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Our weekly series dedicated to helping you look your best for your next lifeXpressions portrait session!

Trendy Tuesday | What to wear for your Mother and Child Session

March 9, 2010 – 9:00 am

Are you trying to figure out what to wear for your upcoming Mother and Child session? Well look no further then the weekly addition of Trendy Tuesday! Lifexpressions is your personal shopper and we have found all your wardrobe essentials to make your portrait session a perfect 10.

Just in time for the warm weather (that I know will be here soon) Lilly Pulitzer has a great selection of Spring and Summer clothes for mom and child (even for boys)! The beautiful vibrant colored clothes will make your beach or secret garden session look magnificent.

Lilly Pulitzer is so perfect for a Florida session. Classic and timeless beach wear for every family member work perfectly for a photo. Be creative, mix the patterns, all the colors are coordinating so it really works!

Enjoy your selections there are so many on lillypulitzer.com and garnetthill.com, you really can’t go wrong. Remember to wear what fits and you feel comfortable in. I love the tunic dress, but make sure you like how you or the children look sitting in it. There are many other full skirts or maxi dresses for mom that are also designed in the fabrics you love. Even the solid wrap over a white shirt and pants can be stunning for mom with your little ones in Lilly pattern shift dress. I can’t wait to have my first session in some of these adorable outfits.

P.S. if Dad wants in on the photos – Lilly even makes coordinating fabric items for Dad! Check out all the great ties…..oh an idea for my Trendy Tuesday Father’s Day addition is forming in my mind! *grin*

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Trendy Tuesday | Matilda Jane

March 2, 2010 – 9:00 am

“Come’on who doesn’t love a compliment?” The designer of Matilda Jane Clothing knows that all her shoppers hear these words every time they wear anything Matilda Jane! Some may call Matilda Jane clothing an addiction, others who don’t know the brand will simple become addicted, in a matter of time.

Matilda Jane clothing showcases the sweetness of any child. These clothes are also so powerful in a photo. All the designs are simple silhouettes because its not about the clothes it is about the darling girl wearing them. This season even brother, mom and dad can become a part of the Matilda Jane addiction for a perfectly coordinated photo.

For your next lifeXpressions session try some of these adorable styles that have been featured on the Matildajaneclothing.com website. The mix of fabrics, patterns and styles will make each picture unique. The colors all coordinate so your families clothing choices will work together without competing. These simple clothing selections will make a portrait look like you spent hours shopping for just the perfect combination.

All Matilda Jane clothes are sold through a trunk keeper, so if you don’t have one of your own email Nia at niac@matildajaneclothing.com between now and March 14th to get the details. Don’t forget to mention you heard about it on lifeXpressions’ Trendy Tuesday post. Don’t delay, you know how quickly the most popular styles sell out! And your Spring session is right around the corner too.

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Trendy Tuesday | Spring Style

February 9, 2010 – 9:00 am

I have been saving this great idea for months, waiting for my Spring sessions to begin. I just couldn’t wait any longer to share. One of my avid Trendy Tuesday readers and fashionista herself, turned me on to this new line of clothing called Belle Parish. My clients know I am a sucker for adorable dresses! *grin* So when I saw these dresses I knew my young clients visiting the secret garden or an Easter Egg hunt would be well dressed in something from Belle Parish.

Today’s Trendy Tuesday clothes are designed by celebrity Ali Landry, a true southern bell bringing you pretty and traditional Southern clothing. Check out the adorable outfits on these girls. Perfect for any Easter or Spring photos. I just love the girl licking the cake, her dress and the cake look so delicious. I can even see a brother join the photo in a seersucker suit from Crew Cuts from Jcrew, how adorable.

Belle Parish is new to the market this Spring so keep checking belleparish.com for a retailer near you.

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Trendy Tuesday | Out to Sea

February 2, 2010 – 9:00 am

Spring clothes seem to be popping up in all the stores in the last few weeks. I have noticed a hot theme this season is the nautical look. I can’t think of a better idea for your next beach photo session!
Nautical themes whether they’re classic anchors and stripes, or funkier skull and plaid combinations are a fun look for you and your family. Try out some of these great ideas that were a fun twist on the nautical theme. Add pops of color like yellow or red to your classic navy and white outfits for an extra punch in your pictures. I really think your family will have lots of fun shopping and modeling these clothes in an “Out to Sea” photo shoot!

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Martin & Osa is featuring Nautical styles for Mom & Dadlifexpressions photography family portrait session, fort myers florida, on location photographer, naples beach photographer, naples newborn photography, sibling portraits, sanibel beach portraitsClassic sail away outfits from White Grey Organicslifexpressions photography family portrait session, fort myers florida, on location photographer, naples beach photographer, naples newborn photography, sibling portraits, sanibel beach portraitsLuna Luna Cruise line at Little Posh Princess for your big girl and Miniboden of Joules clothing for your boyslifexpressions photography family portrait session, fort myers florida, on location photographer, naples beach photographer, naples newborn photography, sibling portraits, sanibel beach portraits

Happy shopping!

