Green's My Favorite

A new week and a new blog post! Yay!!  Last week was crazy with wrapping up at the old job and the start of the new job so (once again) time for blogging took a back seat.  I'm hoping once the holidays are over and I've got a handle on the new job's schedule I'll have time for a regular posting routine.  As for now you will just have to bear with me as I'm on a post-when-I-can schedule! ;-)

Do you have a favorite color?  One that you are just drawn to?  I have two, green and tiffany/turquoise blue, but I'd have to say that green is my favorite.  And I've never met a green sweater I didn't like.  Seriously.  I'm like a magpie to a shinny object when I spy a green sweater!  I did a little shopping last week at Entourage and picked up this sweater (and a few more things) because... it's a gorgeous shade of green, it's a tunic and it has fringe!!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Tunic Sweater: Entourage {similar}

Faux Leather Pants: {old} This pair is on my Christmas list!

Suede Tall Boots: {old} These are almost identical and under $200!

Necklace: Stella & Dot {It can be worn five different ways!}

Camo Crossbody Bag: Hammitt via Tootsies {It was love at first sight ~ I'm obsessed!!}

What color are you drawn to?

XO

Elizabeth

Pics and makeup by the fab Jennifer Duvall of JennySue Makeup!

Thanksgiving Day Style and An Exciting Announcement

Hey Friends!!  I sure have missed you all and this little blog of mine.  The past few weeks have been so crazy with great stuff like birthdays, family events and A NEW JOB (I'm SO excited) and not so great stuff like migraines and being too exhausted from the old job to think straight but I'm happy to be back in time to share some easy outfit ideas that are perfect for Thanksgiving or for fall/winter in general.

If you know me you know how much I LOVE (faux) leather leggings.  I have several pair that are on constant repeat!!  (I mean constant!)  If you don't own at least one pair you need to get some now!  Gone of the days of leather being "biker chick" ~ it's now just chic!!  This look is an easy two pieces plus a few fun accessories to add some personality.  

Leggings: Nordstrom (They are under $50!)

Oversized Sweater: Tory Burch (I'm obsessed)

Tassel Necklace: Shopbop (I love all the tassels!)

Leopard Booties: Metcalf (You need some leopard booties)

Buffalo Plaid Crossbody Bag: Vera Bradley (Vera's my current favorite place for great bags)

Wrap Bracelet: Stella & Dot (I wear mine all the time)

 Green is my favorite color (well, tiffany blue too) and this green sweater is the perfect addition to any fall/winter wardrobe!  I'm going to be wearing this green boyfriend cardigan for our family Thanksgiving (with a tank underneath, of course!)

Sweater: Target (So cozy!)

Dark Wash Skinny Jeans: Nordstrom (Everyone needs dark wash skinny jeans)

Blanket Scarf: Etsy (similar)

Suede Booties with Fringe: Nordstrom

Bracelet Trio: Stella & Dot (On sale until Sunday!)

A sweater dress and boots is such an easy, chic combo for just about any fall/winter occasion.  Toss on a scarf or a fab necklace, grab a cute bag and you are good to go!

Sweater Dress: Nordstrom (I usually size up one size in sweater dresses so they fit loose and not snug)

Suede Boots: Romwe (Under $50!)

Reversible Tote: Target

Leopard Scarf: Splurge / Save 

Ponchos are THE hot trend right now!  There are so many great, affordable options out there.  I was in poncho heaven at Target the other day (I may or may not have brought home two).  Ponchos are great as outerwear but they can also replace a cardigan or jacket.

Poncho with Faux Fur Collar: Target

Girlfriend Jeans: Gap

Orange Sweater: The Outnet

Tassel Necklace: Stella & Dot (On sale until Sunday!)

Mustard Crossbody Bag: Centuary21

Taupe Booties: Nordstrom

So if you haven't decided on what to wear for your Thanksgiving Day celebration I hope I was able to give you some inspiration!

Now about my new job...

Two weeks ago I was contacted by the corporate office of one of my favorite boutiques to see if I'd be interested in working for them as their corporate stylist (dream come true).  After two interviews in a weeks' time I was offered the position and of course, I eagerly accepted!  Beginning the first week of December I will start my new career as Entourage Clothing and Gifts Corporate/Lead Stylist! Entourage currently has seven boutiques around the southeast (with plans for more) and a fabulous website (which, along with their social media, is one of the many things I'll be styling for!)  I'd love for you to follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!  And of course, I'll keep you posted of in-store styling events as they happen and look-books as they launch!!

I hope you all have a fabulous, fun family and food filled Thanksgiving!!

