Summer’s long weekends are just around the corner! My daughter and I recently got a little taste of it when we took a four day weekend for her cheer competition in sunny Florida. We both decided to pack light and make the most of every single piece we took.
I purposely packed pieces that could be easily transformed from casual day wear to dinner appropriate by just adding a few accessories. Plus every piece mixed and matched for even more outfit options. Here are the exact pieces that I took on our trip.
What to Pack
Quick Tip: Pin this post. Even if you don’t have a weekend getaway planned yet, you’ll have it handy when you do!
Please Note: I really don’t expect you to only wear four outfits during your getaway. This is a small packing list but all of the tops and bottoms are mix and match. You can at least double the amount of outfits listed below by mixing and matching the pieces. Try it!
Keep all your accessories in check with a convenient hanging accessories case. This came in really handy for organizing all of the jewelry that I took with me.
If you love packing lists, you want want to miss out on the Summer 2016 GYPO Style Challenge. This season’s early bird bonus is a ten day summer vacation packing list. Registration opens on May 26th. You’ll get your summer trends shopping list plus 21 days of mix and match capsule wardrobe outfit ideas. Get on the list here so you don’t miss out!
When you hear someone mention their hair has “beach waves”, it is safe to assume they are not walking around with ocean water pouring from their head.
The term ‘beach waves’ has an entirely different meaning that goes way beyond the tides. If you swim in the saltwater and air-dry your tresses with the sea breeze, you naturally achieve this sought-after look either because you are a mermaid or just happen to live at the beach. For the rest of us land dwelling creatures, we need an ocean-free technique to recreate this youthful, mermaid-meets-bedhead hairstyle!
In addition to being gorgeous, beach waves hair has NO RULES! It is intentionally worn messy. There is no “perfect” way to create or wear beach waves and you decide your level of ‘mess’. Regardless of all the methods for making waves, the results will vary by our own personal preferences. Whether you are rocking a short bob or a Linda Ronstadt mane, ANYONE (with hair long enough to curl) can do the wave!
Please note: I am a wife, mom and business owner…and my profession is not in hair styling, so it took some trial & error to find my groove. In my tutorial video I demonstrate how I get my quick, easy beach waves right at home, using very few products. And I am confident this informal process can help you get the look you desire. Like you, I am a busy gal and can’t spend all my time getting ready in the a.m.! Having a go-to hairstyle like beach waves is not only fashionable – it eases my morning chaos…a win-win in my book.
So go! Grab your curling iron and take the plunge into the beach waves. Mermaids everywhere are cheering you on!
Electrical Appliances Curling iron (I use 1 ¼ “)
Flat iron
Hair Products Bristle style brush to smooth fly aways
Smoothing serum
Hairspray
Teasing comb
(optional) Gray spray for roots
Tips & Tricks
If curling freshly washed hair, style as usual
Lived-in hair holds my curl better. I typically wash my hair 3x a week.
In between washes, I brush in some dry shampoo, roots to ends, before bed.
Hold the curling iron vertical, not too close to the roots.
Do not curl the ends.
Use as many curls as you want.
When the curl is set, use FINGERS to comb through to maintain the “messiness”.
Still a girl-at-heart, Shannon Roberts is married and raising three teenage boys in Central California. She is determined to maintain her youthfulness by eating healthy, exercising and riding roller coasters.
My special guest, makeup queen Nicole Baca is back again with another spring makeup tutorial created for GYPO and today’s is my favorite of the series. If you missed the other two tutorials in her series, be sure to check out her Spring Eye Look with Cream Shadow and Smoky Eye with a Pop of Color.
Today Nicole is showing us the right way to highlight, conceal and contour. And ladies, I have been doing it all wrong. Did you know that your concealer should be applied in a triangular shape under your eye? Are you already doing it this way? If you’re not- start today! You’ll be amazed at the difference.
Check out today’s video for a crash course on highlighting, concealing and contouring.
Mother’s Day is just a few days away and if you think you’ve lost your window of opportunity for getting a personal or thoughtful gift, think again.
