Sevier Overlay!

Merriam Webster defines Overlays as: to lay or spread over or across.  To Sevier Skirts an Overlay is: texture rich, eye-catching delicate top layer with lightweight cotton support underneath.  Basically overlays are beautiful fabrics, great for special occasions!

While doing my research this week, aka reading fashion blogs (I love my job!!)  I stumbled upon a new trend.  Overlays all over!  What better spokesperson than Kate Middleton to highlight this dainty trend!

This is an easy outfit to achieve.  First, pick your favorite Sevier Overlay.  Charlotte's Web-Ivory that I have shown above is one of my favorites.  I also love the Charlotte's Web in Lavender!  Now hit the mall or online store and find a lace top in a like color.  The Charlotte's Web Ivory is easy to match because every lace top will always have an ivory option.

Now for the accessories.  The accessories are going to define the look you are going for.  Sophistication with a twist?  Pick a bright belt to wear at your waist like teal.  Want pure sophistication?  Keep all the accessories neutral.

For flattery sake, if you're picking a blousey top pair it with a belt at your waist.  Otherwise, you may appear frumpy.  Always highlight a slim waist if that is one of your assets!

SOW:Nepal Indigo!!

Confession:  I stole this weeks SOW look from Kate Hudson.  Confession #2:  I'm not sorry about it!  This weekend, as I was perusing pinterest for DIY's that I'd never attempt, I stumbled upon this gem of an outfit!  Kate Hudson, you have never looked better!  With that, I had to go with the Nepal Indigo as our Skirt of the Week!

I have been waiting to spotlight this skirt since she came out!  She is one of my favorites!!  The base is a medium-heavy weight cotton ikat print with a blind hem.  Want to feel skinny?  The structure to this skirt is outstanding, so she will keep you in nice and tight!

As soon as I found this photo of Kate Hudson, I knew I wanted to create an outfit just like it.  Mixed prints are still in,  Kate nailed this trend!  If you are new to wearing mixed prints, this look is a great place to start.  Mixed prints have enough going on, so I love that she went with a monochromatic color scheme.  I nabbed the same exact shirt from Ann Taylor.  The light blue of the blouse is a nice refreshing color.  Keep the shoes plain and navy to go with the skirt.

Not into mixed prints?  No problem, a plain Michael Stars top will do the trick.  I love coral, magenta, reds, orange and yellow with this skirt! 

SOW: Annie Damask Dot!

This week's SOW is the Annie Damask Dot!

Enjoy 20% off of this lightweight cotton skirt this week only!  This is a faux damask.  A true damask is a fabric that has a pattern by the way that its woven together.  We call this a damask because of the way it looks.  Most damasks are too thick to wear in the summer which makes this skirt so special.  You can wear this skirt spring through fall.  I chose this as the SOW this week due to the amazing colors you have to work with.  You can wear bright, light and any color green in between.  You can also wear coral, yellow, white and brown if you want to match this dead on.  Otherwise, you can choose colors that aren't even in the skirt such as fuchsia and it will still work with this skirt.  Below you can see how I paired this skirt.  I have a few options for you...

Yellow and coral match this skirt dead on.  You can see how the fushcia fits right in with this look regardless of not being in the skirt

I am a huge fan of jean jackets.  Lucky for me, they're in!  Top this look off with a jean jacket, colorful or neutral sandals and you are ready for your day!

P.S. I love this skirt in a swing!  It drapes really well.