KATE SPADE BEAU BAG

Sometimes I’ve just gotta let the girly-girl side of my personality come out to play.  And this outfit is a complete reflection of that.  From the hot pink lips & shirt to the sweet bow detail on the Kate Spade bag, it’s an explosion of femininity and I couldn’t love it more! xx- Sarah

SHOP THIS OUTFIT: skirt: Paper Crown, blouse: Dolce Vita, shoes: Brian Atwood (here and here), bag:c/o Kate Spade, bracelets: tory burch, stella & dot, jcrew

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JOIN ME THIS FRIDAY AT MADEWELL!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I’m in love with Madewell’s latest catalog featuring their Fall collection as seen in these photos.  Amazing right?  I am obsessed with the spotted flats!  I’m also  so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a party at their San Diego Fashion Valley store this Friday from 6-8 pm. Please stop by and say hello, enjoy some sips and sweets and check out Madewell’s latest and greatest!  I’ll be curating a rack of my favorites to make shopping even easier.   Can’t wait to meet some of you in person!  xx- Sarah

PARKER DEVLIN PANTS

AS I’ve said, I’m dragging summer out for as long as I can.  I’ll be mixing in some love for Fall soon though, don’t you worry.  Oh yes cozy sweaters, I’m coming for you!  But for right now, these fun summer pants from Parker is where it’s at.  And I’m on the hunt for a patterned shirt that I can wear with them to mix it up a bit,  turn myself into a real pattern explosion.  Good times!  xx- Sarah  {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  pants: Parker, tank: Ted Baker (old), shoes: Brian Atwood (here and on sale here), bag:Clare Vivier, sunnies: Karen Walker, bracelets: Jcrew, Tory Burch

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HAPPY FRIDAY, AND SOME LINKS!

I can almost taste the weekend!  Can’t wait to take a little down time with Lou, starting with a movie date tonight.  What have you got on the books?  Hopefully lots of goodness with your loved ones and some quality R&R! I’ve rounded up some interweb inspiration for you below, and there’s also that spaghetti squash and hearty marinara sauce recipe I shared yesterday on Camille Styles! Have a great one!  xx- Sarah  {more after the jump}

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CLINGING TO THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

I’m not quite ready to let go of long days, warm breezes and summer style just yet.  Although I’ve had my eyes on some cozy sweaters that will help ease me into the transition.  Oh, and booties!  Excited to work those back into heavy rotation.  In the meantime, I snatched up this band of outsiders top at Shopbop’s last sale and have been pairing it with shorts most recently.  But I’m liking it dressed up too, it’s a nice change from the blouses that are my go-to.  xx- Sarah  

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  skirt: Asos, top: Band of Outsiders, shoes: Brian Atwood (here and on sale here), sunnies: Ray Ban, bag: Kouros, bracelets: Bear Head, Miansai rings: Jules Smith (on sale!), Catbird NYC

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO TARTLETS, AND A THANK YOU

I cannot go on to write about the tastiness of these tartlets without first addressing the thing that’s foremost in my mind and heart.  I’m so grateful to you all for your comments via Facebook, Twitter and the blog in acknowledgement of the post about my Gram.  I’m so incredibly humbled by your generous responses, moved to tears by your kindness and willingness to share your own stories, filled to the brim with a feeling of connection to all of you and your stories, which is a savior during a time like this.  So, thank you all so much, my heart is full.  Wishing the same for you and yours.  xx- Sarah  {more after the jump}

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