J.Crew cashmere tee and matching cardigan over shoulders | J.Crew jeans | Gold sandals | Lady Dior bag | Necklaces
My First Ever Instagram Recap Post
I love writing this little blog with all my heart, and since day one it has been my joy to share it with all of you. A while back, I was chatting with a dear friend (and former Nordstrom co-worker), and she had just returned from a party where several people had been talking about “So Susie.” They were surprised when my friend shared that it was me who writes all the content. Earning your trust is of the utmost importance to me, so I only recommend things that I own or have tried on myself, or that my trusted sources have approved. This is my authenticity promise to you!
Today’s post is a round up of some recent Instagram posts that never appear on the blog. Believe it or not, filming outfits in my closet is one of my favorite things to do 😌 Keep reading to see the dress I’m wearing for my special birthday dinner, the items I packed for Italy, 5 pre-fall staples everyone needs, and more. I hope you find something you love!
ICYMI … favorite blog posts
Here’s Your Pre-Fall Dress Edit
Your Pre-Fall Wardrobe Capsule Wardrobe Is Here: All New!
Special Birthday Outfit
Left: Cinq à Sept dress | Right: Dress | Gold sandals | Clutch | Cardigan | Ring
It’s my birthday weekend, and I’m so lucky to be celebrating with my family in Italy. It’s truly a trip of a lifetime! I have several upcoming events, and this Reels video shows a few outfit options I was considering. This dress made the trip, and I’ll be wearing it for my special dinner! Click here to see all the outfit details.
The Best Dress — You’ll Wear it 24/7
Frank & Eileen Mary dress | Loewe tote | Sandals | Sunglasses | Earrings
This dress is one of my highest recommendations, and it’s a personal favorite that I’ve been wearing for the past couple of years. It’s comfortable, perfect for traveling, and there’s a color for everyone. If you’re trying to pack it in a carry-on, it’s a great option that doubles as a swim cover up. For reference, I’m 5’1″ and wear the XS. Click here to watch the video, and click here to shop the dresses.
5 Pre-Fall Wardrobe Staples
Left: Veronica Beard dress | Right: 5 Pre-Fall Staples | Gucci bag
Lately on Instagram, I’ve been sharing these “5 Items videos” where I thoughtfully gather 5 items together off my rolling rack that I think you’ll love. Based on the responses, many of you like them! So, I’ll keep sharing new ones regularly. To shop the previous one, click here.
#1 – Frame cashmere sweater – How pretty is this new light blue color? Love the ruched sleeve details, plus it’s 40% off right now!
#2 – White zip front shirt – For an updated white cotton shirt, try this new zip detail one by ALC
#3 – Veronica Beard polka dot dress – Polka dots are everywhere! Check out this new Veronica Beard dress seen above, or this similar one for under $150
#4 – Hooded denim jacket – This cool jacket has an attached sweater hoodie and knit sleeves, which sets it apart from a basic jacket
#5 – Mother Lil Hustler jeans – This long length denim is leg lengthening, and the new gray wash caught my eye. Here are regular sizes in case you’re taller than 5’4″ 😉
What I Packed for Italy
Left: Melissa Obadash coverup | rag & bone hat | Right: Italy packing video, part 1
To see (almost) everything I packed for Italy, check out the packing videos I shared on Instagram here and here. Shop part 1 here and part 2 here. Part 3 is exclusive on LTK. Soon, I’ll be writing a blog post with more details, including the one packing tip that works every time. So far, I’m pleased with what I brought and have worn almost everything! I hope this is helpful for you all as you take your last summer vacation trips (and hopefully some in the fall as well). If you want to keep up on all things Italy, everything I’ve shared is saved to the “Italy 24” highlight bubble on my Instagram.
Brand New Spanx Smooth Pant
Frame leopard silk blouse | Spanx Ponte Micro Flare Pant | Moto jacket | Loewe bag | White cardigan | Sandals | Earrings
A great black pant in your wardrobe is a non-negotiable, and this one is SO good! This new one by Spanx is slimming, thanks to a smoothing core support technology. And, it’s leg lengthening too … who doesn’t want that? See my week of outfit ideas here, and shop all the outfits here.
Cinq à Sept: 3 Outfit Combos
Left outfit | Middle outfit | Right outfit
Here are 3 outfit formulas that work every single time! They’re perfect for work, business casual events, a girls night out, or even a travel capsule wardrobe. Of course, you can start with a versatile jacket like the Khloe blazer from Cinq a Sept. Click here to see the styling video I shared using these 3 outfit formulas, and click here to shop the outfits.
Tip 1: Match your jacket and top
2: Match your top and bottom
Tip 3: Match your jacket and pant
Thank you for reading xx
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