May 7, 2014
Do you know the #1 thing that moms REALLY want for Mother’s Day? According to this article, it’s pretty simple. We just want a day off!
Can I get an amen?
I couldn’t agree more. Don’t bother with gifts, I just want an entire day to relax with my whole family without any household chores weighing me down.
Oh and I also want to spend time together as a family. As the kids get older and we are all pulled in different directions, we don’t get nearly enough family time. So, listen up family, here’s how I want my Mother’s Day to go down. 🙂
My Perfect Mother’s Day
- Sleep in until 8:00 a.m.
- Have coffee on the patio with my hubby.
- Get dressed in a cute, comfy outfit.
- Go to church.
- Have a nice brunch on the patio of my favorite Mexican restaurant with ALL THREE kids present
- Take the dog for a walk or go on a family bike ride.
- Grill out that evening and have dinner on the patio (clearly I like patios!)
- Relax the rest of the evening and NOT worry about laundry, lunches or backpacks for the week ahead!
Ahh, perfection!
I want my outfit for Mother’s Day to be as easy as the day I have planned so it will be this combo of a comfortable maxi dress, denim jacket and sandals. This is one of my favorite easy outfit formulas. The mint and navy Aztec print maxi from Cavender’s is perfect for topping with a denim jacket and pairing with metallic sandals.
[Jacket: Same/Dress: c/o Cavender’s/Sandals: Same]
$250 CAVENDER’S MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY
Cavender’s is giving one lucky pretty mama a $250 gift card. You can get a lot of maxi dresses with that! All you have to do is tell me what one thing your perfect Mother’s Day would include and enter in the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
SUMMER STYLE CHALLENGE
The Summer Style Me Pretty Challenge will be announced in the coming weeks. This one is going to be perfect for a summer vacation wardrobe. If you’d like to be one of the first to find out when registration opens, get on the list 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 pretty peeps. That’s it!
Sep 4, 2013
Even though it’s been a lot of fun looking forward to fall fashion, I’m just not quite ready to let go of my favorite summer outfits yet. This chambray/maxi dress combo is one of them. I’ve worn it to church, sightseeing in New Orleans, to doctor’s appointments, even to run errands. It’s been my all-purpose summer look. I’ll be retiring it soon but here’s one last tribute to one of my summer favorites.
I’ve worn several variations of this outfit – with and without the fedora, with a head scarf, with statement jewelry – but this one with this gorgeous yellow and blue scarf from my friend Avril at School Gate Style is one of my favorites. Stop by and check out her beautiful scarves and accessories, like these.
[The Perfect Scarf]
[Grey Butterfly Scarf]
It’s Your Turn: Do you have a summer favorite that will be hard to retire? Tell me in the comments!
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 me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
Link up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)
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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Getting my pretty on with Real Girl Style, Style Sessions, Trend Spin, Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom, Fashion Informant, Style Sessions, Summer Style, Shanna and The Pleated Poppy.
Jun 14, 2013
Hey mamas! We made it to another Friday, woo hoo! Which means it’s time for Payday Pretty – the day of the week where we take a little out of the weekly budget and do something pretty for ourselves.
This week’s $50 and under inspiration features one of my favorite summer combos – white and silver. It’s a perfectly crisp and put together beach-y look for day or night.
[White Tunic/Hoop Earrings/Leather Bangle/Swimsuit/Flip Flops/Necklace/Maxi Dress/Wedges/Rectangle Ring]
OK, can we just talk for a minute about this tunic?
This is multi-tasking perfection. Picture it as a swimsuit cover up, with a pair of shorts for day or with white denim for a casual dinner out. You will be finding excuses to wear it every day!
[White Crocheted Tunic – ModCloth]
This white bandeau maxi dress is pretty special too. Pair it with flip flops for day or dress it up with silver jewelry and wedges for night.
[Bandeau Maxi Dress – ASOS]
Silver jewelry is the perfect finishing touch for these white looks. Try a statement ring in a hammered finish like this one.
[Rectangle Ring – The Jewellery People]
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to wear white in the summer? Share your style inspiration in the comments!
[Jacket: Same/Dress: c/o Cavender’s/Sandals: Same]
SUMMER STYLE CHALLENGE 
