March 29, 2017

Lavender Bomber + Metallic Loafers

March 29, 2017/ Mallory Sauer

Thank you for all the kind words and support on my last post. I really appreciate all the love and support. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

So it's really no secret that I LOVE easy throw-on outfits (hence my recent post). This outfit is no exception. I tend to live in leggings and t-shirts lately (THIS t-shirt is my new obsession, I have in three colors - it's a MUST have), but that can get so boring after a while. I love that cute bomber jackets and fun shoes/accessories can make a simple outfit a little more interesting. As we transition into warmer weather, light jackets like this are a perfect item to have in your wardrobe. Lightweight bomber jackets like this come in tons of cute colors and styles lately. Bonus, they're such an easy piece to throw on over a basic tee.

Now for these shoes - if you don't have a pair of metallic loafers (or any loafers for that matter), you're missing out. I am LOVING wearing comfy slide on shoes (like THESE super cute ones) with jeans or leggings - they're just easy and cute! Shout out to Gucci for starting this fun trend. I especially love the metallic ones, though, because they just take things up a notch. I have both a silver and gold pair of metallic loafers and its so fun to pair simple jeans and a tee and let the shoes stand out. What do you guys think of the trend? Are you on board?

Lastly, I've been wanting to try some Charlotte Tilbury makeup because I've heard such great things. I caved and bought the magic foundation, setting powder, and magic cream. The gal at the counter tested all of this on my face and when I saw some friends after they raved about how great my makeup looked. So I'm fairly convinced the purchases were worth it. I am nervous about the magic cream though. I just hope it delivers and makes a difference in my skin with the price tag. Has anyone tried it? I'd love to know what you think!

SHOP THE LOOK

Jacket (c/o) / Tee (must have!) / Leggings (amazing) / Shoes (similar 1, 2, 3) / Purse (dupe here) / Sunnies

February 23, 2017

Rocker Tee + DIY

February 23, 2017/ Mallory Sauer

The theme of these weeks blog posts appears to be choker tops! I really didn't do that on purpose. But this is a fun post because it has a little DIY project involved!

I LOVE graphic tees. You can search 'graphic tee' on my blog and see lots of examples of ways I love to wear them. I just think they're so fun and easy to throw on with jeans or leggings, or dress up with sequin skirts or leather pants. Oh the possibilities.

With this tee, I actually bought two - one in a size M to wear regularly, and one in a size L to cut. Feel free to make fun of me now. I wanted the cut one to be on the baggier side and still have a super relaxed fit after being cut. Plus, depending on how you cut it, you can leave room for your super cute lacy bralettes to peek through, which we all know I am ALL about. I'm not sure where this particular cut t-shirt style started, but I'm such a fan. I've seen it on a few bloggers, but Urban Outfitters also sells pre-cut shirts, so who knows. If you have a great vintage or thrift shop nearby, go digging for some fun old concert tees! I'm a sucker and bought the Zara version, but I had a vision in my head and just had to go for it (plus I don't really have vintage/thrift shops nearby to go hunting for the perfect tee). Again, you can make fun of me now.

Anyway, this tee just makes an outfit. I paired with my MUST HAVE (seriously, if you don't own these yet, you really need to consider investing in a pair) leggings, fun booties, and a statement jacket. Easy, edgy and done. An outfit that can take you from happy hour and into the night with ease.

Here's a little diagram and explanation on how I cut my tee to achieve this look:

1. Mark your cutting points. Decide how wide you want your V to be and how deep. Mine is 7" wide and 8" deep. You can put the t-shirt on and mark while it's on your body if that helps. Mark your two collar points first, then from the center of your collar (use the the neck-tag as your guide) mark how low your V is going to go - this mark you make will be the tip of your V.

2. Once you have your markings, start cutting. It helps to the V first. Start at one of your collar points and cut on a diagonal angle to the bottom of your V point you marked, then match your angle as you cut the other side. Then, cut below the ribbed part of the collar. This is the most important part of all. All cutting has to be below the ribbed collar, otherwise you won't have a shirt.

This is one of those things that definitely doesn't have to be perfect. It's meant to be a fun beat up graphic tee sort of vibe. I also feel like it's much harder to explain than the process actually is. And if my oh so excellent instructions didn't do it for you, head to Pinterest or YouTube, or practice on an old tee. And if the thought of cutting a tee yourself is really just too much, you can purchase THIS already cut one and pretend you did all the work yourself. I certainly won't tell :)

I hope you guys enjoyed this look and the little DIY element. As always, thanks for reading, and please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see on my blog!

SHOP THE LOOK

Tee (pre cut here, other options here, here, here) / Leggings (MUST HAVE!) / Jacket / Booties (on sale!) / Purse c/o (on sale!) / Watch / Bracelets 1, 2, 3 / Sunnies

February 19, 2017

Easy Outfit + Theory Behind My Blog

February 19, 2017/ Mallory Sauer

Happy Monday, I hope you all had a good weekend!

I wanted to share a simple look with you today, which also goes along with a message about my blog that I wanted to get across.

First, how cute is this sweater? I was so skeptical about the 'choker' sweater trend. It kind of confused me and didn't make a ton of sense, but after trying out out, I can easily say I'm a fan! It's a fun way to pair dainty jewels or fun bralettes and let them peek through. Paired with your favorite jeans and shoes, you're set. I added this gorgeous Coach Dinky bag because it's both simple, yet elegant enough to add an extra something to your outfit.

That brings me to my next point. With such a saturated blogging market, I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who think, "Seriously? You're blogging about a simple sweater and jeans?" And those people have a point. My outfits are simple, that's no secret. Take a look at any of my blog posts and you'll see. I've always had a thing for simple outfits that are easy to throw on and run out the door. So why blog about it? Well I know I'm not the only one out there who thinks this way, but maybe throwing a simple outfit together, while still looking polished, isn't as simple as some might think. Then we add in the crazy health stories. That in itself could be a blog, but I don't want to be "The Health Blogger" or "The Cancer/Crohn's Blogger". I want to be a blogger that covers it all. The blogger that says, "Hey I have this crazy health story and it sucks, but I'm still out here living a normal life." My Blog is to share what I'm up to, what interests me, how I dress with my darn ostomy bag, and how I keep it all together in general and remain a somewhat normal feeling life despite everything I'm going through.

I'm not great at fancy, crazy outfits. The hot trends don't always work on me. But I know what does, and that's what I want to share with you. Maybe you'll gain inspiration from one of my simple jeans + t-shirt combos. I love trying out fun new things and seeing if they work for me, and if they do, well, you know they'll be featured on Sweet & Sauer.

Is there anything you want to see on Sweet & Sauer? More makeup/beauty posts? I just bought the N eutrogena Light Therapy Face Mask Light and will do a full review once I'm done. Is there anything else? I love having this as an outlet for me, but at the end of the day, you all are reading what I put out there, so let's make sure you enjoy what you're reading, eh?