Apr 30, 2014
First off, let me say thank you all for inspiring this fun monthly mother/daughter style series. It’s a really cool way for Aubrey and me to bond over fashion. No sooner do we do one until Aubrey is asking me what the next month’s theme will be! We both love being able to connect this way and share our style with you.
Today’s styling idea comes courtesy of the Spring Style Challenge participants. A question that kept coming up in the Facebook group is whether or not sneakers were appropriate for moms of a, umm, certain age and if so, how to pair them up.
To that the answer is a resounding YES! Wear those sneakers! They’re just about the perfect kind of footwear – comfy, cute and casual. If you’re worried that you’ll look like your teenage daughter (or someone else’s), don’t fret. Aubrey and I both wear them on a regular basis. Today we’re showing you our favorite ways to pair them up with stripes and colored denim.
On Alison – Jeans: Similar/Shirt: Same/Sneakers: Same/Denim Jacket: Same
On Aubrey – Jeans: Similar/Sweatshirt: Similar/Sneakers: Same
If you want a great pair of no-show socks, we love these. They don’t slide down and are thicker than most sock liners.
Here are some other cute and classic sneaker options.
[Vans Authentic Lo Pro]
[Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker]
[Keds Champion Canvas]
[Superga Cotu]
[Sam Edelman ‘Becker’]
It’s Your Turn: How are you wearing your sneakers? Tell me in the comments!
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!
Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy and Fashion Friday.
Jan 30, 2014
Having a 14 (almost 15) year-old daughter in the house is actually pretty great for helping me dress my age. Every time I try a new trend, I ask for her input and she’s more than happy to give it. I do this not only because I want to look age appropriate, but also because I don’t want to embarrass her with what I wear.
You’d be surprised at what humiliates her these days. I can’t do the robot in the car anymore, she hates it when I sing in the aisles at Target and she was completely dismayed when I danced in a flash mob at her high school pep rally. OK, I need to defend myself on that last one. In all fairness, humiliation was the goal but her older brother was the intended recipient. The senior football moms wanted to do something really memorable for our sons at the last pep rally of the year. We chose maximum embarrassment by doing a flash mob. It worked really well.
At any rate, I won’t embarrass her or myself by dressing inappropriately for my age. That’s where I draw the line. But where is the line between looking on trend and dressing too young? It gets a little blurred especially when we sometimes shop at the same stores and share clothes.
But I’ve discovered that the key to keeping pieces age appropriate is really simple. It’s all in how you pair them up.
Let’s take this sweater for example.
[Back Hole Knit Sweater]
Mother/Daughter Style
Aubrey and I each styled it in our own age appropriate ways. I picked out more sophisticated pieces like plum jeans and a long necklace with ankle boots, while she opted for a youthful look with bright jeans, a scarf and combat boots.
[On Alison: Sweater: c/o Persunmall/Jeans/Necklace (Similar)/Earrings]
[On Aubrey: Sweater: c/o Persunmall/Scarf/Jeans/Boots]
[Bracelet: c/o Ettika – Get 25% off site wide at Ettika.com with coupon code EXCL25]
It’s Your Turn: How do you define age appropriate style? Share your tips 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 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.
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Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday.
First off, let me say thank you all for inspiring this fun monthly mother/daughter style series. It’s a really cool way for Aubrey and me to bond over fashion. No sooner do we do one until Aubrey is asking me what the next month’s theme will be! We both love being able to connect this way and share our style with you.
On Alison – Jeans: Similar/Shirt: Same/Sneakers: Same/Denim Jacket: Same
On Aubrey – Jeans: Similar/Sweatshirt: Similar/Sneakers: Same
SUMMER STYLE CHALLENGE
