September is my absolute favorite month of the year! Not only because it’s my birthday month but also because it’s always felt like a new beginning. The weather starts to cool off, my pumpkin scented candles come out and my favorite pieces to wear are out of storage and back into my closet. Fall dressing is the best with all of it’s layering opportunities. It’s just so much more fun to create outfits this time of the year!
If you’re new around here, the Pretty Fix is a monthly feature at Get Your Pretty On that features my top five picks for the month that you can shop for on your own to stay in style. The idea for it was born out of frustration that some of you have had with other monthly box services that you feel “miss the mark”.
The Fall 2016 GYPO Style Challenge will be opening next week so this month’s fix features five pieces from the challenge shopping list. You can shop with confidence knowing that each of these pieces will be paired up at least four different ways if you decide to join the challenge!
Consider me your personal shopper. Here’s your September Pretty Fix.
Military jackets are the perfect light fall layer. This year’s version has been updated with less structure for a more relaxed look. Shopping Options: One/Two/Three
Move over statement necklaces and pendants, fall’s jewelry is all about delicate layers. This piece will be your everyday staple. Shopping Options: One/Two/Three
SHOP MY PICKS
What is Stylegistix?
You may have noticed lately that I’ve been sharing some news about Stylegistix, my new tech platform that allows bloggers and stylists to create, sell and deliver their own online styling programs.
Offering the GYPO Style Challenge, my seasonal capsule wardrobe program, to my readers has been one of the biggest blessings of my life that extends FAR beyond the business. I started Stylegistix because I wanted to help other bloggers positively impact the lives of women while growing and diversifying their blogs and businesses.
I know how costly and time consuming it is to invest in the technology and team to deliver a program like this. It cost me tens of thousands of dollars over the course of two years to set it up and deliver it the way I wanted to. Once I had the platform completed, other bloggers and stylists started asking if I could set it up for them too. That’s how the idea for Stylegistix was born. Because I already have the platform, I’m able to offer it to bloggers, stylists and retailers to create and sell their own online style programs for a fraction of what it cost me.
Stylegistix is off to an amazing start! We’re working with several clients in the US, Australia and UK to roll out their signature style programs. You can check out their programs HERE. The best news of all is that so far all of our clients have made back their initial investment in the program within 24 hours of registration opening! It’s been a virtually risk-free business model.
If you’re on the Stylegistix e-mail list, you’ll be getting a very personal cautionary tale from me this week about the impact of losing 40% of my blog traffic in a single month last year. The scary thing is I had ZERO control over it and if you’re a blogger, it could happen to you too. I’ll share with you how diversifying my business with my style program helped me to bounce back and have more traffic than ever before. If you’re not on the Stylegistix e-mail list yet, you can sign up HERE.
I also shared my advice over on IFB last week, you can learn even more about diversifying your blog through passive income products in this article.
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 us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
Get Your Pretty On
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML
I love this time of year! I know the nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing, and my flower baskets are dying, not to mention my holiday is a wonderful distant memory. Yet, I can’t help but feel a sense of enthusiasm, possibility and a heightened positive attitude. I’m sure it’s to do with the new school year depicting new beginnings which is why I enjoy a refreshing “new pencil case” feeling.
In response, I’ve unleashed my positivity and in a whirlwind of clothes, scarves and storage boxes, swopped over my summer wardrobe (not all, I’m living in hope of us enjoying an Indian summer) for my Autumn items. Take note, coats and chunky knitwear still remain hidden – don’t want to bring on the carol singers just yet!!
The turn of the seasons is a great time to indulge in some fresh- thinking around what we have so setting aside time to go through my wardrobe, I find, is therapeutic. It gives me the opportunity to charity any items that no longer serve me and rediscover items I’ve forgotten about – even more fun than retail therapy!
When I swop over my wardrobe I always run through these questions;
do I feel great when I wear this?
is it really me?
does it suit, flatter and compliment my best assets?
Only the ones where I answer “yes” to all three win the accolade of returning to my wardrobe for another season.
For me it’s about taking control, getting organized and taking a fresh new look at what I wear. I don’t even venture a shopping trip until I have a focused idea on what I need. “Where’s the fun in that?” – the fun is in finding an item that fits me and my lifestyle perfectly so it works hard for every penny I’ve spent on it. I’ve fallen into the impulse buying trap of spending money on “that’ll do” items, it only ever resulted in an empty purse and a wardrobe full of clothes that didn’t go together. Smart shopping is my mantra now and it serves me well!
