Spring Trend Alert ~ Flares

One of the hottest trends for spring is flares ~ especially flared jeans.  I'm personally loving the trend and am planning on adding a pair (or two) to my wardrobe ASAP!

~ Outfit On Left ~
Denim Flares: AG via The Outnet, Lace Top: TOPSHOP, Floral Kimono: John Lewis, Fringe Bag: TOPSHOP, Red Wedges: Heels.com, Layering Necklace: Stella & Dot, Wrap Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Drop Earrings: Stella & Dot

~ Outfit On Right ~
White Denim Flares: J Brand, Denim Top: BB Dakota, Pink Bag: Dorothy Perkins, Floral Wedges: American Rag, Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot, Inspiration Bangle: Stella & Dot, Studded Cuff: Stella & Dot, Arrow Cuff: Stella & Dot, Ear Jackets: Stella & Dot

When wearing flares be mindful of proportion and your choice of shoes.  Don't go too long with your top like you would with skinny jeans.  A longer, tunic style top will just make your legs look shorter and mess with the proportion of the outfit.  A shorter top is your best choice or front-tuck your top to make the leg line longer.  And don't wear flats!!  The idea of flares is to make you look longer and leaner and flats will just make you look shorter and wider.  Your best shoe option is a wedge sandal ~ it's chunky enough to balance out the fullness of the wider leg and will give your legs length (yes, even if you are tall).

Have you or will you add flares to your wardrobe?

XO

Elizabeth

Daytime or Date-night

I think this outfit is perfect for daytime or date-night.  From a workplace that allows denim (like so many now do), to lunch with friends or dinner out, you can never go wrong with dark-wash denim, a fab pair of pumps (or sandals), a beautiful blouse and great jewelry.  It's easy, chic dressing at it's best!

~What I'm Wearing ~

Short Sleeve Blouse: Piperlime (sold out) - Loving this one, this one and this one!
Dark Wash Skinny Jeans: Blank NYC (Blank NYC is my favorite brand of jeans.  They are really affordable for designer jeans and the fit is amazing!)
Leopard Pumps: Nine West (Leopard pumps are classic and a closet staple.  They go with everything and should be part of every girl's wardrobe.)
Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot
Clutch: Stella & Dot
Bracelets: S&D, S&D and S&D
Sunnies: Pucci

XO

Elizabeth



Photographer ~ Diana Zylow

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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

Styling a Floral Skirt Two Ways

I'm a sucker for all things floral, especially when spring comes calling.  Dressed up or down, nothing says "spring" better than a beautiful floral skirt!

~ Dressed Down ~
Skirt: Chicwish
Denim Shirt: H&M
Booties: ModCloth
Tote: Michael Kors
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Earrings: Stella & Dot

~ Dressed Up ~
Skirt: Chicwish
Top: Mango Mango
Pumps: Saks
Bag (TOP of my wish list!!): Rebecca Minkoff
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Earrings: Stella & Dot

More pretty floral skirt options:

XO Elizabeth

Spring In Your Step

Nothing puts spring in you step like a great pair of floral pumps!  I added these beauties by Isaac Mizrahi to my shoes collection last summer and every time I wear them I want to do a happy dance.  I couldn't wait to pull them out the minute there was a hint of spring!  I found several other fabulous pairs so you can put a little spring in your step as well!

What could be more perfect than pointy toes, watercolor flowers and bows?
Isaac Mizrahi Lillie 2

Guess "Babbitta" Floral Pumps

"Copertina" by Kristin Cavallari

Loeffler Randall Pari

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker "Sister" Pointy Toe Pump

"Plasmas" by Guess

Hologen "Mattie" Pointy Toe Pump

"BB" by Manolo Blahnik ~ sigh...

Tory Burch "Issy" Pumps ~ Loving the bright yellow cap-toe!

"Varcityy" by Steve Madden

Manolo Blahnik


Which pair are your favorite?

XO
Elizabeth

Girly Camo

I love taking something "tough" like leather or camo and softening it up with something feminine and girly. The contrast is fun and makes an outfit interesting and a little unexpected.  I have two great pair of camo skinnies that fit perfectly and are on HEAVY rotation in my closet.  This metallic bow blouse was a recent purchase from the W Hotel/Shop the Bloggers Closet event about a month ago. I've worn it multiple times since it came home with me and I know it too will be on HEAVY rotation this summer! It will be great with everything from skinny jeans to boyfriend shorts and little summer skirts! I finished off today's look with metallic wedges (is there any shoe more stylishly comfy than a wedge?) and a hot pink bucket bag by one of my favorites, Isaac Mizrahi.  How do you wear your camo?

