Can we have a round of applause for Lily Aldridge! I love her style and her outfits this week have me very inspired!
I have found similar and affordable looks that will have us all looking as fabulous as Lily! See the looks and shop below!
Shop the Look | Black Keyhole Maxi Dress
Shop the Look | Denim Flare Overalls
Shop the Look | Floral Print Bomber
Shop the Look |Distressed Light Wash Jeans
Its Friday and time for Friday Favorites! I love to wear a good t-shirt with a statement necklace! This camo t-shirt is currently my favorite and I wear it all the time! I wear it to the gym or dress it up with a fun statement necklace for a day full of work and/or errands. Big chunky necklaces are everywhere right now – the one I’m wearing is from a little store in Missouri but I also have and love this one pictured from Lulu’s. To complete the look I used a nude toned lipstick. I hope each and every one of you have a fabulous Friday and enjoy my list of this weeks Friday Favorites!
A few years ago I fell in love with the color combination of black, ivory, and cognac and it hasn’t left me yet! Individually or combined these colors are timeless. Fall is the perfect time of year to put this trio in action. Today’s Friday favorites are all found at H&M and together would make an outfit appropriate for day or night!
We may be headed into sweater weather but that doesn’t mean we have to pack up our shorts for fall. One of my favorite fall looks are shorts paired with tights. Any color or pattern tights work great with a good pair of shorts then add on a pair of boots or oxfords are you’ll look like you own the season! A quick highlight on my favorite 2 new finds; 1) The high wasted emerald shorts that are pictured are suede and the color is perfect for this time of year. 2) This adorable oxford heel looks trendy with tights and shorts but also looks great with so many other fall looks.
Try the look out and if you love it be sure to post a picture and use the hashtag #styledtoinspire
photo credit: Angie Wilson Photography
Happy Fall! Let the crisp morning air, color changing leaves, fall fashion trends, and pumpkin spice lattes commence! Click the links below to shop my favorite stores for kids fashion this fall
Every year I look forward to planning our family photos. Plan? Yes, I’m a panner and I love scouting out the right location and look for our families photo session. Each year I try to pick out a place and look that represents our family in that moment in time. In 2011 I was pregnant with my second child and was put on bed rest (doctors orders) for 6 weeks and there was no better place than to capture those memories hanging out in our master bedroom. Now, when I look back at those photos I am flooded with memories of that precious time.
My favorite family photos this far has to be the ones taken by Angie Wilson Photography in 2012. We had just moved from Texas to Colorado and I wanted to get snapshots of the colorful foliage and Colorado beauty. When I went out to search for our outfits I wanted to be stylish but not over the top and I focused on color coordination between our clothes and the background which was a fun little walking trail off of a small highway. Not long after our photographer had published our photos we heard from an outside blogger who wanted to feature us in their post about fall family photos and sense then we have seen them all over Pinterest and maybe you have too!
This last year I had one idea in mind for our family photo shoot and that was “lumberjack”! We love the mountains and I love all things plaid, flannel, and buffalo check! My daughter who was 6 at the time had a small request that she wanted to wear something “cheetah print” so we found a cute dress for her and then went from there. I also love the 90’s so I wanted to style my little guy with something tied around his waist. We all went shopping for our outfits together and had fun mixing patterns but stayed in a coordinated color palette. Once again, Angie Wilson Photography did not disappoint and we were beyond pleased with our Christmas card photos!
Here’s a few simple tips that I hope are helpful for you when you’re planning for your family photo sessions!
I love fall! I’m on a mission this season to fill my closet with easy go-to neutral pieces. On today’s Friday Favorites I’ve put together some of my must have items to have in our closets for fall. Here in Colorado the weather can turn from warm to cool real quick and I like to be prepared to trade in my favorite summertime dress and sandals for something warm and chic! First up on the list is a basic black knit beanie for the cooler days when we want spend less time styling hair and more time bundled under comfy covers. Next, is The Transport Rucksack. I love this bag for 2 main reasons – 1) the color – it looks great paired with so many different colors and patterns and 2)it has enough room to carry the extra pair of gloves or scarves needed for falls lower temperatures. The third must have for fall is a versatile boot and the one pictured is my favorite of all time. I have worn this boot for both casual and dressy looks with jeans, leather pants, dresses, and even shorts. My last but not least essential for a fall wardrobe is a good pair of grey denim; it looks good with fall weather colors and can be paired with brown or black shoes to complete the look.
This is my 1st Friday Favorites posts but there will be many more to come! I’ll post my favorite items from the week here that will vary from fashion, fitness, home decor pieces and more! Be sure to check back every week to see what’s new!
#1 :: My number 1 pick this week is a denim jacket! I’ve started getting staple pieces together for fall and this was first on my list! You can find them in so many places ranging from thick to thin, hooded or not, button or zip, etc. I found one this week at my local Target (pictured on my Styled to Inspire Instgram account). I haven’t been able to find it online yet but I found a similar one here and it’s under $35!
#2 :: I like to go to the gym for my weekly fitness fix! I’m addicted to my headphones while I’m there. I made the mistake of forgetting them only 1 time ever and that was the most boring unfocused workout imaginable. Needless to say they are now a fixed item in my gym bag. My favorites are the Beats by Dre Solo HD Drenched In Color Headphones.
#3 :: I get to travel a lot with my husband for his job. I’ve learned a few packing tricks since I have to be ready to leave with him on the fly because sometimes he doesn’t know of his travel plan until the day before or even sometimes the day of. My z palette has been a timesaver for packing makeup. If you don’t know what it is please check it out here and I promise you’ll be glad you did and will be de-potting in no time!
#4 Last but not least for this week is my holy grail hair product. I’ve tried 100s of shampoos and conditioners but none compare to Caviar for me. I have thick/dry hair and this product keeps it tame and healthy from root to tip.
I love clothing pieces that are versatile. Ones that are practical but can be interchanged with other pieces for a totally different look. A good tunic can do just that. This one can be a dress, tunic, or swimsuit cover up! I just threw it on with some of my staple clothing items (black cami, black pants), a great pair of booties, and a hat to complete the look!
One of the reasons I love living in Colorado is the fact that we get to actually enjoy all 4 seasons. I find inspiration in every season and this summer has been no exception. On a hot sunny day I love to put on a dress and go. It’s easy, cool, and stylish. I found this one pictured at Alter Ego Fashions online and I love it! It’s a great go to look for everyday summer and you can bet I’ll be wearing it a lot while the days are still hot!
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