Oct 10, 2014
Fall and blazers go together like peanut butter and jelly. They’re the perfect layer on a crisp autumn morning when it’s too cool for a cardigan and not quite cool enough for a jacket.
They also possess the power to take your favorite casual Friday look up a notch to casual chic. Try topping off your button down and jeans with a blazer to transform your entire look.
Casual Chic Friday | Fall Style
[Blazer/Oxford/Necklace/Watch/Jeans/Belt/Flats]
A tan or camel blazer is an incredibly versatile wardrobe basic that works with so many looks. The rest of this outfit works because the oxford is a lighter shade than the jeans, the leopard belt add just the right amount of interest and the bright flats bring a pop of color to the party. If you’re 100% opposed to blazers then swap it out for a neutral cardigan to take it to a more casual level, yet still look perfectly put together.
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to dress up your casual basics? Share it in the comments!
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Oct 8, 2014
Want a quick and easy way to upgrade your basic jeans and t-shirts for fall? Just add a long cardigan and printed scarf. This easy outfit formula is one that I turn to over and over. The light layers are especially great for fall and spring. Match a pair of colorful flats to one of the colors in the scarf to kick it up another notch.
Cardigan + Scarf + Jeans + T-shirt
[Cardigan: Same/Scarf: Similar/Ankle Jeans: Same/T-shirt: Same/Flats: Same/Watch: Same/Bracelets: Same/Purse: Same]
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to upgrade your jeans and tees? Share it in the comments!
Join me for the Fall Style Me Pretty Challenge for even more outfit easy fall outfit ideas. We’ll be styling jeans, t-shirts, scarves and cardigans multiple ways. Sign up today and get your shopping list immediately. You’ll also get 21 days of outfit combos delivered to your inbox daily beginning next week. Get more details 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 pretties. That’s it, now go have some fun!
Sep 10, 2014
Birthdays really should last more than one day, am I right? If possible, I’d like to celebrate all month long. Since I can’t do that (and quite frankly, my family would get tired of it really quickly) I do at least stretch it out for a weekend. Even though my official birthday was on Sunday, this past weekend was all about me. 🙂
On Friday I got my hair cut and then did some “research” at the mall for the fall style challenge. If you’re following me on Instagram, you already know that this whole outfit came home with me.
[Scarf/Shirt/Pants/Shoes]
On Saturday, I had my first surprise, Devon came home from college! That evening, we had a dinner party at our house. Craig cooked a delicious feast and invited my sisters and brothers-in-law. My brother-in-law Victor brought me my first ever pinata in the shape of a giraffe. It was almost too cute to crack open, but we did anyway.
After dinner, we had my all-time favorite cake, the Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods. I could eat the whole thing myself. Then it was present time. In traditional Craig fashion, he tricked me by wrapping up a little box and hiding my real gift, a new Macbook Pro, in the bottom of the laundry basket. When I found it, I started crying. You have NO idea how long I’ve been waiting to get one. My dinosaur PC was five years old and gave me grief on a daily basis. The Mac learning curve has been a little steep but I’m getting the hang of it!
On my actual birthday, we went to brunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant and relaxed the rest of the day. It was so nice having Devon home and being able to celebrate as a complete family!
This is what I wore for our dinner party Saturday night. It felt good to get a little dressed up, even if we were just staying in.
[Blouse: Same/Jeans: Same/Clutch: Similar/Necklace: Same/Shoes: Similar/Earrings: Same/Watch: Same]
Let’s talk about these jeans that I’m wearing for a minute. I love them so much that I walked out of Loft with four pairs in different colors. That NEVER happens! They are perfect in every way – great length for ankle boots, just right stretch, hold their shape, perfect rise. Just get them already, you’ll thank me later.
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!
Getting my pretty on with Friday Favorites, Fashion Friday and The Pleated Poppy.
Feb 16, 2014
Meet Craig. He’s normally behind the camera around here. He’s also my husband and today, a reluctant blog model. I’ve always joked that someday I would be styling him for the blog. Well, that day has come.
[Sweater: Similar/T-shirt: Hanes/Jeans: Mossimo/Shoes: Cole Haan/Watch: Invicta]
It was a lot of fun for me to be behind the camera for once! In all fairness, he taught me everything I know about photography. For this shoot, Hanes sent us three ComfortBlend t-shirts along with a challenge to style one in a head-to-toe outfit showcasing my man’s personal style aesthetic. Craig’s normal style is modern casual, he also works in a business casual office, so we had no trouble at all putting together a look including these t-shirts. He loves a modern fit t-shirt and jeans look, it’s his typical daily “uniform”.
We decided upon a casual date night look using the red t-shirt since Valentine’s Day was this weekend. This outfit is something that he would wear for a dinner and a movie date night. The little bit of red peeking out from the top of his sweater is just the right amount.
Hanes ComfortBlend t-shirts are the brand’s softest t-shirts yet. Craig commented on how good they felt as the first layer in his outfit. They’re perfect under sweaters in cooler weather and will also stand alone as a nice pop of color with jeans or shorts when the weather warms up. I like their modern fit and price. At less than $5, you can afford to get one in every color. They come in chili pepper natural heather, medium green heather, vermillion orange, ebony black, navy heather, Caribbean blue heather and oxford grey. They also come in a broad range of sizes from small to 3XL.
Hanes ComfortBlend t-shirts are available at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Hanes.com.
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