Yoginis Love Layers: Me Sheeky's Stevie Skirt!

Stevie Skirt in Jade

Okay, maybe not all yoginis love layers but many that I know do. I think that's one of the reasons I get so many compliments when I wear my Stevie skirt from Me Sheeky. It's such a simple layer but so cute and functional. I also feel a little like a saucy super hero in it.

I chose the Stevie for it's asymmetrical hemline. It looks great with full-length pants and even better with capris. I love how the sizing is true to your regular size, you don't have to size-up because it's an over layer. The fabric is also quite then, but doesn't feel flimsy. The skirt stayed true to original sizing after a trip through the laundry and the color has stayed strong after a few wash cycles.  

The beauty of the skirts from Me Sheeky is the dual purpose. You can easily wear them for fashionista reasons alone. However, the skirt works well in Vinyasa practice. I wore it during a 10 hour day assisting at a teacher training and it fit beautifully the whole time. Even if you're not a yogini the skirt is great to go over bike shorts or for chasing toddlers around a playground.

Even better Me Sheeky is offering my readers a limited time discount! Order between today and July 7th and you'll get 20% off! Just use the code: SHEEKYCUPCAKE at the time of your order! I think once you try them you'll be hooked. I can't wait to get another!

Come Party with a Purpose or Shop at Skirt Sports to Benefit The Women's Wilderness Institute

Party with a Purpose Happy Hour  Thursday, July 1st
There is no cover charge
4-6 pm at the Boulder Chophouse & Tavern
921 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302-5172
(303) 443-1188

Skirt Sports Sales Promotion: 10% of ALL sales on July 1 (24 hours) will be donated to TWWI. No code required.

Door prizes

•  $100 Skirt Sports Gift Certificate


• Certificate for one TWWI womens' course of your choice for the 2010 season!


• Free Entry to The Women's Adventure Event September 12, 2010


• Free Entry to the ZOOMA 1/2 Mile or 10K held in Colorado Springs July 17 2010


• Run Like a Mother - A book to entertain and encourage mothers of all levels to fit running into their crowded lives because we know for certain the rewards are oh-so worth it. by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea

Can't Make it? Please consider donating online.  What can your donation do?

• $50 will buy a rock climbing harness to support the girls on our Rock Camp course


• $100 will provide hearty food to fuel a girl on scholarship during 12 day course


• $250 will supply equipment necessary for her to reach a new level of self-confidence


• $1,000 will provide a full-scholarship for a day trip for a girl in need

The Little Cupcake That Could: My First 5K Race

Last weekend I was the park knitting with a few friends when Lynn asked me if I wanted to do the SkirtChaser 5K with her the following weekend. This was the first time in my life when I didn’t immediately think of a million excuses of why I couldn’t do it. Since I began bike commuting about three months ago my running has gone out the window, and it wasn’t anything to write home about prior to that. However, I knew I could finish even if I didn’t run the whole time and that was something.

Knowing I had a good friend in town that weekend who runs races gave me that extra push. I decided if Paul-Baptiste says yes I am in. If he decides he doesn’t want to, then I won’t do it. Lucky for me, he was in. So I signed up, got in a few runs the week prior and waited for race day.

In the SkirtChaser women start the race and men follow three minutes later. The energy pre-race was contagious and there were a ton of great sponsors at the event so it helped me work through the nervousness and self-doubt that was starting to creep up.

Lynn and I got in position to start and as we took off I was surprised to see all the different types of women in the race. Pre-run all I could focus on were these amazing athletic goddesses with their tan skin and figures boasting about 8% body fat (if that). However when immersed in the group I saw all kinds of women tall, short, skinny, curvy, girls in their teens, women with their daughters, and women in their retirement years. That to me was the best part. It was really cool seeing all these different women out there for fun with different goals and different motivating factors.

As I worked through the course alternating walking and running I felt I was in excellent company. The groups of people cheering on the street made a huge difference in the moments I felt alone and talking with fellow race participants was helpful too. Getting close to the finish line I felt special to be apart of a great group. Knowing Paul-Baptiste and Lynn were there waiting for me gave me that extra push to run the last portion. After crossing the finish line I ticked off my check list for the race.

Goal One: Finish the Race - Check
Goal Two: Finish within my Goal Time - Check
Goal Three: Have Fun - CHECK CHECK CHECK!

I know sometimes I may sound like a broken record but once again what I am sharing with you is a story of throwing your fears aside and just trying something new. Rather than think about all the reasons you can’t do something think about all the reasons you can. Be realistic in your goal setting but keep trying new things. You never know what you’ll experience along the way. Today’s a rest day but tomorrow I start training for my next 5K and I hope to see you out there!