley

Jeans: Nordstrom

Aviators: Stella & Dot

Beaded Tassel Necklace: Stella & Dot (On sale for under $45!)

Leather Mixed Metal Wrap Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Do you wear white after Labor Day?  What other fashion rules do you break?  Side note, I mentioned my fall shopping list earlier in this post and I spent some time this long holiday weekend updating my "shop" page with things I'm loving for the season.  Make sure to check it out here!

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Hannah Betzel in Athens, Georgia

Encore Sip & Shop

Last Thursday night I hosted a Sip & Shop at my favorite Athens boutique, Encore.  I've been talking about and doing outfit posts from Encore for the past few weeks (if you missed the posts and some really fabulous outfits you can see them here, here, here, here and here).  The Sip & Shop was the perfect way to celebrate a very successful collaboration!  We had an amazing sweets and sips table by Lisa Formaro (it was so beautiful it stopped people in their tracks!), giveaways every hour (and some very happy winners!), a 20% discount for all attendees, and personal styling by me!  We had a great turn out with everyone from friends, family, fellow bloggers, blog readers, Athens locals, regular Encore shoppers and people shopping Encore for the first time.  The night was such a success that Nikki (the fabulous owner of Encore) and I are already planning our next event!!  Stay tuned ~ you don't want to miss it!

Beautiful day for the Sip & Shop at Encore in downtown Athens, Georgia!

Getting ready!

Custom made fashion themed cookies

Some of the gorgeous sweets and flowers provided by Lisa Formaro

Encore's fabulous owner, Nikki Grant and me before the event

Ready!

Mini cupcakes, rock candy treats and speciality lemonade

My beautiful blogger friend Jennifer of JennySue Makeup came out to the Encore event

The best hair stylist on earth, Sarah, of Adam and Eve Salon in Athens, Georgia

My daughters, Megan and Madison, and God-daughters, Mackenzie and Taylor enjoying the event!
(Madison, Mackenzie, Me, Megan, Taylor)

The first giveaway winner of the night (and my blogger friend), Nikka Shea of OhNikka, loving her new clutch!

My sweet son, Chad, came out to show his support (even though he'd rather be on the ball field or at Bass Pro!)

What I'm Wearing ~
Jumpsuit by Tart c/o Encore
Snakeskin, Ankle Strap Sandals by Sam Edelman c/o Encore
Necklace and Statement Ring by Boho Gal c/o Encore
Bangles Encore exclusive

Every party needs balloons!

This Tart Jumpsuit is one of the most comfortable (and slimming) things I've ever worn!

It was a great night!  Thank you to everyone who came!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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