Trend Watch | Pastels for Fall

Trend Watch | Pastels for Fall

Along with traditional jewel tones and deep, saturated hues, a surprising color trend is making it’s debut this fall – pastels.

The good news is that this trend can extend the wear of some of your favorite pastel pieces from spring and summer.  Think twice before you store those pink, lavender, mint and yellow cardigans, blouses, blazers and jeans.

I decided to give it a try with my favorite pair of mint jeans.  Adding a navy jacket and leopard heels helped to ground the look and make it more fall-like.

Pastels for Fall 2

Pastels for Fall Close

Leopard Heels

Bijoux Box Necklace

Pastels for Fall 2013 Full 2[Blazer:  Similar/Jeans:  Kut from the Kloth/Blouse:  The Limited/Heels:  Similar/Purse:  c/o Wallis/Necklace:  c/o Your Bijoux Box/Sunnies:  Ray-Ban/Watch:  Michael Kors/Bracelet:  c/o Everyday Icing]

If you don’t have a pair of pastel jeans yet, it’s not too late.  Here’s an option in corduroy also made by Kut from the Kloth.  These jeans fit me so well – they have the perfect rise, not too high or too low. Their corduroys come in eight different colors.

These would look great paired with a chunky beige sweater and some ankle boots.

[Kut from the Kloth – Mia in Corduroy]

[Cabled Knit Sweater]

[Lylee Ankle Boot]

YOUR BIJOUX BOX OFFER

Your Bijoux Box CollageOver the past few weeks, I’ve featured these three gorgeous pieces of jewelry from Your Bijoux Box.  Your Bijoux Box is a monthly box subscription service that delivers two to three pieces of hand curated jewelry to your front door – all for $35 a month.

All of the pieces I received are very high quality.  The clasps, weight and craftsmanship are what I’d expect from a high end retailer.  I also love that a little card is included each month with suggestions for pairing up the pieces.

Your Bijoux Box has an extra special offer for readers of GYPO.  Sign up for a box subscription HERE and you’ll receive the black bracelet pictured above for FREE!  Just enter code PARTY3 at checkout.

It’s Your Turn:  Will you be wearing pastels this fall?  Tell me in the comments!

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Trend Watch | The Bright Lip

Trend Watch | The Bright Lip

yellow blazer, striped top, skinny jeans, leopard heels

yellow blazer, striped shirt

Yellow blazer, Alex and Ani bracelets

yellow blazer, striped shirt, skinny jeans, leopard heels

[Jacket:  The Limited/Shirt:  Similar/Jeans:  Forever 21/Necklace:  c/o Heather Belle Co./Earrings:  c/o C. Wonder/Bangles:  c/o Alex and Ani/Sunnies:  Michael Kors/Shoes:  Guess/Lips:  Kate Spade]

GET THE LOOK

Bright lips are everywhere this spring.  I hate to admit it but I’ve been kind of dragging my feet on this trend.  After all, I was a 90’s girl when dark lipsticks were all the rage.  Those colors must have traumatized me because I’ve been a pink and beige glossy girl ever since.

But I’m on board with the trend now and absolutely love it.  The three big lipstick trends for spring are bright red, pink and orange.  Here are some of my faves in each.

And yes, these are some of the higher end brands, but I believe every woman deserves a little luxury and lipstick is an affordable way to get it!

RED

Kate Spade Supercalifragilipstick

[Kate Spade – Supercalifragilipstick]

PINK

YSL Bright Pink Hibiscus Lipstick

[Yves Saint Laurent – Bright Hibiscus Pink]

ORANGE

[Tarte – Glamazon in Bright Coral]

Check out my updated Sales and Deals page for loads of new spring sales!

It’s Your Turn:  Are you on board with the bright lip trend?  If so, what’s your favorite color?

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I Feel Pretty | Fresh

I Feel Pretty | Fresh

Minty fresh that is.

Even though emerald is officially the color of the year, I’m really crushing on it’s lighter, cooler cousin, mint.  Mint has risen to the top of my spring colors list for it’s versatility, it works as a neutral with everything.

 

[Shirt:  Rue 21 (Similar)/Jeans:  Mossimo/Heels:  Guess/Bracelets:  Rue 21 (Similar), Nordstrom/Earrings: Max & Chloe/Watch:  Nordstrom]

I FEEL PRETTY LINK PARTY

It’s time for this week’s link party.  But first, let’s take a look at last week’s Pretty of the Week.

She’s Kendra Kay of Kendra Kay Pahukoa!

I am in love with her bright sweater, pink jeans and cute mixed prints.  Oh, and those gorgeous beachy waves!

And now on to this week’s fun!

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Link up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty.  There are just a few simple rules:

1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Bloglovin or Subscribe)

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! Let the fun begin.


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Payday Pretty | Date Night Dressing

Payday Pretty | Date Night Dressing

 With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve got cute date night looks on the brain.  Hubby and I are pretty good about scheduling regular date nights.  But they are usually to casual neighborhood eateries so I don’t make much effort in the outfit department.

But I do try a little harder for special occasions and our annual Valentine’s dinner out is one of them.  It’s hard to justify buying a whole new outfit for just one night out. So I try to work with basics that I already own to create a special look.

This week, I decided to challenge myself to create some looks built on items that you and I probably already have in our closets.

VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT LOOKS

What You Have: Dark Wash Skinny Jeans + Blazer

What to Add: Sequined Tank + Leopard Heels + Statement Jewelry

What You Have:  Pencil Skirt + Bright Cardigan

What to Add:  Floral Blouse + Booties + Textured Tights + Jewelry

What You Have:  LBD

What to Add:  Emerald Cardi + Kitten Heels + Gold Jewelry

GALLERY GIVEAWAY

I’m also excited today to introduce you to one of my new favorite boutiques. Gallery specializes in fashions and accessories that are 100% date night approved and totally affordable.

Just check out some of these great pieces.

chevron shift dress

[Chevron Shift Dress – $49]

clover earrings - turquoise

[Clover Earrings – $18]

lila necklace

[Lila Necklace – $28]

And today Gallery is sponsoring a $30 gift certificate to one lucky Get Your Pretty On reader!

  Check out the easy ways to enter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And speaking of giveaways…

Congratulations to Jenni H.!

She won the Helzberg Diamonds Valentine’s Day Infinity Collection necklace.

It’s Your Turn:  I’d like to challenge you to take your Payday Pretty allowance this week to add something to your date night outfit arsenal.  It can be a sparkly cocktail ring or dangly earrings, a sequined tank or a pair of killer heels.  Anything that can take what’s already in your closet and elevate it to date night status.  Then tell me what you got!

Oh and be sure to pop over to the Get Pin-spired link up today to see lots of great Pinterest inspired outfits and more!

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