XO

Elizabeth

Wrapping Up Winter

It feels a little funny posting a faux fur vest and an over-sized sweater when it was 86 degrees in Georgia today but they are in pastel pink and that's springish, right?  The sudden high temps are not going to last long, it's supposed to be in the low 50's again later this week, but I did get an interesting sunburn while at a baseball game over the weekend.  I posted a picture and details of what gave me such odd tan lines on Instagram which you can see here!  It was a major fashion fail and a lesson for all of us who love a certain denim trend!

What I'm Wearing ~
Pink Faux Fur Vest - Forever 21
Over-sized Pink Tunic Sweater - Forever 21
Black Leggings with Leather Trim Detail - Forever 21
Black Pointy Toe Booties - Guess (almost identical here)
Vintage Coach Willis Bag via Agora Vintage Athens (new version here)
Pop Geo Necklace - Stella & Dot (It can be worn several ways!)
Ring - Stella & Dot
Bracelets - Stella & Dot

I didn't realize until I was typing the "What I'm Wearing" part of this post that most of my outfit is from Forever 21!  I guess it just goes to show you that you don't have to be 21 (or anywhere near 21) to wear Forever 21!  They have some really fun, surprisingly good quality pieces.

Did you check out last week's "Springing Forward" post?  I featured a few of my favorite rompers, jumpsuits and dresses for the fast approaching season. Later this week I'll be sharing more spring favorites ~ a trend that was big last spring and is (happily) hot again this year!

XO
Elizabeth



Photos by Diana Zylow

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Limits and Favorites

I'm back after an almost six week, completely unintended blogging break.  It's a long story but it all boils down to the fact that I was trying my hardest to do it all and it got the best of me.  Keeping up with a very stressful day job, getting my Stella & Dot business off the ground, taking care of my family, running a home, being a good friend, daughter, sister, the blog, up at 4:15am to not hit the pillow until after 11:00pm (and the list goes on) made me exhausted, overwhelmed and sick.  I got shingles due to the stress.  I kept telling myself I could keep going, that I could keep doing it all but I realized that I have my limits.  I hate to admit it.  As a type A, never stop kind of person it's a hard realization, but I can't do it all.  Or maybe I can for a while (which I'd been doing) but the exhaustion, stress and anxiety would catch up and take me out for a while.  So I had to back off of a few things, get rest and get better.  I also had to make some decisions about letting some things go and I have decided that the day job is it.  So June 1st I will be moving on and focusing on my Stella & Dot business and the blog/styling/personal shopping.  It's a leap of faith but it's time, it's necessary and it's really exciting!  Thank you for hanging in there for this little hiatus of mine and not leaving me!  I promise there are great things to come for Mz Savvy Style!!  Until June, when I can finally have the time I need to blog several times a week, I'll do my best to post at least twice a week.  I've missed the creativity of blogging and I've missed all of you!

Now back to fashion...  I've got several sets of really great winter outfit pictures that I want to share with you all before it gets too warm out and faux fur and layers looks silly.  I'll throw in a little spring style inspiration along the way too until I totally transition over to the new season.

This outfit consists of most of my favorite pieces from this fall/winter season ~ the perfect leopard pumps, distressed boyfriend jeans (I'm obsessed with distressed denim - it's become an addiction!), snakeskin cross-body bag with a gorgeous gold chain strap, the coolest faux fur/sweatshirt jacket and a mixed metal tassel necklace that goes with everything!

This Tassel Necklace is a must have for every wardrobe!  It's my go-to.

... At least not all at once!

Shoes are Nine West, jeans are Genetic c/o Encore Athens (love these), faux fur jacket is from Piperlime, bag is Cynthia Rowley from T.J. Maxx a few years ago (this one is at the top of my spring wish list!) and my jewelry is all Stella & Dot!!

One more REALLY cool thing I wanted to share with all of you... Alyson, the fabulous blogger behind the must read blog The Average Girl's Guide, did a post on the best style bloggers over 40 and guess who made the list?!  Me!  Check it out here!

XO
Elizabeth


All photos are by Diana Zylow

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Joie De La Vie

Joie De La Vie means "The Joy of Life" in French.  I didn't know that when I bought this sweater, I bought it because I love graphic anything, especially when it's in black and white.  So before I wore it I asked my sweet friend, Stephanie, who is French (and owns an amazing French restaurant, La Petite Maison here in Georgia) what my sweater said...just in case! I was happy when Stephanie told me that it means "The Joy of Life" because not only do I love the saying and will wear it proudly, but it's also my good friend Cindy's favorite saying so every time I wear it I will think of her!  Speaking of my friend Cindy, she's the mommy behind the blog Surviving Mommy, a must read for every woman - mommy or not!  Check out her latest post on her surprise run-in with Ben Affleck (lucky girl!!)