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Trendy Tuesday | A “Stunning” Discovery!

January 19, 2010 – 9:00 am

When helping clients with their wardrobe choices, it makes it easy when I can suggest coordinating outfits that are easy to find and a perfect personality fit. When preparing for my Trendy Tuesday suggestions, I often search for brands that have coordinating sibling choices. Recently, I was excited to learn that one of my favorite “all boy” boutique brands, Wonderboy Clothing, is launching a coordinating girl clothing line called, Stun this Spring.

I had discovered Wonderboy Clothing a few years ago because many of my handsome young clients were wearing these fabulous modern, hip and wearable tops and bottoms. So now I am excited to turn you all on to this “stunning” girl clothing line from designers of Wonderboy. Your girls will be able to wear as a companion outfit to brother that you both love. Stun features feminine and adorable outfits that are hip without all the frills . What an easy solution to preparing for your next session. All the work has been done for you by Wonderboy designers. You can’t go wrong. How cute and ingenious for your next photo shoot!

Wonderboy and Stun are an easy suggestion for your children that will work in any setting. You will love all the colors of corals, taupes, aquas, reds and purples all infused with some graphic fun designs. Put your son in a shirt that makes one of the colors in your daughter’s dress pop. Or dress your daughter in a solid top with a patterned skirt that matches brothers shirt. It will be easy and “stunning.”

These are just a few photos I could find of the new Spring lines, but keep checking your favorite on line boutiques these outfits will be available for before your Spring session! All the clothes come in sizes two to ten. I can’t wait to see my first models in these clothes!lifexpressions photography family portrait session, fort myers florida, on location photographer, naples beach photographer, naples newborn photography, sibling portraits, sanibel beach portraits

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Trendy Tuesday | Be Mine, Valentine

January 12, 2010 – 9:00 am

Valentine’s day will be here soon (hard to believe but true!) Remind your loved ones, in addition to all the jewels, flowers and candies they will be giving you this year…you would also like a photo session of your children (maybe even with you too). Get struck by Cupid’s arrow and start thinking of how adorable everyone can look for a Valentine session!

Your little sweetheart will look like a yummy dessert in these precious dresses I found on Etsy. Your little one will look a wedding cake, so sweet and so delicious in one of these dresses. Perfect for a Valentine session you can match a sibling or adult in solid red, pink or black and your sweetheart will still be the focus of the picture and the apple of Daddy’s eye.Trendy TuesdayAnother idea for a Valentine’s photo is to try these coordinating sibling accessories from Belle and Beau Etsy shop. Have your children coordinate in these accessories. Then dress yourself in a red dress from Anthroplogie with some fun flats. Everyone will look so adorable and the photo will be a timeless memory.Trendy TuesdayRemember those candies and flowers your loved one will be bringing you? Use them in your photo! A huge lollipop with bright colors can be so fun and adorable. Or have your little cupid give his Valentine a beautiful rose. Let me capture these perfect moments. Use the photos as a Valentine’s day card to friends and family (especially if you didn’t get around to sending your Holiday Cards this year!)Trendy Tuesday

Send a message to your Valentines. Milkshop.com has a great selection of fun shirts that will send a message to your Valentines! Enjoy your session for years to come remembering the innocence of your child. Cupid’s arrow has your family as their target this year! Trendy Tuesday

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Trendy Tuesday | Tips for Being Picture Perfect

January 5, 2010 – 9:00 am

Tip #1

Jewel tones create the perfect frame for all skin tones and hair colors. Lucky for you clothes in jewel tones are so hot this season, shopping will be easy. Coordinate your whole family in solid jewel tones for an amazing look. Check out these stunning finds from Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Jcrew’s Crew Cuts.Trendy Tuesday Tips for dressing for portraitsTip #2

Everyone looks relaxed and happy when they are wearing something they love! Okay, this is still Trendy Tuesday….don’t let your family have total control of their wardrobe! You still need to coordinate outfits, but let them love what they wear! I love the photos of these children from Nextdirect.com. Each child is casual, stylish and looks super comfortable in their outfits. Just imagine how great your session will be if getting dressed feels like the easiest part.Trendy Tuesday Tips for Dressing for PortraitsTip # 3

Button downs for men and boys can sometimes look stiff and awkward. Add layering for a fun and relaxed look! Plaid is so hot right now, try layering with solids!Trendy Tuesday Tips for Dressing for PortraitsTip # 4

Accessorizing is important. Try to remember scale can be deceiving in photos. Less is more. Hair bows are adorable, but may over power a beautiful smile that you wouldn’t want to miss! Accessorize with a delicate touch, you will be happy you did.Trendy Tuesday Tips for Dressing for Portraits

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