Pretty Profile – Meet Mary!

Pretty Profile – Meet Mary!

Welcome to this week’s Pretty Profile where we feature one of our amazing GYPO Style Challenge Pretties! Have you been curious about the GYPO Style Challenge but you’re not totally sure what it’s all about? In short, they are a resource, a learning tool, a confidence builder and a gateway to meeting some amazing women! Not only are you receiving the benefits of knowing what you’re going to wear each day, but even more than that, you also have the benefit of meeting the most amazing, supportive group of women in our private Facebook group. They just have so much to offer which is why we asked some of our Pretties to share with us what the Style Challenges have meant to them.

Meet today’s pretty, Mary M.

1. What ‘season of life’ are you currently in?

Parenting littles

2. What led you to try out a GYPO Style Challenge?

Initially, it was because I found it on the GYPO blog, and thought it sounded fun. That was when I was married with no kids and although it was TONS of fun, I gave it up for awhile when I got pregnant and had my baby. I regretted this decision when my baby was over a year old because I spent that entire year feeling frumpy and in a rut. I decided to rejoin in Fall 2017 and got my mojo back.

3. What’s your best advice for first time Style Challengers?

Participate!!! Comment on people’s pictures, post your own, engage in the fun…you will learn so much and make some great friends. I’ve never seen another group like this one. Everyone is sweet, caring and not an unkind word is ever spoken. If you ask for critical feedback, people will give it, but in a nice way.

4. What piece from your closet do you feel your best in?

Anything brightly colored!

5. What are your favorite stores to shop?

Target, Old Navy, JC Penney, Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls

6. How has GYPO Style Challenges impacted your life?

I feel like I have gotten my style back. I feel great every morning when I wake up and know exactly what to wear, and that it is so well put together.

7. If you are an annual member, what was your favorite benefit of the annual membership?

Not yet, but plan on being one!

Ready to Start Your Style Journey with Us?  Now’s the Perfect Time!

Join now and get your Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge shopping list plus 34 days of mix and match outfit ideas.  Registration closes at midnight tonight! Learn more and sign up HERE.

 

Pretty Fix December:  Three Ways to Wear a Twist Front Sweater

Pretty Fix December: Three Ways to Wear a Twist Front Sweater

Hey pretties!  Happy December!  Let’s just pretend like this isn’t already the second week of the month and I didn’t forget to do the Pretty Fix, last week, ok?  Yep, it’s shaping up to be that kind of month!

If you’re new around here and wondering what the heck the Pretty Fix is, well it’s my pieces I pick for you to stay on trend every month. You can shop where you want (or shop your closet) to pair up an outfit.  The idea for it was born out of your dissatisfaction with the quality and price of some of the box styling services out there.  I give you the ideas, you set the budget and do the shopping!

This month’s Pretty Fix is like a normal fix on steroids because you’re getting three outfits instead of just one! When this twisted front cozy fleece sweater landed on my doorstep last week, I couldn’t resist putting together a few looks around it.  The good news is that every single piece (other than the sweater) is on the shopping list of the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge – bonus, even more wear from those pieces!

This cozy lightweight fleece sweater comes in 18 different colors and no matter which one (or ones) you pick, you can still pair them up like I did in the three outfits below and it will totally work!  The color I’m wearing is called “Blue Ceramic”.

Sizing Tip:  This sweater runs a size big, I ordered an XS and it fits perfectly.

 

Outfit #1

Twist Front Cozy Fleece + Fur Scarf + Winter White Cords + Riding Boots

This outfit is what I wore to do some Christmas shopping recently.  It was a chilly day so I threw this velvet puffer vest on top to stay snuggly warm.

Get the Look

 

 

Outfit #2

Twist Front Cozy Fleece + Pendant Necklace + Velvet Pants + Leopard Booties

Let’s agree that teal and leopard were made for each other, right?  Add in some velvet jeans and this is totally holiday party appropriate!

Get the Look

Outfit #3

Twist Front Cozy Fleece + Agate Pendant Necklace + Gray Cords + Ankle Boots

If you’re looking for a great, wear everywhere, low heeled ankle boot, I highly recommend this pair.  Very comfortable and they go with everything too.

Get the Look

 

Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge – Closing Soon!

