Signs of Spring

 

Gals, here in Charlotte there are hints of Spring everywhere! Daffodils are popping up, the sun is shining longer and the afternoons are warmer! ... there's also a little more sneezing.

Spring is my MOST favorite time of year! I love the beautiful newness it brings with blooms and brighter days. Fashion tends to take the same trend with floral prints and saturated colors. 

This skirt is a year round beauty with both rich colors and a fun floral. I added more color in both a pastel shoe and jewel toned sweater. I find the contrast of soft and bold shades beautiful. 

A print with many colors allows for you to compliment with one that suits your fancy.

This golden hue is a new favorite of mine.

Skirt & Similar - Loafers - Similar Sweater & Here

Dress Beautifully in Spring Like Colors & Prints

XOXO Sarah Louise

Skirt of Many Colors

 

I don't know about you, but I like options.  When you have a skirt with a print full of color, you have options. You could go sassy with a silk cami (I did last weekend at dinner with my gal pals at the beach - see Instagram), you could go sophisticated with a crisp collared shirt (as styled), you could go cool with a graphic tee tied at the waist, or you could go cozy with a sweater. 

Not to mention you the shoe options from sandals, heels to boots and jackets of denim, leather and dare you try a blazer!

This skirt has so many colors to choose from that whether you choose to add more or keep it neutral the feminine florals are going to shine. You're also going to have a little extra pep in your step with the swooshing of the tiers.  Maybe not out on the sidewalk but when you step into this skirt you most certainly should twirl a little in the mirror :)

Poplin Stripe Shirt | Tiered Maxi Skirt | Slide Sandal | Handbag & Similar |

Dress Beautifully in a Skirt Full of Color

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Slip Skirt

The slip skirt has been revived from it's glory days in the 90's and is more stylish than ever! It's luxurious no matter what you pair it with because of it's feminine cut and sheen. Top options include a button up tied at the waist, a cropped or oversized knit, t-shirt, or blouse. Shoe options are just as versatile including strappy heels, sneakers or even booties.

I'm absolutely loving this trend but, as with any garment I wear, it has to be flattering. After purchasing 5 solid colored satin slip skirts last Fall I gave up. They were all clingy in all the wrong ways.

A garment constructed with light weight, high shine fabric will inevitably lack structure therefore it will lay close against the body that's underneath it.
The solution lies in the color and print.  A darker color or a print tend to camouflage what the fabric highlights. I was trying light colors and finding myself disappointed (I'm also a harsh critic).

Rule: Hold the fit of your clothing to a high standard and avoid making it about your body.

This skirt in a pretty sky blue with an all over tiny floral pattern was the treasure I'd been looking for.
The hidden inside elastic waist creates a comfortable and flattering fit and it floats away from the body with the perfect amount of subtle flair.

It's what spring outfit dreams are made of!

I've styled it perfectly for dressy spring occasions such as Easter, showers or luncheons (I had several of these on my calendar this month that are no longer) or for work but I can also put on a cotton t-shirt with a pair of sandals or sneakers and feel just as pretty and practical here at home or when I can venture out again in a casual setting.

Puff Sleeve Top | Floral Slip Skirt | Strappy Heels | Sunglasses | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in a Slip Skirt

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Brick & Blue

 

How fun is this skirt?!!  J Crew has the amazing ability to catch your eye with a pop of print in every collection they launch. This skirt was on the front table of the store and made it in my arms before I could even browse a rack.

The colors are saturated and unexpected.  It's somewhat contradictory having such deep hues in a floral print, I tend to think of pastels for blooms but I'm digging the darker palette. It almost reminds me of a painting you'd see in a museum from hundreds of years ago. 

Having auburn locks, I'm quite fond of the rust color. It's a muted version of red but is just as much fun.  I decided to pull from the blue with a menswear inspired, striped button down opposite the feminine floral. 

Since the ground hog was right in predicting several more weeks of winter black tights were a must!

You can find this firework print in various other pieces here.  For me, the fabric in this skirt was of a heavier wight and conveyed a more intense version of the colors. 

Skirt: J Crew || Button Down: J Crew || Tights: J Crew || Pumps: Nine West ||

Dress Beautifully in Brick & Blue

XOXO Sarah Louise