Lace, Denim and Isaac Mizrahi New York

 One of the many awesome things about my job as a stylist/personal shopper is getting to work with and develop relationships with great shops and brands!  Last Thursday I co-hosted a girls day out event for Star 94 Atlanta at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and got to work once again with one of my all time favorite shops, Isaac Mizrahi New York.  There are only two Isaac stores in all of the US and we are so very lucky to have one of them right here in Georgia (the other is in the Hamptons)!  The day before the event I headed to Isaac to style one of two outfits I would be showing at Thursday's event.  I like to dress chic but comfortable for styling because the day usually involves wrangling a manikin or two!  These denim boyfriend shorts have become this summer's go-to's.  I literally wear them almost every day and since I bought them for all of $8.00 at Plato's Closet that makes cost per wear less than a penny! Whoot!

What I'm Wearing ~
Denim Boyfriend Shorts: American Eagle via Platos Closet (Love these from Gap)
Lace Kimono: Chicwish
Cage Sandals (they have barely left my feet all summer!!): Steve Madden via T.J.Maxx (similar)
Bag: Tory Burch (LOVING this one for fall!!)
Tassel Necklace: (my absolute favorite!!) Stella and Dot

The amazing windows at Isaac Mizrahi New York

One of my happy places!

The outfit I styled for the Star 94 Girls Day Out event.  I sadly didn't get a picture of the manikin in the outfit so I had to recreate it here...
Sleeveless Stripe Sheath Dress: Isaac Mizrahi New York
Pink and Orange Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi New York (These would be cute too!)
Pink Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York (LOVE this one!)
Sunnies: Isaac Mizrahi New York 

These beauties came home with me! I wore the shoes in this post and they are finally mine! 
Two Tone Leather Bucket Bag: Isaac Mizrahi New York
Floral "Lillie" Pumps: Isaac Mizrahi New York

XO
Elizabeth


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MADE in the deep south

I fell in love with MADE in the deep south jewelry two years ago while on vacation in Florida.  I was shopping in one of my favorite shops in Seaside when I came across these unique pieces.  I didn't purchase any that trip but continued to think about them so last year while on vacation I made sure I brought a piece of MADE jewelry home with me (until recently it wasn't sold anywhere in my area).  I bought a leather cuff with a 1940's vintage brooch on it.  It's one of my favorite and most worn pieces in my jewelry box. (You can see it here, here, here, and here just to share a few of the many times I wore the cuff!)

Michela Bruno Swafford is the founder and designer of MADE in the deep south jewelry.  She created this line of jewelry with the idea of making one of a kind jewelry using vintage and antique pieces collected from all over the world.  These pieces are then deconstructed and mixed with other pieces and materials to create new and unique jewelry.  Every piece of MADE jewelry is one of a kind and comes with it's own biography ~ pretty cool!  I love the fact that it's old but new, rugged but elegant.

I was excited (to say the least) when MADE said they wanted to send me a piece from their new line.  I received the most exquisite necklace made from a 1940's chandelier crystal pendant on a 1970's chain mixed with at 1940's necklace.  It changes color depending on what it's against so I can wear it with a multitude of things.  I've layered it over other necklaces and worn it alone like I did in today's post.

What I'm Wearing ~
Statement Necklace: MADE in the deep south c/o
Ikat Print Top: TJMaxx (similar here and here)
Jeans: Old Navy
Cage Sandals: Nine West
Striped Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff via TJMaxx (similar here and I'm loving this  blue striped one!)

My first MADE in the deep south piece ~ A brown leather cuff with a 1940's vintage brooch

My newest (but not my last) piece of MADE in the deep south jewelry ~ A statement necklace made with a 1940's chandelier crystal pendant, a 1970's chain and a 1940's necklace.

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Oxblood, Hot Pink, Cuffs and Snow

Since snow days are hard to come by here in Georgia I decided to take advantage of the snow we had last week and use it as a backdrop for some blog pics.  Snow is just so darn pretty I couldn't pass up the chance!  If you missed my earlier snow day outfit post you can it here.

I'm kind of obsessed with these Hudson skinnies right now because they haven't fit in a while and now that they do I want to wear them all the time! I also have an olive green pair with a neon yellow stripe in the same style and they've been getting a lot of wear time too.  I bought both pair a few seasons ago at TJMaxx on a super clearance (we're talking like $9) and even though they are a little harder to wear because of the bright tuxedo stripe I treat them like they are solid and pair them with a lot.  For today's outfit I decided to play up the hot pink stripe instead of ignoring it by wearing hot pink pumps (not exactly snow shoes but they made for cute pictures!), a hot pink statement necklace and one of my favorite bracelets in the same bright hue.  Speaking of bracelets, have you noticed a trend with me lately?  I've been wearing cuffs almost every single day.  I have always been a HUGE bracelet fan and have lots in different styles but cuffs are becoming my favorite go-to's.  Next on my wish list is this Tory Burch Cuff for spring/summer and this gorgeous cuff from Made In The Deep South.

What accessory have you been loving lately?

XO Mz Savvy Style

What I'm Wearing ~ Hudson Skinnies via TJMaxx (old, similar with out the stripe here) | Tunic Sweater with Sheer Back Detail: TJMaxx (similar) | Statement Necklace: TJMaxx (old, similar here and here) | Pumps: Charlotte Russe (old, similar here, here and lower heeled version here) | Bracelets: BCBGeneration | Bag: Louis Vuitton via Agora Vintage

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Neutrals

Sorry I didn't get a post done yesterday!  I was out most of the day working on a collaboration with one of the shops here in Athens and by the time I got home I was too exhausted to think!  Speaking of the collaboration ~ Next week I am starting a series on the blog I'm calling "Mz Savvy Style Loves Athens".  I decided a few months ago that since I love my beautiful little town and the unique shops and businesses we have here in Athens I wanted to feature some of my favorites on the blog.  So far the responses from the shop owners I've contacted about my idea have been very positive and enthusiastic and I can't wait to start sharing it all with you! Next week I'll kick off the series with my favorite vintage shop, Agora Vintage.  Stay tuned all next week for some amazing vintage outfits and accessories!  Seriously y'all the stuff is to die for ~ we're talking vintage Chanel, Marc Jacobs and more!  You can see a sneak peek here on my Instagram.

Now for today's outfit ~ After a week of bright Valentine inspired outfits last week and styling some bold outfits yesterday for next week's posts I was feeling a little neutral this morning.  Blush colored cords (that are a tad too big thanks to five months of dieting), a winter white Michael Kors drape front cardigan, a winter white shell, my new tan booties (that if you'd asked me this time last year if I would wear them I would have said "no" and now I want to wear them every day they are so comfy!) and my favorite leather and vintage brooch cuff.

What are you wearing today?

XO Mz Savvy Style

What I'm Wearing ~ Michael Kors Cardigan: (old, similar here) | Pants: New York and Company (old, similar here and here) | Booties: Very Volatile LA via Private Gallery Athens (similar here and here) | Top: Everly via Entourage Athens (old, similar here) | Bag: Louis Vuitton via Agora Vintage (identical) | Cuff: Made In The Deep South (One of my favorite jewelry pieces! Similar here)

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