Jun 18, 2014
Let’s face it, when you go on vacation you want things to be as laid back and simple as possible. Yet you also want to look cute and put together. So I combined the two into this fourteen piece, ten day summer vacation packing list and outfits.
FOURTEEN PIECE | TEN DAY SUMMER VACATION PACKING LIST
THE PIECES
1. Swimwear/2. Fedora/3. Statement Earrings/4. White T-shirt/5. Printed Tank Top/6. Tote Bag/7. Maxi Dress/8. Long Necklace/9. White Shorts/10. Chambray Shirt/11. Metallic Flip Flops/12. Neutral Wedges/13. Bright Shorts/14. Sneakers
Printable Packing List
THE OUTFITS
Helpful Tip: Pin these images to a Pinterest board for easy reference.
Outfit One
Outfit Two
Outfit Three
Outfit Four
Outfit Five
Outfit Six
Outfit Seven
Outfit Eight
Outfit Nine
Outfit Ten
That’s it! I’ll be using this same packing list when we go on vacation in a few weeks.
Jun 16, 2014
I used to have a regular feature called “Ask Alison” where I answered reader submitted questions about style and beauty. I thought it would be fun to revive it because I’ve gotten some really great questions lately that I want to share with all of you. For my first edition of the reboot of this series, I’m answering one of the questions I get asked possibly more than any other.
Hey Alison! Can you tell me about your daily makeup routine? Your makeup is always just right and never looks too “overdone”. What are your favorite products and how do you apply them? – Jenna C.
First off, thank Jenna! It’s taken a lot of years and trial and error to arrive at my everyday makeup look. I pretty much do the same makeup every day, no matter what I have going on. While there are times that I do get a little more gussied up, this is the “base face” that I start with for everything.
It’s easiest to show you my steps on video so here’s a quick one I threw together of my daily makeup routine.
Products Mentioned in Video:
Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Sun Damage Lotion SPF 28
Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Face Powder
Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo
Sonia Kashuk Dense Blush/Powder Brush No. 24
Smashbox Master Class Palette
Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara
IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil
It’s Your Turn: Do you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future Ask Alison? Submit it by clicking contact in the header above or leaving it in the comments below.
SIMPLE SUMMER SERIES
Be sure to stop by on Wednesday for something I know you’re going to love. I’m teaming up with this group of amazing women to bring you our favorite tips for simplifying your summer beauty, fashion, food and more in our new monthly Simple Summer Series!
Natalia @ Ma Nouvelle Mode // Elle at Elle Sees // Cyndi at Walking in Grace // Alison at Get Your Pretty On // Jen at Yummy, Healthy, Easy
Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy.
Jun 13, 2014
One of the easiest ways to construct a great summer outfit is by adding a printed top to your favorite pair of shorts. Just throw a few fun accessories into the mix and you have a really cute and put together outfit like this one from the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge.
It’s one of the easiest summer outfit formulas – just start out with your favorite pair of denim, khaki or white shorts then add one of the cute tops below. Finish it out with a pair of trendy sandals (like these for under $25) and your favorite accessories.
Top Row: 1/2/3/4
Bottom Row: 1/2/3/4
Our Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge shopping list was released last Friday and the summer challengers are already starting to post their capsule wardrobes in our Facebook group. These women really know how to shop!
The 21 days of outfits start on Monday, so it’s not too late to join in the fun. You’ll have lifetime access to the outfits and can do the challenge at your own pace. Sign up now HERE to get the summer challenge shopping list immediately!
Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy and Fashion Friday.
Jun 11, 2014
I had a different post scheduled today but on Monday I posted a photo from my son’s graduation that ended up creating quite a buzz around the dress I wore. You wanted to know where I got it and how I paired it up.
It’s a black sheath faux wrap dress from Tahari that I picked up on clearance for a steal. It was love at first sight. Bad fashion blogger that I am (I never really claimed to be a good one), I didn’t even get any full-length pictures of what I wore. So I tried my best to recreate the whole outfit from the night – black dress, coral accessories, leopard heels and a color block purse. Unfortunately, I can’t link up my exact dress but here’s a very similar one that’s definitely not so budget-friendly.
[Earrings/Watch/Shoes/Dress/Bracelet/Handbag]
Tahari dresses fit me amazingly well, every time. The styles are so classic and are my go-to for special occasions. So when they go on sale, I try to add a new one to my collection. Here are some other Tahari styles that I love.
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And here are a few more photos from the evening.
My sister Andrea, Devon, my sister Heather and me.
Our proud family posing with the graduate.
Just for fun, here’s a little throwback to my graduation year. I’m not sure which is more impressive, the ginormous sleeves or the even bigger hair. Hmm, maybe I didn’t always have such good taste in dresses!
TONE + TUNE UP CHALLENGE
If you’re like me and haven’t quite met your summer shape up goals yet, my trainer friend Elyse Sparkes is doing a really cool challenge for summer. It’s a 21-day workout program called the Tone + Tune Up Challenge that you can do at home or at the gym and includes five full-body workout videos, e-mail inspiration, a 21-day calendar, journaling and meditation assignments, access to a private Facebook group and more. It starts on June 16th. You can get more info and sign up HERE!
If you missed the deadline to sign up for the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge, there’s still time to join us. The shopping list went out last Friday and late registration is open now through June 15th, when the first outfit will be released. The women participating are sharing so many awesome shopping tips in the Facebook group. You can sign up now and get your shopping list immediately. Join in the fun 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!
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday and The Pleated Poppy.
Jun 9, 2014
Confession time: I’ve been a major slacker.
When I sat down to do this month’s installment of the selfie style diary, I realized that I only had three outfits posted on Instagram this past month…THREE. That’s not to say that I haven’t been getting dressed, I just haven’t been posting.
Well, that’s actually not entirely true either. I’ve been wearing a lot of yoga pants lately. It’s just been one of those months. Honestly the end of the school year always blindsides me a little. This year was especially busy with our son’s high school graduation this past weekend. So I get a free pass this time, right?
I did manage to find a few outfits to share with you – all of them heavily influenced by pieces from the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge. One of the perks of putting a challenge together is that it makes it easy for me to get dressed too!
White Jeans + Cobalt T-shirt + Striped Cardigan + Embellished Sandals
[T-shirt: Same/Cardigan: Sold Out/Jeans: Same/Sandals: Similar]
Tank+ Printed Shorts + Long Necklace + Sandals
[Tank: Same/Shorts: Same/Necklace: Same/Sandals: Similar]
White T-shirt + Printed Shorts + Statement Earrings + Metallic Sandals
[T-shirt: Similar/Shorts: Same/Earrings: Similar/Sandals: Same]
LIFE LATELY
Yes, THIS happened over the weekend. We couldn’t be more proud of our son Devon! While I’ve been dreading his high school graduation for the past year (and thinking I would be a crying mess the whole time), it was by far the best graduation we’ve ever been to. The speeches were incredibly entertaining and it was just one big, fun celebration. What a unique experience!
LATE REGISTRATION OPEN
If you missed the deadline to sign up for the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge, there’s still time to join us. The shopping list went out last Friday and late registration is open now through June 15th, when the first outfit will be released. The women participating are sharing so many awesome shopping tips in the Facebook group. You can sign up now and get your shopping list immediately. Join in the fun HERE!
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday and The Pleated Poppy.
