What’s your go-to brand of jeans? It’s no secret that I have trouble finding jeans that fit me well. I’ve lamented on this topic many times on GYPO. My waist to hip ratio makes it hard to find a pair that doesn’t gap at the waist yet is wide enough for my hips.
For this month’s What I’m Really Wearing, I’m collaborating with one of my favorite brands that always fit me, Lucky Brand jeans. They have many different fits and styles so it’s easy to find one that works for each individual body type. Not only do they fit like a glove, they’re also very comfortable, hold their shape well and the washes and details are always on trend.
The pair that I’m wearing in this outfit is the Hayden Skinny Ankle Jean. It’s a higher waisted jean so I can bend over without worry about revealing anything I don’t want to! As summer approaches, I’m planning to pair mine up with some easy, breezy tops and fun accessories like these from Lucky Brand for an outfit formula that works for just about anything. Dress it up with a pair of nude heeled sandals. Or cuff the jeans and add your favorite flip flop or flat metallic sandal for a casual, yet put together look that’s cool and comfortable.
The fun abalone accessories go great with the colors and pattern on this top. If you’re wearing a striking pattern, it’s always a good rule of thumb to keep your accessories simple and let the print be the star of the show.
Lucky Brand also has a great selection of easy summer dresses to make it as simple as possible to get dressed every day.
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One of the most requested post topics lately has been spring makeup tutorials. I tapped into the talents of a local mom and makeup queen who lives a few streets away from me that has some AMAZING makeup artistry skills.
Meet Nicole Baca, a mom of three and an expert on all things makeup.
Nicole is an elite status orange presenter with Younique, a company I can get behind for their mission to uplift, empower, validate and ultimately build self esteem in women around the world. Nicole has gifted us with a three part makeup tutorial series just for GYPO. In her first video today, she’s showing us how to create this pretty, feminine spring eye look.
I even learned something new about how you should actually apply eyeshadow to your crease. And yes, I’ve been doing it wrong all of these years!
Before a fashion challenge or shopping for a new seasonal wardrobe, it’s important to sort and purge closets and drawers, removing unnecessary items. But once that process is complete, it’s time to glam up the closet! Keep reading to learn some “high and low” options for bringing some style to your clothing storage spaces. From adding inexpensive drawer liners and swapping out hangers, to adding a glam light fixture and painting an accent wall, there are many things that can be done to put the icing on the cake!
LOW TIME & FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Add drawer liners. My favorites are the lightly scented ones from Crabtree & Evelyn but many other brands are available on Amazon. If you like the look of pretty drawers without the scent, try contact paper, leftover wallpaper, or gift wrap. (If you go with gift wrap, make sure it’s the sturdy kind.) Measure, cut, and tack down with a few dots of glue or double-stick tape. Or add a scented sachet of lavender, citrus, or cedar to your drawers or closet. Available for purchase on Amazon or at home good stores, or make your own with yummy essential oils available at your natural foods store.
Swap out your hangers. This means getting rid of all of your dry-cleaner’s wire ones! They get tangled and are not sturdy enough. Out they go. Replace with one or two standard types. Try white plastic tube, velvet “huggable,” sturdy wooden, metal pants, or whatever suits your fancy. And for goodness sake, face them all the same direction!
Organize your jewelry. There are many options to store your jewelry inside a top drawer in divided boxes, on top of a dresser on a stand, or hanging on a wall. Are you a displayer or a tuck-away gal? Is out-of-sight also out-of-mind? Perhaps you could store away things you don’t use often, and display or keep out the pieces that you wear frequently or want to remember to wear!
Add drawer organizers. There are many to be found at The Container Store in every shape and size. They will allow you to divide and contain underthings or keep flimsy camisoles and t-shirts in line. Or you can make your own using old shoeboxes or cardboard.
MEDIUM TIME & FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Paint the closet walls. Yes, this could be an undertaking. But you’re taking everything out of the closet anyways, so now is the time to do it! Give it a clean, fresh coat of light-colored paint that makes you smile. This reflects the light and gives you a solid neutral background to view your clothing against. Or go a step further and wallpaper the closet, or just one accent wall for a huge impact.
Add a new light fixture. This is especially important if you have no (or poor) lighting in your closet. If you have a walk-in closet, consider the impact of a fabulous chandelier in this space. Wow! It doesn’t have to be expensive. Even Ikea has some great ones for less than $100.
Add some artwork. Search art.com for a piece of artwork that will make you smile every day. Or simply enlarge a favorite family photo and pop it in a pre-matted frame. If you don’t have any wall space in your closet (those without walk-ins), perhaps you could frame a small photo that makes you happy, and place it on a shelf.
HIGH TIME & FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Install a new closet system. This can be done on a budget! Sometimes it’s as simple as moving up a single-hanging rod a bit higher and then adding another below it. If it’s time for an entire closet system, check out Home Depot or Lowe’s. Bring measurements and they can help design your perfect closet. If you’re handy, you can install it yourself, or hire a handyman to do it for you. If you want something fabulous, check out the elfa® line from The Container Store. It is modular, super-sturdy, attractive and well worth the investment.
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Since 2000, Sara Pedersen has offered hands-on organizing assistance for countless Twin Cities residents. She helps them organize, simplify, and discover time to do the things they love. She is the author of Born to Organize and Learn to Organize, both available on Amazon.