Macy’s e-gifting to the rescue! It’s easy – just pick any product on their site and send it as a personal gift to your recipient’s e-mail. Your special someone opens their gift online and can change the size/color or even exchange it before it ships. Your recipient is guaranteed to get a gift she loves every time.
Stumped on what to e-gift? You can’t go wrong with beauty items, handbags, jewelry or pajamas. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite Mother’s Day e-gifts from Macy’s. (Psst, you may even find a few “me gifts” for yourself!)
For this month’s Pretty Fix, I’m sharing some sneak peek items from the summer style challenge as well as helping you get ready for summer 2016. If you haven’t joined me for my online style program the GYPO Style Challenge yet, summer is the perfect time to dive in. Not only will you get a shopping list to build an on-trend summer wardrobe but you’ll also get 21 days of outfit ideas to make getting dressed this summer a breeze. The best part? This challenge will have a bonus ten day summer vacation packing list. Be sure to join my mailing list to be the first to find out when registration opens.
For those of you who are new here, the Pretty Fix is a monthly feature at Get Your Pretty On that features my top five picks for the month that you can shop for on your own to stay in style…all at a price you’ll love. The idea for it was born out of frustration that some of you have had with other monthly box services that you feel “miss the mark” or are too pricey.
Each month, the Pretty Fix includes five items I personally recommend to stay on trend – all at a price you’re going to LOVE. While I like to keep things budget friendly, different price points are also included if you prefer a higher quality alternative.
Consider me your budget-minded personal shopper. Here’s your May Pretty Fix.
Embroidered tunics will be the piece fall in love with for summer 2016. It’s incredibly versatile – pair it up with some chambray shorts for a casual look, with white jeans and wedges for a summer date night or throw it over your bathing suit for an on-trend swim coverup. Shopping Options: 1/2/3/4
Coral shades can work for all skin tones. If you have cool tones to your skin, try a pinkish coral. Warm tones look best with orangey coral. This color makes your pedicure pop!
SHOP MY PICKS
Registration for the GYPO Summer Style Challenge is opening soon. You’ll get your summer 2016 trends shopping list and 21 days of easy, breezy mix and match summer outfits. Plus this challenge includes a special BONUS ten day vacation packing list! Sign up for my mailing list here to be the first to find out when registration opens.
Do you struggle to put outfits together? Are you stuck in a yoga pants rut? Not sure if you can make the latest trends work for you? You’re in the right place!
I’m Alison, a mom of three and recovering yoga pants addict on a mission to make getting dressed and feeling pretty the easiest thing you do all day! Learn more about my story HERE.
I am so glad I was part of the Fall 2019 Style Challenge. It gave me confidence and so many great outfitt ideas. The ladies in the group were very supportive and I will defintetly be doing another challenge in the future.
Betty Weyandt December 20, 2019
I’ve been participating in the GYPO Style Challenges for three years now and I’ve loved it. I’ve always loved clothes, but I didn’t know how to put outfits together. My closet is now full of mix-and-match outfits, I have learned how to dress myself, and there is no more stress in figuring out to wear. The private FB group is full of wonderful ladies that build each other up. It’s so fun and is seriously the best group on FB.
Kirstin Rasmussen November 20, 2019
Get Your Pretty On has changed my life, seriously. I have always chased what is trendy but found from season to season, that things go out of style and I was wasting money on items that I would only end up wearing a few times. GYPO has enabled me to simplify my closet, helps me make smarter purchasing decisions, and I feel so put together and confident using the outfit formulas that are provided. This program is a GAME CHANGER. I've been following GYPO for a few years now and my only regret is not jumping on board sooner.
Michelle Kline November 20, 2019
Great community of ladies, helping each other look stylish, without breaking the bank, and using much of what you already own.
Chosen Faith November 19, 2019
GYPO challenges have been one of the best things I have done! It had taught me so much more than just creating a closet of clothes that I love but also to have confidence in myself, how to pick and choose colors that work for me instead of against, and had given a wonderful community of Pretties who are so special.
Maraline Freeman October 16, 2019
I love GYPO!!! I finally feel put together and stylish! The shopping lists and outfit combinations make shopping and getting dressed effortless.
Krista Probst October 16, 2019
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