Spring Cravings

As soon as the temps start to warm up I start craving some new spring items to freshen up my wardrobe.  Some of my cravings are trends and others are classics.  Some will make it into my wardrobe, some are already there and some are just a dream.  I'm sure my list will continue to grow as I scourer some of my favorite blogs and help clients with their spring wardrobes (because don't you find the best stuff when you're shopping for someone else??).   Here are some of my spring favorites ~

What are you craving so far this season? XO Elizabeth

Daytime or Date-night

I think this outfit is perfect for daytime or date-night.  From a workplace that allows denim (like so many now do), to lunch with friends or dinner out, you can never go wrong with dark-wash denim, a fab pair of pumps (or sandals), a beautiful blouse and great jewelry.  It's easy, chic dressing at it's best!

~What I'm Wearing ~

Short Sleeve Blouse: Piperlime (sold out) - Loving this one, this one and this one!
Dark Wash Skinny Jeans: Blank NYC (Blank NYC is my favorite brand of jeans.  They are really affordable for designer jeans and the fit is amazing!)
Leopard Pumps: Nine West (Leopard pumps are classic and a closet staple.  They go with everything and should be part of every girl's wardrobe.)
Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot
Clutch: Stella & Dot
Bracelets: S&D, S&D and S&D
Sunnies: Pucci

XO

Elizabeth



Photographer ~ Diana Zylow

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Distressed

I love distressed jeans and the more distressed the better.  The Hubs hates my distressed jeans and offers to buy me new hole-free jeans every time I wear them.  But I'm a trend-loving fashion stylist and he's a burgundy, navy and khaki wearing businessman.  I think I'll keep wearing my distressed denim, thanks! ;-)

What I'm Wearing ~
Distressed Denim: American Eagle {similar}
Lightweight Sweater: Old Navy
Bag: Stella & Dot
Floral Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi
Tropicana Necklace: Stella & Dot
Janice Studs: Stella & Dot
Amelie Sparkle Bracelet, Strength Bracelet

What do you think about the distressed denim trend?

XO
Elizabeth




Photos by Diana Zylow

Styling a Floral Skirt Two Ways

I'm a sucker for all things floral, especially when spring comes calling.  Dressed up or down, nothing says "spring" better than a beautiful floral skirt!

~ Dressed Down ~
Skirt: Chicwish
Denim Shirt: H&M
Booties: ModCloth
Tote: Michael Kors
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Earrings: Stella & Dot

~ Dressed Up ~
Skirt: Chicwish
Top: Mango Mango
Pumps: Saks
Bag (TOP of my wish list!!): Rebecca Minkoff
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Earrings: Stella & Dot

More pretty floral skirt options:

XO Elizabeth

Spring In Your Step

Nothing puts spring in you step like a great pair of floral pumps!  I added these beauties by Isaac Mizrahi to my shoes collection last summer and every time I wear them I want to do a happy dance.  I couldn't wait to pull them out the minute there was a hint of spring!  I found several other fabulous pairs so you can put a little spring in your step as well!

What could be more perfect than pointy toes, watercolor flowers and bows?
Isaac Mizrahi Lillie 2

Guess "Babbitta" Floral Pumps

"Copertina" by Kristin Cavallari

Loeffler Randall Pari

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker "Sister" Pointy Toe Pump

"Plasmas" by Guess

Hologen "Mattie" Pointy Toe Pump

"BB" by Manolo Blahnik ~ sigh...

Tory Burch "Issy" Pumps ~ Loving the bright yellow cap-toe!

"Varcityy" by Steve Madden

Manolo Blahnik


Which pair are your favorite?

XO
Elizabeth

Springing Forward

Once the whole "spring forward" thing happens I start thinking about spring clothes.  Since the weather and temps are completely unpredictable this time of the year, adding a few new pieces to my already existing wardrobe that can be worn now when it's cooler (with a jacket or cardigan and pumps or booties) and later when things warm up (alone with sandals) is the perfect way to freshen up my transition wardrobe.  Here are a few pieces that I have my eye on...and a few I've already added to my spring closet!

This pretty, feminine dress would look great worn with a denim jacket and booties now and worn alone with a bright sandal and fabulous statement necklace later.

The long sleeves on this cute polka dot romper make it three-season appropriate.

This jumpsuit looks so comfy!  Wear it with a boyfriend cardigan until the temps rise.  Add bright pumps and a fun statement necklace to make the outfit date night perfect!

This dress is a new addition to my closet, is on sale for under $45 and can be worn year round.  I'll be wearing this pretty white sheath for Easter with this spring perfect necklace and floral pumps.

 This gorgeous floral romper is spring perfection!  It's already sold out (no wonder, right?) but I'm on the wait list for when it's restocked and you should be too!

I bought this jumpsuit the minute I saw it.  It was definitely love at first sight!  It quickly sold out (I guess lots of other girls fell in love too!) but I found a few similar styles for you here and here.  I think this long layered pendant will look perfect with all three!

A pastel mani is the perfect way to bring some spring into your life no matter the temps.  LuLu, Ali and Janet are my new favorites!

Are you ready to put a little spring in your wardrobe?

XO
Elizabeth

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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Mz Savvy Style Loves Athens ~ Encore ~ Seeing Red

I love color ~ green, purple, pink, turquoise, red...  So when I saw this gorgeous shirt in the perfect shade of red while shopping at Encore I knew I had to style it! This faux wrap shirt looks amazing with these full-cut dress shorts but it would also look great with skinny jeans, a skirt or white pants.  The question I ask myself when I want to buy something is, "how many ways can I wear this piece?" If the answer is three or more then I get it, which makes this shirt a definite yes!  Nude heels elongate the leg, which is what you want when you are wearing dress shorts, and are the perfect on-trend summer sandal.  The turquoise jewelry really pops against the rich red of the shirt.  Red and turquoise is such a fun spring/summer color combo, don't you think?

What I'm Wearing ~
Red Faux Wrap Shirt: Line & Dot via Encore (Similar here and here)
Shorts: Line & Dot via Encore (These from Tory Burch are cute, more casual option)
Sandals: Sam Edelman via Encore (Loving this version with thinner ankle straps and these in snake print)
Bag, Necklaces & Bangles: Encore

If you are in the Athens/Atlanta area Thursday, April 10th, I'd love for you to join me at Encore in Athens for a Sip and Shop!  Encore is located at 186 East Clayton Street in the heart of  beautiful downtown Athens.  We will have sweets and sips, an exclusive discount, giveaways and styling tips!  Come by anytime between 6-9pm!!  Hope to see you there!

Today was the end of the $200 Encore gift card/outfit giveaway.  Congratulations Laura!  Thank you to everyone who entered!! We will do it again soon!

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XO Mz Savvy Style

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