Hey pretties! It’s officially December and the rush is on! Holiday parties have already started kicking off for Craig and me. I swear they start earlier every year. But I don’t really mind, it’s kind of nice to have them spread out instead of all falling around the same time. We’re taking a slow approach to Christmas this year and trying to enjoy everything instead of rushing through it just to check an item off a to-do list. Which would explain why our outside lights have been a “work in progress” for the past two weeks. Sorry neighbors! 🙂
For me, leopard and plaid has always felt really festive and special so I knew I was going to build my two new holiday party looks around this festive pattern mix. Since all of the parties we are going to are somewhat casual, Loft ended up being the perfect solution for finding a few new pieces. Here are the two outfits I’ll be wearing to all of our Christmas parties this year.
If you don’t want to make the investment into my leopard calf hair booties, this pair is a bit more budget friendly, especially if these are an occasional wear item. P.S. I don’t regret the investment at all because I’ve worn the heck out of mine already!
Have you joined the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge yet? Registration is NOW OPEN! We’ll be styling plaid and leopard, faux fur, patterned sweaters, riding boots, sweater dresses, cozy leggings, tunic sweaters and more in our 34 days of winter outfits. This makes getting dressed the easiest thing you’ll do all day during this busy time of the year! You get your winter trends shopping list, first week of outfits and three BONUS holiday looks immediately upon sign up.
This is shaping up to be our best challenge yet! Here’s some of the feedback from our private Facebook group:
“I am blown away! So many helpful features!! The outfits in calendar form are wonderful and all those shopping links!!”
“Love everything Alison! You have worked so hard to incorporate all the feedback. Thank you for being open to so many suggestions and for being creative to make each challenge even better! It’s not just the outfits but the format, the crazy number of shopping options, the calendar, the multiple color palettes…Wow!!! I’m sure that when I go back and look again I will find even more amazing things!”
“You outdid yourself with all the links, the calendar, the color palettes, and the outfits themselves! I can tell this will be my favorite challenge!”
“Wow! Amazing amount of outfits plus extras including holiday & bonus. The sheer number of shopping links is amazing including the various options in regular, petite, plus and investment. Just wow!! Thank you Alison & team!!”
Registration is open now through December 15th and it’s RISK FREE! Click the button below to sign up now.
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.
Happy hump day pretties! Well our house is officially Christmas-fied and there’s nothing left to do but relax, watch Hallmark movies and sip wine between now and the big day. Ha! I wish. More like the frenzy is just beginning. But at least now that our kids are older, gift buying is SO much easier. They’re into one or two big gifts instead of dozens of small ones. Less shopping + less wrapping = win/win.
Did you all get out on Black Friday for any good deals? I’ve never shopped it in my entire life although my daughter Aubrey and I have stumbled into Target late in the evening by accident the past three or so years. This year it was to get coffee. While we were there we checked out their deals but didn’t see anything we couldn’t live without. We also realized that if we went on Black Friday “by accident” three years in a row, we also accidentally created a tradition! 🙂
I did shop at Loft over the weekend and took advantage of their sale to stock up on a few new things for winter. I’ll post those soon but for now here are some outfits in real life that were in my Four Days of Winter Outfits flat lay post last week.
Last week, we established that pastels are downright magical for winter. Can I get an amen? When I saw this light pink floral top with a gathered bottom, I couldn’t wait to pair it up with these pretty soft brushed cords. The color is called silver shadow online but they are definitely pale blue in real life.
Yes I’m going to gush over this GORGEOUS velvet puffer vest again because it’s absolute perfection! Seriously the quality on it is amazing, it’s even prettier in person. See how it takes this outfit up another notch! Oh and it’s ON SALE. If you get just one new item this winter, let this be it. I promise you’ll love it as much as I do and if you don’t, you can send me a mean e-mail, I can handle it!
Sizing Tip: I got an XS in the vest, it fits generously. If in doubt, size down.
The Loft web site calls these pants “leggings” but I’d definitely say they look and feel more like skinny jeans and are a denim material.
Sizing Tip: The skinny jeans are true to size but stretch a little, if in doubt, size down. This sweater is true to size and I’m wearing a size small.
Let’s pause to appreciate these leopard booties for just a moment. They’re my first pair and I can’t believe I’m just now getting on this band wagon! They’re the pair I keep reaching for in my closet everyday because they just seem to go with everything. #leopardisaneutral
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It’s Your Turn: Have you found any winter gems at Loft lately? If so share them in the comments!
Winter Challenge News and Giveaway
Registrations opens this Friday, December 1st for the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge! We’ll be styling some of these pieces and many others in our 34 days of mix and match outfits.
