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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.

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!

I know that sometimes I am not so regular with my Trendy Tuesday posts, I sometimes forget it is Tuesday…but I am always on the look out for great fashion ideas for my clients…really! *grin*

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!

With back to school on the brain, I am inspired by uniforms! Old school plaid can add great texture and fun to your photo outfits. For today’s Trendy Tuesday I selected some easy to wear, easy to find outfits for your teenies to tweenies. All of these outfits can be found in your local malls or on-line at Crazy8,  The Children’s Place, Gymboree and Aeropostale.

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.