I Feel Pretty | Ready for Christmas Shopping

I Feel Pretty | Ready for Christmas Shopping

December is one of my favorite months for many reasons, but mostly because of the traditions we have around Christmas.  One of those traditions is, of course, shopping for gifts.  My husband Craig and I make an event out of it every year.  He usually takes a few Fridays off for us to finish up shopping for anything we haven’t gotten online.  We start early in the morning, have a nice, relaxing lunch while reviewing our list and finish up in the afternoon before we have to pick the girls up from school.

On those days, I like to wear outfits that are comfortable and put together, but feel a little festive and fun.  This outfit fits the bill perfectly – comfy flats, festive plaid and just the right amount of sparkle.

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[Sweater:  Loft/Jeans:  Loft/Plaid Shirt:  Similar/Necklace:  Similar/Tote Bag:  c/o Barrington Gifts/Flats:  Sam & Libby]

It’s Your Turn:  What does your ideal shopping outfit consist of?  Tell me in the comments!

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Want even more ways to style plaid shirts and statement necklaces?  Then join me for the Winter/Holiday Style Me Pretty Challenge!  You’ll get your winter wardrobe shopping list plus 21 days of outfits, including a few holiday party looks.  For more info and to sign up, click HERE.

A GIFT FOR YOU!

As my gift to celebrate the success of my style challenges, I’m offering a 50% discount on two of my most popular 2014 challenges.  The Work Your Work Wear Challenge and Fall Style Me Pretty Challenge will be available for just $14.99 for a limited time.  Get them while you can, I’ll be discontinuing both challenges soon to make room for 2015’s challenges.

Just click the links below to sign up and get these challenges at 50% off before they’re gone for good!

WORK YOUR WORK WEAR CHALLENGE | 2014 – $14.99

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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! I Feel Pretty Logo

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!


 

Easy Outfits | Casual Friday Jeans + Cardigan

Easy Outfits | Casual Friday Jeans + Cardigan

It’s the last weekend of summer for our family before heading back to school on Monday.  Although I love having my kids at home, we’re starting to crave the structure and routine of the school year. Well, at least I am.  I guess we’re as ready as we’re going to get – the school supplies are bought, uniform pieces are in place and we’ve even started going to bed earlier.

My teacher friends have already been back in school for a week.  Before heading back, one of them challenged me to put together some cute, casual jeans outfits for her.  There’s just one catch, they had to be from pieces she already had.

Challenge accepted.

Here’s one of the easy outfits I put together with items from her closet that you may already have in yours too.  All it takes to create this casual Friday outfit is your favorite  cardigan, a white button down and cuffed jeans.  Then add in a fun belt, some comfortable colorful flats and a statement necklace for panache.

Clockwise from top left:

Cardigan – If your cardigans are in need of a refresh, this one comes in 23 different colors and has great reviews.

Button Down – A good white button down is one of the most versatile pieces in your closet.  This one lends a more relaxed vibe.

Statement Necklace – This pretty sparkler with gold and crystals will dress up any casual Friday.

Cuffed Jeans – This favorite pair of cropped cuffed jeans is on sale.

Suede FlatsThese flats have awesome reviews for comfort and they come in nine different colors.  If you spend a lot of time on your feet, they could be the perfect pair for you.

Floral Belt – We found this fun floral belt on clearance.  I like how it ties together all of the colors in this outfit.  You can either wear the belt with your jeans and the cardigan open.  Or button up the cardigan and wear the belt at your waist.

SatchelThis carryall is perfect for all of your work week essentials.

Work Wear Header 2The Work Your Work Wear Challenge outfits start next Monday.  If you haven’t joined us yet, there’s still time.  Sign up now and get your shopping list immediately.

Have a great weekend and for those of you starting school on Monday, enjoy these last moments of summer!

xoxo

Alison

Getting my pretty on with Friday Favorites and Fashion Friday.

I Feel Pretty | Citrus-y

I Feel Pretty | Citrus-y

Lemon, orange and lime.

Nothing says summer like a fresh citrus-y palette.

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[Shirt:  Forever 21/Jeans:  Mossimo/Wedges:  Sole Society/Necklace and Earrings:  c/o The Shopping Bag/Clutch:  c/o Boutique 7even (on sale!)/Bracelet:  c/o Boutique 7even]

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[Jute Tote:  c/o The Shopping Bag]

If you’re wondering where I got this oh so pretty tote bag and statement necklace, then you need to check out The Shopping Bag.

They are a one-stop shop to affordably stay on trend with super cute accessories for you,  your kiddos and your home.  The Shopping Bag offers budget friendly accessories, clothing, home decor, beauty and so much more.  It’s an easy way for moms on the go to get what you need and stay in style with affordable and unique items that ship right to your door!  How easy is that?

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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!

But first, let’s take a look at last week’s Pretty of the Week.

She’s Callie of Creations by Callie!

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Check out more of her beautiful photo shoot in this adorable sundress and cowboy boots HERE.

Now on to this week’s party!

I Feel Pretty

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 today with The Pleated Poppy, Shanna, Keeping it Casual and Wardrobe Wednesday.

I Feel Pretty | Formulaic + Big News!

I Feel Pretty | Formulaic + Big News!

BIG NEWS!

I’ve got some big news, ya’ll.  But I really need YOUR HELP!

UK Clothing brand Wallis is preparing for it’s first US launch.  They’re holding a contest to find a US ambassador to represent their brand.  My little blog got picked to be in the competition with 28 other bloggers!

ME, a mom of three that’s almost 40.  I know the odds are against me but…

It’s a voting based competition.  Since I’m not one of the bigger blogs, I really have to rely on you guys to come through for me.

It takes three clicks and is super easy to do.  Just go to the Wallis Facebook Page, click on the pink Blogger Ambassodor Contest box under the header,  then find my entry and vote for me.

Or you can simply click HERE to go directly to my page and vote!

I will have the opportunity to create an outfit using Wallis fashion in the coming days, so stay tuned!  Until then, I would love it if you could please drop by and vote for me.  You can vote once a day.

THANK YOU!!!

Now on to this week’s outfit.

I am a firm believer in formulaic dressing.  It makes putting outfits together effortless.  When I find an outfit formula I love, I stick with it!

So, if you think today’s outfit looks vaguely reminiscent of last Wednesday’s, then you’d be right (and pretty observant)!

Both of these outfits employ the same formula.

Spring Outfit Formula

Blazer + Trendy top + Colored skinny denim + Statement necklace + Great wedges

[Seersucker Blazer (on sale)/Cuffed Skinny Jeans/Floral Tank (on sale)/Wedges (on sale)/Bee Earrings/Necklace]

Remember the knock-off J. Crew wedges from Target that I told you about in this post?  I snapped them up on sale over the weekend.  Get yours HERE while they last!

It’s Your Turn:  What’s your favorite outfit formula?  Tell me in the comments!

 

I Feel Pretty

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

She’s Lindsay of Lindsay J. Everyday!

Lindsay is a girl after my own heart in her own version of the spring outfit formula!  Her cobalt blue blazer, trendy lace top, statement necklace, awesome wedges and pop of pink make for a perfectly stylish transition into spring.

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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, 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 The Pleated Poppy, Shanna, Stylelixir, Wardrobe Wednesday, Whatever, Whenever Wednesday, Thursday Target Threads, Look What I Got, Aloha Friday, Vodka Infused Lemonade, Fashion Informant, Six Sisters Stuff, Get Pinspired, Anything and Everything