I Feel Pretty | Playing Favorites

I Feel Pretty | Playing Favorites

Even though it’s been a lot of fun looking forward to fall fashion, I’m just not quite ready to let go of my favorite summer outfits yet.  This chambray/maxi dress combo is one of them.  I’ve worn it to church, sightseeing in New Orleans, to doctor’s appointments, even to run errands.  It’s been my all-purpose summer look.  I’ll be retiring it soon but here’s one last tribute to one of my summer favorites.

Chambray Black Dress Scarf

Chambray Black Dress Scarf Close

Chambray Black Dress Scarf Full 2I’ve worn several variations of this outfit – with and without the fedora, with a head scarf, with statement jewelry – but this one with this gorgeous yellow and blue scarf from my friend Avril at School Gate Style is one of my favorites.  Stop by and check out her beautiful scarves and accessories, like these.

leopard print scarf[The Perfect Scarf]

Butterfly scarf[Grey Butterfly Scarf]

It’s Your Turn:  Do you have a summer favorite that will be hard to retire?  Tell me in the comments!

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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!

I Feel PrettyLink up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)

2. Link up your pretty post.

3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).

4. Visit other pretty peeps.

That’s it! Let the fun begin.

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Getting my pretty on with Real Girl Style, Style Sessions, Trend Spin, Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom, Fashion InformantStyle Sessions, Summer StyleShanna and The Pleated Poppy.

I Feel Pretty | Fummer

I Feel Pretty | Fummer

I’m SO excited to bring you a VERY special guest model/stylist on the blog today.  Meet my niece, Lauren!

She’s bringing us three different looks for that awkward transitional time of the year she likes to call “Fummer” – not quite fall, not quite summer.

By adding just one single layer, her base pieces from ASOS are doing double duty as both summer and fall outfits.

[Jumpsuit: c/o  ASOS/Flat Sandals:  Sam Edelman/Blazer:  Similar/Belt:  Bebe/Heels:  Guess/Necklace:  Vintage]

Tribal-Print-Maxi-Fall[Dress: c/o  ASOS/Denim Vest:  Forever 21/Buckle Boots:  Lauren Conrad/Necklace:  Express/Fur Vest:  Similar/Tribal Boots:  Similar]

Black-White-Shorts-Blazer-Fall[Blazer: c/o  ASOS/Shorts: c/o  ASOS/Blouse: c/o  ASOS/Watch:  Michael Kors/Heels:  BCBGeneration]

A HUGE thanks to Lauren for styling these outfits and showing us how to get more use out of what we already have.  Fummer doesn’t have to be a fashion bummer!

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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!

I Feel PrettyLink up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)

2. Link up your pretty post.

3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).

4. Visit other pretty peeps.

That’s it! Let the fun begin.

‘); // ]]>


Getting my pretty on with Style Sessions Real Girl Style, Shanna, The Pleated Poppy, Trend Spin, Sarah and Amy.

I Feel Pretty | Ready

I Feel Pretty | Ready

Pumpkin scented candles, chili in the crock pot, cornbread in the oven and FOOTBALL!

Hurry up fall, I’m ready.

Striped Top Black Jeans 34

Striped Top Black Jeans H

Striped Top Leopard Flats

Striped Top Scarf Close[T-shirt:  Express/Scarf: c/o Wallis/Jeans: c/o Rose Royce/Leopard Flats:  Sole Society/Glasses:  Warby Parker]

It’s Your Turn:  What are you looking forward to most about autumn?  Tell me in the comments!

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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!

I Feel PrettyLink up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)

2. Link up your pretty post.

3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).

4. Visit other pretty peeps.

That’s it! Let the fun begin.

‘); // ]]>


Getting my pretty on with Fashion Informant, Summer StyleShanna, The Pleated Poppy, Real Girl Style, Style Sessions and Sarah.

I Feel Pretty | Blessed

I Feel Pretty | Blessed

There are so many reasons I’m feeling really blessed lately.  But first and foremost today I’m celebrating 14 years of marriage to this guy.

We met 21 years ago on a blind date and I knew that he was the one from that moment.  I can’t think of a better person to share my life with and the awesome responsibility of raising our three children.  God created the perfect man for me.

GET PRETTY, KICK BUTT!

If you missed my announcement yesterday, I’m feeling really blessed to have my book Get Pretty, Kick Butt! now available on Kindle!  For those of you who asked, there will also be a print version coming soon.

