During our recent reader survey you let us know that you are looking for more work wear inspiration. Today we are happy to deliver! If you’re new around here, Style Your Budget helps you shop smarter by showing you one outfit prompt styled at four drastically different price points.
One of the things that makes Style Challenges work so well is that we don’t provide you the clothes. That may sound like a bad thing at first, but we promise it isn’t. By providing you with a style prompt rather than a box of clothes, you get to decide what the outfit ultimately looks like (and how much it costs).
If you already own all the pieces in the prompt you can shop your closet for a free outfit. Woohoo! However, if you need to fill in a gap in your wardrobe you get to choose which store, and more importantly how much you are going to spend, to fill in that gap.
We always recommend investing in the best quality that your budget allows when it comes to your closet staples. However, if you are trying out new trends, fluctuating between sizes, or need a more budget conscious option we hope this post has helped you see that you truly can feel confident in what you are wearing no matter where you shop or how much you can afford to spend.
It’s Your Turn:
What version of this work wear outfit is your favorite?
It’s getting so close I can almost smell the turkey and stuffing! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s my second favorite holiday of the year. We’ve had some pretty epic family Thanksgiving dinners in the past and although it’s A LOT of work, I truly enjoy hosting it at our house every year. We usually have two turkeys, several roasting pans of stuffing/dressing and all the sides and desserts you could possibly dream of.
Speaking of dreams…the other night I had a nightmare that it was Thanksgiving morning and I had forgotten to defrost and brine our turkeys. LOL!
Now I’m extra paranoid about having everything planned out and ready. I’ve even already started planning my outfit. These two options have been in my closet for a few weeks. The hardest part will be deciding which one I actually wear.
Today I’m sharing my two Thanksgiving outfit formulas with you to hopefully make your turkey day “dressing” a little easier (see what I did there?) 🙂 What’s an outfit formula you ask? It’s an easy plan for putting together an outfit by either shopping your closet, shopping at your favorite stores or using my exact pieces. As long as you follow the basic formula, you can sub until your heart’s content with pieces that work for your life and style!
Thanksgiving Outfit Formulas
This first formula combines everything I love about fall outfits – burgundy, fun details like ruffle sleeves and tortoise shell and of course, leopard print.
Tortoise shell is the perfect way to tie together leopard and burgundy. This pendant necklace is one I’ve had in constant rotation for fall.
I have a pretty cool new feature to share today. It’s called the Style Breakdown and shows all the little details that make an outfit click. If you like them, I’d love it if you could pin and share them!
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This second look does double duty – it will take you right through Thanksgiving and into Christmas and winter holidays. I love the non-traditional plaid colors in this top! White jeans finish out a fresh, modern winter color palette.
Everywhere I look I’m seeing lips with less gloss and more matte. There’s a sweet sophistication about matte lips and they are perfect as we transition into fall. I love the beautiful berry colors and darker shades of red. To achieve the perfect matte lip is going to take a bit more effort, but it is totally doable if you know how. Below are some steps to help pull off the perfect matte lips for fall.
1. Exfoliate
The first step in creating that smooth look is to remove the dead, dry skin from your lips. You can use a lip exfoliant such as Fresh Sugar Lip Polish or make your own using brown sugar and coconut oil. Mix it fresh right before use and let it sit on your lips to soak in before scrubbing. Use a soft toothbrush for a more intense scrub but remember to still be gentle. It’s recommended to exfoliate your lips about twice a week, any more than that could dry them out.
Putting matte lipstick on dry lips will result in cracking and flaking color and nobody wants that. To prep your lips for color, you’ll also need to moisturize. Use a lightweight lip balm or chapstick, like Burts Bees Moisturizing Lip Balm, to help lock in moisture before applying your lipstick. Just be sure to let it soak completely into your lips before putting on your color. You can also use a lip primer such as MAC’s Prep + Prime Lip Primer. Not only will a product like this add moisture to your lips, but it will help fill in any cracks and add some staying power to your lipstick.
Because matte lipsticks are highly pigmented they not only can have a tendance to bleed but can be very hard to remove any imperfections. To help combat this line your lips with either a color that closely matches your lipstick color or use a clear lip liner such as Maybelline® Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner in Clear. Line your lips first and then add your color. This will help keep your color from bleeding out.
Choosing the right matte lipstick is very important. Although most matte lipsticks tend to be on the drying side anyway, there are a few things you can look for to help minimize the fallout. Do your research. Check that the lipstick has ingredients such as jojoba oil or vitamin E and read the reviews. If everyone is complaining about how dry their lips feel using the product, move on to the next. Below are some matte lipsticks with awesome reviews and have a moisturizing oil as a key ingredient.
Hint: If you’re a bit intimated by this trend you’re not alone! Start out with a lighter color as they are more forgiving, then once you get the technique down, go bold! Try stepping out of your comfort zone with color. Worse case scenario, you wipe it off and try something else.
