Friday Favorites: 20 Skirts

TGIF!  I hope you gals have had a fun week.  I know I surely have.  I spent Sunday and Monday in Raleigh with my 2 best gals from college for a quick little getaway.  We saw Carrie Underwood in concert Monday night and Oh. My, Goodness! She is absolutely amazing!! We even got upgraded to floor seats (thanks to Meghan's good looks and flirting abilities).  It was such a nice time away from the 'work' at home.  But I missed my sweet Vivian Louise something fierce! And of course she missed me right back and practically wouldn't let me go once I picked her up from school Tuesday.  I loved every squeeze :)

Me, my girl and her cracker :)

I feel like skirts have much bigger share on the fashion scene this year.  And in longer lengths.

My favorite thing about skirts right now is that you can pair them with tees and sneakers, maybe even add a denim jacket for casual occasions.
Or, a chunky sweater and booties for a casual/dressy occasion.
Or a pretty blouse and heels for an all the way dressy occasion.

Here are some of my favorite skirts ... 20 to be exact!

Leopard Midi Skirt

Pleated Midi Skirt (also in Navy & Snake)

I have it in navy and love it!

Denim Skirt

I share this one with you on this post! 

While I've been wearing it with sandals the past few months I'm ready to put boots with it!

Faux Suede Skirt

Faux Leather Skirt

I have this one (yes I fall victim to the 'come out with extras' on a target run) 

It has pockets and slightly a-line so you can move and it flatters!

Tiered Floral Skirt

I saw this one in a local boutique yesterday and I'm still thinking about it!

I wanted to try it on but time was ticking and I couldn't be late to pick up Vivian from school.

Not only are the tiers of tiny flowers pretty, but it's an all year round skirt so you could wear and style it endless ways! Just wishing it was a bit lower in price :)

Velvet Floral Mini

Slip Skirt

Corduroy

Sequined Pencil Skirt aka Party Skirt

Lace

Perfect for the holidays

 Perfect Pink Belted Skirt

Plaid (available in 2 other colors)

soooo British

Ruffle Hem Skirt

Dot Skirt

Jungle Pencil Skirt

Tweed Skirt

Striped Skirt

Paisley Scarf Print

Velvet

Dress Beautifully in Skirts

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Take Me Out Dress

Gals, This. Dress.!!! I NEED a night out so that I can strut outside my closet in this fabulous number!

I shared with you on this post my focus on more unique and detailed designed pieces.  I also shared that often times these show stopping pieces come with show stopping prices. A savvy shopper always shops the sales, and that's just what I did!

The fabric is a gorgeous, delicately printed silk.  The bodice has soft boning for structure flanked by pleated neckline and skirt (with pockets!).

Now, I'm normally not into long sleeves because I'm petite and they can often overwhelm me, but these I love because they're shear and are just past the elbow so the proportions are just right!

The shear fabric on the upper half along with the shorter length  make this more of a special occasion dress.  So I'm scheming up a plan for a night out that's as fun as this dress is to wear :)

Dress | Rockstud Pumps & Similar | Earrings |

Dress Beautifully in a Snazzy Dress Worthy of a Night Out

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Resort

This Dress!  I shared with you on this post last week that I love getting birthday offers and tend to over treat myself. #sorrynotsorry This dress is a result.

Just this past Tuesday night Mr and I were celebrating my birthday (belated because he worked nights in the ER 8 days straight UGH) and my new job! WAHOOOO Gals, I've been working and praying so very hard for this opportunity! And while poppin' and sippin' on our favorite bottle of bubbles from our Napa trip (I never wrote a post on that oops) we were discussing where we should take a trip this year.

This dress screams vacation! It's easy breezy with the pleated, flowy, light weight fabric and design.  It's also eye catching with the unique straps/neckline and printed pattern.  You won't see this color palette everyday!  It's just stunning in my book!  It has a glamorous feel and far from an evening gown.

Wear this at the beach, at a vineyard, backyard party, wedding, date night, basically anywhere but the office.

My gal pal was eyeing this dress but wanted it in petite.  I must say I was concerned about length too when I first saw it on the rack.  I'm 5'2" and even in flat sandals it doesn't drag the ground on me in regular sizing.  I did pair it with a low block heeled sandal just to give me extra walking room without getting the hem dirty or tripping on it. The lining in this dress is fairly fitted so you don't feel overwhelmed with the fabric. You can also cross the straps in the back - I prefer the front, more unique.

Disclaimer: You will twirl in this dress.  It's involuntary!

So, where are you gals headed on vacation this year? Suggestions for us? This trip we prefer short flights so East of the Mississippi.  Our goal is to alternate a small and bigger trip every year so next year we'll go big.

Maxi Dress  ||  Sandals & Similar  ||  Rattan Bag (mine is vintage)  ||  Earrings  ||  Wrap Bracelet  ||

Dress Beautifully in a Maxi Dress

XOXO Sarah Louise

Pleats Pretty Please

When it came to this blouse it was a matter of which color(s) to buy! I love a crisp dress shirt and when you add feminine pleated ruffles in a modern asymmetrical design it's a must have!

The shirt itself has a hint of stretch and seams that tailor around the waist giving it a super flattering fit and it makes it easy to tuck in.  It has the classic pointed collar with the added ruffles around the neckline you get just the right detail drawing attention towards your face.  The ruffles along the sleeve hem I find flattering also as they enhance the shoulders enhancing an hourglass silhouette.
Another detail I admire on dress shirts, is covered buttons.  It's the little details that refine a garment.

While I can never ever have enough white tops, I decided to go with the blue color ... but there's a distinct possibility I'll go back :)  I liked the blue for it's subtle dot print.  You would treat the top like a solid when styling but the dot pattern again adds just the right amount of detail.  I pair the blouse with a navy pant but almost any color will compliment.

These trousers are my most favorite fit and go-to!  I have them in several colors and prints.  They skim the body and in an ankle length I don't have to hem or wear high heels. Classic in a modern cut. I can't get enough! These have a single pleat at the waist, which isn't for everyone but I find it adds just a little more room for movement. I scored them on major sale and it adds some variety. But I have to say I do prefer flat front.

Gals, this blouse isn't just for adding style during the week days.  With a pair of jeans and untucked, it's super chic!

Pleated Ruffle Blouse || Navy Trousers || Pumps || 

Dress Beautifully in a Pleated Blouse

XOXO Sarah Louise

Chambray & Chiffon

I shared this pleated shirt with you earlier this year. Not only is it pretty, it's so much fun to twirl in!
I wanted to dress it down and get more use out of it.  Pairing dressy pieces with denim is a greta way to transition to casual.

I like chambray shirts because they are a lighter weight and literally go with everything.  The button tab on the sleeves is not only functional for rolling and creating shorter sleeves but for petite gals with shorter arms like myself it's essential!

Try pairing your dressy bottoms with a denim shirt to create a causal chic look.

Chambray Shirt: J Crew || Pleated Skirt: Kohl's & Similar || 
Pumps: Similar & Here ||  

Dress Beautifully in Casual Chambray  

XOXO Sarah Louise