If you’re new around here, I started the first Style Challenge in Spring of 2014 based upon feedback from a reader survey. You asked me to give you a shopping list of classic basics and seasonal trends that you could shop for on your own. After putting together that first list, I took it one step further to create mix and match outfit ideas from the pieces on that list. And the first capsule wardrobe was born!
Since then, over 10,000 women in 20 different countries have participated in a Style Challenge.
What it Is:
You’ve probably seen a lot of capsule wardrobe programs popping up lately but the GYPO Style Challenge is the first and original style challenge. You may be asking why pay for something you can find online for free. Well, none of those free programs provide you with as much support, detailed instructions and bonuses as the Style Challenge.
It’s called a challenge only because it “challenges” you to get out of your comfort zone to try new styles – there’s no competition!
Step 1: You get a shopping list of classic basics and seasonal trends with everything you need to create a mix and match capsule wardrobe. You have two weeks to get all of the pieces on the list. You’re free to spend as much or as little as you want but most women shop their closets first! I also provide you with a robust directory of online shopping links from stores you love. Plus we reuse pieces from past challenges so each season builds upon the others. After you participate once, you’re never starting from scratch!
Step 2: After those pieces are in place, you’ll get a daily outfit e-mail each day for 34 days showing you how to pair your pieces up into on-trend looks that work for your daily life. Imagine waking up every day and knowing EXACTLY what to wear! It makes getting dressed a no-brainer.
Step 3: Show off your new style in our private Facebook group. This is honestly the best part of the challenge! Thousands of women have made real life friends and explored style in this safe, supportive community of like minded women. We share shopping tips, fit advice and our own unique takes on the daily outfits. You will get SO much inspiration just from being in this group.
More Benefits:
Style Challenge Members Only Site – The original Style Challenge is the only one that includes access to the Style Challenges membership site. It’s a handy directory of resources and every Style Challenge you’ve ever purchased all in one place!
Recommended Items Directory – Inside the membership site is an online evergreen catalog of updated shopping links at a variety of price points to the stores you love most. This challenge’s Recommended Items Directory has more shopping options than ever before. You’ll be able to shop classic “basics” or substitute the trendier item for each piece on the list. These links are updated throughout the season so you always have resources for items to buy.
Daily Style Tips – Included with each outfit is a daily style tip to give you easy to implement tips on your style journey.
NEW FOR WINTER!
Winter 2017 will be bigger and better than ever with these new features.
Ask an Expert Interviews – Q&A interviews with subject matter experts on style and beauty in our private Facebook group
Expanded Shopping List – Our biggest shopping list ever with even more sources for plus sizes, petite, tall, budget friendly and investment pieces
More Outfits than Ever – An expanded capsule with 34 days of mix and match outfit ideas
Color Palette Guidance – Resources to select your best colors for the capsule wardrobe palette
More Reused Pieces – Get even more wear out of items from past challenges
Holiday Party Looks – Three bonus holiday party outfits created from pieces in your capsule
Seasonal Beauty Guide – Winter and holiday hair and makeup tips, including the latest color trends!
Daily Style Tips and Resources! – More daily style tips, videos and resources than ever before
Everything You Get:
The shopping list of basics and on trend items. Start where you are. You don’t have to be a fashionista or have a closet full of clothes.
A daily outfit idea sent in your email every day for 34 days.
Daily style tips to go along with your outfits.
The supportive Facebook group of women just like you on the style journey. Some are ahead and some are just starting out. The beauty is in the advice and friendships shared!
Weekly clothing gift card giveaways to some of your favorite stores.
A complete mix and match capsule wardrobe that you can build upon each season!
Who It’s For:
Anyone stuck in a style rut who’s ready to rediscover confidence through easy style
Women looking for “ease” in their days and done for them outfit ideas.
Anyone willing to try new things and get out of the style comfort zone.
How Much is It:
If you’ve ever looked into a personal style service, you know they start at upwards of $150 for just one hour of advice! Because I believe in my heart that every women deserves access to great style and to feel pretty, I founded the GYPO Style Challenge on the concept that it should be affordable to all. All of the tools and resources in this program are available for just $39.
What are the important dates?:
Registration opens on Friday, December 1st. We start to style our first outfit on December 18th. You’ll have until then to get everything on the shopping list so I highly recommend signing up as soon as registration opens!
If you don’t have all of your items by then, don’t sweat it! You can always sit back and watch and curate the pieces as you find items you love.
It’s Risk Free!
The best part? You get to try it risk free! If you sign up and decide it’s just not for you, you’ll have until December 23rd to request a refund. As a gift, you can keep the first week of outfit ideas just for trying it.
FAQ’s:
How Much Will I Need to Spend on the Shopping List Items?
