STYLE

8 Ways to Transition your Fave Dress from Summer to Fall

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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time to transition It's time to break out those transition looks and start working our wardrobe from summer styles to fall fashion. We've talked transition looks before — they are seriously one of my favorite things to style since it requires a perfect blend of functional & fabulous to create an outfit that can be easily worn in warm temps and seamlessly transitioned to cool weather. While the two piece set is my favorite transition look this year, if I had to choose the most versatile transition piece — the dress would win hands down. It's the perfect place to start if you have no idea how to build a transition look and find yourself throwing on a hodge podge of things that are functional, but not totally chic.   What is a transition look? Is it cold, is it hot — what season is this? Transition looks are for those awkward times between seasons when the weather is all over the place and you aren't quite sure what to wear. Maybe you need to bundle up for the chilly morning and then by the time the afternoon rolls around you feel overheated. Transition outfits aim to solve this daily temperature fluctuation with…

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Clothes that Empower — 10 Questions for Finding your Personal Style

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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 Fashion says "me too," style says "only me" How do you find your personal style? Defining your style is important because it allows you to communicate who you are to the world, just by what you choose to put on. A defined personal style lets you express yourself to others in a more-dimensional way since your style "introduces you before you even speak." But how do you define your style? It sounds so simple at first, but something as complex and beautiful as style can be hard to put words to — and even harder to dig in an define for yourself. Last week I wrote a post, Style Yourself Happy: How to use clothing to boost your mood — and you LOVED it. We examined the effect our clothing has on our confidence, mood, and even health, and even dove into some of the science that supports that. After that post, I got so many requests to do something similar and talk about how to define your personal style, so that is what we are here for today. Find your personal style Before I share my advice for finding and defining your style, we first have to talk about what personal style is not. It's not a limitation —…

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002: Designing Fashion – What its like to design for J. Crew, GAP, and more with Annie Bloj [NSB Podcast]

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Episode 002 I n this episode, I sit down with Annie Bloj to talk all things fashion design. We get some insider insight into how trends are set, the full process of designing a piece from sketch to rack, and what a regular day-to-day for a fashion designer looks like. Annie shares her story and how she got started as a designer and talks about what it was like to learn how to design for a brand and ultimately, the consumer. She shares some of the non-glamorous parts of working in fashion and gives us an amazing overview of what it takes to build out a line for fashion label. Annie has designed for Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, J. Crew, GAP, Aeropostale, New York & Company, and the Venus Williams & Sarah Jessica Parker lines just to name a few. After over 15 years in the industry, she's moved here to Denver from NYC and currently publishes a curated events calendar for all things art, culture, food, and more. Subscribe // Pin for Later     Connect with Annie: Website / Instagram   Cara:                                          00:00 You're listing to the Never Skip Brunch podcast, episode number two.   Announcer:                      00:14           Never…

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Style Yourself Happy: How to use clothing to boost your mood

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Can you dress yourself happy? Style is absolutely a tool for empowerment and today we're diving into how your clothing choices can affect your mood and why you should be intentional about them. Now, I'm a huge proponent of the idea that happiness is a choice and I don't believe that the material fact of the correct clothing is all it takes to make you happy, but there is something powerful about clothing choices when it comes to how we feel and view ourselves — and it's something we can all benefit from tapping into. I've been honored to be able to inspire so many women to be bolder with their style and find confidence through what they choose to wear. I've used colors and prints as my catalyst for empowerment through style, but there is a much deeper phenomenon going on when it comes to how the clothes we choose to wear affect our moods, overall confidence, and even health. Quite literally dressed for success Did you know that 96% of women in one study believed that what they wear affects how confident they feel? (source) It's not that hard to understand why: our clothing is the physical way we choose to…

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Vegas Retail Therapy at Downtown Summerlin

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Downtown Summerlin shopping Vegas boasts some of the best shopping venues in the US, but not all the prime shopping destinations are located on the strip. I popped into Downtown Summerlin for a little retail therapy — and to find an adorable outfit — before our weekend out in Vegas. The area is absolutely gorgeous, with sidewalks to stroll, a great roundup of shops, and plenty of options to grab a little treat. They have just about all of my favorite stores — plus a few new ones which don't have a Denver location that I got to explore.   A few tips for a successful Vegas shopping trip 1 GO FOR THE WOW PIECE If there's any place that can push you out of your comfort zone and into something more exciting, it's Vegas. Don't be afraid to try new pieces that you might not normally think would work. Look for your "wow" piece — that piece that makes you feel gorgeous, fits perfectly, and is maybe a little unique or a little more bold than your usual go-to style. 2 KEEP IT COOL Vegas offers some serious sunshine which means you'll probably be looking for pieces that keep you cool or offer some great sun protection —…

