If you’ve never experienced the Style Challenges® community, let me give you a little taste of what it’s like.
We have nearly 2,000 women in our private Facebook group each season (which sounds kind of crazy, but in a good way!) sharing advice, selfies, shopping tips and even making real life friendships. It’s like a big shopping party with your new best friends. They even give each other immediate feedback from the fitting room on what to buy!
(and if you’ve never checked out the 5 star reviews, I highly recommend making a nice cup of tea and reading through them!)
As one challenger put it: “Style Challenges taught me how to shop, it’s empowering! You get the tools you need to dress for your body type, they show you what’s on trend, give you a shopping list so you don’t buy unnecessary items – and the best part is you get to do it at the stores you already love and work within your own budget!”
We also do weekly giveaways for clothing gift cards, one of the ways that women can enter the giveaway is by answering a question of the week. For our last giveaway for the Winter Style Challenge, our weekly question was:
What fashion/style/beauty tip has been a game changer for you?
As usual, our members stepped up to the plate sharing some of the best tips they’ve learned through Style Challenges and beyond. I was SO impressed with their responses that I even did a Facebook Live last week to highlight some of my favorites.
Style/Fashion (watch the video for more context on some of my favorite tips!)
If it’s not a HECK YES, it’s a no! Don’t buy it unless you absolutely love it.
Mixing prints and patterns
Brown and black can be worn together
Shop for basics that can be mixed and matched to create more outfits for less money
Leopard as a neutral, it has been a game changer!
How to style booties! I had avoided them for years.
Looking at outfits as a ‘formula’!
Less is more.
Take a step out of your comfort zone. You may be amazed!
Accessories make the outfit!
Layers make things more interesting.
You can layer a necklace under a scarf to still be put together when you take it off.
Just because I can get it on doesn’t mean it fits.
Buy clothes that go with MANY things in your closet.
Selfies don’t lie. This has helped me see color issues, fit problems, discern when something is missing…or even help make decisions between 2 or 3 outfits.
Clothes can fit well and look good. No matter my size I do NOT have to compromise.
Through the challenge I am learning to dress the body I have right now, rather than waiting to lose weight. I feel better about myself and I think it is helping me in my weight loss journey. I am beginning to believe that I deserve to dress cute even if my body is not perfect.
Discovering my best colors has been a game changer! I feel more confident in them, and don’t waste money on clothes or lipstick that I end up hating!
The right statement necklace or scarf can really pull an outfit together and change the whole look of an outfit without a huge investment.
The half tuck. I have embraced it this challenge and it has changed how I have styled some of my pieces. See video: How to Master the Half Tuck
Trusting the process that if I have a small wardrobe capsule that I can have so many cute outfits! I love not having to think about what I’m going to wear.
Level up with accessories and completer pieces
Plaid and leopard work together
Your purse, belt and shoes/boots don’t have to match
Buy classic staples
It’s okay to wear an outfit/nice clothes EVERY DAY instead of ‘saving’ them!
Adding leopard shoes/boots really ups the value of an otherwise plain outfit
Expanding my comfort zone with neutrals – including animal prints, black and brown together, and an all neutral look!
I’m worth looking great!
Mixing neutrals
Developing my two-word style statement – helped me to refine my style and judge outfits based on the message I want to send.
Making myself get dressed everyday totally changes my day – I get so much more done and feel great.
Leggings and boots mean I can wear dresses in the winter!
Wear a style, cut, and color that makes me look my best instead of wearing what everyone else is wearing.
Buy clothes that make me feel good
You can wear the same outfit, but just by changing accessories you can have a multitude of ‘looks’!
Use what you have available, but be inspired to ‘get dressed’ every day.
Frayed hem jeans! I now can buy jeans that look good at the Goodwill and chop them off to perfection! No special petite size needed.
Spend your budget on quality investment pieces
Fit is more important than the number on the tag.
Be patient. Wait to find the perfect item for me.
Just because something looks fabulous on someone else, it may not look equally fabulous on me.
If you have the basics, you can always have an outfit.
Overcoming my fear of skinny cut pants!
Cut your bulky blanket scarf in half
White pants in winter
Booties with dresses
A sweater dress, so comfy!
Having the outfits printed out to refer to. Whatever the occasion, I can refer to my Style Challenge outfits and put together an outfit I feel great in.
Find a good seamstress who can alter your clothes so they fit! Get rid of clothes that you don’t feel good in!
Frye boots! Of course my answer would be different tomorrow because I’ll appreciate something different. But, today, I appreciate the Frye boots you’ve recommended for years.
Wear a lace bralette instead of a strapless bra. I avoided wearing off the shoulder style because I hated yanking it up all day.
How amazing vests are! I never would have been caught wearing one before and now I own 2 and want more! They are the best outfit completers and super slimming too!
Everyone is different! Your style will evolve! Be you!
Find a community of amazing women who will encourage you to wear what you love and embrace you for who you are.
Heating up my lash curler for a few seconds with the blow dryer – works like a charm!
Orange lipstick under regular concealer to erase the blue under my eyes
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
Filling in eyebrows. Even if you don’t think you need it, I promise it makes your eyes look brighter, more open and your makeup look complete – and watch Alison’s eyebrow tutorial!
Do you see why I love this community so much? They are in one word simply AMAZING. I’d love to have you join me for the next challenge. Spring 2018 will be opening in March but there’s still time to sign up for the 2018 Style Challenges Annual Membership (the best deal!)
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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
Welcome to another edition of SAHMonday – outfit inspiration just for the stay at home and work from home moms of the world (like me!) who aren’t heading out of the house on Monday morning. You can check out the other outfits in this series here.
These outfits are perfect for when you want to feel comfortable, yet put together, so that you can face the day and any errands you may need to run. Plus, most of these outfit formulas can be pulled straight from your closet!
