We speak FUN: Laura Tully Fashion Event Recap!

I'm giving a major a high five and the biggest LOVE to everyone that came out for the 1st Laura Tully Fashion Event! It was such a delight to see each of you and get the opportunity to hug you out!! Thank you so much to Angela and her awesome team at Pottery Barn for the beautiful space and to Nicole from Westward Coffee for the treats and "damn good" coffee. I also want to give a huge "I am so grateful" HUG to Nancy Buffington of Boise Speakwell for guiding me along the last few months to prepare for this "playshop".  Nancy, thank you for working your brilliant magic on me and allowing me to speak to what I love. 

I'm always thinking of what I can do to make my clients lives easier when it comes to getting dressed. I wanted to deliver real style tips/ tools  that can be used to make choosing what we wear more deliberate and of course, fun! This event was made possible because of YOU! Thank you ALL for the amazing love and positive feedback!! 

Thank you to all the fabulous shops that took part in the event and helped to make the swag bags extra amazing! Paperie and Pen,  Shift boutique, Piece Unique, Ava Rae Boutique, Aveda and Blush by Jamie Rose. Click the link to learn more about these awesome spots or better yet, go visit! You'll thank me :)

Yep, you're fabulous swag bag goodness was custom designed by Be Collective. That's right even the bag that holds your swag can have some seriously cute style. 

Mama is filled with a fabulous list of ideas on how to make you look and feel your most amazing self.  So yes, I will definitely host another event! I will let you know as soon as the happy details are set! Enjoy the pictures courtesy of Karen E Photo, you all looked fabulous!

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” Brené Brown

3 Tips To Finding Your Style

Some uber fun with the talented Harley Goul

Style! What does it mean and how can we all capture it? I see style as a creative expression of who I am that can be translated in what I wear. I love fashion and the process of putting things together in ways most people might not. That's a big part of why I'm a personal stylist. I work to help my clients navigate what THEIR style is and of course, the process has to be FUN!! We have this moment that is happening right now where we get to determine what we wear, how we look and feel about our bodies without prescribing to anyone else's agenda. Can I get an amen for that please :) Here's a few of my "go to" tips to finding your style. 

jacket: adidas   tank top: JCrew   Jeans: Frame ( Fancy Pants)   Shoes: Zara

Listen to what speaks to you

No voodoo or magical chanting here. Just a real look at what styles you find yourself feeling great in. Your t-shirts and comfy pants don't count because come on, those are a given. Wearing comfy pants as I type :) It's that blouse, dress or jeans you wear all the time that makes you feel confident and looks great on you. Get more of that! It could be the blouse is a classic style, start venturing more into finding styles that speak that same thread of classic.

Save what inspires you

Yep, that Pinterest board is a great idea. I love when my clients show me their style board. It allows me to see their wishes, loves and style thread. If you see an outfit you love, take a picture of it, remove it from the magazine and pin it on a style board. This allows you to see the styles that you find yourself gravitating towards and have a great reference to use for "what to wear". 

Experiment and kick fear to the curb

What's fun about fashion is the ability to change our minds on what we want to wear and look at a moments notice. It doesn't have to be this serious, I'm going to marry you commitment. There's a lot of stores that offer similar styles that are budget friendly. If there's a style you want to try, just do it.  I've got your back. Trying on, can be a pain at times but the reward is seeing what works for you. The big win here is you're taking a little "love on you" time for yourself and could potentially find your new favorite outfit simply by trying. 

The 2 Styles I Want In Your Closet Now

Let's raise the roof to great staples. Those pieces that make you and your outfits so happy because they stand the test of time and work their little butts off in so many ways when it comes to outfit bliss. I'm always searching for those big and small "it" pieces to add into my wardrobe that helps to create a "wow" look with ease. My list is always evolving and that's just part of the magical fun of fashion. Babe, it's your style prerogative and you can do what you want!! So let's hop into my top 2 faves for your closet...hug me later :)

denim jacket: Thomas vintage   Dress: JCrew   Shoes: Loeffler Randall

Denim Jacket: oh let me just have a moment for the many ways a denim jacket easily transforms so many looks. It's the perfect layering piece: it can easily dress down a look or add a bit of edge to a dressy outfit. It's affordable, classic and comes in a variety of styles for every shape. Win and win!! Try on a few. I tend to go for styles that are a bit looser and have a worn vintage wash with simple stitching ( like the style I'm wearing). 

I paired this cool vintage denim jacket with this darling dress from JCrew. The jacket is oversized and adds a boyish charm to this very sweet dress. 

Cool kicks: I'm all about finding that awesome shoe that makes you twirl with glee at the sight of them. These oxfords are just that! Seriously, I'm twirling right now!! Whether your style is simple or edgy, adding in a dose of play to your wardrobe makes the "getting dressed" process way more fun!! Come on! Who says no to more fun?!! Your "wow" can be whatever you want:  fabulous metallic oxfords like these beauts, sneakers in a great print or a kitten heel that makes you so happy to be a woman. They are worth the joy, so get them. These shoes can be worn with jeans, a dress, skirt, shorts...seriously any look and it brings a unique take to you. After all, isn't that what style is about?? We're bringing the personal back into styling. 

