Flirty Floral

This little flirty floral dress.  I saw it, fell in love with it, bought it, almost tossed on leggings with it but then decided "why not" and wore it barelegged with my favorite suede over-the-knee boots to a recent lunch meeting.  It was windy (like crazy windy) the day I wore this little number (I didn't know how windy it was until after I left the house) so I had to hold on to it for dear life between the car and restaurant so I didn't show everyone in Buckhead my business!  Maybe I should have rethought those leggings! ha!  If you are going to wear with a short skirt or mini dress make sure to keep the rest of yourself covered (arms, chest, middle) ~ you don't want to show too much skin at once, especially if you are over forty.  And... you may want to check to see how windy it is before you head out the door! ;-)

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Floral Mini Dress: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | Similar

Brown Suede OTK Boots: Entourage Clothing | The pair I'm wearing are almost sold out but I found a similar pair here.

Gold Tassel Necklace: Versona Accessories | Similar

Aviators: Vera Bradley c/o

Double Statement Ring: Kendra Scott

Crossbody Bag: Urban Expressions

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by my friend (and the best makeup artist in the biz) JennySue Makeup at South City Kitchen in Buckhead, Georgia

Cardi's and Camo

Y'all, it's finally sweater weather in Georgia!  For real!  Like you can wear a sweater in the morning when you leave the house, still have it on when you get home at night and not have suffered heat stroke during the day!  Insert praise hands from this fall weather loving girl!  Better late than never, right?  I bought this cardi well over a month ago and I've been patiently waiting 😏  to wear it ever since.  Is there anything more perfect than a thick, cozy cardi with a hood AND pockets?!?  I don't think so!  I love this one so much I also added this one to my fall/winter wardrobe.

Enough about my cozy cardi love affair and let's address the elephant in the room ~ or the leopard on my feet paired with camo jeans.  I'm not some crazy pattern blind lady, promise!  Both leopard and camo are treated as neutrals in the fashion world which means you can wear both prints with anything you would wear neutrals with.  AND pairing leopard with camo (or with stripes or florals) actually makes a chic fashion statement!  It may not be for everyone but it sure is one of my favorite combos.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Hoodie Cardigan: Entourage Clothing

Henley Tee With Lace Detail: Similar

Camo Jeans: Similar | Loving these leopard joggers too!

Leopard Booties: Amazon | They are super comfy!

Sunburst Necklace: Entourage Clothing

Aviators: Vera Bradley c/o | Favorite pair of sunnies I've ever owned!

Olive Crossbody Bag: Urban Expressions c/o | This bag is the perfect size ~ not too big and not too small

Hoop Earrings: Stella & Dot

Is it finally sweater weather where you are?  How do you feel about pairing camo and leopard?  Yay or nay?

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Sarah Beth Rawls at The University of Georgia's North Campus, Athens

Confessions and Chevron Stripes

Confession #1... These pictures were taken back in the early spring but never made it to the blog.  They were snapped by my friend Jennifer (of JennySue Makeup) when we were at Lenox Square for one of our Macy's Advisory Board meetings.  When she sent them to me I saved them to my phone instead of my computer which means they got buried in the over 1000 pictures currently on my phone so...

Confession #2... This shirt is one of my favorites and it's really old.  Like I've had it for years.  I bought it one summer at a little boutique in Seaside Florida when we were there on vacation and I've loved it ever since.  What's not to love about bold chevron stripes and cold shoulder detail?

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Chevron Print Blouse: Old | Similar(ish)

Dark-wash Jegging Jeans: American Eagle

Gold Fringe Necklace: Stella & Dot

Gold Hoops: Stella & Dot

Crossbody Bag: Urban Expressions c/o

Sunnies: Vera Bradley c/o

Do you have something in your wardrobe that's been there forever and you just can't part with it?  And tell me, how many pictures do you have on your phone?

XO

Elizabeth

Pictures by Jennifer Duvall at Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead, Georgia

Completer Pieces

If you haven't noticed by now, I wear a lot of completer pieces.  I think they pull a whole look together and add the perfect finishing touch and that extra something to what would be a pretty plain outfit without them.  In spring and summer my completer pieces are usually kimonos in florals or light weight, sheer fabrics.  In the fall I transition to heavier weight kimonos and vests like this one and this one, both of which I recently added to my wardrobe (I'm vest obsessed, y'all!).  In the winter I finish my look with jackets, cardigans and vests in knit or fur.