Let’s make this busy time of year as easy as possible – let me be your personal stylist and tell you what to wear every day for just $39!  There’s still time to join the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge.  You’ll get a shopping list of winter trends and basics plus 34 days of mix and match outfit ideas delivered to your inbox daily – including three holiday party looks! Registration closes this Friday, December 15th! Learn more and sign up HERE.

Getting my pretty on with Style ElixirJolynne Shane, and A Little Bit of Everything.

I Feel Pretty Link Up

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.

There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, FacebookInstagram or Pinterest)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to GYPO.
4. Visit other pretties.



Pretty Profile – Meet Tammy!

Pretty Profile – Meet Tammy!

Welcome to our Pretty Profile where we will be featuring one of our amazing GYPO Style Challenge Pretties! Have you been curious about the GYPO Style Challenges but you’re not totally sure what they’re all about? In short, they are a resource, a learning tool, a confidence builder and a gateway to meeting some amazing women! Not only are you receiving the benefits of knowing what you’re going to wear each day, but even more than that, you also have the benefit of meeting the most amazing, supportive group of women in our private Facebook group. They just have so much to offer which is why we asked some of our Pretties to share with us what the Style Challenges have meant to them.

Meet today’s pretty, Tammy S.

1. What ‘season of life’ are you currently in?

Just turned 50 and I am struggling with almost being an empty nester. Never thought that would happen but it’s real life. After being a mom for 26 years, I am working on figuring out the next chapter. It’s hard but very exciting!

2. What led you to try out a GYPO Style Challenge?

I had been following GYPO and thought about trying one but never did. After seeing the annual membership sale last year, I decided to give it a try!

3. What’s your best advice for first time Style Challengers?

You can try new things and still stay true to yourself. You don’t have to purchase everything. The Facebook group is amazing and you will get so much out of participating with all of the other incredible women of all ages in the group.

4. What piece from your closet do you feel your best in?

Right now my new Blank NYC jeans.

5. What are your favorite stores to shop?

Loft and Target

6. How has GYPO Style Challenges impacted your life?

I have always loved fashion and have a pretty decent wardrobe but I wasn’t wearing any of it on a daily basis. I didn’t realize how much I was wearing athletic wear until I joined the challenges and started getting so many compliments. The eye opener was when someone said, “Wow, you’re dressed again!”

7. If you are an annual member, what was your favorite benefit of the annual membership?

I like purchasing up front and then not worrying about it again and I like being able to see all of the outfits right away.
You can learn more about Tammy at her blog Small Gestures Matter where she shares tips for creating an inviting home!

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Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge – NOW OPEN!
If you’ve wanted to join a GYPO Style Challenge NOW is the perfect time!  Registration for the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge is now open for a limited time.  Get your winter trends shopping list plus 34 mix and match outfit ideas delivered to your inbox daily including holiday party looks!  Make getting dressed the easiest thing you do this month. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Pretty Profile – Meet Jennifer + Accessories Giveaway!

Pretty Profile – Meet Jennifer + Accessories Giveaway!

We’ll get to today’s Pretty Profile in just a sec, but first BIG NEWS – the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge opened today!  And I’ve got a special giveaway just for those who sign up from now until midnight on December 4th! One lucky lady is going to win everything pictured below from Accessory Concierge!

The Ultimate Winter Accessories Giveaway includes 9 pieces from the Winter 2017 shopping list:

  1. Pearl Cluster Necklace/2.  Fur Pull Through Scarf/3.  Plaid Blanket Scarf/4.  Delphine Drop Earrings/5.  Hex Druzy Studs/6.  Halcyon Tassel Drops/7.  Rock Around Cushion Cut Bracelet/8.  Brass Tassel Bracelet/9.  Freya Agate Necklace

How to Enter:

Just sign up for the Winter 2017 GYPO Style Challenge between now and midnight on 12/4.  One winner will be drawn and notified on Tuesday, December 5th.

Get your winter trends shopping list plus 34 mix and match outfit ideas delivered to your inbox daily including holiday party looks!  Make getting dressed the easiest thing you do this month. Sign up HERE!

