I Feel Pretty | Cut Off

I Feel Pretty | Cut Off

Remember this post last Friday where I said I hadn’t worn denim shorts since 1995 (then showed you said awful shorts)?  Well, I guess you could say that I’m making up for lost time.  I bought these denim boyfriend shorts last week at Old Navy and have already worked them into the rotation more times than I want to admit.

This is the simple look I created with them to participate in Amber’s Real Girl Style Challenge on Friday.  I hope you’ll join the link up and show us your cut offs too!

Denim Cut Offs Challenge

Denim Cutoffs Floral Blouse

Denim Cutoffs Floral Blouse 3

Denim Cutoffs Wedges

Denim Cutoffs Floral Blouse Close

[Shirt:  Forever 21/Shorts:  Old Navy/Shoes:  Rack Room/Earrings:  Target]

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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!

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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Come on Baby, Kick Them Daisies

Come on Baby, Kick Them Daisies

Look at them girls with the Daisy Dukes on.

Sorry but I can’t help but think of this song every time I see denim cut-offs.  If you’re not old enough to remember this classic from 1994 by 69 Boyz and Duice then take a listen, if you dare…

Or allow me to take you in the way back machine a little further to the original Daisy Duke (and show my true age).

Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke, circa early 80’s.

So, why all this talk of Daisy Dukes?  I bought a pair of denim shorts this week.  My first pair since 1995 to be exact.  The last time I wore them was in my junior year of college.  As I recall, those were high-waisted cut-offs, not a flattering look.  I also think they were Guess, the kind made famous by Anna Nicole Smith.  They looked an awful lot like this (and I do mean awful).

Guess Denim Cut Offs 90s

Sorry, but that’s just not a good look on anyone.  I think those would qualify as mom jeans (or mom jorts) if they were worn today.

Today’s cut-offs are SO much better.  My friend Sheaffer over at Pinterest Told Me To has been rocking some really cute ones this summer, like these white ones HERE.  She makes everything cute.

I’ve had fun working my new denim boyfriend shorts into my wardrobe this week and trying them out with different looks.  I’d forgotten just how versatile they are.  They’ll be getting a lot of wear this summer!

Here’s one way I plan to pair them up.

Denim Cut Offs Outfit

[Shirt:  Gap/Shorts:  Old Navy/Wedges:  Gap/Bag:  Marc Jacobs/Earrings:  Jewellery World/Torque Bangle:  Jewellery World]

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REAL GIRL STYLE CHALLENGE:  DENIM CUT OFFS

Denim Cut Offs Challenge

Image credits 1/2/3

Alright glam girls, go to your closets and pull out your favorite pair of worn in denim cutoffs because…

Amber of Real Girl Glam, Jessica of Bows & Sequins, Kaitlin of Secretive Style, Marissa of Style Cusp, Shelby of Glitter & Gingham and myself are here to issue you a new style challenge (check out the first one – White Tee Challenge)!!

There’s just something about wearing denim cutoffs that means summer has arrived! They’re the ultimate laid back, relaxed, and easy to wear summer short and today’s styles have come a long way from the old-school Daisy Dukes.

So, we thought it would be fun to get see how each of us ‘real girls’ (you included!) puts together a look based around this summer staple.

Maybe you wear your cutoffs completely laid-back with a worn in tee and panama hat, dress them up with a blazer and ankle boots, or throw them on with a summer sweater for an afternoon at the beach.

But no matter how you style them, we want you to come share your denim cutoff outfit post here and on Real Girl Glam on Friday, July 12th!

Can’t wait to see how you “kick them daisies”!

It’s Your Turn:  What memories do you have of wearing denim cut offs?  Tell me in the comments!

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White Hot Summer Style

White Hot Summer Style

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 Tunic ModCloth

 [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!

I Feel Pretty | All American

I Feel Pretty | All American

What three words would you use to describe your style?

Mine would have to be casual, classic and simple.

Today’s outfit is all three.

This is what I wore for our Memorial Day festivities on Monday.  (If you want to read more about it, check out this post).  I wanted to wear something with a nod to patriotism without looking too kitschy…or dressing up like Uncle Sam.

Red Shorts Blue Oxford Full

Red Shorts Blue Oxford Close

Dooney Florentine Satchel Natural

Red Shorts Blue Oxford 34 2

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It’s Your Turn:  How would you sum up your style in three words?  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!

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

She’s Mrs. C. of Mrs. Jack of All Trades!

Read more about her sleek white suit and tribute to Angelina Jolie’s recent brave decision 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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I Feel Pretty | Maxed Out

I Feel Pretty | Maxed Out

maxi skirt, denim shirt, tank  maxi skirt, tank top, denim shirt

denim shirt, tank

maxi skirt and wedges

maxi skirt, denim top

[Maxi Skirt:  Target (Similar)/Denim Shirt:  H&M (Similar)/Tank:  Forever 21/Earrings:  Target/Necklace:  Gift from Priscila/Sunnies:  Similar/Bracelets:  c/o Alex and Ani/Wedges:  Target]

Life has been moving at an uncomfortably hectic pace lately.  So last Friday, I packed up the car and the kids and we drove to Austin for the weekend to meet up with my husband who is there on business.

It was so refreshing just to get away from all of the responsibilities, sports practices and household duties for a few days to recharge our batteries and enjoy some family time.  We shopped, swam, toured the state capitol and ate loads of yummy food.  Oh and took outfit pics downtown, of course.  🙂

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It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite way to recharge when you’re feeling maxed out?

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 Kayla of Love Lucy Girl!

blue-blazer-with-skinny-jeans-with-orange-scarf-and-mirrored-sunglasses5

The colors in Kayla’s outfit just made me smile.  I mean how can you not love an outfit that makes you smile?

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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