I first read about the concept of upgrades in Denise Duffield-Thomas’ book Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life. Don’t let the title throw you, this powerful little book revolutionized the way that I think about what it means to live a first class life. It’s definitely worth a read, whether you have money blocks or not.
Anyway, Denise introduces this concept in her chapter titled “Upgrade Your Life Now”. It’s all about feeling richer by making small incremental upgrades in your life that make a BIG difference. The thing I LOVE about this concept is it reinforces the belief that you deserve nice things, that you are worth it.
This isn’t about spending more than you can afford or being extravagant. It’s about the little things in life that make you feel richer – and sometimes they’re only a couple of bucks.
Watch the video to learn more about this concept and see some of my recent upgrades. Then print off the PDF worksheet to brainstorm some ways you can upgrade your life.
I mention a 28 Day Challenge Facebook group in the video. This group will be open for participants when the challenge begins.
I couldn’t possibly be more honored or excited to be the IT Cosmetics Blogger of the Month for November. I love everything that IT Cosmetics stands for – creating clinically proven, innovative beauty products with skin loving ingredients to provide you with serious beauty solutions designed to give you the power to look and feel your most beautiful!
This month, I created a beauty tutorial featured on their Facebook page. It’s my Naturally Pretty Everyday Eye Makeup featuring some of my favorite IT Cosmetics products.
Here’s an accompanying video tutorial with application techniques.
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite IT Cosmetics product? Share it in the comments!
Registration for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge is open through Thursday. Sign up now for the lowest rate and get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of cozy outfits and dressy holiday party looks. Get more info and sign up HERE.
Hey pretties! I recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of one of my favorite actresses, the fabulous Julie Bowen. You probably already know Julie as the perfectly imperfect mom Claire Dunphy from ABC’s Modern Family. But she is also one of the faces of Neutrogena and joined me via Skype to share some of her juiciest beauty and style secrets with us.
In our interview, Julie spilled her secret to younger looking hands (which I immediately stole!), talked skin care for women over 40, shared her must-have beauty products, explained to me why she refers to her everyday style as “Derelicte” (Zoolander fans rejoice!) and much, much more. Tune in to check out our full interview below.
It’s Your Turn: What was your favorite tip that Julie shared? Tell me in the comments!
MOODSTRUCK 3D FIBER MASCARA GIVEAWAY
Speaking of makeup, have you girls tried 3D fiber mascara yet? My friend Nicole sells Younique products and she recently got me hooked on their Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes. When she asked me to try it, I turned her down at first because I have really sensitive eyes and can only wear certain brands of mascara. The cool thing is you apply the 3D fibers over your regular mascara so they don’t irritate my eyes at all. They add tons of thickness to my natural lashes. Now I’m wearing them every day, even when I don’t leave the house!
Here’s a picture of Nicole wearing the 3D fiber mascara on one of her eyes. Big difference! P.S. Isn’t she gorgeous? Nicole is giving away a starter set of Moodstruck 3D Fiber Mascara (a $29 value) to one lucky GYPO girl. Just pick one of the ways to enter below. A winner will be drawn next Wednesday. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Registration for the Build Your Wardrobe Basics Challenge closes tomorrow night! Cyndi and I would love to have you join us to build your capsule wardrobe and 21 days of outfits perfect for just about any occasion. Sign up and get more information HERE.
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 us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
Hey pretties! I have a special summer style announcement today that I can’t wait to share.
I’m hosting my first ever tele-seminar on summer style! It will be a FREE live call where I’ll be sharing my Five Pieces for Effortless Summer Style. (Spoiler Alert: All five of them are on the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge shopping list. If you want a sneak preview, you won’t want to miss this!)
I’ll also be doing a fun Q&A on this call where you can ask any questions you have about summer style.
To register, just click on the link below. Call details will then be forwarded to you.
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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