Audrey and Taylor

When I went into Encore  last week to style outfits for my current series of blog posts I was instantly drawn to this top.  It's a very on-trend dressy sweatshirt, the Swiss-dot and quilted detail are to die for and it reminds me of something Audrey Hepburn or Taylor Swift would wear.  You could say it's a win, win, win!  Oh, and it's super comfortable.  Another win.  I'll be adding it to my fall wardrobe for sure!!

What I'm Wearing ~
Quilted sweatshirt with leather and swiss-dot detail: C Luce via Encore (Similar here)
Black pointe leggings with faux leather detail (SO comfortable!): I <3 Tyler Madison via Encore (Similar here)
Quilted bag with chain strap: Urban Expressions via Encore (Obsessed with this one)
Black lace up cage booties: BCBGeneration via T.J.Maxx (Love these and they are on SALE!)
Gold and black earrings: Encore (Similar and gorgeous!)

I love the detail of this sweatshirt! Quilting, faux leather and swiss-dot lace!

Faux Leather Details

This Friday, September 19th, I'm co-hosting a Sip & Shop and Stella & Dot Trunk Show at Encore and you are all invited!!!  We will have all the latest in fabulous fall fashion, stunning Stella & Dot jewelry and accessories, sweets and sips by The Sweet Trend and styling by me!  Plus a portion of the night's Encore sales will go to Athens Relay For Life.  Stop by anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 at 186 East Clayton Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.  Hope to see you there!

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by the fabulous Diana Zylow


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

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

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.

Summer Staples

Each season there are certain items in my closet that I reach for time and time again.  This spring/summer my deconstructed boyfriend shorts, oversized, lightweight summer sweaters and comfy wedges have been on constant rotation.  Oh, and my Tory Burch straw tote that I have carried to death and my Stella and Dot Gitane Tassel Necklace that I have barely taken off since I bought it.  For some reason this outfit combo makes me feel like Cameron Diaz, only I'm a lot shorter...and older...and not blond...but a girl can dream, right?!

What I'm Wearing ~
Deconstructed Boyfriend Shorts: American Eagle via Platos Closet (I also have this pair from Gap and love them!)
Summer Sweater: Gap (It's such a great sweater, I have it in four colors.  It will be the perfect summer to fall transition piece too!)
Wedge Cage Sandals: Steve Madden via T.J.Maxx (Similar here and here)
Tote: Tory Burch (I'd love this leather version for fall.)
Tassel Necklace: Stella and Dot (It can be worn several different ways, goes with just about everything and comes in silver as well!)
Sunnies: Jessica Simpson via T.J.Maxx
Belt: Gap Factory (Similar)

What are your summer staples?

XO
Mz Savvy Style

If you are in the Atlanta area please join me next Thursday (August 7th) from 11:00am - 1:00pm at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta for a Girls Day Out!!  Get all the details here!

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

Go Bold or Go Home

"Go bold or go home" is what I think every time I wear this jumpsuit!  I bought it on a whim from Forever 21 when I was in my "I need 100 jumpsuits and rompers" phase a few months ago.  I love a bold print as much as the next fashionista but wasn't sure how much wear I'd get out of something SO bold.  Well, I've gotten a lot of wear out of it actually!  It's ended up being super easy to dress up (like I did here) with heels, a statement belt and fancy jewelry or dress down with flat sandals and simple accessories.

What I'm Wearing ~
Jumpsuit: Forever 21 (sold out) If you are looking for a really fun, bold jumpsuit this one is for you!
Tassel Necklace: Stella and Dot (It's my latest obsession and favorite piece of jewelry right now! You can wear it several different ways and it goes with just about everything!  It comes in silver too.
Bag: Tory Burch (last season) This leather version would be PERFECT for year round use!
Cage Sandals: BCBGeneration via T.J.Maxx (Identical)
Sunnies: Coach
Pedi Polish: OPI Down To The Core-al

Hubs snapped these pictures as I was leaving for a meeting.  The only shade we could find was right next to the house!  And...I'm still using my iPhone for pics.  If someone wants to give me a quick camera lesson I'd love it!

Have you ever bought something on a whim and ended up loving it?

XO
Elizabeth

Don't forget about the Girls Day Out I'm co-hosting on August 7th!  Get all the details here!!


Linking up with Mix It Monday's, Monday Mingle, Let it Shine and Style Sessions

Last Night at the Beach

On the last night of our vacation we decided to go out to the beach in the evening and get some pictures of the kids (the "cousins" as we call them).  We were also got a few pictures of our little family and I was able to get a few impromptu pics for the blog.

Please excuse the squinty eyes!  You would think that late in the day I wouldn't need sunglasses but my eyes are so sensitive to the light!

What I'm Wearing ~
Neon Top: Another fabulous Plato's Closet find!  It's by American Eagle and is no longer available but this tank is a pretty option.
White Tailored Shorts: Loft via Plato's Closet
Neon Necklace: Entourage Athens (Love this one in greens and blues from Stella & Dot)
Pedi Polish: Down To The Core-al by OPI

My sweet, beautiful kids! My son, Chad, youngest daughter, Madison, oldest daughter, Megan and son-in-love, Colton.

The Cousins ~ Riley, Virginia, Carter, Cameron, Madison, Chad and Megan
We have been doing these pictures since the kids could walk (or jump!)

My family ~ my heart

XO
Elizabeth


Linking up with Summer Style, Friday's Fab Favorites, Maminista Friday's and Casual Friday's