Dec 10, 2014
I used to really struggle with what to wear to holiday parties. Then a few years ago, I found a foolproof formula that ended all of that. A formula that works for everything from church to the ballet to my husband’s annual company party. It’s as simple as this…
Dressy Sweater + Black Ankle Pants + Heels
Of course, you can substitute a pencil skirt for your pants if it’s a more formal event but I find that pants work for just about everything I attend during the Christmas season. An embellished sweater takes the guesswork out of everything. Just add some simple accessories and you’re good to go!
[Sweater: c/o Wallis/Pants: Similar/Clutch: c/o Wink & Winn/Shoes: Similar/Watch: Michael Kors]
It’s Your Turn: What’s your holiday party go-to outfit? Tell me in the comments!
Want even more ways to style dressy sweaters? Then join me for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge! You’ll get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits, including a few holiday party looks. For more info and to sign up, click HERE.
I FEEL PRETTY
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments! 
There are just a few simple rules:1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
4. Visit other pretties. That’s it, now go have some fun!
Dec 8, 2014
There’s just something about the winter season that I love. The change of weather always gives us the opportunity to revamp our accessories and try out new styles, and this winter is going to be exceptional. The must have accessory for this season are of course the winter hats. These trendy hats will solve all your bad hair days as well as amp up your winter wardrobe. 🙂 We don’t need to worry about how to style them too much, these hats can be paired with anything from patterns to solids to look effortless, warm, and yet still winter chic!
Here are three different types of winter hats.
Beanies/Structured Hat/Trapper Hat
[1/2/3]
[Cable Knit]
[Pom Pom]
[Marled Knit]
[Wide Brim Wool]
[Feather Love]
[Faux Fur]
[Sijll Faux Fur Wool]
[Mackie]
It’s Your Turn: Which type of winter hat would you love to try? Share with us in the comments!
There’s still time to join me for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge! You’ll get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits, including a few holiday party looks. For more info and to sign up, click HERE.
Dec 5, 2014
Time flies by when you are having fun. We are on week three of the Build Your Wardrobe Basics Challenge. I can’t believe it’s almost coming to an end. I have enjoyed seeing the participants show their daily style on the Facebook group page.
I’m featuring one of my favorite winter styles from the Build Your Wardrobe Basics Challenge. Last week, we styled a chambray top, skinny jeans, leopard belt and riding boots. Here’s the inspiration outfit.
[Top: Similar/Skinny Jeans: Similar/Leopard Belt: Similar/Purse: Same/Earrings: Same/Riding Boots: Similar]
Here are the participant’s interpretation of the outfit:
It’s Your Turn: What do you think of these beautiful ladies? Tell me in the comments below!
There’s still more time to join me for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge! You’ll get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits, including a few holiday party looks. For more info and to sign up, click HERE.
Dec 3, 2014
December is one of my favorite months for many reasons, but mostly because of the traditions we have around Christmas. One of those traditions is, of course, shopping for gifts. My husband Craig and I make an event out of it every year. He usually takes a few Fridays off for us to finish up shopping for anything we haven’t gotten online. We start early in the morning, have a nice, relaxing lunch while reviewing our list and finish up in the afternoon before we have to pick the girls up from school.
On those days, I like to wear outfits that are comfortable and put together, but feel a little festive and fun. This outfit fits the bill perfectly – comfy flats, festive plaid and just the right amount of sparkle.
[Sweater: Loft/Jeans: Loft/Plaid Shirt: Similar/Necklace: Similar/Tote Bag: c/o Barrington Gifts/Flats: Sam & Libby]
It’s Your Turn: What does your ideal shopping outfit consist of? Tell me in the comments!
Want even more ways to style plaid shirts and statement necklaces? Then join me for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge! You’ll get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits, including a few holiday party looks. For more info and to sign up, click HERE.
A GIFT FOR YOU!
As my gift to celebrate the success of my style challenges, I’m offering a 50% discount on two of my most popular 2014 challenges. The Work Your Work Wear Challenge and Fall Style Me Pretty Challenge will be available for just $14.99 for a limited time. Get them while you can, I’ll be discontinuing both challenges soon to make room for 2015’s challenges.
Just click the links below to sign up and get these challenges at 50% off before they’re gone for good!
I FEEL PRETTY
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
There are just a few simple rules:1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
4. Visit other pretties. That’s it, now go have some fun!
Nov 24, 2014
I couldn’t possibly be more honored or excited to be the IT Cosmetics Blogger of the Month for November. I love everything that IT Cosmetics stands for – creating clinically proven, innovative beauty products with skin loving ingredients to provide you with serious beauty solutions designed to give you the power to look and feel your most beautiful!
This month, I created a beauty tutorial featured on their Facebook page. It’s my Naturally Pretty Everyday Eye Makeup featuring some of my favorite IT Cosmetics products.
Here’s an accompanying video tutorial with application techniques.
PRODUCTS USED IN VIDEO
Bye Bye Under Eye™ Anti-Aging Concealer
Bye Bye Lid Lines™ Primer
Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow Trio in Pretty in Nudes
Tightline™ Full Lash Length Mascara Primer
Your Brows but Better™ Skinny Pencil
CC+ Lip Serum in Under the Mistletoe
This set makes an awesome stocking stuffer!
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite IT Cosmetics product? Share it in the comments!
Registration for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge is open through Thursday. Sign up now for the lowest rate and get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of cozy outfits and dressy holiday party looks. Get more info and sign up HERE.
