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

Lightweight

Lightweight sweaters are perfect for fall in Georgia.  You can layer a vest or jacket over them in the morning when it's cooler and wear them alone when the temps rise in the afternoon.  These pics were taken in early fall when I hadn't made the shoe/bag switch.  If I styled this outfit now, I'd swap out the peep-toe sandals for these cute suede booties and the metallic straw tote for this studded tote with leopard lining.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Lightweight Blush Sweater: Target {Similar Here}

Distressed Skinny Jeans: BlankNYC

Peep-toe Sandals: Similar {I LOVE these booties for fall/winter!}

Metallic Straw Tote: Stella & Dot {A gray suede tote is so chic}

Long Layered Necklace: Stella & Dot 

Short Necklace: Stella & Dot

Bracelet, Earrings, Ring

Next week I'll be sharing my outfit from the SPANX "Ladies Who Luxe" Dinner and a fun collaboration with Agora Vintage!

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Diana in beautiful downtown Athens

Fighting the Gloom

Y'all, it's been gloomy here in Georgia for the past week.  There has been a constant misty drizzle a la Seattle with a little break only to mist and drizzle some more.  I decided to fight the gloom with an outfit of pastels and white.  Yes, both are okay after Labor Day, just keep the linens and gauzy fabrics in the warmer months, but by all means wear your white denim and chunky pastels knits on into winter!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

White, Distressed Denim: American Eagle (sold out) | Similar
Pastel Blue Sweater: I got this sweater last year from my old online favorite, Piperlime and sadly, they are no longer with us.  I love the v-neck and shirt-tail hem on this one from Gap.
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Pastel Floral Pumps: Forever 21 (old) | Similar
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Bracelets: Stella & Dot

Are you a pastel and white after Labor Day girl?

XO

Elizabeth


Photos by Diana T in beautiful downtown Athens, Georgia.


This week I'm linking up with some of my favorite blogs/bloggers.  See links in sidebar.

Summer Sweater

I love a summer sweater, especially one that takes you from summer into fall and beyond by adding a layer or two.  I recently made a trip to Anthropologie (yes, a trip, because the closest one is sadly over an hour away!) and instantly fell in love with this cowl pullover.  I knew it would be perfect for our upcoming beach trip but could also see it getting a lot of wear once the temps get cooler and the layering begins.  It's a great neutral too so pairing it with other things besides denim will be so easy!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Sapin Cowl Pullover: Anthropologie
Distressed Boyfriend Shorts: Target (They are under $20!)
Hat: Target
Earrings: Isadora Hoops, Necklace: Crescent in gold, Bracelet: Cady Wrap
White Layering Cami: Old Navy (On sale.  Every girl needs a few in her closet!)
Sunnies: T.J. Maxx (Similar and high on my wish list!)
Turquoise Toenail Polish: Absolute New York

How perfect is the beach for a photo backdrop?!  Take me back! ;-)

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by Virginia Hall


Linking up with some of my favorite blogs/bloggers.  Links in sidebar.

Summer Boho Vibes

I normally stick with classic styles in my wardrobe but this fringey top put out such a fun summer boho vibe I had to try it!  I paired it with two boho inspired necklaces (I love layering jewelry!), slightly distressed skinny jeans (cuffed for the warmer weather and the beach location), a classic straw tote and super cute (and comfy) animal print wedges.  

Savvy Style Tip: Head-to-toe theme or trend dressing is okay for teens and twenties but as you get older only wear a piece or two of a theme or trend at a time and go with more classic pieces for the rest of your outfit. 

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Crochet Fringe Top / Distressed Jeans - Same without the distressing / Straw Tote - Similar / Dream Catcher Necklace / Gold Cluster Necklace - Similar / Giraffe Crossover Wedge

XO

Elizabeth



Head to toe look is from The Loft Boutique in beautiful Hiawassee, Georgia and styled by me!
Photos by Ashton Jones Photography





Linking up with some of my favorites blogs ~ links in sidebar

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

Yo-yo Weather Style

The weather here has been doing what the weather always does here this time of the year ~ yo-yo's from cold to warm and back again!  It's warm again this week with the promise (yes, it's a promise to a cold weather loving girl like me) of cooler temps coming soon.  So what does someone wear for this yo-yo weather we've been experiencing?  Favorite denim shorts and a Chanel inspired jacket, of course!  Layers are your best bet for this time of the year ~ you can put them on and take them off as needed.  And pairing a dressy jacket and pumps with distressed denim shorts is fun and unexpected!

What I'm Wearing ~
Hot Pink Cropped Jacket: Cynthia Rowley via T.J.Maxx / Similar here
Distressed Denim Shorts: Gap
Striped Top: Old Navy
Striped Pumps: Forever 21 last year / Similar here

Something I love to do any time of the year is layer my jewelry!  Neck parties and arm stacks are my favorite!!  Bring on the bling!! Pop Geo Necklace, Eye Candy Necklace and Nancy Studs all from Stella & Dot

Pave Chevron Cuff, Strength Bracelet (100% of the proceeds for the entire month of October go to the Noreen Fraser Foundation for breast cancer research!!), Arrison Stretch Bracelet all from Stella & Dot 

I layered two of my favorite statement necklaces to make a bright, bold neck party!
Eye Candy Necklace  and Pop Geo Necklace both from Stella & Dot

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by my awesome photographer, Diana Zylow


Linking up with Random Wednesday, The Pleated Poppy, Working Girl With Style, Red Tag Chic LA and Mix and Match Fashion