Bonus: Since matte lipsticks are very pigmented they can be harder to remove and can leave a bit of a stain. To help with this apply some Vaseline to your lips for a few minutes and then remove color using a tissue and working in a circular motion.
It’s important to keep hydrating your lips. While wearing your lipstick, you may start to feel your lips tightening up and drying out as the day goes on. To keep your lips looking fresh throughout the day, keep a lip balm, such as Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1, and your lipstick with you for touchups. Before reapplying your lipstick, use the balm first to add some moisture back into your lips, wait a bit and then add your lipstick.
Although matte lipstick looks gorgeous and comes in so many beautiful shades, you have to give your lips a break every once in a while. Using it too much may severely dry out your lips and lead to painful cracking, especially in the dryer months. Using an overnight moisturizing treatment such as Clinique Pep-Start Pout Restoring Night Mask can keep lips looking healthy. And for the daytime, try using a tinted lip balm like Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Tinted Lip Balm to add some color and deep penetrating moisture!
Leopard print accessories tend to be a hard piece for women to try, but once they do a love of leopard is inevitable.
Here at Get Your Pretty On, stepping out of your comfort zone is made easy with a little guidance and support. That is obvious in the stories of these beautiful women.
I reached out to our Style Challenge Members and asked how their relationship with leopard print has changed since joining the Get Your Pretty On community.
More than in any of the other posts in the Yes You Can Wear series, I love the variety of ‘before’ concerns shared by our Pretties. Enjoy the pictures, but please read the stories as well. Do any of them hit home for you?
I think Jennifer, a Get Your Pretty On Pretty, says it best. “Doing the GYPO challenges has taught me many things and one is how to incorporate something I felt was not my jam into my personal style. Essentially I can wear leopard now and still feel like I’m being true to who I am.”
You will find Alison scattered throughout these pictures. Her love of leopard print goes way back.
Danielle appears multiple times in these pictures as well, showing that she has really embraced leopard print accessories. She says: Before, “I thought it would have been too much for the workplace or I would feel like the crazy cat lady.” Now, “I love it! It’s a great neutral pattern that can be added to almost any outfit to make it look complete or trendy.”
Lisa says: Before, “I thought I was too old and too plus-sized to wear leopard. I also tended to lean toward more understated classic styles.” Now, “I LOVE IT! For me, less is more. I feel that my leopard accessories give just the right amount of pop to make me feel stylish and good about myself!”
Deanna says: Before, “I was concerned people would think I was trying to be too showy.” Now, “I love it! It is definitely a staple in my closet! Once I started wearing a little bit of leopard, I started branching out and now I have leopard pants, leopard sweater, leopard shirt, heels, flats, purses, jewelry, belt. It’s like it’s contagious!”
Jessica says: Before, “I never thought I could do leopard. Even when was told they were a neutral. I felt like they looked better on everyone else, but would never look good on me. I would always admire everyone’s picks and wish it was me.” Now, “Once I found the PERFECT pair for me and my style, I was hooked. They are easily my favorite pair of shoes and I wear them whenever I can!”
Sam says: Before, “I thought leopard prints made me look like I was trying too hard to fit in.” Now, “I see leopard as a neutral that gives a POP to every outfit. Now I have belts, scarves, shoes, booties, and maybe I might need ‘just one more thing’.”
Susan says: Before, “I’ve always loved animal prints & wore them occasionally.” Now, “After joining GYPO I felt more confident in my choices & now wear it frequently! My personality has been enhanced with my leopard pieces! I will never look back!”
Jennifer says: Before, “I always felt like it was too stuffy or ritzy for me. I am a pretty casual kind of a girl for the most part and felt like it was too Saks for my personal style.” Now, “This was one of my favorite fall outfits ever!! Seriously! And I feel like the leapord shoes just made the whole outfit. I am excited to pull them out again this year. I never would have guessed that I would feel that way about leapord before purchasing these shoes!”
Jessica / Sam / Susan / Jennifer
Sherri says: Before, “I’m too old, I’ll look silly!” Now, “Love it. Feel so put together with a pop of leopard. It just helps an outfit feel complete. Leopard print is empowering. I kind of have an obsession with Leopard! It’s so versatile and Alison always said, it’s a neutral! I just have one rule… only 1 leopard piece at a time.”
This one is worth repeating. Sherri says: “Leopard print is empowering.”
Rachel says: Before, “I have always loved leopard print, but I was hesitant to wear it on an everyday basis. I would save it for special occasions.” Now, “Now I know it’s ok to wear leopard as a “neutral” and I do often!”
Christina says: Before, “Too trendy for me.” Now, “It’s a great neutral!”
Does leopard print already live in your closet? Is it time to stretch your comfort zone a bit? Which leopard print accessory will you start with? Share your leopard love story in the comments.
