Pattern Play

 

I’m sure you’ve heard all about one of the biggest trends in modern dressing! Mixing prints and patterns is now bigger than ever… and perfectly possible with the Peter Pilotto Collection for Target. While most of this capsule collection is probably now sold out, I urge you to go bold and try interesting collaborations of stripes, polka-dots, florals, geometric patterns in your own wardrobe! It’s so much fun and looks completely different than the combatting trend of color-blocking. Don’t stop with your outfit either… did you see the pattern play extension to my pumps as well!? I implore you to get creative, maybe even crafty, and put together your prints tomorrow! SHOUT OUT to my favorite photographer: Erin Stubblefield Photography and location: The Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. I am so excited to be taking my engagement photos with this lovely lady this weekend too! I hope you all enjoyed your time off during Memorial Day Weekend, and here’s to a perfect summer! Xo

Sincerely,

Sarah

Black, White & Bold

 

Sometimes ya just gotta pop on some bright and cheery heels to feel complete!

A little touch of glamour goes a long way… I always feel more confident in myself when I’m dressed to impress with some bold, beautiful accessories! I feel like this look is so street-chic and perfect for the city! Also, meet my official spring bag: The Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote Mini (shop here)! The print is so unique and can easily go from day to night! It’s black, it’s white, and it’s extremely bold, especially when placed against a great neutral backdrop. The rest of my outfit was found by shopping steals and deals on 6pm.com  (similar dress & similar shoes) — make sure to check out all the brand names they carry as well (especially if you’re getting a tax refund this year)! I knew I wanted a clean white dress that incorporated the it-fabric of the season: mesh! I really am obsessed with making mesh work in my dressy, casual, and sporty wardrobes – it’s just so fun and sexy to me!

What trends are you loving right now? Whatever it is, go be BOLD Sequinistas!

Sincerely,

Sarah, xoxo

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SSW’s Fit Pledge 2014

Happy New Year everyone! 

I’m hoping you’ll join me for these first 14 days of 2014 and eat clean/work out every single day. I’m sure we can all see a difference and feel so cleansed and refreshed in just two weeks if we stick to it. Will you be my fitness pal? Make a post on Facebook or Twitter stating you’re joining #SSWfitpledge #14in2014 to share! Everyone says that writing down your goals helps you reach them.

HERE’S THE BESTPART! Christine Bibbo Herr of blog NYCPretty (a true inspiration & the most fashionably fit girl I’ve found) has agreed to answer any of my follower’s fitness questions to kick off a year of actually sticking to those healthy resolutions! Wouldn’t you just kill for her legs!? You MUST visit her blog and check out her Fit Flashback over 2013. You can also regularly follow Christine’s Workout Wednesday posts! Her workout ensembles are always SO bright and fun! I promise that having cute gym clothes will actually help motivate you!

At the end of the first 14 days, I will make a post showcasing all of Christine/NYCPretty’s responses to our fitness questions as well as my before and after photos, eek! Anyone else who wants to share their before/after pictures, feel free to send them to me at sarah@setsandsequins.com

What questions do you have for Christine!?