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Weekend Updates

February 09, 2016

Well it's Tuesday and I am still playing catch up from this past weekend. We (The Blog Guild) hosted our first Style and Shoot workshop that I have only talked about a hundred times here the past month or so, and it was awesome! If you want to see some of the photos our attendees have already shared just search on instagram for @theblogguild. We had a full house and everyone had such nice things to say about the afternoon. At least a half dozen attendees asked if we would hold another Style and Shot workshop soon. To me that was a sign of success. We are going to discuss that option for sure at our next meeting. In the mean time I want to thank everyone who attended, anyone who had to listen to me go over my list a thousand times to make sure it was perfect and everyone who follows me on snapchat and watched the event unfold and all the prep work! It was worth the work!

I spend last night writing thank you cards and preparing my Valentines to deliver. Thanks to Hallmark and their Signature Hallmark line of cards for making the delivery of my cards so pretty, and not to mention my #gsd note pad to keep my list of task in order for the week! Tomorrow I am bringing you this week's edition of Wednesday Wants and it's full of my favorite neutral! Wanna guess what that is? Oh... and you won't want to miss Thursday's outfit. I am sharing a local designer that I think you will like.

February 09, 2016
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Pattern Mixing Trends

February 04, 2016

Ann Taylor

Put me in pink and I am going to shine. It's just a fact. This Express Portofino shirt is awesome and on sale right now. I paired it with my Ann Taylor windowpane slacks with of course a pop of leopard. I shared a peek of this outfit on my instagram and facebook earlier this week and received a lot of comments about pattern mixing. I shared an entire post on pattern mixing you may read here. I love a pattern challenge if you will call it that. Mixing patterns really is easy. If you are new to pattern mixing, or afraid of it then start simple. Take your solid color item in your outfit and add one item that is a pattern. Remember the color wheel rules... I shared that post with you here. One thing to remember is sizing your patterns. Don't put two small scales together just like you wouldn't put two large scale prints together. Balance them.

Style Tip: Pocket placement on your jeans and slacks can make an huge impact on your shape and appearance. Be sure to always check out your bum in the mirror to determine if they make your butt appear bigger, or flat.

Depending on your shape, choose a smaller print for the top if you are busty to not accentuate it. Like wise if you are broad in the hips or thighs, use patterns that are smaller as they look best on the bottom half. The exception to this is an extremely large print could be worn on your pants or skirt if the cut of the clothing is appropriate. An A Line skirt, or a wide straight leg trouser is a good example. Bottom line is...you know your body shape and what works. If your smallest part of your figure is under your bust line, then find items that draw the eye to this area with a fuller skirt. Pair a cute cardigan with a belt and position the belt under your bust line. Trust me it works! This will make you look bustier if you already are so just know that.

Pants // Top (On Sale BOGO 1/2) // Blanket Scarf // Shoes // Bracelets // Sunglasses // Lipstick // Earrings //

February 04, 2016
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Wednesday Wants

February 03, 2016

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This weeks edition of Wednesday Wants is with a nod to spring and light colors! According to Groundhog Day rules and Phil not seeing his shadow yesterday, we will be welcoming spring sooner rather than later! Fingers crossed. I am loving these light tans and neutrals in accessories right now and those shoes?! Yes please!

Bucket Bag // Floral Pants // Vince Sandal // Knotted Belt // Heart Tee

February 03, 2016
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Home Tee

February 02, 2016

Kansas

I have been enjoying this gorgeous weather jacket less. Yup... it's that warm out right now. I know not to count on it lasting too long, but what a nice tease at spring weather in late January. I ran errands over the past weekend like a mad woman, stopping by Kendra Scott on The Country Club Plaza, Natashas's Mulberry & Mott, and a few other sponsors preparing for The Blog Guild's first workshop of the year. You can read about it here and purchase tickets if you're local. If you follow me on snap chat >> (lisa.murie) you witnessed the escapades Erin and I had. Hey, in my defense I can parallel park just fine!! Monday thru Friday I dress in business or business casual. Translation=No Denim so when the weekend roles around I am looking for cute and comfy.

You have heard the expression.... There's no place like home, or Home is where the heart is, or how about Home is where ever you are. Well for me, home is Oklahoma. I was born and raised there, lived there until I was 40 and it will always be considered home to me. I love the Sooners, Rustic Cuff, Garth Brooks, and one of the best and largest Oktoberfest in the country is in Oklahoma. So I'm an "Okie" at heart even if my feet are in Kansas. Where do you call home?