Winter is the time of year to break out the cute jackets, gorgeous scarves and amazing boots, but it is also a time to give your skin some extra TLC. Depending on where you live, winter is short-lived, if it even comes at all, while for others, winter seems like it will never end. No matter what the duration, the winter months can take a serious toll on skin, making it dry, itchy and flaky. The irritation and pain of dealing with winter skin can make anyone want to rush through the season. Personally, I want to enjoy this time of year. It makes dealing with Georgia’s crazy summer heat way more bearable. In order to do this, I’m taking some extra steps to help my skin get through the dry winter season.
1. Limit Shower & Tub Time
Spending too much time in hot water can dry skin out fast! Hot water quickly strips skin of its natural oils leaving it extremely vulnerable. Especially this time of year when the air is at its driest, it’s important to give skin a fighting chance at holding on to all the moisture it can. Opt for warm water next time you hop in the bath or shower and try to keep bathing time between five and ten minutes. Also, instead of harshly drying skin with a towel, gently pat the water off. Aggressively rubbing your skin with a towel will make dry skin even worse.
2. Check Your Soap or Gel
A contributing factor to dry skin may be the soaps and gels you are using. Avoid soaps with heavy perfumes or dyes. Also, if your soap creates an excessive amount of lather, it may contain harsh surfactants, which act as an emulsifier. In other words, it’s what creates the lather that enables the soap suds, water and oils from your skin to bond together and then be washed away. Try using a gentler soap such as Dove or Olay as they will strip less oils from your skin.
Are you rinsing well enough? It’s important to make sure you rinse completely. Using your towel to wipe away the soap bubbles you missed rinsing in the shower can intensify dry, irritated skin.
3. Use a Humidifier
Using a humidifier will help put moisture back into the air and help keep skin from drying out. Having a few set up around the house is ideal, but if this won’t work for you, having one in the bedroom will give you the most benefits. Extremely cold nights cause the heat to run more which causes the air to be drier at that time of day. By placing it in your room while you sleep, you’ll get the most benefits and you won’t wake up wanting to claw your skin off. Plus, it will help keep your eyes and sinuses from drying out too.
Tip: If you don’t have a humidifier, use a vaporizer instead to help put moisture back into the air. Just be careful, especially if you have little ones, because vaporizers use warm steam instead of a cool mist.
4. Use the Right Lotion
There are so many different types of lotions and creams on the market and they are each have a time and place. Just like you have different clothes for each season, it’s important to also adjust your cosmetics and lotions for the seasons as well. The light, airy lotions used in the spring and summer are not going to cut it when the temperature drops and the windchill takes it down another few degrees. It’s time to break out the heavier creams! Look for products that have shea butter, ceramides, stearic acid, or glycerin as an ingredient. Also using simple petroleum jelly will help lock in moisture. Apply your moisturizer of choice right after bathing while skin is still damp. Not only will it provide a protective barrier for your skin, but it will trap in the water left behind from your bath or shower.
Tip: Using olive oil is an excellent way to moisturize skin. Not only does it penetrate deeply into skin, but it won’t clog your pores. Keep in mind a little goes a long way!
5. Moisturize from the Inside Out
Make sure to drink plenty of water during the extra dry winter months to help keep skin hydrated. Rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces. Another way to help hydrate your skin from the inside out is with a daily dose of Omega-3 fatty acids. This can come from eating foods rich in Omega-3 like salmon and tuna or walnuts and flax seed. You can also try taking an over the counter Omega-3 supplement to give you the extra boost. Just be sure to talk to your doctor first especially if you are on blood thinners or have cholesterol issues.
How is your skin holding up this winter? What are some moisturizing products you swear by? Please feel free to share below!
About Jessica
Jessica is a military wife, married to her husband Nate of 14 years, and stay at home mother to three energetic and fearless children, Sophia, Brandon and Rachel. Originally from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the military life has given her a chance to live all over the United States and meet many amazing people along the way.
Last Friday I did a Facebook Live about spring 2018 denim trends. Jeans are one of my favorite fashion topics because I wear them almost every day of my life. I’m more excited about denim this season than I have been in a very long time. There are some really wearable trends on the horizon to update your jeans collection.
Spring 2018 denim trends are all about the details. The past few years have been about taking our classic basics (like a basic t-shirt) and giving them fun little updates – like ruffles and knotted hems. This year it’s denim’s turn to have a little fun. Here are five spring 2018 denim trends to have on your radar.
It’s Your Turn: What denim trends do you plan to add to your collection for spring 2018?
The 2018 GYPO Style Challenge Annual Membership enrollment period will be closing for the year in just a few weeks! If you’re already planning to sign up for the Spring 2018 GYPO Style Challenge, there’s still time for you to get a big discount on the full year. I’d LOVE to be your personal stylist for 2018! You can learn more about it and sign up HERE.
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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
Welcome to another edition of SAHMonday – outfit inspiration just for the stay at home and work from home moms of the world (like me!) who aren’t heading out of the house on Monday morning. You can check out the other outfits in this series here.
These outfits are perfect for when you want to feel comfortable, yet put together, so that you can face the day and any errands you may need to run. Plus, most of these outfit formulas can be pulled straight from your closet!
A Cozy Sweater, Striped Top and Cords
If you tuned in to last week’s SAHMonday outfit, you’ll notice that this cozy sweater is being styled again in take two. I’ve been wearing it an average of twice per week since buying it. Since we’re experiencing a real winter in Texas this year, I’m pairing it up with one of my favorite closet staples my striped long sleeved t-shirt layered under it for extra warmth. These skinny cords are the next best thing to leggings, super soft and comfortable (they say they’re gray online but look more light blue in person).
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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