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Two-Piece Transition: Sets to Take Your Style from Summer to Fall

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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 two-piece matching sets  Say hello to your new favorite fall trend. Two-piece sets are super in — and it's easy to see why. You can show just a little skin via a style that keeps it classy and effortless. I'm so obsessed with this look since its an elevated take on a flowy summer floral maxi or swooshing jumpsuit. They make a perfect transition piece because you can easily layer over them and most of the bottoms are longer for a little more warmth. ❝ Fresh and flirty, two-piece sets are a polished look that keeps it fun.❞ The other perk about this trend is that you get two pieces that you can not only wear together, but mix and match with other faves in your closet to create at least three outfits from one. This makes it even easier to transition them from summer into fall as you change out the pieces your matching and mixing into the set. How to wear your new favorite trend This trend is pretty straightforward since the pieces come pre-matched and are designed to go together, but I do have some tips for choosing the set that's perfect for you. The big key is to pick something that flatters…

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NSALE: What I Bought

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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I love the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! You might have already seen my first look picks, or checked out this post on everything you need to know about the Nsale, but time to dish on what I actually bought and show you my Nordstrom Sale Picks. I’m not a great online shopper – I need to touch and try things – so every year without fail I go into the sale with my list of what I want and end up only grabbing a couple things from the list then finding all sorts of other perfect picks I didn’t even consider at first. A little dressing room trial and error, and I’ve found some new faves. Here’s what I bought – hover for commentary, click to shop: Turn on your JavaScript to view content     1. Twist Front Sweater – B.P. In love with the waist detail – Adds a focal point for the slouchy sweater look. 2. 10-Inch High Waist Skinny Jeans – Madewell These are the perfect high-waisted jeans. Adorable button detail & a classic wash. 3. Miggi Bootie – Marc Fisher All the chic vibes. White booties are so in for fall, and this tapered heel and scalloped top are…

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GIVEAWAY!! $500 Nordstrom Gift Card

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$500 Nordstrom Giveaway 2018 Time for the Nordstrom Giveaway 2018 and time to win yourself a $500 shopping spree to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale! I've partnered with some amazing blogger babes to set up some giveaways so that you can win some cash to shop the NSale. We actually have THREE $500 gift Cards available - HERE, HERE, and HERE. You can go check out each of those IG posts if you want to enter all 3 and maximize your chances of winning. If you just want in on one real quick, follow these steps: Option 1.  Click on any of the photos below and follow the instructions – Thats IT! You're entered to win.     Option 2.  Enter to win ALL THREE Gift Cards by hopping over to @neverskipbrunch.giveaways and following all the accounts they are following (takes 60 sec)            Shop the sale! Check out these posts for more Nordstrom Sale goodness! Everything you need to know about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale First Looks + Favorites: Nordstrom Sale Must-Have Picks

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First Looks + Favorites: Nordstrom Sale

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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T he Nordstrom Anniversary sale is one of my favorite parts about summer. If you don't understand what all the hype is about, hop over here for Everything You Need to Know About the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you're a seasoned shopper, then stay right here because I'm sharing my first look and some of my favorite picks. While browsing through the sale catalog, I found myself dog-earring corners and circling favorites to put on my list to snag. This is my short list of must-haves: 1. Cluster Drop Stone Earrings - J.Crew  These statement earrings just look like a party. I love the confetti-like vibe that still feels sophisticated. They come in this peach color, a blue color, and mixed hues for an extra fun rainbow feel. I'm really loving the rectangle center stones surrounded by the assortment of jewels which add texture and sparkle. 2. Ruched Waist Midi Dress - Maggy London Black-based florals can't help but feel effortless and elegant. I'm loving the black and white with blush tones in the print, and the cut of this dress makes it a perfectly flattering transition piece to take your wardrobe from summer to fall and even into the winter months by…

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Everything You Need to Know About the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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I t's almost time for the most important sale of the summer. If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me introduce you. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is so close - it starts July 12th! Why is this the only sale you should care about right now? Because it's oh so wonderful and instead of flipping through racks of picked-over pieces that are about to be out of season (aka left over summer styles) this sale is all about stocking up on some amazing fall pieces that are just now hitting stores.   Usually retailers put things on sale because they are going out of season or they haven't sold well. This is why sale racks usually don't have the good stuff. But this sale is different. This time they're putting merchandise that is just hitting racks on sale first, then raising the price back to normal once the sale is over. Psst...I'm hosting a $500 Nordstrom gift card giveaway that starts on July 11th and goes until the 17th - so if its then hop over to Instagram to find out how to enter. It will be on my feed and in my highlights. HOW TO GET EARLY…