That’s totally up to you. Most women shop their closets first and find that they have quite a few items on the list already. Some are starting from scratch. I recommend that you set a budget to work within and find the pieces you absolutely love. I also recommend that you take your time to curate the items on the list. It’s better to wait for a piece that you’ll continue to wear and love than to rush to get all of them at once. Each seasonal capsule builds on other capsules so you should never have to do as much shopping as you do the first time. Many women are able to completely shop their closets and add in just some fun trends after a few rounds.
Will this Work for My Weather?
Yes! Women from all over the U.S., Canada and even Europe participate in the challenge and make it work for their climate. You’ll get so much inspiration just from joining the Facebook group.
What Style are the Outfits?
There’s a good mix of casual every day and dressy casual looks. You can make your own tweaks to the daily outfit prompt to make it work for everything from a day at home to office appropriate.
Do I Have to Style them Every Day?
Nope! You’re welcome to skip when you want to. These outfits are just styling suggestions. Some women choose to participate every day in the Facebook group while others prefer to sit back, watch and learn. You’re also welcome to substitute some of your favorite pieces from your closet to avoid repetition. The point of the challenge is to show you how to pair up your pieces in multiple ways.
If you have any other questions about the GYPO Style Challenge, feel free to e-mail me and ask away!
Three lucky ladies will win a complementary membership to the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge. Winners will be drawn and notified on Monday, December 4th. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway
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.
I’m not a big shopper. Quite the contrary. After four years of doing GYPO Style Challenges, my wardrobe is smaller than ever. Even though I have less, I also have more of what I love – pieces I wear season after season that create easy outfits that work for my lifestyle.
With the changing of the seasons, I have added a few new trendy tops and accessories and replaced some of my staples – like coats, shoes, and pants.
In preparation for the Winter Seasonal Style Challenge, I did a little “damage”. Today I’m sharing how to dress for the cold fashionably, with some of my recent purchases
How to Dress for the Cold Fashionably Outfit #1
Pastels are downright magical for winter. When I saw this light pink floral top with a gathered bottom, I knew it was a MUST HAVE. These cords add another soft texture to the mix. Even though the color is called silver shadow, they look more pale blue to me in person. This pearl statement necklace is really heavy and well made. It elevates the whole outfit for a casual holiday party. Finish it all out with these super comfy taupe booties.
It was love at first sight when I spied this GORGEOUS velvet puffer vest. Seriously the quality on it is amazing, it’s even prettier in person. It takes the outfit up another notch! If you get just one new item this winter, let this be it. I promise you’ll love it as much as I do.
How to Dress for the Cold Fashionably Outfit #2
My black turtleneck got more wear than almost anything else in my closet last year. The funny thing is this is a really inexpensive one I found on Amazon last year and it’s held up beautifully wash after wash without stretching or fading. I love the look of it paired up with winter white cords, a blue agate pendant necklace, and leopard booties.
One of my “splurge” purchases this year was on a good wool topcoat. I’ve always dreamed of owning one of these classic beauties in camel. This is a purchase that will last for many years and is totally worth the price tag.
See the wrinkles and general dishevelment of my cold shoulder sweater in this pic? That’s because it’s wet after it’s second washing this week because I CAN’T STOP wearing it! #keepingitreal It looks much better when dry. Just take my word for it, you’ll love it! Cold shoulder and off the shoulder are big for winter and this is a fun way to try the trend.
Add in some skinny jeans (LOVE the zippers on this plum pair) and leopard ankle boots for a little edge, finish it off with a rose gold pendant necklace and pave earrings.
If you saw this week’s SAHMonday post, you saw three ways I paired up this shirt. The cinched sleeves on this olive top are what make it really special. Olive tops pair perfectly with gray released hem jeans. Finish it out with an agate pendant necklace and comfy gray ankle booties.
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.
Do you struggle with what to wear on Thanksgiving day? Does your Thanksgiving call for getting dressed up and hosting a proper dinner with perfect table settings? Or is it a more casual football watching, buffet style free for all?
Ours is definitely more the second. I host almost every year at our house for our extended family and it’s a day we all look forward to months in advance.
Thanksgiving Prep at The Lumbatis House
Prep starts a few days before, I make my pumpkin pies first from my Aunt Bonnie’s recipe (always, always double the spice).
The night before the women in our family have a tradition that I grew up doing with my Grandma Bussard, mom and sisters – we tear up the loaves of Italian bread for our traditional stuffing (no cornbread dressing for us). Aubrey and Ava usually help out with this, as does my mom and my niece Lauren.
