Trendy Tuesday ~ Going Green

“Going Green” can be interpreted many ways these days. But in the fashion world we are talking about clothing that is the color green!  Green is a beautiful spring color and I hope many of you will “go green” for your next photo session.

Wearing green may not be for everyone, don’t fret many of these fashion choices come in other bright colors this season. The lesson in this Trendy Tuesday is to be bold with this season’s fashion forward color  finds. Shopping for brilliant bold color clothes is easier than ever this spring. Color block and everything in spring colors is invading the stores with colored shoes, denim and more. For your next session try some of these fashion ideas that are just as simple as khaki’s and white shirts.

For mom or teens a colored shoe can be fun and unexpected. So many styles to choose from in bright colors, flats or wedges and everything in between. I love these wedges from Shoebuy.com. Pair with a green sweater and some dark blue jeans or skinny flat front navy shorts to complete the look. The wedges and the cut of this sweater will be stylish and slimming on all body types. The sweater is from Francesca’s and comes in a rainbow of colors. For your little girls the Gap has lots of clothes in bold colors. A cotton dress with a sweet navy accent can be worn from baby to tween and look age appropriate for any age. If you can find a romper in your chosen color that would be so fun for an active little girl. For your boys young to “older” have them wear a pair of striped shorts from Gap with his favorite navy colored shirt. Pop the collar for your preppy boy for an adorable look.

Have fun with your fashion, keep everyone coordinated without perfectly matching. I can’t wait to see all my families that “go green”.

 

 

Trendy Tuesday: The Fictional Hilfiger Family Photo

Yikes, it has been almost a month since I have shared some Trendy fashion. So here are some “over the top fashion” ideas for your LifeXpressions spring and summer photo sessions. Right now I am in LOVE with the photos running in all the magazines of this fictional Hilfiger family. The Tommy Hilfiger marketing department has really kicked it up in the last few seasons! The photos and fashion are simply amazing. The New England style with a touch of preppy, trendy and a bit of humor simply rock in these pictures.

I picked these photos because all of them have elements that really work. Yes, the Hilfiger family in these pictures are wearing all clothes from one brand, but anyone could take several ideas from these photos and still pull off an amazing picture. Love the colored pants on both the men and woman, that is so popular for spring and will be easy to find at any retailer. What a fun family photo at the tennis court or playing bocce ball, all the props really make these photos amazing. Even without everyone wearing white in the pictures each of these photos still feels like a vacation, relaxation and reminds of the beach or a warm climate. Show your family these photos  as an alternative to the “all white” outfit beach photos, you might be surprised at how much they get into the fun fashion!

If nothing else all of these photos have to make you smile. I love taking photos that get a “reaction” out of someone. So everyone step it up, lets see what fun photo ideas we can come up with while sporting some really amazing fashion. Can’t wait to plan with you your next photo session.

 

Trendy Tuesday: Using Pinterest for Style Ideas

Since the beginning of the Trendy Tuesday blog, I have done my very best to come up with the most original fashion ideas for my favorite blog readers! *grin* Okay, I know they aren’t always completely original, but for the most part I try to come up with unique, yet easy to wear fashion for all my wonderful clients.

So today in my search for something fabulous for Trendy Tuesday, I decided on a whim to search in Pinterest, typing in “family photo inspiration”. Wow, thousands of ideas (not mine) popped up. So many ideas… some funny, some really interesting, but mostly adorable families with great fashion ideas, that I am sharing with you. I love how these families remembered all the concepts I inspire you with each time I write a Trendy Tuesday blog. Check out how each photo shows families that are coordinating and not matchy, matchy. Pops of  color like a pair of yellow shoes. Photos when families do something interesting, like paint or mud, love it (such a Modern Family Family Portrait Episode)! I even love the mix of solid colors and all the really simple yet fabulous ideas.

