I thought for today I'd take a look back and recap some of my favorite looks from the Style Me Pretty Challenges with Alison at Get Your Pretty On, that I spent much of 2014 participating in! I had so much fun during each of the 4 challenges and loved linking up with fellow bloggers I met!
The Spring Challenge was the inaugural challenge and began in April and lasted through early May.
A few of my favorite looks:
Clearly I really loved my leopard flats and striped shirt! Find out more about these looks {here}!
The Summer Challenge in June and July was a breeze! I loved wearing colorful shorts and maxi skirts.
My sister and my best friend both joined me in the summer challenge! So it was double the fun!
This outfit was probably my most favorite of the whole challenge!!
To find outfit details and to see more looks from the summer challenge {here}!
Before we knew it summer was a memory and Fall had arrived. This challenge I vowed to shop my closet and found I had all of the pieces needed. I think this challenge was the easiest. Love how easy it was to put the looks together and style everything! I have so many favorites!
Fall Favorites
I slacked the most during the Winter Challenge, but being during the holidays pretty much lent itself to that! I still came away with some favorites from the outfits I did manage to put together. This challenge really built on the fall one. For the winter challenge, I splurged and ordered the TOMS booties. I loved wearing them!! Super cute!!
See more of what I put together during the Winter Challenge {here}!
I love everything about the challenges...the great group of ladies in the FB group, linking up each week with fellow bloggers and challengers, our fun linky graphics (Thanks Deena!) and the ease of getting dressed each day!! You can find out more about Style Me Challenges and see how they impacted me in my letter to Alison.
And the fun's not over for me and my Style Me Blogger buddies! We are continuing to link-up in the new year...talking fashion, home, life, and everything in between! I am super excited about it!! Join us!!
Happy New Year!!!
Katie
I love everything about the challenges...the great group of ladies in the FB group, linking up each week with fellow bloggers and challengers, our fun linky graphics (Thanks Deena!) and the ease of getting dressed each day!! You can find out more about Style Me Challenges and see how they impacted me in my letter to Alison.
And the fun's not over for me and my Style Me Blogger buddies! We are continuing to link-up in the new year...talking fashion, home, life, and everything in between! I am super excited about it!! Join us!!
Happy New Year!!!
Katie
Linking up today with:
Alison at Get Your Pretty On
Teach the children that the star is the heavenly sign of promise," he said. "God sent a Savior to the world and the star was the sign of that promise being fulfilled. The countless shining stars in the heavens, one star for each person on earth, represents the hope of all mankind."
"Teach the children that red is the first color of Christmas. It was first used by the faithful people to remind them of the blood that was shed for all the people by the Savior. Christ gave His life and shed His blood that every man might have God's gift of Eternal Life. Red is deep, intense, and vivid -- the richest color of all, and it is a symbol of the greatest gift from God."
"The deep green branches of this tree is a perfect background for this ornament. This is the second color of Christmas," he continued. "The pure green color of this evergreen tree remains this color all year round. This represents the everlasting plan for mankind. Green is youthful, hopeful, and the abundant color of nature. The needles on the tree point heavenward -- symbols of man's prayers as they go toward heaven. Trees have been man's best friends. They have sheltered him, warmed him, and made beauty for him."
"Teach the children," he said, "that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring for every person too, that they might find their way back -- it means guidance and return. It further signifies that all are precious in the eyes of the Lord."
"Teach the children," whispered Santa, "that at one time candles were placed on Christmas trees. They glowed brightly against the dark green branches showing man's appreciation for the star of Bethlehem of long ago. Now, strings of colored lights have taken their place in remembrance of Christ's birth."
He pointed to the bow and said, "A bow is placed on a present to remind us of the spirit of brotherhood of man. We should remember that the bow is tied as all of us should be tied together, with the bonds of good will toward each other. Good will forever is the message of the bow and the gift, a gift of love."
"Teach the children that the cane represents The Shepherd's staff. The crook on the staff helps bring back sheep that have strayed away from the fold. The candy cane represents the sweetness of giving not only at Christmas time, but also throughout the entire year. The spiral design is a symbol that we are, our brother's keepers."
One last time, he reached into his bag and brought forth a large beautiful wreath. As he placed it on the door he spoke gently with love, "Please teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal nature of love: it never ceases, stops, or ends. It is one continuous circle that only grows greater and greater when expressed. The wreath, the circle of love, plays a double role. It is made of many things and has many colors. It reminds us of God's unconditional love and the true reason for Christmas. Please teach the children."
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