For this particular girl's night out with two of my blogger friends I tossed on a medium weight, Aztec print kimono over a basic black tee-shirt maxi dress, put on favorite wedges (which I'm just about to trade in for this pair of booties for fall transition) and grabbed a bold yellow bag (the color is perfect for any season) and headed out the door.  It was a GNO worthy, blog worthy outfit in my book! ;-)

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Maxi Tee-Shirt Dress: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | Similar

Kimono: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | Similar

Wedges: Steve Madden (old) | These are so cute!

Bag: Urban Expressions (It's a great size, shape and color! Save 25% on it and anything else on their site with code UE25F47DZ)

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Earrings: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Quay

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Molly Moon Burton in downtown Athens, Georgia

Snake and Leather

Snake and leather ~ what a combo, right?  I love how it's edgy without being over the top.  And I've never in my life put on a pair of pants I like more.  These fit and feel amazing and the vertical pattern makes my legs appear longer and thinner than they actually are (but that's our little secret!).  These pants have been added to my fall wish list...along with the top in Monday's post and the jacket in last Friday's.  Oh Encore, how I love your fall fashions!!

What I'm Wearing ~
Snake Print Jeans: 7 For All Mankind via Encore
Drapey Top With a Faux Leather Back: Tulle via Encore (Crushing on this faux leather tee!)
Black Lace-up Cage Booties: BCBGeneration via T.J.Maxx (These are fab and are on SALE!)
Black Clutch: Urban Expressions via Encore (Similar)
Sunnies: Coach

I love all the different textures!

Are you loving the fall fashions from Encore I've shared with you in the past few posts as much as I am?  Well, there are even more fabulous fall clothes where these came from!  Join me THIS Friday, September 19th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Encore for a Sip & Shop and Stella & Dot Trunk Show!  You will have the chance to try on all the great clothes Encore has to offer and get styled by me!  Plus I'm hosting a Stella & Dot Trunk Show at the event and I will show you how to style the stunning jewelry with Encore's fashions.  When you leave you will be all set for fall!!
You can find Encore at 186 East Clayton Street, Athens, Georgia 30601

I hope to see you there!
XO
Elizabeth


Photos by the super talented Diana Zylow ~ If you need a great photographer, Diana's your girl!


Linking up with Random Wednesday, The Pleated Poppy, What I Wore to Work and Working Girl With Style

Encore and Game Day Style

Tomorrow UGA plays South Carolina and there is nothing better than gameday in Athens (even if the game is away)!  And there is no place better to shop for gameday fashion than Encore in the heart of downtown Athens!  Red and black dresses, skirts, tops, jeans, pants, shorts, jewelry and bags, Encore can have you dressed from head to toe in fabulous gameday style!

What I'm Wearing ~
Vegan Leather Jacket with the most amazing cut and detail!!!: C Luce via Encore (Similar)
Red and Black Shift Dress with bow back detail: Peach Love via Encore (This one is super cute too!)
Clutch: Urban Expressions via Encore (Similar)
Necklace, Earrings and Bracelets: Encore
Black Cage Sandals: BCBGeneration via T.J.Maxx (These are fabulous too!)
Sunnies: Coach

I'm obsessed with the detail of this jacket!! It's at the top of my fall wish list!!

How cute is the back of this dress!?

Next Friday, September 19th, I'm co-hosting a Sip & Shop and Stella & Dot Trunk Show at Encore and you are all invited!!!  We will have all the latest in fabulous fall fashion, stunning Stella & Dot jewelry and accessories, sweets and sips by The Sweet Trend and styling by me!  Plus a portion of the night's Encore sales will go to Athens Relay For Life.  Stop by anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 at 186 East Clayton Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.  Hope to see you there!

XO
Elizabeth


Photos by my fabulous photographer, Diana Zylow.  Need a photographer?  She's your girl!


Linking up with Working Girl With Style, Mix & Match Fashion, Friday's Fab Favorites, Mamanista Friday's and Casual Friday