Looking Back At Last Year's Beach Style

We are two days (three if you count our travel day) in to our annual family beach vacation (slow down week!!) and I decided it would be fun to take a look back at a few of the outfits I wore for last year's beach getaway ~

I love using a big scarf as a beach coverup!  THIS ONE is with me this year.

White denim cutoffs are a must for the beach, don't you think?  I've packed THESE for this week's trip.  They are the perfect length (they cover that awful thigh bulge) and are mid rise (so no muffin-top!).

You know how much I LOVE jumpsuits and of course I've packed one for this vacation.  I'll be wearing THIS abstract print jumpsuit for one of our dinners out.

Anything neon looks great with a tan and goes so well with white shorts or white jeans.

Are you heading to the beach this summer?  What are your favorite wardrobe pieces to bring along?

XO

Elizabeth

 

Neon, Camo and Stripes

Neon, Camo and Stripes?  Why not??  Combining unexpected colors, patterns and textures make an outfit interesting and fun!  Savvy Style Tip ~ Treat camo as a neutral and pair it with other patterns, neutrals and colors.

~ What I'm Wearing ~
Camo Jeans: Tripp NYC (last season) - Similar HERE and HERE
Neon Tee: American Eagle (sold out) - Love THIS mesh sweater version!  And it's on sale for under $15.00!
Striped Espadrilles: Gap (last summer) - THIS pair has stripes and flowers and is on sale for $41.40!
Metallic Straw Tote: Stella & Dot
Necklace: Stella & Dot (It goes with EVERYTHING!)
Lapis Ring: Stella & Dot (THIS necklace is new to the line and is also natural lapis)
Bracelets: Renegade, Wanderer, Pyramid (sold out - THIS Colorblock Cuff is fun!)

What's everyone up to this week?  I'm heading to Chattanooga to visit my baby sister and her boys.  Looking forward to some sister time and baby snuggles!

XO
Elizabeth



Photos by Diana Zylow


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One Skirt Styled Four Ways

I pinned this adorable polka dot skater skirt on Pinterest the other day and I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the day.  I love a bold piece that's classic and versatile at the same time.  My favorite thing to do when I lock in on a item like that is create different ways to style it.  As I've mentioned before, one of my rules when shopping for myself or a client is that the item being considered for purchase has to have more than one way to style it.  If you buy an item and it can only be used in one outfit than it's kind of a waste in my opinion.  I came up with about ten different looks I could make with the skirt and I decided to share my favorite four with you.

We all know my love of pattern mixing and my first thought when I saw this skirt was, "wear it with stripes...and florals!!"  So I styled an outfit with both.
Skater Skirt: Choies (super affordable and flattering on every figure)
Striped T: Proenza Schouler (a more budget friendly version here)
The Most Amazing Pattern Mixed Sandals: ALDO (they are at the TOP of my wish list!)
Little Red Cross Body Bag: Coach
Floral Scarf: Kate Spade

Neon is HOT right now and it looks great with black and white so I knew this skirt would be the perfect backdrop for some bold neon pieces.
Neon Peplum Top: boohoo
Skirt: Choies
The Most Amazing If-I-Had-The-Funds-They-Would-Be-In-My-Closet Shoes: Sophia Webster
Neon Statement Necklace: Bauble Bar (there is a waiting list for it but it would be worth getting on)
Cross Body Bag: Modcloth

I know, another pattern mix outfit.  I couldn't help myself!  Polka dots are great with so many patterns (as are stripes)!
Crop Top: Mara Hoffman
Skirt: Choies
Lace Up Sandals: Alexander Wang
Clutch: Tiffany's (similar here)
Double Drop Earrings: David Yurman

This is probably my favorite of all the looks.  It's an easy look for lunch out, errands, dinner with friends, mommy on the go or even the office if they allow denim.
Graphic T: Old Navy
Skirt: Choies
Denim Vest: Pendleton
Striped Flats: Forever 21
Red Cross Body Bag: Splurge, Spend, Save
Red Link Statement Necklace: GILT

Which of the four styling ideas is your favorite?  And speaking of Pinterest...do you follow me?  If you don't you are missing out, just sayin'!  Follow all the savvy and stylish pinning here!

XO
Mz Savvy Style

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Neon and Deals

I love neon.  I think it's because I grew up in the 80's which was the heyday of the original neon trend.  Neon is bright and fun and when done right it can make for an eye-catching outfit.  I also love a deal.  I made a trip to one of my favorite consignment/thrift shops the other day and stocked up on the neon.  Jeans, shorts, tops ~ you won't be able to miss me this summer!  The Hubs said I'm a human highlighter...and I'm OK with that!

I got this sweet little neon yellow fit and flare sundress by Old Navy for only $8.00.  Such a steal!  I already had the layered neon necklaces I bought on clearance for $3.00 each a while back (I wear them all the time!) and the leopard ankle strap sandals are a recent $20.00 bloggerscloset.com purchase.  The Rebecca Minkoff "boyfriend" bag was a major deal too.  I'd been stalking this style on eBay for a while - for probably over a year and recently a seller had the bag listed "NWT" (new with tags), $75 or best offer".  This bag retails for $195 so the $75 was already a great price but I thought I'd make an offer and see what happened.  I offered $60 and...the seller took it!  A brand new Rebecca Minkoff bag for $135 off the original price.  Sometimes good things come to those who wait...and shop eBay! Ha!

What I'm Wearing ~
Dress: Old Navy (thrifted) Almost identical and very affordable option here.
Necklaces: Entourage Athens (clearance this past winter) Check out this fun neon bib necklace.
Sandals: Anne Michelle via Bloggers Closet (Identical and I'm loving this gorg lace up version)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff via eBay (save, spend and splurge)
Sunnies: Jessica Simpson via TJMaxx (these by Coach are so cute!)
Affirmation Bracelets: BCBGeneration 

Have you found any good deals lately?

XO
Mz Savvy Style


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