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Business Dinner in the City

The Silvania Isabel Dress in Eggplant is perfect for a work function because it covers your shoulders, your ta ta's and your legs appropriately BUT it's still so feminine, flattering and beautiful. There are so many reasons I love this dress:

First of all there is NOTHING more flattering for ANY BODY TYPE than a wrap, a-line dress.  The wrap compliments the waist while the a-line can camouflage your stomach and hips, the two areas most women, lets say, aren't crazy about.

Now second, this eggplant color looks good on just about any coloring whether you're fair like our model here or olive or dark toned so take that off your list of concerns.

Last, the embroidered belt gives this dress INSTANT style and draws the attention to the tiny in the shape of this dress, thus making your waist look even tinier:)  Check, Check and CHECK!

Pair a shoe that's appropriate for your function with this dress. If you can spare a peep of a toe, that's very season appropriate but if you need more conservative then a pump will work perfectly.

I also paired this super stylish Love, Margaux iPad case just because it's SO AWESOME and it IS a business dinner so there was an off chance one might be needing their iPad. I mean iPad's deserve to get dressed up too right?!

Casual Summer Wedding

Casual wedding...seems contradictory right?  What the heck do you wear? Can't wear denim. Don't want to be wearing heels because you're going to be tromping around in some field. So how do you look pretty but functionally appropriate?

MAXI DRESS with flats! DONE.

This QSW Native Watercolor Maxi Dress is just so many beautiful shades of purples and pinks but doesn't look fussy at all. I love throw and go's. When you put on something that is so simple in silhouette but interesting in the pattern you get INSTANT style!

I love that there is some elastic waist detail here. It gives this dress some shape but doesn't take away from the comfort level.  You'll feel like you're wearing you pajamas.

Are you a cold person or are will this wedding head into the evening when it's going to be chilly? Pair this LA Made Raglan Shrug with it. Still casual and flattering but functional.

Those of you who are familiar with me, you know I'm always preaching my analogy of the present and 'the bow'.  It goes something like this...

When you wrap a present you put the present in the right box, one that Fits the present (you). Then you choose a wrapping paper that you as well as the recipient (those you come in contact with) will like. But a present isn't put together until you put WHAT on the top?.....  THE BOW!

The 'Bow' can be jewelry, hairstyles and accessories, scarves, handbags, shoes, hats, eye wear, ties etc.

It pulls the look all together and makes it a complete presentation.

You can have a BOLD statement 'bow' or a subtle subdued bow. It all depends on what you're putting 'the bow' on.

Take into consideration the patterns, textures and silhouettes you're wearing when choosing the right 'bow' they should never compete but instead compliment each other.

Date Night

Are you good at scheduling date nights throughout the month or are you like my husband and I and wait until we forget each others real names (you know besides, "babe") before we get a date night in?

Well here is the answer of what to wear for this special evening.  I mean, this IS Portland. Wherever you go you're going to want to be comfortable and you can be as casual as you want. But this is DATE NIGHT not PTA night so show it off a little. (winking)

Seems like the 'go to' for most women is black. I get it, it's easy but I always say, "if you're going to wear something as plain as black make it interesting!" The Subtle Luxury Black Cami in this outfit has a mesh lace trim that gives it just enough interest to not make it boring.

And this Agave Denim Dolce de Amour Pencil Skirt in Citrus is anything BUT, but it's super duper ueper comfortable! It sits high on the waist and is made a of a comfortable but sturdy denim so you feel like all your bits and pieces are held together nicely...all while still being able to breathe and more importantly (at least for me), you can pig out and still feel skinny when you stand up.

Ugh, isn't it annoying when you're super hot outside but then you go inside and the air conditioning is cranked up so high your lips turn purple and your teeth start chattering?  Yea yea, typical complaining Portlander. Well this We3 Simmer Down Shrug is the answer for that problem.  I was surprised with the slouchy cardigan. It didn't look like much on the hanger but then I put it on...and now I WANT IT! It has shape and contour, style and sass.  It goes with everything for any occasion. (sigh)

And there it is again...'The Bows'. I love this fringe Hayden clutch from one of my favorite designers House of Harlow. Again, pair it with jeans and a tank with your flip flops or with this spectacular outfit for your date night.  And to just add a punch of color this ring I felt just added that last piece of interest that rounded out this outfit. It's always better to put too many 'bows' on and then pair down if you feel you might need to because it may just be adding one piece to your outfit that can take it to The Next Level.

Until then, Shop Stylishly,

Sara

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We love the feminine cuts and beautiful designs, not to mention the lightweight and comfortable fabric. And these pieces are versatile enough to be worn for work or play. Dress up the blouse with the Agave Denim pencil skirt and a structured bag, or pair it with Prairie Underground Denim Girdle Capris and fun sandals for a sweet and effortless outfit.