What I'm wearing ~
Top: MM Couture (similar here and here)
Camo Skinnies: Old Navy
Bag: Isaac Mizrahi via TJMaxx (last year, similar)
Metallic Wedges: Steve Madden (old, completely obsessed with these)
Twitter Handle Necklace: Bauble Bar

Happy Weekend!

XO Mz Savvy Style


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Peplum

Sometimes I'm quick to jump on a trend and sometimes I take my sweet time.  The peplum trend has been around for a while now and I am just now figuring out that it's a really flattering trend for me (as it is for every woman)!  It accentuates the positive and hides what needs to be hidden...and what girl doesn't want that?!  Maybe I should invest in a peplum swimsuit this summer! haha!

What I'm Wearing ~
Peplum Top: Gap/Old Navy and I just ordered this cute striped one
Jeans: Hudson via TJMaxx (old, loving these by my favorite, BlankNYC)
Leopard Sandals: Recent purchase from Bloggers Closet ~ these are identical and so fabulous!
Bag: Vintage Gucci Bucket bag via Agora Vintage Shop ~ similar here and I'm loving this one!
Neck Party: On the bottom is the Bauble Bar Courtney Bib and it is one of my favorite purchases! I wear it alone or layered with lots of different necklaces.  It's amazing quality too.  On the top is a necklace I got a while back from TJMaxx.  This one from Kendra Scott is gorgeous!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Easter Dressing and Blogger Closet Buying

Sorry for the silence last week.  I came down with something on Tuesday and blogging just wasn't happening for the rest of the week!  I was finally feeling a bit better yesterday and was able to join my family for Easter Sunday services and lunch at my in-laws.  Problem was because I had been feeling so bad all week I had not planned on what I was going to wear, which is not like me at all, especially for Easter!  Fortunately I had done a little shopping at a bloggers closet sale that a few of my fellow Southern Blog Society bloggers hosted the prior week at the W Hotel Buckhead and had a few new things I could choose from.  If you ever have a chance to shop a bloggers closet sale you should!  I got great, super stylish, barely worn (if worn at all) clothing and shoes and spent less than a quarter of what I would have retail.

What I'm Wearing ~
Top: MM Couture (similar here)
Skirt: Fab'rik (almost identical here and all black version here)
Cage Sandals (Are you tired of seeing these yet? I'm obsessed!): BCBGeneration via TJMaxx (loving these, obsessed with this open back pair and this pair is almost identical to what I'm wearing)
Clutch: Loft (OOOOOLLLLDDD!! but I found a few cute options here and here)

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Mz Savvy Style Loves Athens ~ Encore ~ Seeing Red

I love color ~ green, purple, pink, turquoise, red...  So when I saw this gorgeous shirt in the perfect shade of red while shopping at Encore I knew I had to style it! This faux wrap shirt looks amazing with these full-cut dress shorts but it would also look great with skinny jeans, a skirt or white pants.  The question I ask myself when I want to buy something is, "how many ways can I wear this piece?" If the answer is three or more then I get it, which makes this shirt a definite yes!  Nude heels elongate the leg, which is what you want when you are wearing dress shorts, and are the perfect on-trend summer sandal.  The turquoise jewelry really pops against the rich red of the shirt.  Red and turquoise is such a fun spring/summer color combo, don't you think?

What I'm Wearing ~
Red Faux Wrap Shirt: Line & Dot via Encore (Similar here and here)
Shorts: Line & Dot via Encore (These from Tory Burch are cute, more casual option)
Sandals: Sam Edelman via Encore (Loving this version with thinner ankle straps and these in snake print)
Bag, Necklaces & Bangles: Encore

If you are in the Athens/Atlanta area Thursday, April 10th, I'd love for you to join me at Encore in Athens for a Sip and Shop!  Encore is located at 186 East Clayton Street in the heart of  beautiful downtown Athens.  We will have sweets and sips, an exclusive discount, giveaways and styling tips!  Come by anytime between 6-9pm!!  Hope to see you there!

Today was the end of the $200 Encore gift card/outfit giveaway.  Congratulations Laura!  Thank you to everyone who entered!! We will do it again soon!

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XO Mz Savvy Style

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