I know my journey of sharing and loving what I do wouldn't be this happy style party if it wasn't for you. THANK YOU for your uber sweet messages and for dealing with my mushy responses....HUGGING YOU!!!! Let the outfits continue!  :)

Favorites: sweet finds under $50

I'm always on the hunt for a sweet find. You know that style that makes you want to twirl because it's full of sugar and spice and everything oh so wonderful about being a girl!! I'm a fan of all things that celebrate the joys of being a woman and clothing is one of my very fun avenues of expressing my lady like attributes. Well enough about my mantra let's get to the yummy center of this grill cheese sandwich shall we. Now I want a grill cheese ;) 

This crinkled chiffon blouse is from H+M and it was a screaming deal. Click here to add this little one to your cart. The mint green and tiny floral pattern gave my look a dose of freshness. To give it a modern edge I paired it with my favorite destroyed denim shorts. In the Fall, it will be great with a leather jacket and your most loved skinny jeans. 

If you want some more floral loves, I'm also eyeing this one from Asos. I tend to find the print that I love and then look at the price so it's a win win when I can find one at such a great price point. They're out there! My tip is to keep the style simple. You guys know me and my sermon of simple chic. It allows your less expensive buys to stand the test of style and time (well, at least until a dozen or so washes ( fingers crossed ;) 

Here's a few of my other sweet finds and all under $50...high five or chest bump here! I love this textured dot top from JCrew in Navy...this is a wear now and later ladies and it's an additional 40% off. WOO!! Check out this fun boho vibe one from  Urban Outfitters. It can be styled for work or play. 

If any of these great buys end up in your closet I would love to see how you style them.  Direct message me on Instagram @seelaurastyle or @lauratully.co. Cannot wait!! I've inserted one of my favorite quotes for the week below. Use whenever needed and I'll see you next week!! Insert a really BIG HUG here ;)

“You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are.” ~ Melissa Etheridge

When cuteness + comfort collides

top: JCrew  denim shorts: Forever 21   Sandals: Madewell

A really awesome thing is happening right now in fashion. You can look fantastic and guess what peeps, be comfortable. Yes!! Let's get it straight, not so comfy you're lounging hard on the sofa. I hear this word from clients all the time and my job is to show them how we can have both. Let's break down this "comfort" situation a bit. I want you to wear styles that look and feel great on your body. You want to feel comfortable and wear styles that won't sacrifice looking great. It's doable and I'll show you how.

How to keep the comfort whilst still engaging the cuteness: The things that I find a bit unusual is what I tend to gravitate towards. This darling bell sleeve top from JCrew was just that. It's fancy but in a cotton t-shirt type of feel, which brings it right back to comfort zone. Look for styles that allow you the versatility to pair with a dressed up or dressed down style. So I can easily rock this top with denim shorts or a fancy skirt. Look for prints and texture: polkadots, stripes, chevron or a modern floral. These types of tops pack a big punch for your closet and makes you look great, effortlessly. Hallelujah! :)

I'm not saying to stay away from trends but I only date trends, not marry them ;) I find the styles I love and my clients go to over and over again are the classics. Simple, chic and you won't regret the purchase 1 year later. That doesn't mean you're entering plainJaneville (I know, it's not a word but it just felt right).  It's best to look for styles that have a classic look like this stripe top but with a little fun, the bell sleeves. Include trends in small doses. So instead of an entire tassel dress, go with a darling tassel top. 

Break some rules: Wearing navy and black together was a no no in the fashion rules arena. We can wave goodbye to it and rejoice. I'm wearing a navy and white stripe top with black distressed denim shorts. For me, it's all bout texture and print. The stripe is forgiving and I don't have to worry about matching. So you can pair your navy polkadot shirt or navy stripe with black and go about your fantastic day :)

Don't forget the FUN : Accessorizing is a great way to add a little bit of fun and the unexpected to your style. This darling Rebecca Minkoff backpack does just that. It's practical and brings a dose of happy in this blush color. These sunglasses are from Fetch Eyewear. I saw them in Portland and fell in love with the unique and simple style. Then I learned more about what they represent and fell head over heels in love. I am constantly searching for great style and brands that serve a  bigger purpose with fashion as the medium. 100% of the profits ( YEP, 100%) is donated to animal rescue. This makes my better world momentum uber happy. Click here to learn more about this amazing company, it's mission and drool over the many fabulous eyewear #purchase. 

I have to send out a really BIG HUGE GIGANTIC HUG with a squeeze for the kind and sweet messages from my last post, Loving on U.S.A. This is what I meant about feeling like home. It's love, kindness and having each others back. Now go get you some comfy cuteness and share with me your favorite finds.