The Silvania Isabel Dress in Eggplant

The Silvania Marinsky Blouse in Aqua

The Silvania Bougainvilea Blouse in Eggplant

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Jessica Alba featured in the March issue of InStyle Magazine rocking some black Yosi Samra Ballet Flats

Yosi Samra flats featured in the June issue of Oprah Magazine on their list of traveling essentials

Katherine McPhee in the Yosi Samra Ballet Flat in Two Tone Black

January Jones wearing the Yosi Samra Ballet Flat in Patent Leather Blush

Maria Menounos in Yosi Samra Ballet Flats

Kourtney Kardashian in Yosi Samra Black Ballet Flats

We love the Yosi Samra Ballet Flat in Cobra Smoke paired with a black skinny and a tank for easy summer style

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That blinding light shining down from the heavens is called the sun if you, like many Portland locals, are not familiar or have forgotten.  And every time that warm welcoming light shows, I tell myself,  "I'm going to do my spring shopping ON TIME this year so I'm prepared for the exposure of both skin and toes". And every year I find myself totally unprepared.  Sound like someone you know?  Well here I am, at Shop Adorn, to help resolve your wardrobe whoaw's.  I've personally selected and styled three outfits that I think are PERFECT combinations to own. All this so when the mercury hits 70 again..you will not only be prepared but you'll be looking and feeling GREAT!

 If you follow me at all you know I'm OBSESSED with the Prairie Underground Denim Girdle. I'll always be honest with you, I wasn't sold at first. I thought, "Not another skinny that I can't wait to rip off the second I get home".  But then the girls in the shop got me IN a pair and they were going to have to take them off my cold dead body if they wanted them back. And they've been ON ever since!

Not only do they stay on me all day and even after I get home, they are my 'go to' travel pants because they are so comfortable. And the styling, they are so flattering on just about every body type. Seriously,  I've put these on my size 0 clients as well as my size 16 clients and they look equally amazing! Just a warning though, you won't be able to buy just one pair.

Your going to see this Prairie Underground Mothette Blouse later in this post because I love it so much but just check out how it shows off the natural contours the figure. I am always saying "DO NOT LOOSE the shape of your sway (the curve from your lower back to your bum)". It's so feminine and flattering.  This blouse does just what you want it to do, it flatters your sway, won't hug you too tight but it WILL FLATTER! And don't get me started on the COLOR! Tangerine...THE IT color of the season.  Instant style!

Was I mentioning the IT color for spring? Check out this amazing Amour Vert Alicia Blouse in Coral, the OTHER 'it' color for spring (is more of a soft coral/pink than shown). I have yet to find someone that this color does NOT flatter, it looks good on everyone.

The soft silhouette is so feminine but forgiving, falling out and away from the body.  Pair this blouse with a dress slack for work, white denim for a baby shower or these adorable AND crazy comfortable The Shelby Board Short from Genetic Denim, to a BBQ.

And to stick to your casual look I LOVE these Yosi Samra Ballet Flats in Mint.  A little unpredictability pairing the mint with the coral and brown really takes this outfit the next style level. Not to mention...they are SO comfortable. 'Wear them every day' comfortable.

Ever heard of COLOR BLOCKING?  THIS is color blocking. It doesn't mean you have to wear every color on the rack. Here I paired the Prairie Underground Mothette Blouse in black which is a neutral  (recognize from our first look but in black this time?) This blouse fits and flatters your figure like a corset but is as comfortable as your favorite tee shirt. I love the adjustable ties on the sides so you can customize...yes I said customize the length. Ingenious right!

Next I 'blocked' it with Kut from the Kloth Brigette ankle skinny in dark coral. I love the POP of this color and this coral will go beautifully with your navy's and teals, greys and well most any color.  I love the ankle length since it's the most flattering 'cropped' style most any body type can rock.

And then once again the POP of the mint Yosi Samra Ballet adds interest and another element to our color blocking look.

Lastly I paired this butter soft and amazing Ms. Wood Slouch bag to finish off this look. I specifically chose the white because it continued the bold and crisp color story that the blouse, denim and ballet flats spoke. And white is SO spring summer!

So there you go, some ideas for you so you're fully prepared and looking great for when that bright ball of fire shows itself again...and it looks like that day may be today so don't hesitate!

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Nicole rocking the RVCA Baby Bird Top in Bamboo 

Customers beelining for the Kut from the Kloth

The round table of Kut from the Kloth colored denim

These $10 Threads 4 Thought Basic Tees didn't last for long

It was nonstop all night at the register

Aunt and niece twins in RVCA

More twins in Ms. Wood!

Our lovely photographer for the night!

Guys like Ellington Handbags too

Dahlstylin' in the dressing room

Portland shopping at its finest

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Knitted Dove Eyelet Elly Jacket in Kelly Mint
House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Sunglasses
Yosi Samri Ballet Flat in Leather Mint
Jelly Bath Tub Soak in Multiple Scents
Subtle Luxury Cami Slip in Nude
House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Triangle Locket
Butter London 3-Free Nail Lacquer in Yummy Mummy (we couldn't resist!)
Butter London Top and Tails Set
Scotch Naturals Soy Polish Remover
Scotch Naturals Nail Polish in Whisper
Melie Bianco April Shoulder Bag in Red

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Original Penguin Check Boarder Tee in Castlerock

Original Penguin Mopper Tee in White Heather

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The WeSC Thad Knitted Cardigan

The Obey Coastal Chambray Shirt

The QSW Vintage Dress in Stone

UPDATE: We've since found better screen shots of the QSW dress thanks to a friend generously letting us log into their Hulu account. Enjoy!

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