Author Bio: Jill Riley is in charge of sending big hugs through customer service emails. She spends most of her time with her husband, son, daughter, and pup. When her nose isn’t buried in a personal development book, you can find her playing games with her kids. Discovering audiobooks and true crime podcasts has helped make sure her pup gets plenty of walks.
When you find something you love, it’s hard not to share it with everyone you know. At GYPO we feel the same way which is why we are so excited about our new monthly feature, Team GYPO’s Word of Mouth! Here you’ll learn even more about our fabulous team, what we love, what we’re wearing, tips, tricks and more. Because if you’re anything like us, word of mouth recommendations from a trusted friend or source is still the best way to find out about all things wonderful, and we are beyond grateful for all our Pretties who turn to GYPO as a trusted source.
“Picking one favorite beauty product is like asking me to choose my favorite child! Lately, I’d have to say that it is IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Compact foundation. It’s a full coverage foundation, but it’s also a solid serum, so it’s really smooth and never cakey. Plus, it has all kinds of healthy skin ingredients in it. Being over 40, I expect my cosmetics to do more for my skin than just cover it up. This stuff has antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen. It also has SPF 50+ and gives just the right amount of radiance. What’s not to love?”
“My go-to beauty product is Neutrogena’s Oil-Free Daily Sensitive Skin Moisturizer. I really didn’t need to moisturize my skin or even condition my hair until I was about 20. I have fairly oily skin, so I grew up being very hesitant to use any sort of lotion on my face. Ultimately, I realized that using a daily moisturizer is critical to the dermatological health of my skin and eventually found this product after trying some thicker lotions that I didn’t like as much. This one is fantastic because it absorbs quickly into your skin and is a great primer layer before you apply makeup. (Target’s knock-off brand is also just as effective)”
“My favorite, go-to beauty product that makes me feel like a million bucks is the Maybelline® Eye Studio® Brow Define + Fill Duo defining stick in Deep Brown. I love a bold arch in my brow and have been testing out different brow pencils including the highly recommended Anastasia Brow Whiz pencil and yet I keep coming back to the Maybelline® Eye Studio® Brow Define + Fill Duo stick. For starters the price is right. A great beauty product that I can grab for less than $10 is always a win in my books. The stick is called a duo because it’s a 2-in-1 stick with a defining pencil on one end and a foam tip filling powder on the other end. I sculpt my brow using the defining pencil and a spoolie, then use the foam tip powder on the inner part of my brows for a more natural, blended look. I was hesitant when I started penciling my brows back in 2014 but now I feel like my makeup is incomplete if I skip this step. Confession – sometimes I practice penciling my brows at night right before I’m going to wash my face. As they say, practice makes perfect!”
“I’ve never worn a lot of makeup, as I get older I’m even less interested in spending time putting makeup on. I usually wear a little mascara and foundation. The mascara I love is L’Oreal Paris Double Extend Mascara. I used it for years and then tried switching. I can’t even remember why I stopped, but I had terrible luck with everything else I tried. The mascara would either smear by the end of the day or be really hard to wash off. Sometimes both problems would be true … how is that even possible? About six months ago, I decided to try Double Extend again. After all the trial and error, I appreciate it so much more. It goes on easily, looks nice, stays put all day and washes off very easily. No fuss makeup is my kind of makeup.”
“I have many favorites, but most beauty trends come and go. The one product that has been in my life for years is the Josie Maran Argan Exfoliating Cleansing Powder. It’s seriously the BEST exfoliator and has made a dramatic improvement to my acne-prone skin. I consider it microdermabrasion in a bottle! I use only 2-3 times per week on cleansed, damp skin. I use a dime size (a little goes a long way, so the bottle can last me a year if I’m lucky!) and add a few drops of water in my palm, then I rub in a circular motion across the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. I pay extra attention to the blackhead zones, and I even exfoliate my lips. Watch out for your eyes when you rinse, as it’s very gritty and can scratch them. If you have dry skin, finish with a few drops of the Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil, which makes your skin feel like a million bucks!”
“Lately, I find myself fascinated with anti-aging and learning how I can improve my skin. I love that I made a commitment to my skin regimen and that I am protecting my skin as much as I can. My favorite go-to beauty product is the Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35. I love the way it feels on my skin, it’s lightweight and applies like a lotion. It also has a smooth finish which makes it easy to use as my daily foundation. The added bonus – it protects my face from the harsh UV rays. For my quick five minute routine, I first cleanse with the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, pat dry and apply the Daily Correct CC Cream and finish off with the Supergoop! MintFusion Lip Balm SPF 30 on my lips before heading out the door! It’s an effortless routine and works for me!”
“I know I’ve said this before but I will say it again, Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original by Urban Decay is by far my favorite beauty product! It’s so easy to use and it keeps my eyeshadow from melting or creasing. I have oily skin and keeping my eye makeup in place and looking great was short lived until this product. Now I can do my makeup in the morning and my eyes still look awake and put together in the evening, even though in reality, I am ready for bed.”
Your turn! What is your favorite, go-to beauty product?
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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