Summer is here in full swing and I don’t know about you but it’s HOT down here in the desert. We are all about sundresses, shades, pool parties, and BBQs. How are you spending your summer? The summer is flying by, we can’t believe it’s already July! We created weekly challenges to see how you style your closet, we can’t wait to see what you wear! At the end of these five weeks, will will select 2 winners. Participants must be following all hosts to have a chance at winning. We will be selecting our winners at random on August 1, 2018. Prizes include: 1-
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Style prompts are completely open to your interpretation. Need help with some ideas? Here are some extra tips and suggestions if you’d like a little extra guidance.
July 1-7 Stars & Stripes - Red white & blue anyone? Stripes are always in style so show us how you wear yours. There is no better time than now to let your Americana Pride shine. July 8-14 Summer Brights - Shine as bright as the sun and show us your style. Fall will be here before we know it. Lets give all those Summer pieces the ride around town that they deserve! July 15-21 Best Basics - There’s nothing better than a basic t-shirt dress and some chambray. Basics are perfect for a casual day or throw on some heels and jewelry and you’re ready for a night out. Simple black dress, it can go either way, show us how you wear your basics this week! July 22-28 Hats off to Summer- We are all about protection from the sun, and what better way than to wear a hat! From dad hats, ball caps and floppy hats, show us how you style your summer head wear. Protection from the sun does have to be drab, make it fab! July 29-31 Summer Accessories- Now is the time to give all our favorite summer accessories one last ride for the season. Summer sandals, peep toe shoes, summer hats and lightweight scarves, bring them out and let them shine. Its been a great Summer, and the seasons are changing. Dare we say it? Hello, August.
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Can you believe summer is here? This school year has flown by and now it’s time to soak up the sunshine! Summer is full of vacations, lake trips, and BBQs galore. We certainly can’t wait to see your summer style during this season. Even if your weather isn’t as hot as ours here in the southwest, we’d love for you to play along! At the end of these four weeks, will will select 3 winners to win one of 3 prize packages. Participants must be following all hosts to have a chance at winning. We will be selecting our winners at random on July 1, 2018. Prizes include: 1 - Pampered Package:
Style prompts are completely open to your interpretation. Need help with some ideas? Here are some extra tips and suggestions if you’d like a little extra guidance.
June 1-7 Summer Sunshine - Summer is here and the temperatures are sure to match. What screams Summer in your wardrobe? Maybe it's your swimmy, sunnies, or sandals, whats you're summer staple for the sunshine? June 8-15 Sundress Days - Nothing beats the ease of throwing on a sundress. It's our go-to for Summer days and nights. Dress them up, dress them down, or switch it up as a fashionable swim cover for those poolside dates. Endless styles, patterns and silhouettes, what expresses your personality the best? June 16-23 Sandals or Slides - Sunshine days mean we want to see those pedicures! Effortless shoes are a must whether they’re sandals or slides let those toes show! June 24-31 Fruitie Cutie - Summertime fruit is the best, and why limit it to your plate? Fruit filled fabrics are everywhere this time of year, or perhaps you have an accessory with your favorites? Hello watermelon bags and pineapple earrings, it's your season to shine! Spring is here in full swing. We love how Spring portrays new beginnings. Fresh floral blooms are sprouting, soft delicate-like breezes float through the air, the world is just full of soft, feminine touches. To celebrate this Springtime season, we are hosting our next style challenge leading straight up to Easter. We can’t wait to see all your pretty and feminine looks. Do you embrace color or keep it neutral? Perhaps just a pop of pink here or there? We want to see! Our challenge will extend through four weeks, carrying us through the month of March. At the end of those four weeks, will will select *three* winners. Participants must be following all hosts & sponsors to have a chance at winning. We will be selecting our winners at random on April 1, 2018. Prizes include: @maileyrose gift card, @dandelionleatherco earrings, and a @jadekaidesigns trucker hat. Style prompts are completely open to your interpretation. Need help with some ideas? Here are some extra tips and suggestions if you’d like a little extra guidance. March 1-7 Pastel Hues: Think blush pinks, periwinkle blues, mint greens, and soft yellows. There are so many delicate shades to choose from. Intimidated by girly colors? Start with your favorite basics, then implement color in little touches like jewelry, shoes or a handbag.
March 8-15 Feel Good Florals: What else could be more appropriate for Spring? Flowers are blooming everywhere we turn, even here in the desert. Floral Spring dresses come in many styles and prints. Soft and mini floral prints are on trend this season, adding a feminine and delicate touch to any piece. Feeling adventurous? Don’t be afraid to mix and match. March 16-23 Pretty In Pink: There are countless shades to choose from. Embrace your femininity with a flirty dress or a sweet blouse. Hot pink trousers? We’re all in. Casually layer with a denim jacket or cardigan for a laid back daytime look. Throw on a blazer and some pumps for an unexpected office look. Heading out? Try a delicate lace top & a leather jacket for the perfect blend of sweet and edgy. March 24-31 Feminine Touches: Girly touches can be added in so many ways. Ideas include elegant lace, colorful hues, soft chiffon, and silky fabrics. Want to make an impact? Try a delicately draped wrapped silk or satin dress. Slip dress styles are all the rage. Prefer to keep it simple? Simply silk or satin tops make a subtle feminine statement, plus pair with dark wash denim and a simple heel or flat to make it more daytime casual. Pumpkin patches, cozy fireplaces and cooling temperatures. Oh yes, fall is here in full swing. October, we happily welcome you! Ashley grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and nothing could beat driving down a quiet road, surrounded by multicolored trees of red, orange and gold. Cascading all around and littering the road ahead as leaves colored the streets. Its a bit different here in Arizona. It can feel similar in like Northern Arizona, but down here in the valley, we soak in our cool mornings and wait until November for fall! Not only are we in the spirit for fall, but it’s time for one of Alexis' favorite holidays, HALLOWEEN!!! Growing up the house was decorated for every holiday and Lex has continued that in her own household as well. Pumpkins, skulls, ghouls and more the house is always decked out & Halloween is always celebrated with a driveway fire and movies projected on the garage. To kick of October, we hope you join our next month long style challenge and giveaway!! Plus, did you hear? This month there won't just be one winner! Two prizes means two winners! We thought about the things we love about Fall, and put together a breakdown in hopes that you feel inspired and festive for this wonderful season. We can't wait to see your looks! Each day has a prompt, inspired by a specific category for each day. Interpret them any way you wish! Need a little bit more help? Look below for some of our style suggestions and tips! Sunday’s —> Sunday Sippin’. We want to see whats in your cup on Sundays! Beer at 10am kickoff? No judgement here ladies. Monday’s—> Fall Inspired. Whether its 65 degrees or 95 degrees, show us how you incorporate your favorite Fall pieces. Tuesday’s—> Tuesday Shoesday. Self explanatory. "A woman carries her clothes, but it's a shoe that carries a woman." Christian Louboutin Wednesday’s—> Accessories. Its in the details here. Got a hat you’re dying to try? Grandma's pearls? How do you accesorize? Thursday’s—> Outerwear. This one is pretty cut and dry. Outerwear applies to any style of living. Well, unless you're a hermit that literally never goes outdoors... Friday’s —> Denim Days. Casual Friday's are made for denim. No jeans in your office? How about a vest or jacket? Denim comes in every form. Brittany and Justin circa 2001 anyone? Saturday’s —> Show Us Your Flatlay. Lay it all out there for everyone to see! Daily Prompts: Sunday 1- Coffee Cake - Ashley's favorite alternative to pumpkin spice anything! Got a recipe? We would love to see. No coffee cake around? That's okay! Lets be real, coffee + any cake = happy. Monday 2 - Best Vests - Vests are so versatile! Wear them alone or layered. They're one of our staple pieces. Tuesday 3 - Ankle boots - Heeled or flat? We love ‘em all! Wednesday 4 - Holy Guacamole - National Taco Day - Hopefully we will be joining the Taco Fest this year in Chandler! Thursday 5 - Suede Style - Suede is a great way to add texture to an outfit. It isn't all about the color or pattern y'all! Textures are so fun to play with to add a spark to any outfit. Friday 6 - No Mess Distressed - The most perfect year round denim. Do you like a little bit ? Or maybe you're all about the open holes. Fun tip: try layering over tights. Solid colored is a safe start. But lace tights are perfect and unexpected. Saturday 7 - Fav Weekend Tee - Old rock band tee? A tee you have in 10 colors? We want to see them all. Sunday 8 - Brunchin’ or Lunchin’ - Sunday brunch? Post church lunch? Pizza and wings watching football? All of the above? We may or may not have our hands raised. Monday 9 - Wicked Webs - Getting a bit Halloween--y over here. Hocus Pocus anyone? Think delicate lace, intertwined and weaved to perfection. Tuesday 10 - Pointy Toes - Heels or flats, pointy toed shoes are proven to make your legs look longer. Win! Wednesday 11 - Felt Hats - Because lets be real, you just feel fashionable as f*** when you put these on. Thursday 12 - Bitchin’ Blazer - Blazers are in our top fashion staples. Pair with jeans and pumps, throw one over a dress, or layer over a sweater, there really are so many options. Think outside the box. Pick one in a color that pops! Friday 13 - Classic Crops - The most versatile denim. Dress them up, dress them down. You cant go wrong. Saturday 14 - PJs All Day - It may be in the 90s, but all I want to do is light the fireplace and read a book. Sunday 15 - Pumpkin Spice - And everything nice! Think rust tones, one of the best colors for Fall! Monday 16 - Spooky in Scarves - Nothing screams Fall like a great scarf. Keep it sleek and simple or try it chunky and cozy. Too hot where you are? Pair a fun scarf with a basic tank, shorts & booties. Tuesday 17 - Slide On Over - Show us your slides! Of course we welcome all mules as well! Wednesday 18 - Arm Party - Bracelets and watches can really bring your outfit up a notch. Keep it simple with just a singular piece, or layer a bunch for a fun arm party. Thursday 19 - Loving Those Layers - Don't be afraid to play with different patterns and textures! Friday 20 - High Waisted - We love this revived flashback style. Instant long legs! Saturday 21 - Pattern Play - Camo and stripes? Florals and polka dots? Don't be afraid to play around. Picking two different patterns with one common base color is a great place to start. Sunday 22 - Red As Wine - Cheers to that. Monday 23 - Smooth Like Velvet - Velvet is one of the top trends this season. Its touch is just sumptuous. Velvet is one of those reaccuring trends that is just oh so good. Keep it simple with just a touch, or go head to toe. Instant luxury. Tuesday 24 - OTK and Through The Woods...We love OTK boots with so many styles. Pair them with dresses, skirts, leggings, or skinny jeans... We love a mid thigh hemline with the high knee. Wednesday 25 - Skull Candy - Dia de los muertos is our inspiration for this one. Love the traditions and celebrations that surround this shared in our community. Thursday 26 - Cardi Party - Cardigans are perfect for layering under jackets. Whether its a cool breeze outside or a chilly office, cardis don't have to be boring ladies. Don't be afraid of a bold pattern. Friday 27 - Black As Night - Halloween Chic, you can't go wrong with black on black. Saturday 28 - Sweater Weather - Knit and chunky, or leightweight and breezy, sweaters come in every variety. They're the perfect fall items for layering. Sunday 29 - Witches Brew - Drinking anything spooky or festive for Halloween weekend? We want to see. Monday 30 - Candy Corn - what’s better than mixing fall colors like candy? Just prepping for Halloween the next day! Tuesday 31 - Costume Cutie - Happy Halloween!! Show us your costumes! At the end of the month, we will randomly select two winners. Thats right, two! The first receiving a blanket scarf, beanie + boot cuffs from Junky Trunk Boutique, our favorite local boutique for all things fashion. The other will receive a free Lipsense color from our friend and local Lipsense gal, Dedra May. Doing these style challenges has truly reminded us that fashion comes in many forms. Its so wonderful seeing all of your different interpretations for each of our prompts. Play all month, we can't wait to see! Don't forget, you must be following all hosts (on instagram), and use hashtag #MathSmashOctoberStyle with your posts! You don't want to miss out on your chance to win one of these great prizes!
