Dress Beautifully

May 3, 2024

Friday Favorites: Little White Tops

TGIF! I'm writing to you from the mountains again. But this time just a couple hours from home. I received the opportunity for Vivian & I to join our sweet friends and we skirted the rules and went.

It's been a joy to treat her to her very own girls' weekend.

Note: This is a stretch for me but I'm growing to embrace spontaneity!!!

MY TOP

The one thing I have the MOST of in my closet is white tops. It's a collection at this point.

They're crisp, clean and brighten!

Here are some pretty white tops ....

CUTOUT FLUTTER SLEEVE

Dress Beautifully in a White Top

XOXO Sarah Louise

May 1, 2024

Cool Style

I'm home and gracious did I get a warm welcome, literally!

MY TOP

Shorts by nature are casual but in a dressier design you don't have to compromise style to stay cool.

Pair with a crisp cotton top in a pretty print and sandal for a look that will suit so many occasions beautifully.

Here are some cool tops & shorts ...

BEADED

in black & green

6 colors

10 colors!

6 colors

Dress Beautifully and Stay Cool

XOXO Sarah Louise

Apr 29, 2024

The View

For the past 5 days I've been in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on a girls trip and one of the things we all have said over and over is 'look at this view'.

The mountains, the lakes, the horizon; they're all so beautiful!

While I've stood at the peak of a hike, the tree top of a zip line, the side of a highway and right out on the balcony of our room I've thought a lot about the views. Far off places are wonderful for showing us majestic landscapes but so can home.

I'm looking forward to stopping to take in the daily views of my life. Like Vivian coming down the stairs in the mornings to give me the first hug of the day or the flowers I planted on our patio starting to bloom or a good friend's number shining on my phone for a chit chat.

Take time throughout the day, count to 10 and appreciate your surroundings.

I encourage you to take in the views of your life with gratitude and awe!

Dress Beautifully Taking in the View

XOXO Sarah Louise

Apr 27, 2024

Girls Trip Essentials

It's not Friday, I missed posting yesterday. I'm giving myself grace. Last week was so full with my job and preparing for a girls trip I'm currently on in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I love traveling with my gal pals for so many reasons but one of the biggest is the crazy amount of laughter and the adventure. I'm not brave when it comes to trying new things but with these gals I've make it a point to do one thing a year that scares me. I've ridden in a helicopter through the mountains of Lake Tahoe and today we are going zip lining! #terrified

Traveling is much different than spending day-to-day time with others. There are special elements to be considered such as finances, interests, logistics and personalities.

Here are my favorites to bring on a girls trip:

GOOD ATTITUDE

It's essential to be positive, flexible and accommodating to the other girls.

Compromise is key to ensuring everyone is enjoying.

CONTRIBUTIONS

My precious friends decorate our room to celebrate my 41st birthday yesterday!

They made me feel sooooo special!!!

Everyone brings things to the group. I carry the role of capturing photos & videos, doing hair and make up and the overall enthusiasm. One gal is awesome at planning the logistics and keeping the calm. The other has us dining well, is assertive in getting all our needs/wants met and keeping us very entertained.

UNDERSTANDING

Not everyone is a morning person or likes the outdoors, puzzles, shopping or napping ... you get the idea.

Being respectful and enduring others' interests goes along way.

Currently my friends are still sleeping while I'm tucked away writing.

I encourage you to travel with your gals pals & try something new together!

(3-4 is a great size group but if you have more, cheers!)

Dress Beautifully on a Girls Trip

XOXO Sarah Louise

Apr 24, 2024