Spring Style: Banana Leaf Print Trend

SO, if you couldn't tell from my outfit blog/insta posts (sare_uh)- I don't wear much color, or prints. HOWEVER, I've recently been inspired to break outside my fashion comfort zone and try some new looks...starting with these banana leaf print or palm print (call it what you want) mules from Schutz*.

Schutz D'Ana Mule: unfortunately they are sold out but Shopbop, Amazon, & Revolve carry this brand

*Schutz has some great shoes for under $200 - I have a couple of their heels also and I must say they are pretty comfortable.

These are a great shoe for spring, on trend, & add some color to my wardrobe! Here's how I styled mine...(obv champ makes the outfit but yah)

Faux Fur Reversible Knitted Vest: Bloomingdales, Top: Free People, Jeans: JBRAND Jeans, Bag: Goyard, Sunglasses: Dita
Top: H&M, Jeans: JBRAND Jeans, Bag: Gucci
This picture brings me back to the old days (before my tripod) of "from where sarah stands"

The banana leaf trend has been popping up everywhere this season with designers like Alice & Olivia and Milly doing their own take on it.

Alice & Oliva
From Left to Right: Benny Smocked Wide Band Pant with matching top (shop here), Coley Palm Print A-Line Shift Dress (shop here) 
Milly
From Left to Right: Ruffle Tiered Mini Skirt (shop here), Banana Leaf Jordan Mini Dress (shop here)


BUT the true OG, is the wallpaper from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.

"Designer and decorator Don Loper created the Martinique Banana Leaf print for the hotel in 1942, and it has maintained a level of cultural influence across design, travel, fashion, and art ever since" - Travel & Leisure 


The Beverly Hills Hotel even collaborated with the luxury shoe brand, KOIO, for a three shoe capsule collection - available here.


SO, what do you guys think of this printed trend? Will you break out some color for Spring?

LOVE FWSS

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How to Style...LEATHER PANTS for Day & Night

SO,  I've always been a bit envious of the girls that can pull off the leather denim/pants look. Considering I'm 5"1 and very petite*, it's hard for me to find a good pair of jeans, let a lone a pair of leather ones.

To add to the challenge, I rarely buy jeans online, even if they are by brands I normally wear. However, I stumbled across these Blank NYC (faux) leather moto pants for $98 (now on sale at Saks for $49.99 - talk about a steal). I mean leather moto pants for under $100 is already a steal, I was a little hesitant as I can't alter them because of the zipper on the ankle. THANK GOODNESS for reviews though, as a few people had posted with my same measurements that they fit them perfectly. SO, I decided to give them a try, a few days later, they arrive and fit PERFECT and the moto style added the perfect grunge but detailed feel! I was beyond excited.

I have worn them a few times now; styled for the day and then dressed up for a night out or a date night. I'm obsessed with them, but I can't wear them TOO much because the washing instructions well basically say to damp them with a washcloth (what a hassle).


DAY TIME STYLE 1
Top: Trouve at Nordstrom, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bag: Goyard, Sunglasses: Givenchy

DAY TIME STYLE 2
Shirt: Splendid, Denim Top: J.Crew, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Superga, Bag: Goyard, Sunnies, Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes

NIGHT TIME STYLE INSPO
Inspired by my favorite Kardashian...Kourtney! She def has the best style and keeps it classy!


MY INTERPERTATION
Hey we can't all have the closet of Kourtney Kardashian

From Left to Right
Top: Nasty Gal, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Schutz Shoes, Bag: Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes
Bodysuit: Victoria Secret, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Vintage Chanel, Bracelet: Hermes & David Yurman

FROM WHERE SARAH STANDS
...the angle that started it all
From Left to Right
Wallet: Saint Laurent, Shoes: Chanel, Vest: Moncler
Bag: Goyard, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bracelets: Hermes & Chanel

Creating this blog, and posting my outfit pics on my Insta regularly has really motivated me to try new looks and step outside my comfort zone, while still remaining true to my style.


*Note: some of the contemporary denim brands I swear by are: Frame, J.Brand Jeans, and Rag & Bone.


LOVE FWSS
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I Pulled it Off!

SO, it's been awhile since I did an outfit post...so why not now?

The other night, I did not feel like getting dressed for a dinner date, so I was browsing Instagram and Pinterest for some ideas, and noticed a lot of heels with trackpants. I thought - there is NO way I can pull this off, but I gave it a try, and I actually did!

Mind you, I don't have Gucci or Givenchy track pants so the next best options was my adidas (click to shop). Even Rita Ora & Bella Hadid, killed it in the 3 stripes!

My Inspiration


My Look
Top: Zara, Track pants: Adidas, Heels: Barneys New York, Bag: Gucci, Denim Jacket: Nastygal, Jewelry: David Yurman
I'm super into the velvet trend at the moment, and love burgundy as a splash of color. Burgandy is perfect way to add some low key color to an all black outfit. These heels are from Barneys New York and super comfortable! I'm thinking of getting them in black too. Shop them here. They are a great pair of heels that won't break the bank either.


Moral of the story: Never be scared to take a fashion risk, it may just work!
I'm not super into Pinterest anymore but ...if you want to check mine out, click here.


LOVE FWSS
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