Wrapping Up Winter

It feels a little funny posting a faux fur vest and an over-sized sweater when it was 86 degrees in Georgia today but they are in pastel pink and that's springish, right?  The sudden high temps are not going to last long, it's supposed to be in the low 50's again later this week, but I did get an interesting sunburn while at a baseball game over the weekend.  I posted a picture and details of what gave me such odd tan lines on Instagram which you can see here!  It was a major fashion fail and a lesson for all of us who love a certain denim trend!

What I'm Wearing ~
Pink Faux Fur Vest - Forever 21
Over-sized Pink Tunic Sweater - Forever 21
Black Leggings with Leather Trim Detail - Forever 21
Black Pointy Toe Booties - Guess (almost identical here)
Vintage Coach Willis Bag via Agora Vintage Athens (new version here)
Pop Geo Necklace - Stella & Dot (It can be worn several ways!)
Ring - Stella & Dot
Bracelets - Stella & Dot

I didn't realize until I was typing the "What I'm Wearing" part of this post that most of my outfit is from Forever 21!  I guess it just goes to show you that you don't have to be 21 (or anywhere near 21) to wear Forever 21!  They have some really fun, surprisingly good quality pieces.

Did you check out last week's "Springing Forward" post?  I featured a few of my favorite rompers, jumpsuits and dresses for the fast approaching season. Later this week I'll be sharing more spring favorites ~ a trend that was big last spring and is (happily) hot again this year!

XO
Elizabeth



Photos by Diana Zylow

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Inexpensive Style with Forever 21

OK ~ I'm not 21.  I'm actually the mother of a 21 year old (and a 20 year old and a 24 year old) but I still shop at Forever 21, especially Forever21.com.  It's my go-to for fun, trendy pieces like leather leggings and joggers, all things faux fur, jumpsuits and casual sweaters.  Right now Forever 21 is having a great sale that I stumbled on today while doing a little lunchtime online browsing and I wanted to share it with you all.  Ready?  For every sale item you buy you get one free!  That means on top of already great sale prices you get two items for the price of one!  I created a few outfits using some of the pieces from the sale to give you some ideas ~ a day outfit and a night outfit...

Leather Joggers are one of my favorite trends this season!  They are so easy to dress up or down.  My favorite way to wear them is paired with a slightly slouchy crew neck sweater, fuzzy faux fur vest, pointy toe flats (the pointy toe helps elongate the leg) and a bold layered statement necklace.  And you can never go wrong with a quilted crossbody bag.  (The joggers, sweater and vest are part of the buy one get one sale.)

Another trend I am all about is a great jumpsuit.  I'd been know to replace my lbd with a lbj a lot in the past year.  I even wore one to Star 94's "Little Black Dress Party".   Paired with a great pair of heeled peep-toe booties, a sassy leopard clutch, a fun fringed bib necklace (it compliments the lower neckline) and a fabulous faux fur jacket it's makes the perfect date-night/night-out outfit.  (The jumpsuit and jacket are both on the buy one get one sale.)

Forever 21 pieces are not forever-in-your-wardrobe pieces but they are a really fun way to embrace current trends and try something you wouldn't normally try!

XO
Elizabeth

Not a Minimalist

I was trying to channel Miranda Kerr, who has such amazingly chic, minimalistic style, and copy one of her classic all black looks but I couldn't do it!  I did fine with the leather pants and simple sweater but instead of going basic with my completer pieces like a black pea coat, simple gold jewelry and black pumps I went with a faux fur vest and a necklace and heels both in bold bubblegum pink.  I guess you could say minimalistic is not my style...and I'm OK with that!

Let's talk about these faux leather joggers for a minute.  Y'all, they are the perfect pants!!  Great quality, great fit, so comfy and side pockets!!!  I really want to wear them every day.  Really.  Oh, and they are super affordable.  Like under $25.  And you can style them up or down and on into the spring.  Get some before they are gone and you are sorry.  I may order another pair just in case I DO decide to wear them every day!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Leather Joggers: Forever 21 | Vest: Loft (old, identical here) | Sweater: Gap | Pumps: Charlotte Russe (from last year, similar here and I want these SO bad for Valentine's!) | Necklace: T.J.Maxx, similar here and here | Bag: Coach Willis

Snow Day ~ Take Two

As I told you yesterday, in true fashion blogger style I decided to take advantage of the rare Georgia snow fall and use it as a backdrop for a few blog outfits.  To me there is nothing prettier than snow!  Faux fur, wellie boots, a favorite cozy sweater, warm tights, a hat, gloves and pops of pink make up snow-day outfit number two!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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My baby girl, Madison and I taking some snow-day selfies

We are both bold lip loving girls!

Skirt: Old Navy (sooo old! Similar here) | Sweater: Gap (Seriously the best sweater ever! I own it in several colors.) | Vest: No label, from several years back, identical here | Wellies: Hunter | Bag: Kate Spade (similar here and it's on sale!) | Tassel Necklace: Ka.la (Loving this one and this one is on my wish list) | Tights: Gap | Lips: Revlon Color Burst Lip Stain in Sweetheart Valentine