Welcome to this week’s Pretty Profile where we feature one of our amazing GYPO Style Challenge Pretties! Have you been curious about the GYPO Style Challenge but you’re not totally sure what it’s all about? In short, they are a resource, a learning tool, a confidence builder and a gateway to meeting some amazing women! Not only are you receiving the benefits of knowing what you’re going to wear each day, but even more than that, you also have the benefit of meeting the most amazing, supportive group of women in our private Facebook group. They just have so much to offer which is why we asked some of our Pretties to share with us what the Style Challenges have meant to them.

Meet today’s pretty, Jennifer H.

1. What ‘season of life’ are you currently in?

Parenting a little!

2. What led you to try out a GYPO Style Challenge?

I am a “fashionista” of sorts but always ended up with way too many clothes that I didn’t know how to put together. I love being shown exactly what to wear, and saving money by having a capsule!

3. What’s your best advice for first time Style Challengers?

Buy what you love! Don’t just “buy to buy.” Make sure it fits, the color flatters you, etc.

4. What piece from your closet do you feel your best in?

Fur Vest

5. What are your favorite stores to shop?

Express, New York & Company

6. How has GYPO Style Challenges impacted your life?

I save money, feel put together and save time. I struggle with chronic illness and this helps me to get out of bed and get in real clothes each day.

 

Curious about the GYPO Style Challenge? Check out our 5 Star Facebook reviews to learn more!

Pretty Profile – Meet Helena!

Pretty Profile – Meet Helena!

Welcome to our Pretty Profile where we will be featuring one of our amazing GYPO Style Challenge Pretties! Have you been curious about the GYPO Style Challenges but you’re not totally sure what they’re all about? In short, they are a resource, a learning tool, a confidence builder and a gateway to meeting some amazing women! Not only are you receiving the benefits of knowing what you’re going to wear each day, but even more than that, you also have the benefit of meeting the most amazing, supportive group of women in our private Facebook group. They just have so much to offer which is why we asked some of our Pretties to share with us what the Style Challenges have meant to them. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring some of their answers in our Pretty Profiles.

Meet today’s pretty, Helena B.

1. What ‘season of life’ are you currently in?

I am a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom to two tweens, aged 9 (going on 16) and 11.

2. What led you to try out a GYPO Style Challenge?

I stumbled on Alison’s blog and absolutely loved her casual-classic style – one of the few “mom fashion” bloggers I found who was super-fashionable for REAL life – so once I realized she had a challenge that could help me emulate her style, it was a no-brainer.

3. What’s your best advice for first time Style Challengers?

Don’t be afraid to make it your own! If you don’t like a certain color or style, substitute it with something more appropriate for your taste or needs. View the challenge as a template which you can customize any way you want – the community loves and will celebrate your creativity! Take your time shopping, and don’t feel pressured to have every piece. Most importantly, have fun! It gets easier and more natural with every challenge 🙂

4. What piece from your closet do you feel your best in?

Currently, I’m loving my cozy knit long gray cardi, a striped t-shirt, a navy fine-knit sweater, and taupe ankle booties – all challenge buys! But I can honestly say there is nothing in my closet I don’t feel good in anymore.

5. What are your favorite stores to shop?

I love the Gap and Banana Republic – most of my clothes are from those two stores. I find some great pieces at Old Navy, Joe Fresh and H&M. I love Target, but don’t shop there much since we can only order online in Canada 🙁

6. How has GYPO Style Challenges impacted your life?

I have fewer clothes but more actual outfits, and I never, ever get caught feeling like I have “nothing to wear”, whatever the occasion. I never shop between challenges anymore – so I’m saving money on clothes too. Most importantly, I feel like I have a modern, up-to-date but classic style that makes sense for my life and that I feel good in!

7. If you are an annual member, what was your favorite benefit of the annual membership?

I became an annual member for 2017, and I loved knowing that my wardrobe for the year was taken care of – no stress about clothes this year for me! I loved getting to know the ladies in the group better as each challenge went by. The “Re-discover 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 feel a little off-track or unmotivated. I will definitely be an annual member again in 2018!

Curious about the GYPO Style Challenge? Check out our 5 Star Facebook reviews to learn more!

2018 GYPO Style Challenge Annual Memberships
The 2018 GYPO Style Challenge Annual Membership enrollment period is NOW OPEN!  Get all four seasons of style for one incredibly low price. I’d love to be your personal stylist for 2018 for $125 – that averages to under $11 per month. The 2018 membership is packed with more exclusive benefits than ever.  Learn more and sign up HERE!