Aug 15, 2014
Today’s easy outfit comes to you by popular demand. I originally used this outfit to create a graphic for my Budgeting for Clothing post on Monday. But I got almost as many questions about the pieces of the outfit as I did comments on the post. So today I’m giving you guys all the deets.
It may still be too hot to wear it in your neck of the woods but be sure to pin it for later. It’s a great casual chic outfit to wear in early fall and will transition easily with the addition of your favorite fall scarf for cooler days.
Clockwise from top left:
1. Tortoise Stud Earrings – Aren’t these awesome? The color is perfect for all of your fall outfits.
2. Lightweight Crewneck Sweater – Lightweight crewnecks are perfect with skinny jeans, ankle pants and even skirts. Check out this option and this one in lots of great colors.
3. Dark Wash Skinny Jeans – Every woman needs a great fitting pair. These are my all-time favorite.
4. Color Block Flats – These do doubly duty with tones of beige and black.
5. Leopard Belt – Use it to cinch cardigans and sweaters at the waist or wear it with pants or jeans.
6. Stila “Kitten” Eyeshadow – This iconic color is always in style.
All of the pieces in this outfit are also on my Work Wear Challenge shopping list that was released this morning. Late registration for the challenge is now open. If you’d like to see more ways to mix and match these pieces and get your shopping list immediately, sign up HERE.
Have a great weekend pretties!
xoxo
Alison
Getting my pretty on with Monday Mingle.
Aug 13, 2014
I can hardly believe it, but today is our last installment in the simple summer series. Since summer will soon be over, I decided this would be the perfect time to share my version of “in between” simple transitional style.
Natalia @ Ma Nouvelle Mode // Elle at Elle Sees // Cyndi at Walking in Grace // Alison at Get Your Pretty On // Jen at Yummy, Healthy, Easy
As the seasons start to change, sometimes an outfit has to do double duty in the course of a day. Especially in Texas where the weather can be pretty bi-polar! Days usually start off really warm but may end up feeling more fall-like before they’re over.
In late summer, my typical summer uniform of shorts, a tank top and flip flops transitions slightly to cuffed jeans, a tank top and flip flops. This is such an easy outfit to wear for just about anything, dropping the kids off at school, running errands or even a casual lunch with friends.
But during the “in between” sometimes (if we’re lucky) there’s a nip in the air. All this outfit needs for a quick transition is a stylish and comfy sweatshirt like this one from ILY Couture. Presto change-o!
[Sweatshirt: c/o ILY Couture/Tank Top: Same/Jeans: Similar/Flip Flops: Same/Purse: Similar/Bracelet: c/o Ettika/Personalized Necklace: Same/Cross Necklace: c/o ILY Couture/Watch: Same]
It’s Your Turn: Do you have any simple tips for transitioning your summer outfits on a chilly day? Share them in the comments!
To celebrate the end of our summer series, I’m sponsoring a group giveaway along with Natalia @ Ma Nouvelle Mode, Elle at Elle Sees, Cyndi at Walking in Grace and Jen at Yummy, Healthy, Easy. Enter below for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
My friend Kim is just getting her start as a Stella & Dot stylist so I’m hosting my first ever virtual trunk show! I’m completely smitten with their new engravables and charms collection. Here’s how I’ve been layering my new personalized bar necklace. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I wear this necklace every single day. It goes with everything. 
[Stella & Dot Engravable Bar Necklace]
There are so many cute ways to layer the charms and personalized necklaces together. 
[“On the Mark” Necklace + Engravable ID Tag]
Simple necklaces work best for my everyday style but I also love this tassel necklace for fall. It will be really pretty with a simple jewel toned blouse. 
[Beaded Tassel Rosary Necklace]
I’m picturing it with something like this.
[Mixed Media Tunic]
Be sure to check out their awesome sale items too, like this metallic Ikat tote bag. It’s a steal! 
[Metallic Ikat Tote]
STELLA & DOT GIVEAWAY
Kim is also generously sponsoring an awesome giveaway for us this week. One lucky girl will win her very own personalized bar necklace, like mine! Just pick one (or all) of the easy ways to enter in the Rafflecopter below.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Last chance! Regular registration for the Work Your Work Wear Challenge closes tomorrow night. If you want to get in at the lowest rate, sign up now. This challenge will include a shopping list of work wear basics plus three weeks worth of business casual outfits delivered to your inbox daily. Check out a sneak peek of two outfits from the challenge and learn more about it 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!
Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy.
Aug 8, 2014
I’m not sure about you but our family is trying to squeeze the last few precious drops out of summer before it’s over. So we’ll be spending as much time as possible at the lake over the next couple of weekends.
Here are some of my outfit essentials when packing for a weekend at the lake.
