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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Trendy sandals are one of the easiest ways to update your look for summer. With loads of options under $25 you can afford to add a few pairs to your summer footwear collection.
The shopping list for the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge was released this morning and regular registration is now closed. But the good news is, you can still sign up and get your shopping list immediately!
If you sign up today, you’ll still have ten days to get all of your pieces in place before the daily outfits begin. Sign up HERE!
Summer style should be as effortless as possible. Can I get an “amen”? Effortless summer style doesn’t have to mean a daily summer uniform of tank tops, shorts and flip flops. While that’s an easy outfit formula, it doesn’t exactly qualify as style. 🙂
The good news is that it’s entirely possible to step up your summer style game while retaining some kind of comfort and ease. You just have to have the right pieces and know how to wear them.
Yesterday I hosted my first ever tele-seminar and style Q&A where I shared my Five Summer Essentials for Effortless Style. It was so much fun to chat live with some of the women who I’ve gotten to know through the style challenges. Thanks to those of you who brought great questions to the call!
You can listen to the full call and Q&A, along with some BONUS reveals from the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge, just press play below to hear the entire call.
SUMMER STYLE SEMINAR RECORDING
Follow along with this list of my five must-have’s for effortless summer style.
Five Summer Wardrobe Essentials for Effortless Style
1. Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses are one of my favorite summer style pieces because they’re cool and comfortable and define effortless style. Just add metallic sandals and a fedora and you have an instant outfit that’s perfect for anything!
A fedora adds a fun touch to all of your summer outfits. Even if you’re not a hat wearer, almost everyone looks good in a fedora style. Try it with a simple tank top and shorts to kick up your style a notch.
Accessorizing can be tricky in the summer months. I try to keep it as unfussy as possible by adding a long necklace to my maxi dresses, t-shirts and tank tops. Or try a neutral pair of statement earrings to dress up all of your casual looks.
Printed shorts are the item I’ve added most to my closet this season. They add interest to plain t-shirts and tank tops and look great with a pair of neutral wedges. Try mixing patterns by pairing them floral patterns, polka dots or stripes on top.
SUMMER STYLE ME PRETTY CHALLENGERegistration for the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge closes tomorrow at midnight! If you’d like to get my complete summer wardrobe shopping list on Friday morning plus 21 days of summer outfits delivered to your inbox daily, sign up HERE.
Here are two sample outfits from the challenge.
Registration closes at midnight TOMORROW, sign up now 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!
What’s your sunglasses personality? Do you invest in high end classic eye wear or do you tend toward inexpensive seasonal trends? Mine is a mixed bag. I have two pairs of investment sunglasses – a classic wayfarer and pair of aviators, but also add in a few inexpensive and fun pairs to try out the latest trends. It’s the best of both worlds!
The ones on this list are all under $25 (some WAY under) and totally on trend for summer 2014.
8. These pastel sunglasses will elevate your style and coolness factor.
It’s Your Turn: Are you a trendy eye wear girl or do you stick to classic shades? Tell me in the comments!
IT’S COMING!
Registration for the Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge opens Monday morning. Join me to get your summer wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits. If you’ve been wanting to try out a style challenge, this is your opportunity to see what it’s really all about. Style challenges are about so much more than the outfits – they’re about gaining confidence, feeling good in your own skin, rediscovering style and making friendships too.
Get on the notification list HERE to be the first to know when registration opens!
Do you struggle to put outfits together? Are you stuck in a yoga pants rut? Not sure if you can make the latest trends work for you? You’re in the right place!
I’m Alison, a mom of three and recovering yoga pants addict on a mission to make getting dressed and feeling pretty the easiest thing you do all day! Learn more about my story HERE.
I am so glad I was part of the Fall 2019 Style Challenge. It gave me confidence and so many great outfitt ideas. The ladies in the group were very supportive and I will defintetly be doing another challenge in the future.
Betty Weyandt December 20, 2019
I’ve been participating in the GYPO Style Challenges for three years now and I’ve loved it. I’ve always loved clothes, but I didn’t know how to put outfits together. My closet is now full of mix-and-match outfits, I have learned how to dress myself, and there is no more stress in figuring out to wear. The private FB group is full of wonderful ladies that build each other up. It’s so fun and is seriously the best group on FB.
Kirstin Rasmussen November 20, 2019
Get Your Pretty On has changed my life, seriously. I have always chased what is trendy but found from season to season, that things go out of style and I was wasting money on items that I would only end up wearing a few times. GYPO has enabled me to simplify my closet, helps me make smarter purchasing decisions, and I feel so put together and confident using the outfit formulas that are provided. This program is a GAME CHANGER. I've been following GYPO for a few years now and my only regret is not jumping on board sooner.
Michelle Kline November 20, 2019
Great community of ladies, helping each other look stylish, without breaking the bank, and using much of what you already own.
Chosen Faith November 19, 2019
GYPO challenges have been one of the best things I have done! It had taught me so much more than just creating a closet of clothes that I love but also to have confidence in myself, how to pick and choose colors that work for me instead of against, and had given a wonderful community of Pretties who are so special.
Maraline Freeman October 16, 2019
I love GYPO!!! I finally feel put together and stylish! The shopping lists and outfit combinations make shopping and getting dressed effortless.
Krista Probst October 16, 2019
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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!
