Aug 20, 2014
Over the weekend, Craig and I planned a mini getaway for our 15th anniversary. Although we usually go out of town each year, we decided to stay local this time and booked a night at a hotel close to home. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss our usual getaway, it’s always one of the highlights of our year. But with a son heading off to college today, it seemed more prudent to stay close to home.
Did I mention he’s moving in TODAY? Mama’s freaking out just a little. 🙁
Since we’re squeezing in as much family time as possible before he goes, we took the kids to brunch to celebrate our anniversary with us. I felt comfortable and put together in this maxi skirt, tank top and denim jacket.
[Denim Jacket: Similar/Tank Top: Same/Maxi Skirt: Same/Sandals: Same/Head Wrap: Similar/Earrings: Same/Necklace: c/o Onecklace/Watch: c/o Fossil/Bracelets: c/o Alex and Ani/Bag: c/o Barrington Gifts]
My new St. Anne Tote from Barrington Gifts was perfect for our weekend getaway. This tote bag is big but very lightweight so it’s great for everyday. I love that it can hold just about anything I want to stash in it like a cardigan, water bottle or even my laptop. The coolest thing is that you can customize all of their bags in the pattern and color of your choice. They even offer personalization with your initials. You can check out all of the colors and styles for yourself at BarringtonGifts.com.
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to celebrate your anniversary? 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 us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments! 
There are just a few simple rules:1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
4. Visit other pretties. That’s it, now go have some fun!
May 7, 2014
Do you know the #1 thing that moms REALLY want for Mother’s Day? According to this article, it’s pretty simple. We just want a day off!
Can I get an amen?
I couldn’t agree more. Don’t bother with gifts, I just want an entire day to relax with my whole family without any household chores weighing me down.
Oh and I also want to spend time together as a family. As the kids get older and we are all pulled in different directions, we don’t get nearly enough family time. So, listen up family, here’s how I want my Mother’s Day to go down. 🙂
My Perfect Mother’s Day
- Sleep in until 8:00 a.m.
- Have coffee on the patio with my hubby.
- Get dressed in a cute, comfy outfit.
- Go to church.
- Have a nice brunch on the patio of my favorite Mexican restaurant with ALL THREE kids present
- Take the dog for a walk or go on a family bike ride.
- Grill out that evening and have dinner on the patio (clearly I like patios!)
- Relax the rest of the evening and NOT worry about laundry, lunches or backpacks for the week ahead!
Ahh, perfection!
I want my outfit for Mother’s Day to be as easy as the day I have planned so it will be this combo of a comfortable maxi dress, denim jacket and sandals. This is one of my favorite easy outfit formulas. The mint and navy Aztec print maxi from Cavender’s is perfect for topping with a denim jacket and pairing with metallic sandals.
[Jacket: Same/Dress: c/o Cavender’s/Sandals: Same]
$250 CAVENDER’S MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY
Cavender’s is giving one lucky pretty mama a $250 gift card. You can get a lot of maxi dresses with that! All you have to do is tell me what one thing your perfect Mother’s Day would include and enter in the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
SUMMER STYLE CHALLENGE
The Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge will be announced in the coming weeks. This one is going to be perfect for a summer vacation wardrobe. If you’d like to be one of the first to find out when registration opens, get on the list 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!
There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest)
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!
Apr 16, 2014
So I had this whole post put together for today that took days to work on, then at the last minute I had to cancel it because of a technical issue. Time for plan B!
Oh well, that’s just fine because now I get a chance to share some of the awesome outfits happening over in the Spring Style Me Challenge.
On Monday, the first outfit of the 21 days was released. It contained four of the eighteen pieces from the spring wardrobe shopping list – a denim jacket, button down shirt, white jeans and leopard flats.
DAY ONE OUTFIT
Denim Jacket + Button Down + White Jeans + Leopard Flats
Here’s how I styled it.
Some of the challengers did exact recreations of the inspiration outfit but a lot came up with some really creative pairings. That’s what I love about this group – everyone is showing their style by making the challenge outfits their own.
Here’s how two of the challengers (ironically both named Lisa) perfectly paired it up.
If you want to see how the rest of the challengers styled it, then I guess you’re going to have to come join us! There’s still time to sign up. Go HERE to sign up and get immediate access to your shopping list and the outfits. No worries if you don’t have all of the pieces, we have plenty of improvisers in the group. You’ll be in good company.
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!
There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Bloglovin‘, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest)
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!
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday and The Pleated Poppy.