She lives in Shoreview, Minnesota, with her husband, two children, and tabby cat, Mulligan. When she’s not working with clients, she enjoys finding new and creative ways to organize and decorate her home! She also loves to dig in the garden, take evening walks, eat chocolate, and explore the North Shore of Minnesota.
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If I had to choose just ONE pair of jeans to wear all spring long, it would have to be my white jeans. Honestly, I wear them at least twice every week, sometimes even back to back days! OK, maybe that’s TMI but I just love them that much.
Over the weekend, I hosted a spring trends fashion show and my community manager Bebe and I both sported our white jeans! She paired hers up with neutrals and I wore mine with the pieces in outfit #4 (below).
Today I’m sharing five of my favorite ways to pair up my white jeans. If you’re following me over on Instagram, you may have already seen a sneak peek of these looks (if not, hop over there and follow along!)
My all-time favorite white jeans are this pair. The denim is thick enough to disguise anything I don’t want showing through my jeans and they don’t stretch out with wear. They also come in a few different fits, so you’re sure to find the pair that’s perfect for you.
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite brand of white jeans and how are you pairing them up? Tell me in the comments.
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When spring arrives, we love to clean out and spruce up our homes and our wardrobes. The dark, cold days of winter are gone, and we get to decorate and dress with the bright, cheerful colors of spring. But, some of us who are not born interior decorators or fashionistas struggle a bit with exactly how to go about sprucing up our homes and wardrobes for spring. That’s why I’ve compiled some of the best tips I’ve been able to find for doing just that:
1. Add Colorful Accents
Fashionable, bright colors are the perfect way to accent your home and wardrobe for spring. Consider putting away the whites and silvers of winter and replacing them with vibrant napkins, placemats, and other colorful linens. When choosing your vibrant linens, don’t use just one color. Rather, choose colors that accent one another and that you can repeat throughout the home in throw pillows and accent rugs .
In terms of adding colorful accents to your wardrobe for spring, there are a few options that will turn up the appeal of your outfits. Consider adding a bright bag to neutral wardrobe staples this spring. Or, bring color to your wardrobe through jewel-tone sunglasses, candy-colored shoes and sandals, and vibrant watches. If you’re feeling bold, spruce up your wardrobe for spring with pants in colors that pack a punch.
2. Add Flowers to Your Home and Floral Prints to Your Wardrobe
We often associate plants and flowers with spring, so it’s a great idea to spruce up your home and wardrobe for spring by incorporating them into your décor and fashion. There are so many options for adding flowers and plants to your home. Place houseplants in sunny areas of your home, and include the powder room if possible. Start a windowsill herb garden in your kitchen. Arrange a few fresh-cut flowers in a mason jar, cool glass, or other container that can serve as a vase. Put them on end tables, bedside tables, on top of a bookcase, or anywhere else that needs to be spruced up for spring. Trim a few stray branches from bushes or trees in your yard and join them with wildflowers or sculptural driftwood to make dramatic bouquets for the dining room table or island in the kitchen.
When it comes to adding floral prints to your wardrobe, go ahead and add away. Floral prints started to make a comeback in 2015, and they’re still on trend for Spring 2016. Some of the trends include garments that look as though they have watercolor florals painted onto them. Skirts and dresses featuring bold, colorful floral prints also are on trend for spring, and you can go as dressy or casual as you’d like with your floral look. The florals can continue into your footwear and accessories this spring, too.
3. Make the Old New Again
If you’re of the DIY persuasion, you can take advantage of the new season by making the old new again in your home and your wardrobe. You can completely change a room in your home and spruce it up for spring by adding an accent wall with a fresh coat of paint. Choose a spring color, test it out, and make sure it adds the cheerful atmosphere you look forward to when spring arrives. If you’re having trouble deciding on a color or choosing the wall to accent, ask for a small sample of paint from the local paint or hardware store, paint a few cardboard squares, and hang them on the walls to help you make your decision. Don’t forget to consider the color at different times during the day, to make sure that you love it.
You can apply the same technique of making the old new again to your wardrobe, to spruce it up for spring. There’s a good chance you have spring garments in your closet or drawers that you’ll love to wear, once you update them a bit. It’s inexpensive and fairly simple to rely on DIY tricks for updating your wardrobe for spring. For example, you can use some pastel fabric to make floral accents for necklaces or tops. Or, you can add pops of color by sewing shapes or patterns to tops or skirts. Another idea is to add floral prints to jeans. Going away for spring break or taking a trip this summer? You can even spruce up your luggage in preparation for the warmer seasons by using ribbons, stickers, or decorative tape to add a little flair.
Sprucing up your home and wardrobe for spring can be a simple process, as long as you think about the trends and work them into your home and clothing in the way that works best for you. Colorful accents, floral prints and flowers, and DIY tricks that make the old new again are just a few of the ways that you can spruce up your home and wardrobe for spring fairly quickly and easily.
Aimee Lyons is a twenty-something free spirit who loves crafting, painting, building, and anything else that lets her exercise her creative muscles. A born do-it-yourself kind of girl, she started DIYDarlin.com to inspire others to embrace their inner creators and tackle projects with confidence. When she isn’t crafting, you might find her vintage shopping or taking her Corgi Champ out exploring in her hometown of Austin, Texas.
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