Girl Getaway

Skirt: Max Studios via Marshall's Shirt: J. Crew Clutch: J. Crew Necklace: F21 Belt: Thrifted

A huge thanks to my best friend, Kel, for snappin' a couple outfit shots today! 

My "girl getaway" in West Palm Beach, Florida is coming to a close - I've been so grateful to spend 10 days with my best friends in paradise! It's been a great way to start the summer wrap up/pre-college season. The summer will soon be behind us...Enjoy every moment!

I can't help but mix patterns...I really just can't stop...xx

I Just Wanna See You Stripe

Dress: Gap (30% off clearance sale!) Flats: BCBG via DSW Clutch: J. Crew (40% off clearance sale!) Necklace: F21 Bracelet: J. Crew

If I could choose a pattern to wear for the rest of my life, it'd be stripes. In all different colors, in all different widths, in every which way. Clearly, I'm off to a good start. 

Happy Monday! xx

MAXImize

Skirt: Max Studios via Marshall's ($78 down to $20!) Tee: American Eagle Denim Jacket: H&M Shoes: American Eagle Necklace: F21 Bracelets: J. Crew, Alex and Ani, gifted Tote: Lucky Brand

Here goes nothin'. I've never owned/worn a maxi skirt before....a maxi dress, yes, but for some reason, the idea of a maxi skirt and the comprehension of my 5'3'' stature always prevented me from dressing myself in floor-sweeping clothing (except for here, but that of course, is an exception!). So for all you short girls who are scared of maxis, I have a couple pieces of advice: 

1. Stripes

2. Verticle/Slanted stripes (Unless you're a twig and can pull off horizontal stripes without looking like someone clicked "widescreen" on reality)

3. "The Perfect Length" 

Hope everyone's having a great weekend! xx Thank you for reading!

I'd also like to take this time to thank my beautiful, talented sister, Liv, for grinning and bearing it when I ask her to take blog photos and for taking such beautiful pictures! You're the best, sis!

The Reason Why I Love DSW

Shirt: J. Crew Factory Store Skirt: J. Crew Factory Store Shoes: Enzo Angiolini via DSW Belt: New York & Company Purse: Kathy Van Zeeland via TJ Max (Old) 

The reason why I love DSW, my friends? Take one look at my feet. That is all. A discounted pair of hot pink pumps? Sold to Sarah.

Hope everyone's enjoying the week so far! Thanks so much for reading!

Pirate Chic

Pants: H&M Shirt: H&M Shoes: Payless Necklace: H&M

Ahoy matey! Apparently I can quit my day job and go sail the seven seas looting merchant ships. I'll let  all you land go-ers know if I meet Jack Sparrow. 

(I was told I looked like a pirate today. Well, can I at least be a stylish one?)

SRS

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Button Up: Forever 21 Skirt: Forever 21 Shoes: Lela Rose for Payless Nails: Revlon Craving Coral 

Long time no see, blog world. Hi! In case you didn't notice, I like this skirt a lot. See here and here to witness, first hand, my SRS (skirt-repeat sydrome. Just FYI). 

Enjoy the weekend! 

Too Late

 Pants: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's Shirt:  Old Navy Blazer:  Zara Shoes: Apt. 9 via Kohl's Belt: Forever 21  Sunglasses:  Apt. 9 via Kohl's

I didn't actually wear this today.  But I wish I had. I got about half way through my day and then it hit me like a bus. Sarah, I said to myself. Why oh why did you not wear your floral pants?

So I just thought I'd show you what I would have liked to wear today.  But, alas, sleep deprivation, no coffee...they'll do things to a girl. Bad things. Stay in school, kids.

xo

Name That Pattern

Shorts & Shirt: Forever 21 Shoes: Rubi Jewelry: Gifted, Lucky Brand, Forever 21 Purse: Dooney & Bourke Nail Color: Revlon Grey Suede 

I am off and running...babysitting and school have taken me over! Hope everyone's having a nice week...and don't forget: patterns, patterns, patterns! :) 

A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Shirt: Forever 21 Jacket: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's Skirt: Forever 21 Tights: New York & Company Scarf: American Eagle Outfitters Shoes: American Eagle Outfitters Belt: No clue! Earrings: New York & Company

I love pieces that come together with virtually everything. I've worn this skirt a million times in so many different ways - it's probably one of the most functional skirts I've ever had. It makes me proud. (Yes, my clothes are like my small children.  I love them.) Combining patterns, like with this polka dot shirt and checked scarf, is a great way to add versatility. It's nice to change things up every now and then! I suppose what's great about the skirt, the shirt, the jacket...everything stands on its own, sure, but really, when put together, every piece works towards an overall, polished look. I love mixing and matching and trying new things. If it doesn't work, oh well! On to the next.

Someone asked me what my ten staple pieces are - basically, what pieces I rely on that have never failed me. And look good. So stick around and check out my top ten list; I'll post my essentials sometime tomorrow.

Have a great weekend! xo