the little black {and white striped} dress

this is one thing i think every lady should have in her closet- a black and white striped dress.  i wear mine constantly!  you might remember it from here (yes, i rolled it under to make it shorter and dressed it up a little with heels).  but i’ve also worn it a bunch with black booties and my levis vest.  it’s so easily dressed up or down, i love it even more for it’s versatility.  and can we talk about this clare vivier oversized clutch for a minute?  i want to live in it.  totally obsessed.  {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: dress: free people (more black and white striped dresses here, here, and here), jacket: zara (in stores currently), shoes: BCBG (old), bag: clare vivier, lips: dior blazing red

boyfriend jeans, at long last

as i mentioned here, i’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans.  and…. i finally found them!  perfectly distressed, slouchy without being completely obnoxious, an amazing shade of blue, and affordable!  winning all over the place!  i’m pleased as punch.  i wore them here with a favorite pink blouse, some suede wedges and some of my favorite gold jewelry for a completely easy daytime outfit!  oh boyfriend jeans, how do i love thee…

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: jeans: asos, blouse: rory becca (similar here and here), shoes: dolce vita here and here, glasses: target, watch: marc jacobs, ring: kelly wearstler

neons and neutrals, oh my!

happy monday everyone!  sorry i didn’t get around to doing my friday roundup this week, i was in the throes of planning/co-hosting a birds of a feather craft party at our house!  if you search the hashtag #birdsinatreecraftparty on instagram you’ll see some of the fun photos from the day.  and i’ll be sharing the ones that the birds of a feather girls took soon too.  it was amazing!!!  and so fun seeing our friends enjoy our house at our first ever party! 

in completely unrelated  news:  i’m newly in love.  with these shoes.  that are ON SALE FOR FIFTY DOLLARS!  actually, almost the entire outfit is on sale!  and yes, i’m patting myself on the back for this one as i strut around in my neutrals with a pair of shoes so brightly colored you’ll need your shades on to peep them.  what a great weekend!  i hope yours was as well!   xx- sarah

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: jeans: AG adriano goldschmied tee: zoe karssen, shoes: boutiuqe 9, jacket: asos, watch: marc jacobs, sunnies: target, ring: kelly wearstler

wearing overalls past the age of ten

 

overalls are back!  last time i owned a pair i was sixteen.  i cut them in half and sloppily sewed embroidered material up the entire length of both legs.  and then i wore them to phish shows.  all of this is to say that i was going through an identity crisis then, and am certainly open to the idea that i might be going through one now.  in spite of this i can’t deny it, i love these overalls.  they make me feel young and cheeky.  BUT you won’t find me DIY’ing them!  i learned my lesson the embarrassing way.

side note:  i googled “overalls phish shows”.  i don’t really know why i thought that would bring to to a picture of myself at age 16 in some horribly crafted overalls, but i kind of did.  it goes without saying, no dice.  but i did come across this DIY overall, and if i’m being honest it does make me feel quite a bit better about myself.  so what do you think?  overalls: yay or nay?  xx- sarah {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  overalls: asos, teeshirt: zoe karssen,  shoes: 80%20 via free people, sunnies: karen walker, ring: charles albert, bracelets: jcrew, stella and dot, nails: orly passion fruit and butter of london the full monty

tucker leopard pants

you guys: LEOPARD PANTS THAT ARE MORE COMFORTABLE THAN PAJAMAS!  that’s right.  and they’re mine.  and also, i can wear them with a crop top a la brenda walsh.  i’m having a full on 90’s revival moment.  this is a good day in my book.  a really good day.   xx- sarah  {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: pants: tucker, shirt: asos, booties: steve madden (similar here and here), sunglasses: karen walker, hat: free people, ring: charles albert, lips: dior blazing red, nails: orly passion fruit and butter london the full monty

ASK SARAH: WHAT DO I WEAR FOR A FIRST DATE?

Hi Sarah,

I’m hoping you can help me.  I’m recently single after ending a 7 year relationship and am starting to date. I actually have my first date next week, with a guy I might really like.  My self esteem is at an all time low and I don’t want that to come across on my date.  Do you have any suggestions on something to wear to a dinner date?  Thanks!  -Carrie

hi carrie,

thanks for writing!  it’s true, a killer outfit will boost your self esteem and make easing back into the dating world a less scary experience.  i’m going to give you two options, and hopefully one of them feels like your style!  good luck to you, happy dating!  xx- sarah  

OPTION 1:  a silk romper feels playful, sexy and easy.  paired with strappy heels and great accessories you’re pretty much guaranteed to look and feel like a total fox.  i’d wear hair down and a coral lip gloss to vamp it up a bit.  add your favorite gold watch and a simple bangle and you’re completely styled! 

SHOP IT:  romper: rory beca (a more budget friendly version here), shoes: zara, necklace: j crew, bag: zara

OPTION 2:  this spotted dress is flirty, breezy and designed to flatter any shape!  add a simple gold necklace, a fun watch and throw your hair into a messy pony.  you’ll look effortlessly put together and chic.

SHOP IT:  dress: topshop, heels: boutique 9, vest: topshop (another here), bag: zara, lipstick: nars