What I'm Wearing ~
Puffer Jacket: Piperlime (it's currently on a crazy good sale! Like under $50!)
Graphic Sweater: Forever 21 (also on a crazy good sale! Under $20!!)
Faux Leather Pants: Forever 21 (yep, on sale too!) If you have not tried out the leather pants trend these would be a great pair to start with!  They fit like regular trousers but are in fabulous, super soft, just-like-real-leather faux leather.
Pointy Toe Pumps: Nine West (These pumps are the perfect heel height - not too high but not too low.)
Bag: Vintage Coach Willis Bag via Agora Vintage Shop (Current version here)
Earrings, Ring, Bracelet, Bracelet and Bracelet are all Stella & Dot

Joie De La Vie!!
XO

Elizabeth



Photos by Diana Zylow



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Buffalo Plaid and Fur

Buffalo plaid and (faux) fur ~ they were made to go together!  Add some distressed boyfriend jeans, pointy toe booties and a red lip and you're ready to take on the world (or a day of running errands ~ which ever comes first!)

What I'm Wearing ~
Red & Black Buffalo Plaid Shirt: Old Navy
Faux Fur Vest: The one I'm wearing is a few years old from Loft but HERE'S an (almost) identical one at a great price!
Distressed Boyfriend Jeans: Genetic (mine are c/o Encore Athens)
Pointy Toe Booties: Guess (similar)
Bag: Coach (mine is the original vintage version c/o Agora Vintage Athens and it's one of the best bags I've ever owned!)
Earrings, Layering Necklace, Rebel Pendant (a must have!!), Sparkle Bracelet, Inspiration Bangle (also comes in silver and rose gold)

Stella & Dot Jewelry

So this is my first outfit post of 2015!  Sorry it took so long!  Another look coming later this week!

XO
Elizabeth


All photos are by my amazing photographer Diana Zylow.  If you are looking for a photographer, Diana's your girl!!


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Fair Isle Favorite

It's the countdown to Christmas!  Good grief I'm busy and I know you all are too so I'll keep this post short and sweet!  Do you know when you have something in mind that you really want ~ like the perfect pair of shoes, bag or jeans ~ and when you finally find it you buy it on the spot, no questions asked (like "how much"?)?  That's how it was with this sweater.  I'd been wanting to add the perfect cozy fair isle cardigan to my winter wardrobe and when I was away with The Hubs for my birthday a few weeks ago I found it at fab'rik Dunwoody.  Fortunately he liked the cardi as much as I did, and fab'rik was having a 33% off everything in the store sale so everyone was happy!

What I'm Wearing ~
Fair Isle Cardigan: fab'rik Dunwoody {Similar}
Faux Leather Leggings: Bevello Lenox {Similar and on sale!}
Gray Tunic Tee: TJMaxx {Similar}
Gray Suede Boots: Encore Athens {Similar and 50% off!!)
Bag: Vintage Coach via Agora Vintage Athens {Current Version}
Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot

This hair, y'all!!  I was in desperate need of a cut and color when these pics were taken a few weeks back.  Thank goodness it's been remedied!

Ring: Stella & Dot (It comes in a set of three stackable rings but I'm just wearing one.)  Earrings: Stella & Dot (These can be worn three different ways!!  I'm wearing them as studs.)

So, are you ready for Thursday?  I still have a few gifts to get, mostly stocking stuffers and a few things for The Hubs, and ALL of my wrapping to do, plus baking... but it's all good because it is the most wonderful time of the year!!  Coming to the blog Wednesday ~ what I'll be wearing for Christmas Eve!

XO
Elizabeth


Pictures by the fabulous Diana Zylow

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Coats for Every Occasion

You could spend hours planning your outfit and getting dressed but if you toss on a ratty, less-than-chic coat before heading out the door it ruins your entire look.  Put on a great coat, even if you are wearing only a sweatshirt and jeans, and you look instantly put together.  Here are a few of my favorites of this season ~ coats for every occasion.  (A few of these are going to be under my Christmas tree this year!  Thanks Santa!)

Which is your favorite?

All of these coats are currently on sale AND an additional 30%, 35% or 40% off depending on how much you spend!  30% off if you spend $50 with code SPEND50, 35% off if you spend $150 with code SPEND150 and 40% off (my choice!) if you spend $200 with code SPEND200

Just click HERE and shop away (don't forget to use the codes at checkout)!  (A fabulous coat makes a great gift too!)

XO
Elizabeth