Hello everyone, it's finally the end of the work week and we are heading into the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend. I am super pumped to get away to the lake and also to get together with family friends for a turkey dinner.
Today I am sharing three outfits that I have complied and made my own over the first couple of weeks of the Get Your Pretty On Fall 2017 Style Challenge. I've shared my recaps before, here, here, and here. If your are interested in joining one of the current style challenges, check out the links at the end of this post.
Onto to three simple outfits you can re-create for your own lifestyle and with what's in your closet. Enjoy!
Prompt #1: Moto Jacket, White Tee, Olive Jeans, Printed Scarf & Slip on Sneakers
My Take: Work Wear Culottes
I know, I know. You are thinking, "you go this out of that prompt?!?"
Here is the deal, I don't have olive jeans, well I didn't at the time
but do now. I absolutely adore these culottes that I picked up in
London last year and subbed them in for the olive pants. I stuck to
the white tee portion and printed scarf, but added a denim jacket with
some heels for work.
Let's talk culottes! To be
honest I had been crushing on culottes forever but I never thought they
would work on my short body, I am only 5'4". Anyway, these do and what I
feel is the trick for them is that they are high-waisted, making my
lower body appear longer and also my waist smaller, which it's
not as a result of over-indulging in pretzels dipped in
Nutella.
Here are a couple of culotte options from Modcloth to check out, here and here.
Prompt #2: Gray Sweatshirt, Gray Jeans, Statement Necklace & Velvet Shoes
My take: Weekend Style
I
was actually able to wear a casual look because it was finally the
weekend. I always wear jeans on the weekend because it's the
only time I am really allowed to. I just love this look. It's casual,
comfortable and stylish. I especially love my new purse from H & M
and the deep, wine color of it (it's sold out in this color but they do have It in black here). Oh, and did I mention these cute, lace
up flats were only $11 at Walmart?!?
Prompt #3: Gray Sweatshirt, Grayed Hem Jeans, Printed Scarf and Slip on Sneakers
My take: From Office to Casual Mom
My
favorite part of this outfit is that I got to do both a work look and
casual look in one day. I basically flipped the prompt for the
office and had a TON of compliments on it; and to think that chambray shirt
was on my "maybe" pile. Instead of the printed scarf I added some
leopard print to my feet and classy pearls for the office.
For running the kids to gymnastics that evening I paired up this cute, ruffled tee from H & M and I styled it with casual jeans, sneakers and a printed scarf.
If you are interested in trying out a style challenge for yourself check the following challenges out:
Fall 2017 Menswear Bootcamp
Fall 2017 Work Wear Capsule
Fall 2017 GYPO Style Challenge
Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends.
Last night Logan and I finally had a date night. It's been a while since we've gone out but more concerning than that is that we are finding it difficult to spend quality time together lately = not connecting in the way we like. I don't mean to complain but I will for just a minute. I find that we are so exhausted by the time we have gone to work, gotten the kids to their activities (and our kids aren't even super busy), helped them with their homework, made supper for the next day, and cleaned up that by the time we finally sit down at 9:30 or 10:00 we just passively watch TV and go to bed. I know that we aren't the only ones so I am looking for some advice, how do you and your significant other take the time to connect during the week?
Anyway, as I was saying we went out to watch a Christmas Carol at our local theater and though it's not my favorite Christmas story, the show was amazing and we went with friends which made it even more special. My parents couldn't babysit, so my 84 year old grandma came over to watch the girls. I am beyond blessed to have lots of family around who love spending time with our girls, but I feel most blessed about having not one but two grandmas that are still alive.
This sweater dress is a definite go-to in my closet. First off, I love
the color. Second, it's perfect with tights and booties, and the main
reason for loving it is that it's super comfortable of course! I am pretty sure that this will be my holiday outfit for our family dinner. Shhh, the vest works miracles to hide your belly when you've had a bit too much. I've
had it for a couple of seasons and am looking for a replacement as it's
gotten a tad bit too clingy too my body :( and it's beginning to pill
from washing it so much (as mentioned above I wear it a LOT). I am also getting a ton of wear out of my new fur vest featured HERE
and on my INSTAGRAM. I paired it up with my H & B rose gold jewelry which I also wear all the time so it was well worth the investment, especially since some of pieces were gifts :)
Sweater Dress Replacement Options:
