Maternity Session | Lacey C. Schroeder Photography

 here is a little loveliness to start your week off. we may be just a little obsessed with these...

lately we have been all about anything baby (thank you Emma) and lucky for us, Lacey C. Schroeder Photography has captured a stunning maternity session! this photographer, based in Ames, IA, is definitely someone to keep an eye out for. she is so sweet and her style is nothing less than perfection. did we mention that her work is stunning?!

this maternity session was for the beautiful Kayse Schulz, one of the owners of Pure Bridal (who recently just had her adorable little girl Thea). it was photographed at McFarland Park in Ames, and the way Lacey captures the light in these photos is beyond amazing - we are so excited to feature her! not only are her photos pure art, but she is lovely both inside and out (i get to work with both of these amazing ladies)! enjoy these lovelies...

 

    

totally gorgeous right?! i was so excited to share these with you after i saw them! i know, i know, you want more - if we ask nicely, maybe Lacey will let us blog about Thea's newborn photos. she is totally adorable!

with love - P

July 4th Inspiration

we cannot believe that it is july already! where does the time go seriously?! we are always inspired by red, white and blue this time of year of course - so many unique and unexpected ways to get into the holiday.

need some inspiration for how to style yourself for this coming friday or any time really? look no further than below.

beauty

 why we love it | totally chic. it can go from day to night too - casual to dressy

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why we love it | keep it casual with a soft wave. classic but fun for summer

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 why we love it | need we say more? so classic plus all you need is blue and white to complete the whole look - earrings, outfit or shoes

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why we love it | take the above look and make it more natural and subtle. the dewy glow look is really in right now too - screams summer but in a nice way of course

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 why we love it | this one and the one below are so much fun but still sophisticated enough to be able to wear it to work if you need to

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 why we love it | who doesn't love a great chevron skirt? plus it adds a fun spin to the outfit

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 why we love it | staple pieces that you should have in your wardrobe anyways. change the red bag to a blue one and you are all set

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 why we love it | unexpected right? that's why we love it - fresh and youthful

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why we love it | who doesn't love a good scarf?

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why we love it | oh come on! i could not resist! who doesn't love a little sparkle? it makes every outfit look complete

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 why we love it | don't forget the sunglasses! why not make them blue to fit the theme - fun but classic with the aviator style

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i realize that i said 'classic' a lot in this blog, but that is the goal right? everything above is a classic but just done in a unique or modern way. the great thing is that classic/staple pieces, hairstyles, etc. can all be placed in your every day arsenal as well so yay to that!

happy shopping!

with love - P

10 Summer Beauty Trends You Can Actually Follow

If you're like me, you might look at trends coming off the runway and wonder how they translate into everyday life.  Here are ten beauty trends for the summer that you can actually wear!

1. Undone Hair- Rejoice, ladies! Less is more this summer when it comes to time spent on your hair.  Throw in a little mouse and away you go!

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2. Orange Lips- Orange is the go to lip color this season.  Try something fun this summer! 

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3. Dewy Makeup- Forget the powder, this summer's look is all about having that dewy glow! 

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4. Cat Eyes- The bold cat eyeliner look remains a favorite.  Try this look for your next date night.

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5. Metallic Eyeshadow- Try this shimmery look for your next night on the town!

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6. Bold Brows- Forget tweezing your brows until they are pencil thin, thick brows are in.

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7. Almond Shaped Nails- Perhaps we have Adele to thank for making this look popular. 

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8. Reverse French Manicure- A look to try with your almond shaped nails? 

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9. White eyeshadow- Time to try a new shade! 

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10. Natural Face- While getting made up is fun for special occasions, another look for spring is the barely there look for your face.  With this look, less is more! 

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-N