Apr 16, 2014
So I had this whole post put together for today that took days to work on, then at the last minute I had to cancel it because of a technical issue. Time for plan B!
Oh well, that’s just fine because now I get a chance to share some of the awesome outfits happening over in the Spring Style Me Challenge.
On Monday, the first outfit of the 21 days was released. It contained four of the eighteen pieces from the spring wardrobe shopping list – a denim jacket, button down shirt, white jeans and leopard flats.
DAY ONE OUTFIT
Denim Jacket + Button Down + White Jeans + Leopard Flats
Here’s how I styled it.
Some of the challengers did exact recreations of the inspiration outfit but a lot came up with some really creative pairings. That’s what I love about this group – everyone is showing their style by making the challenge outfits their own.
Here’s how two of the challengers (ironically both named Lisa) perfectly paired it up.
If you want to see how the rest of the challengers styled it, then I guess you’re going to have to come join us! There’s still time to sign up. Go HERE to sign up and get immediate access to your shopping list and the outfits. No worries if you don’t have all of the pieces, we have plenty of improvisers in the group. You’ll be in good company.
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.
Apr 9, 2014
You guys see enough of my outfits, right? So this week I thought it would be fun to let you be the star of the show. There were so many pretty spring looks linked up last week that I wanted to highlight a few of them. Here are some of the trends you’re wearing that I’m loving.
Floral Pants at Peaches in a Pod
Floral Kimono at Raspberry Glow
Nautical at My Rose Colored Shades
Neutrals at Blushing Boulevard
Aqua with White Jeans at Life as a Waterleaf
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!
Apr 7, 2014
Let me just start off this Monday saying that I am completely astounded and blown away by the response to the Spring Style Me Challenge. Over 400 women are participating and the Facebook group community is incredible! Everyone is so supportive of each other, the shopping tips they’re sharing are amazing. If you missed it on Friday, I’ve decided to open up late registration through this Friday. That means there’s still time to sign up HERE and get the shopping list delivered immediately!
Sarah, one of our challengers, has her pieces all stacked up and ready for her outfits to get released next week.
One of the participants made this and posted it in our group. LOVE it!
DAILY STYLE DIARY
Even though last week was hands-down one of the busiest of my life with launching the challenge, I still managed to get dressed. Well, at least four out of five of the days. 🙂
Here are last week’s outfits that were posted on Instagram.
MONDAY
Threw on this comfy look for my dentist appointment. The hygienist loved my sneakers!
[Sweater: Mossimo/Jeans: Gap/Sneakers: Mossimo/T-shirt: Mossimo]
TUESDAY
Sadly I can’t remember what I did on this day. MOM BRAIN! But it was nice wearing my white jeans for the first time this spring.
[Denim Jacket: Kohl’s/Jeans: Similar/Shoes: Merona/T-shirt: Similar]
WEDNESDAY
House cleaning day. I didn’t make it out of my yoga pants this day. Just a reminder that it’s perfectly fine sometimes. 🙂
[Yoga Tank and Pants: Marika/Shoes: Nike]
THURSDAY
Life imitated art this day. I wore the same outfit that I was wearing on the blog but I swapped out the wedges for flat sandals.
[Sweater: Mossimo/Wedges: Similar]
FRIDAY
Did some shopping to finish up my own spring challenge shopping list. It was chilly out but this blazer was perfect.
[Blazer: c/o Wallis/Jeans: Forever 21/Flats: Similar/Shirt: Merona/Scarf: c/o Leslia NYC]
LIFE LATELY
Snippets from our day to day.
- Ava has been begging us for a lop for months. We finally caved on Friday night and brought home little four-week old Lola. She is super sweet and a lot smarter than I thought she would be. 🙂 I actually kind of love her.
- After a chilly and rainy weekend, it’s going to be spring-like here this week, woo hoo! I’m so ready to start planting flowers.
It’s Your Turn: How are you dressing this week – still stuck in winter or finally feeling like spring?
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday.
Apr 4, 2014
For those of you who signed up for the Spring Style Me Challenge, today is a VERY exciting day. The Spring Shopping List was released this morning! You have ten days to get your pieces in place before the first outfit is released. Remember to post your questions, shopping tips and finds in our private Facebook group. I can’t wait to see what you all find!
If you signed up for the challenge but did NOT receive the shopping list in your e-mail this morning, please let me know ASAP at info@getyourprettyon.com.
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! Late registration is open through next Friday. Even though you won’t get as many days to shop before the outfits start, you will still be able to participate. Sign up HERE to get the shopping list today!
The winner of the $500 J. Jill gift card is spring style challenger Debbie Burrow. Congratulations, Debbie!
This week’s Casual Chic Outfit Basic is something I never dreamed would make the list – sneakers! No I’m not talking about athletic shoes that you wear to the gym. The sneakers I’m talking about are the cute casual ones you can wear for everyday.
When my teen daughter Aubrey asked me to take her shopping for Keds last spring, I had flashbacks to the ones I wore in junior high. It’s always a little weird to see a trend come back around. I never dreamed I could get back on board with it. But last week, I spied these cute sneakers at Target for just $12 and thought what the heck, why not dip a toe in the trend? (Pun intended). Of course, I asked Aubrey first if it was okay for moms to wear these shoes. Not only did she say yes, but she also asked for a pair for herself. Devon, our teen son, on the other hand, asked why I was buying teenager shoes. I decided not to care too much about his opinion. 🙂 So I bought them.
Then I fell in love.
[Mossimo ‘Layla’ Sneakers]
P.S. They are still on sale for $12 and all shoes are buy one, get one 50% off at Target.com!
They’ve been on my feet almost every day since and are actually A LOT easier to pair up then I thought they would be. They work in place of flats in just about every outfit.
Here are some easy outfit formulas that work great with sneakers.
STRIPED TOP + SKINNY DENIM + SNEAKERS
[1/2]
SLOUCHY JEANS + SNEAKERS 
[1/2]
There are so many different colors and styles to choose from. Here are some of my favorites.
The Classics
[Vans Authentic Lo Pro]
[Keds Champion Canvas]
[Superga Cotu]
The Colors
[Vans Authentic Lo Pro]
[Keds Champion]
[Mossimo ‘Layla’]
The Patterns
[Mossimo Lunea]
[Keds Champion Floral]
[Sam Edelman ‘Becker’]
[Mossimo ‘Lucretia’]
[Keds Bow Stripe]
It’s Your Turn: Are sneakers a junior high throwback for you too? Tell me in the comments!
Apr 3, 2014
It was a long, gray winter – even by Texas standards. Now that warmer weather has finally arrived, it’s nice to add a splash of color to the sea of blah. Boden is helping me make my closet fun again with their happy colors and patterns. I mean how can you feel bad when you’re wearing an outfit as happy as this?
[Top and Shorts c/o Boden]
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Boden through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Boden, all opinions are my own.
Denim Jacket + Button Down + White Jeans + Leopard Flats
Some of the challengers did exact recreations of the inspiration outfit but a lot came up with some really creative pairings. That’s what I love about this group – everyone is showing their style by making the challenge outfits their own.
If you want to see how the rest of the challengers styled it, then I guess you’re going to have to come join us! There’s still time to sign up. Go HERE to sign up and get immediate access to your shopping list and the outfits. No worries if you don’t have all of the pieces, we have plenty of improvisers in the group. You’ll be in good company.
