Picture Perfect

Time to look fresh for Spring Portraits

Hello Spring! So happy Winter is officially over 🙂 Time to put those heavy sweaters away (I think, although you never know here in the Carolinas) and pull out the wedges, pretty pastels, and your favorite floral prints. With Spring family portraits on the horizon I pulled together some of my favorite finds  for this season. I always suggest to my clients that they should all wear one color or do everything matching. I do suggest to keep to a cohesive color palette for all family members. Also I loveee when a family steps their game up and gets dressed up. I think it really makes everyone looks polished and down the road you will be so happy with the dressier timeless look. Those are the photos that really stand out and look fabulous on gallery walls, announcements, and on the family mantel. With that said you don’t have to spend a fortunate to achieve this look. Personally I like to shop with a budget and love the thrill of find a steal. These mood boards all contain items from The Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, J Crew and Nordstroms. Everything is under $150. Here are some of my favorite trends for this Spring that would look beautiful in from the camera.

Women’s trends

• Romantic: Pretty pastels, soft floral prints, chunky lace or crochet trims
• Silhouettes: Woven flowing maxi dresses, lady like midi dresses, cold shoulder, off the shoulder, ruffles and flounces
• Shoes: Neutral Platform wedges, block heels, ankle straps, cut out details
• Beauty & Accessories: Fresh faces, glowing blush and light bronzer, soft curls and beach waves, sweet and simple jewelery

Kids Trends

• Sweet and fresh: Pindots, chambray, white denim, gingham, linen textures
• Girls: ruffles, lady like shoes, textured bow or hair piece
• Boys: skinny leg pants, crisp button down shirt, long and lean looks
• Fresh and clean and want to look like Dad

Mens:

• Textured sweaters and pullovers
• Heathered greys, classic navy and olive, gingham or a check
• Long and lean chinos pair with a modern simple boot
• Classic and cool

To wrap up I wanted to share some of my favorite beauty and fashion bloggers online. These ladies really are amazing and always look so polished and put together. I love how I can relate to their posts and don’t feel intimated to try some of their tips and tricks!  5 Minute Makeup Must-haves is an absolute must read by Lindsey Regan Throne. She has done my makeup in the past and I seriously felt like a million bucks! This on the go beauty routine is spot on! (especially you Mama’s with more than one little one). The Chic Series  Kate always has great fashion advice. She loves to showcase athlesuire looks to date night outfits that are all totally chic. Plus she is a mama to two little ladies so we gets what it means to dress yourself in a hurry.  Style Your Senses I really love how Mallory can find the best fashion steals and deals. She makes shopping easy and is always spot on with current trends. I feel like we would great shopping buddies. Her lifestyle blog posts are also amazing and have great info!

Please check out these lovely fashion and beauty ladies. I hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks for this spring! Now time to go get gorgeous! XOXO Kelly