Of course every wardrobe needs “tran seasonal” pieces that can work across the seasons. I call them my “hero” pieces and they’re usually items I can layer up or down to keep up with varying temperatures. I always invest in a couple of these in the Autumn and Spring. A longline waistcoat, is my go to hero garment for this season. I wear mine with a long sleeved t-shirt and jeans and can also throw it over a sleeveless tee and shorts, finishing it with an arm full of bangles for a bo-ho look. It’s one of my recommended items for my Autumn Style Challenge capsule wardrobe. It’s on trend, flatters, is smart enough for workwear and is a very versatile layering piece.
A wardrobe switchover inevitably means I’ll rediscover items, I had put away and forgotten about. This is more fun than shopping as there’s no expense! I also enjoy working through some new outfit ideas using some of the latest trends. A pair of metallic flats, brogues or converses is one trend I’m looking to incorporate – they’ll add an edge to my boyfriend jeans and the tapered cigarette trousers I wore all last year. I’m also liking the asymmetric hems and will look to wear in a skirt or a top as they’re so flattering. Sleeves seem to be playing an all important role this season, especially fluted. Short fluted or long they look fabulously elegant and they’re the perfect match for wearing under my “hero item” the longline waistcoat. I’m pleased to say that practical style is rearing its head as rucksacks are making a comeback for the autumn, one trend I’ll definitely be implementing!
I hope this has helped to inspire you to tackle your wardrobes. If you’re not quite there yet then take the Confident Style Creators Autumn 2016 Style Challenge– a 25 piece capsule wardrobe guide, shopping links to recommended items and 21 daily outfit suggestions, will make building a wardrobe full of flattering clothes you feel confident wearing, a doddle.
Go ahead, embrace the new beginnings and positivity the Autumn and new school year brings. Refresh, revitalize and revamp and put the fun back into what you wear.
Jo has always had a passion for fashion which stems from spending many hours with her stylish grandmother who taught her how to sew. Her Barbie dolls were some of the best dressed in the area!
When she left school, she went to art college to study fashion design and after graduating embarked on an analytical left brain 13 year career in business and finance – long story!! On the plus side – she got to do one of her other passions, travel, and was privileged enough to work and live all over the world.
Now a Devon, England-based personal stylist and life coach, she’s been fortunate enough to work with an array of wonderful clients; male, female, young, old and some in the public eye. The ones she enjoys working with the most are the ones who are ready and open to making changes and she’s passionate about helping them achieve total style confidence so they can maximize their full potential in all areas of their lives.
She mainly work with mid-life and mid-size women who no longer feel comfortable and confident with their clothing choices. She’s been on the hamster wheel of low self-esteem, little self-belief and completely overwhelmed when it came to shopping for clothes, so she can easily relate.
Jo believes that mid-life is a time for women to celebrate their unique style and to accept and embrace any body shape changes, welcoming them as part of their life story. Whatever your size, shape or age, learning how to style an outfit to compliment your best assets is the most confidence boosting experience any woman can enjoy.
She sees her role as a teacher to educate, a mentor to inspire and a guide to empower and unleash inner confidence. She is passionate about helping others to step forward and say “this is me – and I love me!”
It’s August which means it’s Back to School month at GYPO. This month you can expect to see loads of content that will help get you and the girls in your life ready for back to school. To kick it off, I’m going back to basics with an outfit that’s basically my everyday uniform during the school year for today’s Pretty Fix.
There’s a lot more in store. This month I’ll be releasing two special back to school capsule wardrobes – one for girls sizes 7-16 and one for juniors sizes. Plus there will be a special giveaway just for a deserving teacher to get her school year started off right.
If you’re new around here, the Pretty Fix is a monthly feature at Get Your Pretty On that features my top five picks for the month that you can shop for on your own to stay in style. The idea for it was born out of frustration that some of you have had with other monthly box services that you feel “miss the mark”.
This month’s fix features pieces to create your own everyday outfit to be the coolest mom in the carpool line while feeling completely comfortable and put together. While I try to keep things budget friendly, different price points are included if you prefer a higher quality alternative.
Consider me your personal shopper. Here’s your August Pretty Fix.
Almost every capsule wardrobe I’ve ever created has at least one striped t-shirt on the list. There’s a great reason for that – they never, ever go out of style. Try it in gray and white for a fresh update. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
Leather band watches are one of fall 2016’s hot accessory trends. Great news, they’re also a classic that you’ll wear year after year. Don’t be afraid to invest in a good quality watch. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
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 us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
Get Your Pretty On
Instructions: Select all code above, copy it and paste it inside your blog post as HTML
The Pretty Fix is a monthly feature at Get Your Pretty On that features my top five picks for the month that you can shop for on your own to stay in style. The idea for it was born out of frustration that some of you have had with other monthly box services that you feel “miss the mark”.
