lace dress

Photos by Brandon Hill

Dress: Ami Clubwear (sold out now, but I linked a lot of dresses with a similar vibe in the tool below!) / Purse: Rebecca Minkoff / Shoes: Sam Edelman / Necklace: Park Lane Jewelry (use code 'SWEETANDSAUER' for $10 off $30+ or $25 off $75)

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend! Mine was slightly eventful! I went out for dessert on Friday night and then on Saturday I went out to dinner and hung out with my cousin. I don't really go out much these days as I'm still recovering from a major Crohn's flare, so even just an hour or two out of the house is like the best thing ever to me. Gosh, how uncool do I sound?

Now let's talk about this dress! I am not really a big color wearing girl. Nothing against it, I just always gravitate toward more neutral colors for some reason. I've always been this way too! But for some reason I was really drawn to this dress. I loved the styling of it with the open lace back and the slit in the front. Plus, I have always thought blondes looked pretty in red from pictures I've seen of friends or other bloggers and thought what the heck let's go for it! I'm so glad I did. This is definitely something I'd wear to a dressier event or even a wedding. Turns out stepping out of your fashion comfort zone isn't as scary as I thought!

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Photos by Brandon Hill

Dress: Pinks Boutique (similar option here, here) / Shoes: Aldo (black on sale for $54 here)

Jewelry: Earrings / Ring - both from Hyde Park Jewelers #WithLove shop and THESE earrings are a GWP for Sweet & Sauer readers!

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing another possible Valentine's day look from Pink's boutique and Hyde Park Jewelers. This is perhaps one of the girliest outfits you will ever see me in, but I loved the high neck of this dress and thought it was fun and different than my typical attire. I paired these shoes for a pop of color, and this is probably the closest I'll get to a 'traditional red/pink Valentine's day' outfit, if we're being honest. I love these shoes but they're what I call "sitting shoes." Super cute on and with an outfit, but man they are not made for walking.

How cool is this jewelry set though? I absolutely love the contrast of the grey pearl and the diamonds. The ring is such a statement piece with a classic feel. And the earrings. I love this trend right now. They're a perfect statement piece without being too overwhelming. I just love the double ball look and how cool they look with the ring. This is definitely a softer and flirtier Valentine's day look that you're sure to feel pretty in.

What are your plans this weekend? Anything special for Valentine's day?