When you find the perfect striped dress, you buy it in both colors! Especially when its just $18! I've always been a sucker for stripes. So when I found this simple t-shirt dress, I knew it was a must have. From Junky Trunk Boutique, the Sawyer Striped Dress is your key to looking effortlessly styled. Available in both a white with black stripes, or black with white stripes. You're getting the steal of a lifetime, without the jail time haha! The material is lightweight, but thick enough where there is zero sheerness. Being that it is 65% rayon and 8% spandex, it definitely has an ample amount of stretch! Here are some of my styling inspirations: Perfect for dressing up or down, its the most effortless day to night dress. -Pair it with sandals and a vest for an easy casual look. -Throw on some sneaks and a ball cap for a chic athleisure day. -Booties and some leather, date night ready. Need I say more? Happy Friday y'all!
Woah, what happened? It's September already! One of our favorite months of the year. Any guesses to why? Well, for starters.. BOTH of our birthdays are this month!! On top of birthday month, we just love Fall and all the styles that accompany the changing weather. To celebrate, we are hosting our second style challenge. This month we have weekly prompts and, as always, they are completely open to your interpretation. We CANNOT wait to see what you come up with! At the end of the month, we will randomly select one lucky participant to win the most perfect long sleeve swing dress from Be You Boutique! Winner will get to select from 3 color choices; red, black or sand! Featured below, it's a perfect, versatile dress to bring you into fall. We stumbled upon Be You Boutique through a fellow fashion blogger friend. After checking them out, we loved seeing what they stand for. Exactly as the name states, they believe in portraying the best version of you, in a stylish and affordable way! They have amazing styles that work for any age group. Be sure to check them out! Don't forget, play along and hashtag your photos with #mathsmashseptemberstyle for your chance to win the Long Sleeve Tunic dress. Check out the prompts below for the weekly challenges and ideas to help you make your outfits! September 1-7: Last Chance Summer Styles Here is your chance to breakout all those last minute summer styles! Think bright colors, sandals, summer dresses. White after labor day? We are ALL for it. September 8-14: Birthday Week, Fearsome Favorites Woooooo birthday week for Alexis and Ashley! But puh-leeeze, birthday week? Lets be real. Its our birthday MONTH! Ash's is the 10th and Alexis' is on the 12th! Show us your favorite, fabulous, fierce looks! September 15-21: Pattern Mixing Party Pattern mixing is all the rage, but its still new to many! Here is your chance, play with patterns. Stripes and florals, so much yes. Need some tips? These are by no means rules, but we hope they help! Remember, have fun with this!
September 22-30: Feels Like Fall Hopefully it actually does feel like Fall where you're at. We are getting there here in the Arizona desert. By the last week of September, you best believe all the booties will be broken out of the closet regardless of temperatures. If the temps aren't very Fall inspired where you live, remember you can still make it work! Vests, scarves, booties, floppy hats, we want to see them all ladies! And of course they're all are acceptable with a pair of shorts and basic tank especially if you throw on a duster! Thanks so much for joining us babes! We hope you feel as inspired as we do.
We are so looking forward to see your fabulous, unique styles. Don't forget to follow both of our insta accounts, as well as Be You Boutique (@shopthebyb on instagram) to have your opportunity at winning! Winner will be randomly selected on September 30th. Ohhhh. My. Gawwwwd. (Janice from Friends anyone?) Can you believe its already August? This year is flying by. Lex is back to school next week...but didn't summer break just start?! Summer vacation seems shorter every year, guess that's that whole "adulting" thing right? But, we cherish vacation time and decided to end our summer with a bang! To kick off August, we have decided to surprise you all with our first month-long style challenge.
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