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.

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!

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!

Last week while checking out at the grocery this magazine cover caught my eye. Yes, it is Kate Gosselin and her 8 children which would catch any mother’s eye…and of course it is People Magazine, every woman’s guilty pleasure in the grocery line too! But what really caught my attention was the styling of the photo of the Gosselin family.  Especially because there are lots of people to photograph together, hence make them all look good together. I know that white tops and jeans or khakis are a “go to” very safe choice for your next large group beach session, but I really liked the addition of the blue in this photo and thought it would work perfect for any family. The blue reminds me of the water, but would still show up nicely on the white sand.

Everyone looks happy and great in their outfits in this photo even though everyone isn’t wearing the exact same outfit or exact same color. I am sure People had expensive stylists to help with the outfits, but you can steal the Gosselin look for free just by shopping in Publix and reading this blog! You don’t have to choose blue to make this concept work but shades of another color will look great too, pink, green, purple would be fun.

I can’t wait to see what my next big family session comes up with! Email or call for your Fall session soon to get your holiday cards completed in time for the holidays!

This week for our Trendy wardrobe ideas, lets start with all the fancy girls! I love these amazing looks and how much all the added accessories look with each outfit. Each of these designs are from Utah based brand Persnickety clothing. Hurry and place your order through Addy’s Closet online as many styles are in demand.  Mix and coordinate all of the pieces of any outfit to match your child’s style. Even better, I love how these outfits work great for sibling, because the fabrics all coordinate. Send the best card of the season by getting your daughter’s photo taken in one (or all) of these Holiday outfits. Only 123 days till Christmas!

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These outfits make a great photo and I think they will all be worn again and again without complaints – a huge bonus! A Children’s Place has some adorable boy outfits that have added a plaid layering button down or a simple pair of plaid shorts to some solid colored tops and bottoms. Pair these outfits with sister’s outfits from Gymboree. Gymboree, like The Children’s Place, does a great job coordinating all the pieces of an outfit together so you don’t even need to think. Buy the skirt, top, jacket and all the accessories are available to match. Knee socks are so fun on a little girl, if she will wear them, by all means add them to the photo, especially with pink clogs – how cute.

For your older kids, try Crazy 8 and Aeropostale for your shopping. Okay, we know they really want the sweatpants at these stores *grin*, but try to get them to wear jeans or a skirt for the session. Add plaid into your outfit selections by layering it over their favorite solid or graphic tees. Coordinate plaids with younger siblings for a cohesive look.

Lots of stores have these looks available for any budget. Even adding one new piece of plaid clothing to your child’s existing wardrobe will add a new look that is picture worthy. Good luck to all my little and big models going back to school. Come by and show us your outfits and your growing smiles with a LifeXpressions Session.

Check out the adorable coordinating girl outfits I found from Twirls and Twigs. I love how these girls match without being in exactly the same dress. The rainbow color trims and accents add for so much pop and fun. If mom or big sister will be in the photo let her wear a dress from Gypsy 05. This brand has lots of  bright colored maxi dresses that will coordinate with the colors in the Twirls and Twigs dresses. If brother or Dad are willing to smile with the family in the picture have him wear this Ralph Lauren striped shirt. This example is very bright, but Ralph Lauren’s website (or even your favorite local TJMaxx) carry lots of striped shirts from bright to muted. Just imagine how beautiful these colors will look on the white sandy beaches and against the bright blue water.

Your family will smile and shine like sunshine and rainbows while looking fabulous in these wardrobe selections!

All of these 8 style choices are from Victoria’s Secret. I love all these selections because these looks work for so many body types and ages of woman. And of course all of these dresses come in beach white! I do believe that finding a white dress can be hard and at times very frustrating. White is not the easiest color to wear. But look through the Victoria’s Secret dress collection (all 21 pages!) many of the styles are available in different colors and white too. I of course will still encourage you to add some color with; a bracelet, a cocktail ring, a necklace or even a scarf as in the tank/skirt outfit below, to your outfit.  So if you MUST wear white, find something you love and that you will be comfortable in and love your outfit in the photos for years to come.

Search for these items by designer or style because Spring and Summer clothing has started to go on sale for many on-line retailers!

Little girl’s dress is from Saks Fifth Avenue and is called the One Shoulder Ella Girl dress. Retails for $57.00.

Young girls and or tween dresses are from Lulu’s. Retails $32.00.

Mom’s purple one shoulder dress is from Shop Bop designer Haute Hippie. Retails for $255.

Mom’s one shoulder hot pink maxi dress can be found at Net a porter and is from designer Halston. Retails for $346.

Dad’s shirt is from Ralph Lauren. Retails for $80.