Kiss Me.... Mint

The owners of KISSmeMINT and I go WAAYYY back. I'm pretty sure I've known Chans and Cheech for... forever. It's fine. Anyways, when they decided to start an online boutique, I pee'd my pants a little. Not because I have poor bladder control, but because I have always LOOVVEED their style and knew I could count on them to bring in quality products at an affordable price.

KISSmeMINT has been an online only boutique for a little over a year now, but I have some absolutely INCREDIBLE news. Wait for it.

Wait for it.

Wait for it.

KISSmeMINT is having...

A WAREHOUSE SALE THIS SATURDAY!



I know you've all seen their boutique on some of the discount/daily deal sites such as Sassy Steals, Jane.com and GroopDealz. The hot blonde in all the pictures with absolutely incredible taste in style, yep that's them! (PS, check out her lashes, she's probably one of my best lash clients EVA!!)

If you're like me, you usually don't plan out your Saturday because, well, lets be honest, the week kicked my hiney and I don't want to have to be obligated to be somewhere at a certain time. But, trust me, you will definitely want to go.

Their sale is located in the BRAND NEW WAREHOUSE in South Ogden, Utah! WOOT WOOT! Finally, a warehouse sale that isn't clear in the heck down in 'Utah County'. (I swear half the time I spend more money in gas than I would have to just bought the items on 'sale' online, no offense to Utah County, you're just FOREVER away.)  They've been doing a giveaway all week and the first 50 customers get some awesome loot! You don't want to miss out on this one.


Starts at 1pm (that way you can get all of your leisure activities out of the way in the am)
Bring your girlfriends, moms, sisters, aunts, nieces, besties, who cares, just make sure you come.

I'll be there along with some of my gals from Individual Rivalry - if you haven't checked out their blog your missing out on some high quality girl power.


Oh, and did I mention there will be snacks?

XOXO

Jo

Family Photos Outfits

Here it is. Fall. That means, at least for us, its family photo time. Every year we do family photos and send out Christmas cards. In the past we've done it in the snow, or mid-fall but this year we wanted some leaves and a bit of different scenery.

Choosing outfits is by far the most difficult part of family photos. With a growing family, we have to ensure everyone has a different top, but still has the colors we originally had in mind. I know how hard it can be so I decided to write down some tips and tricks on coordinating outfits for photos.

*Pick a color scheme

Long gone are the days of black tops and khaki pants. Whether your getting pictures done in spring or fall, you will want to pick a color scheme that goes well with both your family and your photo location. When we do photos, we usually like to pick 2 dominate colors, and one 'POP' color. The two dominate colors are usually neutrals, but this isn't primarily a rule.

Pick colors that are flattering. No one likes to pay for photos only to see them 2 weeks later and die at the fact that the bright yellow top washed out half of your family. Consider your family's skin type and know that not everyone can pull off that orange tee.

*Find nicer looking clothes

If you're going to take the time to get photos done, take some time to find nice clothes that fit members of the family. AVOID SCREENPRINT. This tends to look lazy and not as thought out as you would like. Try to avoid jeans with rips, holes, and tears.

*Avoid the matchy-matchy type

Having kids all in the same shirt was definitely a fad of the 90's. Dress each member of the family in a top that reflects their own personality, but stays with the color theme of the photos. Remember, not everyone has to be in a solid color. Utilize the prints and patterns that are available now, i.e. plaids, florals, strips, polkadots, baseball tees, etc.

*Don't be afraid to layer

We ALWAYS have a few members of our family layering a basic tee (usually the pop of color) with a neutral button up top. This tends to break up the monotony of the three colors.

*Be flexible

Don't freak out if every green or red doesn't match exactly. That is one of the details that makes family photos fun. Mix it up with different shades of each color.

Here are a few examples of photos we've taken over the years. None of us have the same top on, and somehow, it all looks well put together, and coordinates well with the location.

Hope this helps XOXO