While the bread is being torn, I melt about 8 sticks of butter (yes, 8) and cook onions and celery in it until the whole house smells of this wonderful, once-a-year concoction. We pour it over the roaster pans full of bread chunks (usually 3 roasters full, we LOVE stuffing), toss to coat them and then cover them in foil for the night to let all of the flavors really soak in. Craig always loosens the foil and steals chunks of buttery bread out of them.
The next morning, I get up early and get my turkey prepped and in the oven. I stuff the cavity with apples, onion, and celery, melt some honey butter to baste him and add in plenty of thyme. My sisters bring the side dishes so my work here is done, at least until it’s time to make gravy.
This gives me enough time for a quick work out and shower before the meal is put on the kitchen island. We serve buffet style around here, no fancy table settings for the Lumbatis’! Everyone fills up a plate and the guys head upstairs to watch the game in Craig’s man cave, while the women have our “hen party” in the kitchen.
I try to wear something that will be forgiving (um, stretchy jeans!) and comfortable but still feels a little special. Recently I got two tops from Social Threads that are just perfect for the occasion. (p.s. if you sign up for their e-mail list you get 10% off!) These tops are no longer avalible, but I’ve included links to similar items.
This black ruffled top feels a lot like a sweatshirt, which I love but the ruffled details are what make it really special. Pairing it up with my favorite corduroy pants seemed like a natural choice. The corduroy adds a nice texture element to the outfit and this color begs to be paired with leopard.
Have you tried leopard print yet? We asked the Style Challenge Members how they felt trying leopard print for the first time. Their reactions were amazing!
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What to Wear on Thanksgiving Day Outfit #2
For outfit 2, I paired up this super soft slouchy off the shoulder sweater with olive pants. I have three pairs of olive jeans. They are one of my favorite closet staples. Check out how I used olive jeans for 5 fall outfits.
This sweater will also be perfect for lounging around in leggings and watching Hallmark Christmas movies. 🙂
The unifying element in both outfits are the agate pendant necklaces. I’m not much of an accessorizer and like to keep my outfits pretty minimalist. These necklaces are perfect for me because they make a big impact and pull the outfit together with just a single piece.
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Yep, I know what you thought when you saw “off the shoulder”…the dreaded strapless bra. Off the shoulder is both sexy and sophisticated but I’ve avoided it because of the strapless until I discovered the life-changing bandeau bra! The bandeau bra is soft and comfy and doesn’t dig in like a regular strapless.
If you can’t bring yourself to do any type of strapless, this lace bralette is a pretty alternative. The straps can show on this and it adds a little delicate detail to the look.
Have you decided what to wear on Thanksgiving day? Share your Thanksgiving outfit in the comment section.
2018 Style Challenge Annual Membership News
Speaking of Thanksgiving, at midnight on turkey day, the 2018 GYPO Style Challenge Annual Membership enrollment period opens for a limited time. This is the only opportunity to get a discount on the style challenge – and it’s a big one! For less than $11 a month you get exclusive members only benefits including:
All four seasons of 2018 at a discounted rate – this is the ONLY discount available on the seasonal challenge!
Sign up once and forget about it – you automatically get each season delivered without having to remember to sign up
No recurring membership fees – pay one time for your annual membership
Get your shopping list before registration opens to the general public – get first dibs on the pieces before they sell out
Get all of the outfit formulas for each season immediately right along with your shopping list – see how each piece is styled while you’re doing your shopping
NEW for 2018 – Exclusive SNEAK PEEKS! – only for annual members
Special members only bonuses worth over $200! Including the SAHM Capsule Wardrobe Builder, all four seasons of 2017 GYPO Style Challenges, the Rediscover Me 30 Day Life Coaching Challenge and a secret early bird bonus to be announced soon.
“I became an annual member in 2017 and I LOVED knowing that my wardrobe was taken care of – no stress about clothes this year for me! The Rediscover Me Challenge was an unexpectedly huge bonus – this challenge helped me set the year off on the right foot, and I come back to it anytime I’m feeling a bit off track or unmotivated. I will definitely be an annual member again in 2018!”
Get on the waiting list to be the first to find out about the early bird bonus and when registration opens!
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.
In Monday’s post I showed you two ways I’m pairing up my new black moto jacket. One of those flat lays was completely inspired by the GYPO French Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe. I’ve been dying to create one of those outfits but the missing piece to the puzzle was the right moto jacket – which is now all mine!
The date night flat lay outfit from that post is what I actually wore on a date that Craig and I went on last weekend. We tried out a new restaurant called Sixty Vines and it became an instant favorite. They had me at wine on tap and cheese boards – I can’t wait to go back!
If you liked this outfit, you’ll want to check out the GYPO French Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe. It includes a French inspired capsule wardrobe shopping list of 20 classic basics plus 20 different mix and match outfit ideas. Learn more 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.
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 Lamont 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 McFarlane 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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