1. This bateau top in gray and white will be doing double duty as one of your fall favorites too.
2. A floppy wide brim hat is a must have for late summer sun.
3. This canvas tote is positively perfect for stashing all of your essentials and it’s ON SALE.
4. These ship shape earrings are a steal and a great wearable stud for everyday.
5. Slouchy boyfriend shorts define relaxed weekend style.
6. These flip flops have been my favorite pair of the summer. The ivory color goes with everything.
7. A leopard iPhone case adds a dash of animal to every outfit.
Regular registration for the Work Your Work Wear Challenge will be closing next week. If your work wear wardrobe could use a makeover, you won’t want to miss out. Sign up now for the best price.
Now get out there and enjoy these last glorious days of summer! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Alison
Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy and Fashion Friday.
Aug 6, 2014
The Work Wear Challenge opened on Monday so I thought it would be fun to revisit one of my favorite ways to dress up jeans to make them office appropriate. Colored denim can work great for a business casual office environment. The key is to pair it with sophisticated separates like a white button down and blazer. Outfits like this make me *almost* wish I worked in an office again!
[Blazer: Similar/Jeans: Similar/Shirt: Similar/Purse: Same/Heels: Same/Necklace: Similar/Sunglasses: Same/Watch: Same]
If heels aren’t your cup of tea, swap them out for a pair of ladylike sling back flats, like these.
[Leopard Sling Back Flats]
A look like this would work just as great with your favorite refined dark wash skinny jeans. This pair would look great with a bright blazer like the one below.
[Classic Dark Wash Skinny Jean]
This radiant orchid blazer is the perfect partner for those dark wash skinny jeans and it’s ON SALE.
[Radiant Orchid Blazer]
Finish the look off with a pretty statement necklace in complementary colors to tie the outfit together.
[Mint and Pink Bar Necklace]
Registration for the Work Your Work Wear Challenge is now open. This challenge will include a shopping list of work wear basics plus three weeks worth of business casual outfits delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up before regular registration opens to get the lowest rate. Check out a sneak peek of two outfits from the challenge and learn all about the challenge 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!
Jul 28, 2014
Today’s Ask Alison question comes from Ashley at My Food & Fitness Diaries.
Do you have any tips on accessorizing for the summer? Scarves instantly make it easier for me in the fall/winter months, but I’d love some cute accessory ideas for the summer. – Ashley
Ashley, I have this same problem because scarves are my go-to any other time of the year. But scarves in Texas in the summer?
Only if spontaneous combustion appeals to you. 🙂
This is the time of the year where I pare down my accessories to keep things as simple as possible. Who wants to pile on the arm candy or wear heavy statement necklaces on a 100 degree day? I don’t even wear a watch in the dog days of summer.
Here are four ways to beat the heat and still add some pizazz to your summer outfits.
1. Hair Accessories
Hair wraps and head bands are two of my favorite ways to add a little interest to a summer outfit. Since I usually wear my hair up on hot days, it just makes sense to add some kind of fun statement making accessory. For Four Super Simple Summer Hairstyles, check out this post.
[Gold Braided Hair Wrap]
[Polka Dot Hair Wrap]
2. Embellished Sandals
Footwear as an accessory? Yes! Especially when it’s a cute embellished sandal that kicks up your outfit a notch. Go with something attention getting like this chunky braided rope sandal.
[Gold Braided Sandals]
[Sam Edelman ‘Gigi’]
3. Statement Earrings
Earrings are a great way to keep your cool while amp-ing up your style. Don’t be afraid to go big and bold for summer.
[Kendra Scott ‘Elle’ in Chalcedony]
[Blue Cluster Drop Earrings]
4. Long Necklaces
The key with summer accessories is to make as little contact with your skin as possible. For this very reason, long pendant necklaces take the place of statement necklaces as my summer go-to. They look great with simple tank tops and t-shirts.
[Kendra Scott ‘Rayne’ in White Pearl]
[Boho Stone Pendant Necklace]
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to beat the heat and still look cute for summer? Do you have a question you’d like to see answered in a future Ask Alison? Tell me in the comments!
WORK WEAR CHALLENGE
If you’re on my style challenge notifications list, you got an announcement this morning that registration for the Work Your Work Wear Challenge opens next Monday. This challenge is going to be perfect for teachers or anyone who works in a business casual office environment. The timing will be perfect for back to school!
As always, you’ll get a shopping list and 21 days of mix and match outfit combos. If your work wardrobe could use a refresh, be sure to sign up and join the fun. It will make getting dressed every a day a no-brainer, your daily outfit gets e-mailed to you the night before so you can have it ready to go. Enter your e-mail address HERE to be the first to know when registration opens.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Work Wear Challenge, ask away in the comments. I’ll be sure to answer each one.
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday, The Pleated Poppy and Monday Mingle.
