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.


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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

 

Closet Staple ~ White Jeans

Every woman needs at least one pair of white jeans in her wardrobe.  White jeans are perfect for spring and summer but can also be worn year-round with the right top, shoes and accessories.  Many women believe that white jeans make you look heavier, and that's just not true.  It's all about the fit not the color.  Anything that you wear that is too tight or too big will make you look heavier.  The key to finding the perfect jeans, no matter if they are white or regular denim, is trying them on.  Take several pair into the dressing room, different sizes and different cuts, and try them all on.  I know it's a pain but it's worth it when you find the perfect pair!  I would suggest once you find the perfect pair you buy two, one to hem to wear with flats and one to keep longer to wear with heels or to cuff (if they are skinny jeans).  I also love a good distressed pair too!

Do you own a pair (or two) of white jeans? If you don't, is it something you are planning on adding to your closet? XO Elizabeth