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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: 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.

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!

 

 

Trendy Tuesday – Dressing up for the Holidays

 

What could be more adorable than a bunch of girly girls dressed up and ready to celebrate all things festive? I love this combination of outfits from Next Direct. A simple combination of fun tights, skirts, borrowed costume jewelry and super cute shoes make for a perfect photo! Anyone can create this adorable look and add a fun caption for the perfect Holiday Card. I love how happy and comfortable these girls look in their outfits. Comfort makes for the best photos because no one is itchy, fidgety, or miserable in their clothing choices. Add a pop of color, lots of texture and some stripes or dots too, it really work together for these girls.

Dress up for a holiday fun photo, even mom get in on this photo it will make this image even more special. Next Direct has clothes for the whole family at extremely affordable prices.

Enjoy your turkey day and get ready for the holidays with a special photo session from LifeXpressions.

 

 

Trendy Tuesday: Specially Chosen Holiday Card Outfits for Girls

This is such a wonderful holiday season and a special time of year.  Make sure your girls look their best with a specially-chosen outfit just for them. Although these dresses are rather pricey they certainly will be cherished, gain you lots of compliments and are perfect to be captured for a lifetime in a photo!

A special holiday dress for your special girl is just what she needs. The skirts of the Ninachka Couture dresses are individually handpainted. Each dress will twirl and twirl to make her feel so much like a princess. Every dress is as unique as your daughter. A photo in one of these dresses will make a beautiful Christmas card.

I love this Trendy look for a holiday card or a special occasion. Lets choose a setting together to take a perfect photo of her! Find your very own Ninachka Couture dress at Britchin’ Post Boutique, there are so many to choose from!

 

 

Ninachka Couture Nutcracker Princess Skirt & Top

Trendy Tuesday: Holiday Photo Cards Be Creative

If you ever been to anything during the holidays you know that every party and especially any holiday photo has the potential hazard for fashion disaster.  It is just the nature of the holiday season and the confusing dress codes on invitations! But all that confusion with party invites doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun when it comes to your fashion and your holiday photo card. I have chosen some fun photo cards that are great examples of fashion, accessorizing, creativity and cards that just make you laugh.

My best advice for your photo card is don’t make it too complicated. Don’t try to over glitz, over coordinate, over dress and especially don’t over do your outfits and accessories. Make sure that relaxing, smiling and enjoying your family are the most important accessories you bring to your session. You will be happiest with your photos when you arrive less stressed about the process. The fun stuff that makes the card special will fall into place. I love the idea of Santa hats and candy canes. Scarves and hats are always fun and can coordinate even the least matched outfits.  I know I have lots of creative clients out there!

With a little advance preparation your card can perfectly represent your family moment. Preparation will help you to avoid many common holiday fashion mistakes and look your best in your card.

Some dates to remember so all your advance trendy fashion prep doesn’t go to waste:

Last date for sessions to ensure holiday deliver of your portraits is November 5th!

Last date for orders to be ready for December 24th is November 23rd!