Vacation Style ~ The Cold Shoulder

This past week my family and I spent the week at St. George Island, Florida, for our annual beach vacation.  Is there anything better than a week at the beach with the people you love most?  It was a much needed week of R&R and family time.  Last year I planned about ten blog worthy outfits to shoot while on vacation but this year... only four.  The few weeks leading up to vacation were crazy at work and I only had one night, the night before we left, to outfit plan and pack, so...

We only went out for dinner one night this vacation and this flowey little cold shoulder tunic dress was perfect for the occasion.  I thought the pretty pastel colors were perfect for the beach and the cold shoulder trend is one of my favorites of the season.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Cold Shoulder Tunic Dress: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | This one is really pretty and a great price!

Wood Heel Sandals: Colin Stuart (old) | Similar

Silver Layered Necklace: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Stella & Dot

White Leather Wrap Bracelet: Stella & Dot (I wear it almost daily!)

The sun was setting when we ran out to shoot these pictures after dinner so they are a little dark (and I'm the worst at editing!!) but is there any better backdrop for pictures than the beach?!

XO

Elizabeth

Pictures taken at St. George Island Plantation by my favorite beach photographer, Virginia Hall!

Rompin

Rompers and jumpsuits are the best thing since Betty White if you ask me!  Honestly, I'm slightly obsessed.  Once piece dressing is just so easy!  Toss it on, add some accessories and you're done.  The only drawback is getting (almost) completely undressed when you have to use the restroom, but to me the benefits of comfort and ease balance out the inconvenience of a bathroom break.

Savvy Style Tip: Rompers can look too "little girl" if they have ruffles, lace and cut in hems on the shorts.  To make a romper age appropriate keep the style and detail simple and classic.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Romper: Entourage Boutique | The one I'm wearing is sold out but they have the same style in taupe with navy embroidery Here.
Straw Fedora: Target
Sunnies: Similar
Chandeliers: Stella & Dot
Necklace: Stella & Dot | I'm wearing the top piece to the Rebel Cluster.
Bangle: Stella & Dot

How do you feel about the romper/jumpsuit trend?

XO
Elizabeth



Photos by Virginia Hall



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It's All About the Fringe

I have been looking for the perfect summer/vacation LBD (little black dress) since seeing the movie The Other Woman and becoming obsessed with Cameron Diazs' character's entire wardrobe.  Her clothes, bags and jewelry were absolute perfection throughout the whole movie, especially this dress and this necklace.  I'm built NOTHING like Cameron (and I never will be unless I hit a sudden growth spurt, grow 8 inches and loose 30 pounds) but I can take her style and make it my own which is what I did.  I found this fringe trapeze cami dress at Forever 21 and it is exactly what I had been looking for.  The shorter hemline is better for my petite frame and the fringe makes it so much fun!!  I paired my dress with simple jewelry a'la Cameron, floral lace-up sandals and a straw bag.

My bag is from a consignment shop years ago.  Here's a similar one (and it's on sale!)  The shoes are current Madden Girl.

It was so humid when we shot these pictures that the camera lens kept fogging up!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Black Fringe Swing Dress: Forever 21
Straw Tote: Old (Similar)
Floral Heels: Madden Girl
Necklaces: Bianca Lariat in Silver and Crescent Bar Necklace in Silver (both can be worn a few different ways and pair really well together! They have been on constant repeat this summer.)
Earrings: Pave Triangle Ear Jacket in Silver (these can be worn 6 different ways!!)
Bracelets: Pave Arrow Cuff, Blessed Inspiration Bangle, Gilded Arrow Bangle

Our home away from home last week on St. George Island Plantation.

Have you ever seen a movie and become totally obsessed with the wardrobe?  It's not my first time and I know it won't be the last!

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by Virginia Hall


I'm linking up with some of my favorite blogs/bloggers this week.  Links in sidebar.