We’re to that point in the season where you don’t want to invest a lot into more summer pieces but aren’t quite ready for fall. That’s why this month’s fix features some pieces that will easily transition into your early fall wardrobe. While I try to keep things budget friendly, different price points are included if you prefer a higher quality alternative.
Consider me your personal shopper. Here’s your July Pretty Fix.
A neutral bucket bag will be your go to for fall 2016 for good reason. It’s stylish without being too trendy and it’s just the right size. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
Denim culottes and gaucho pants are a comfy alternative to shorts and they’ll last beyond this season. You’ll be able to pair them with slouchy sweaters and ankle boots, sneakers or loafers when the weather turns cooler. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
A printed neckerchief (aka skinny scarf) is chicer and cooler than a full sized scarf. Try one in place of a necklace to add interest to your summer outfits. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
The Pretty Fix is a monthly feature at Get Your Pretty On that features my top five picks for the month that you can shop for on your own to stay in style…all at a price you’ll love. The idea for it was born out of frustration that some of you have had with other monthly box services that you feel “miss the mark” or are too pricey.
This month I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to jazz up my basic summer uniform – a tank top and shorts – and it’s all about the details! Instead of a boring tank try one with a fun detail like ruffles or layers. Substitute a pair of comfy chambray shorts for your usual denim and then add in some accessories featuring one of summer’s hottest trends – tassels.
While I try to keep things budget friendly, different price points are also included if you prefer a higher quality alternative.
Consider me your budget-minded personal shopper. Here’s your June Pretty Fix.
Get your tassels on from head to toe with a pair of cute tassel sandals. Shopping Options: 1/2/3
SHOP MY PICKS
Summer Style Challenge News
Registration for the Summer 2016 GYPO Style Challenge is NOW OPEN. It includes a summer trends shopping list, 21 days of mix and match outfit ideas plus a bonus ten day vacation packing list. Let me be your personal stylist this summer!
The summer trends in today’s post will be included in this season’s capsule. To kick it off right, I’ve got THREE great ways that you could get membership to this style challenge absolutely free.
1. Referral Program
Join the GYPO Style Challenge Referral Program and you’ll earn 40% commission for each friend who signs up using your link – that’s $19.60 per sign up. You could pay for your own challenge and earn enough to buy your summer wardrobe. Plus you’ll get an entry to win one of these Kate Spade wallets for every friend you refer who signs up using your link through June 10th at midnight.
When registration opens, you’ll be sent an e-mail with your log in information and your unique referral link.
Share your link with friends on social media, through e-mail, in groups you belong to or in any other creative way you can think of and watch the commissions roll in.
2. Spend $150, Get Summer Free!
For a guarantee that your summer challenge will be free, just spend $150 on Stella and Dot items using my link. Even better, with your $150 purchase, you’ll earn $75 Dot Dollars to spend later on more great S&D pieces!
Need some help? All of the pieces featured below are on the summer challenge shopping list. Buy any combo of these pieces or choose your own. Get a jumpstart on your summer shopping, a free summer challenge and $75 Dot Dollars to spend later. It’s a win/win/win!
To qualify, make a $150 pre-tax purchase of Stella and Dot pieces using my link from 5/26/16 through midnight on 6/10/16. Purchases made before 5/26 do not qualify.
Important: After purchase you must forward your receipt to info@getyourprettyon.com to be enrolled in the summer challenge.
3. Be a Stylist, Get Summer Free!
If you love fashion and jewelry, then I’d love to have you join my Stella and Dot team. It’s a flexible business that fits your schedule. No sales experience is required, you’ll get all of the training and support you need to succeed. You can sell it for free products or for extra income. The commitment is totally up to you. The best part? For your $199 investment, you’ll get $450 in free Stella and Dot accessories and membership in the style challenge for a total value of $500! To learn more or sign up click HERE.
Stylist Sign Up Details:
To qualify, you must sign up to be a stylist using my link between 5/26 and 6/10 at midnight.
Important: After sign up, forward your e-mail to info@getyourprettyon.com to get added to the summer style challenge.
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
SHOP THE ACCESSORY LINE
SHOP THE LOOKS
A NOTE TO READERS
Please know that Get Your Pretty On uses affiliate links in some of our posts. This means that clicking on or purchasing through a link may help me earn a small commission, which helps make this blog possible. Thank you for your support! For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