I will continue to bring you lots of shopping tips and ideas with each Trendy Tuesday. But in a pinch a great back up is Pinterest. I look forward to seeing all your fabulous fashion ideas at your next LifeXpressions session.

Check out these adorable fashions for Spring from Persnickety. I know I have shared with you some of my favorite Persnickety Clothing outfits in the past…but I think this season the outfits are more photo perfect than ever! I just love all the colors and how everything coordinates together so nicely (and easily).

What little girl wouldn’t love one of these outfits? And because there are so many beautiful fabrics in the clothes, it will be easy to coordinate brothers, cousins, friends, mom and dad for a photo. Just think everyone will be happy in their outfits and smiling.

A spring photo can inspire you to create your Holiday Card for 2012 in April! *grin*

Be sure to order your favorite pieces from Persnickety quickly before they are gone. Schedule your LifeXpressions photo session as soon as your order arrives!

 

Trendy Tuesday – Holiday Fashion Trends

As we all get ready for all the holiday festivities and of course ALL the photographs….I have a few fashion trends that will make your photos extra special and super trendy. Some of this season’s best fashion trends can be worn by everyone or anyone in your family. Try a few of these suggestions, I know you will be happy with the results and your photos are sure to sparkle like the New Year’s firework show!

First try the traditional red and green. Don’t be afraid of color. Festive hues can really add something special to your photos. For your littlest little, put her in this adorable classic holiday red plaid from Janie & Jack. For dad add some green with this stylish sweater in green from JCrew.

 

Another trend this season is fur. Fur is so popular I even saw fur legwarmers in a store display. I am not recommending the fur legwarmers necessarily, unless it really works with your outfit! “grin”  BUT….I do recommend adding this popular fashion trend to your wardrobe selections. For mom or an older sister, add something from Ann Taylor like this fabulous fur scarf to a simple outfit. Add a fur vest from JCrew for your girl that coordinates with the family. The look is really something special and unexpected, especially in Florida.

 

I am always reminding you to accessorize for your photos. Add an overstated necklace or sparkle headband to your wardrobe for a real bang. I love how accessorizing can really make a drab outfit a really fab outfit! Don’t be afraid to make a statement, these accessories will sure to be a conversation piece. All of these accessories can be found online or in the store at Anthropologie.

 

Or my last trend to try…. my personal favorite  for the season, be your own trendsetter! Boys will be boys and the best pictures sometimes happen just because you let them be who they are! Here are some fun fashion ideas from Mini Boden, that will let your “all boy” boy be who he wants to for the holiday photos with a bit of fashion that he won’t even notice! (hint: the color green)

Happy Holidays to all my wonderful Trendy Tuesday fashion followers. Another great year of fashion, photos and fun. I look forward to all that 2012 has to offer for my clients and in the world of fashion. Have a safe and happy holiday season, I can’t wait to see all your smiles in the New Year.

 

 

 

Trendy Tuesday – Delightful Details

Sometimes it is all in the details! This season your holiday outfits can be delightful with a few extra details. Any plain outfit can be even more fantastic with some of my favorite small or large accessories from Ruche. You can apply many of these fashion ideas to your outfits or your families and everyone will sparkle.

Just add some big earrings with some color to a simple dress or outfit. Or I love the idea of adding a scarf to your favorite plain dress. Try this fun gold scarf from Ruche it has some sparkle to it! Shoes are always a great way to surprise someone with your daring fashion sense! Love, love any kind of boot this season!

Color block, lace and belted dresses are all hot this season. All these dresses are an accessory in themselves and will look beautiful in a photo when everyone else is wearing something simple. Love the idea of headbands on moms and girls. Don’t over power your outfit with your hair accessories, but certainly if you can “rock it”, wear it! Try a Pancho or cape jacket which are all the rage this season. They certainly will hide any extra pounds we all wish we didn’t have during the holiday season!

Be delightful this season, accessorize with something fabulous and all the details will look amazing in your photo!

 

 

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