Book Cover

ROSE ROYCE JEANS

I’ve been asked to participate in a contest to be the new brand ambassador for Rose Royce Jeans.  I’m not going to go crazy and drive you all nuts asking for votes (you’re welcome)  but if you would like to cast one, you can HERE.  🙂

I am in love with these Rose Royce jeans.  The fit is perfect and so is the length – they can be worn with flats or heels.   They have really great details too (see pics below).  Yes, there’s a pic of my butt.  I can honestly say I never thought I would get that brave and it’s making me cringe a little.  But the back pockets are just too cute with their rosette buttons and stitching.

Now and Later

Mint Tshirt Jeans HeelsAdd a scarf and blazer and this outfit instantly transforms for fall.

Mint Tshirt Navy Blazer

Navy Blazer Scarf

Navy Blazer Scarf Jeans

Rose Royce Jeans Side

Rose Royce Jeans Back

Navy Blazer Close[Blazer:  Kenar (TJ Maxx)/Scarf:  c/o Golden Tote/T-shirt:  Express/Shoes:  Jessica Simpson/Watch:  Michael Kors/Jeans: c/o  Rose Royce]

BLAZER + SCARF COMBOS

Blazers and scarves are one of my favorite combos for fall.  They instantly transform a t-shirt and jeans into a put together outfit.  The possibilities are endless and they work for so many things.  I especially love them paired up with some boyfriend jeans.  Here are some outfit options using this winning combination.

EMERALD + BOLD FLORAL

Green Blazer, Floral Scarf, Boyfriend Jeans[Blazer:  ModCloth/Scarf:  Gap/Jeans:  Kut from the Kloth]

CORAL + TURQUOISE

Coral Blazer, Turquoise Scarf, Boyfriend Jeans[Blazer:  Wallis/Scarf:  Fab/Jeans:  Shopbop]

COBALT + FLORAL

Cobalt Blazer, Floral Scarf, Boyfriend Jeans[Blazer:  Wallis/Scarf:  Loft/Jeans:  Loft]

J.CREW $300 GIFT CARD

Have you entered the J. Crew $300 gift card giveaway yet?  What a great way to jump start your fall wardrobe.  Click HERE to enter!

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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!

I Feel PrettyLink up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)

2. Link up your pretty post.

3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).

4. Visit other pretty peeps.

That’s it! Let the fun begin.

‘); // ]]>


Getting my pretty on with Summer StyleShanna, The Pleated Poppy, Real Girl Style, Style Sessions and Sarah.

I Feel Pretty | Summer’s Faves

I Feel Pretty | Summer’s Faves

Today is a recap post of some of my favorite summer outfits.  Why a recap?  Well, I have two really good reasons.

1.  It’s August in Texas.  Translation:  I won’t dress in real outfits for a few more weeks. So why pretend, right?  I could show you my daily outfits this week but you’d get sick of tank tops, shorts and flip flops really fast.  IT’S HOT, YA’LL!!!

Texas HeatYes, that says a high of 106 today!

2.  My photographer (hubby) is traveling for work.  We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled outfits next Wednesday.  But until then…

Here are five of my favorite summer outfits that have been on heavy rotation.  Bring on fall!

Fedora Floral Shorts Tank TopFloral Shorts + Fedora

Speaking of floral shorts, these are SO cute and a total steal!

[Pim + Larkin Floral Shorts]

Red Shorts Blue Oxford FullRed Shorts + Chambray

Coral Blouse Lace Shorts 2Lace Shorts + Coral Blouse

Beach Wardrobe Tribal Print TopYellow Shorts + Tribal Print Top

Coral Turquoise Dress Full

Sunset Sail Dress - Red, Pleats, Casual, Spaghetti Straps, Long, Blue, Maxi, Summer

[ModCloth Sunset Sail Maxi Dress – ON SALE!]

This Sunset Sail maxi dress from ModCloth is on sale right now, you won’t believe the price!  Hurry and get yours HERE before they sell out.  I promise you’re going to love it.  🙂

For those of you who played the “Which Watch?” game with me last Friday, if you guessed the Lady Nini, you got it right!  She’s even prettier in person.

Michael Kors Lady Nini Watch Review[Michael Kors ‘Lady Nini‘]

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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!

I Feel PrettyLink up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)

2. Link up your pretty post.

3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).

4. Visit other pretty peeps.

That’s it! Let the fun begin.

‘); // ]]>


Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday, Friday’s Five, Summer StyleShanna, The Pleated Poppy, Sarah, Lauren and Jill.