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Red Wine & Blue // Wine Faves + 4th of July Outfit

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Red wine...and blue It's almost time to get all patriotic and rock some bold primaries in honor of America. The 4th is one of my favorite holidays - maybe it's the late summer nights with good food and lots of light or maybe it's fond memories of throwing our annual 4th of July bash and lighting off fireworks growing up, either way I'm excited as always. Today I'm bringing you my 4th of July look alongside some of my favorite wine accessories since drinking ice cold white wine while watching fireworks is my other favorite part of the 4th. You guys know I'm a huge wino - especially if you've watched my Instagram stories - so here are some of my wine faves then I'll tell you all about this outfit (or your can SHOP IT now if that's all you're here for). Wine-sipping outdoors is probably my favorite summer activity, so you bet I'll have an ice cold glass of white wine in hand when the fireworks begin. I love all things wine, so I have a fairly extensive collection of wine accessories but here are a few of my wine glass and accessory essentials when it comes to…

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My Hawaii Wedding // Part 1: The Attire

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Spring Hawaii Wedding I'm finally sharing my Hawaii wedding! Since there are so many details to cover and so many beautiful images to share, I'm breaking this up into a three part series — Part I: The Attire // Part II: The Venue // Part III: The Decor. In part 1, we're talking all about the attire, let's dive in and see what everyone was wearing. The Bridesmaids We'll talk more about the style when we get to the venue & decor, but while we had a beautiful Oahu setting, we didn't want our wedding to feel too tropical. It was beach-inspired, but we went light on the tropical elements. Our ceremony was initially planned for the beach, but we went a little more traditional with floor-length gowns in pinky-coral tones. I wanted the girls to be able to choose a fit that they felt comfortable in, and not be stick with just one color choice. I love the look we achieved by having everyone coordinate while still letting some of their personality and style show through. The variety made for gorgeous photos and a laid back but elegant feel. The color choices were a darker pink poppy and a…

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001: How to Mix Patterns like a Pro with Cara [NSB Podcast]

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Episode 001 I n this episode, I talk mixing prints. Rocking mixed prints can be difficult if you really want to achieve an elegant look vs. looking overly playful or colorful. Mixing prints elegantly is actually pretty simple. I've got a super simple 2-step strategy to mixing prints like a pro, plus 10 print "rules" to help you know what to mix with what. If you want to go crazy and mix prints without rules, then get it girl - but these guidelines will help you elegantly achieve a mixed-print look super easy. They include some basic guidelines as well as tips for mixing more subtly if you like a look that isn's so bold. Subscribe // Pin for Later   ⇣ Download the free print mixing guide ⇣  * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Cara:                                          00:00 You're listing to the Never Skip Brunch podcast, episode number one.   Announcer:                           00:15 Never Skip brunch is a life and style dossier inspired by a casual chic style with pops of color. It's a space for women to become fearless with their style and create a beautifully lived in life. Cara Newhart brings you wellness, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle tips and…

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A Romantic Weekend in Boulder // St Julien Hotel & Spa

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Anniversary Weekend at the St Julien M y idea of the perfect romantic weekend is a getaway that feels remote and quiet, but is filled with amazing food, a full spa day, and a gorgeous patio to sip wine on and enjoy the weather. The hubs and I are huge fans of any sort of patio happy hour and love to be pampered with a spa day. You may remember when the Jill's - the lobby restaurant - kindly hosted my blogger babe C.J. and I for a 4-course vegan dinner which we shared via stories on Instagram. The food was ah-mazing, and the lobby was absolutely gorgeous. Rich and I decided our anniversary getaway would be a weekend trip around Denver so we could take a relaxing drive and not have to deal with flights. We looked into a couple places, but then the St. Julien came to mind as the perfect spot - and it was. The Dining W e kicked off the weekend with a late lunch at Jill's which was absolutely amazing for the second time. They had so many amazing gluten free options which was amazing since many spots that offer gluten-free still do it in a way…

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11 Flowy Floral Dress Styles Every Fashionista Needs for Summer

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Flowy Summer Florals T he floral dress is an essential part of any fashionista's summer uniform. It's easy to know why: Floral dresses are fashion salads - all kinds of adorable trends all tossed together in a perfect and colorful combo. Some solid summer trends we're loving this season include sheer and translucent fabrics, lilac palettes, and ruffles. Pairing any of these with a floral print on one of the 11 styles below is a recipe for the perfect summer look. Time to cover 11 floral dress styles that are summer staples + over 30 picks for each style all under $100: 1. Bell Sleeves Bell sleeves bring the fun and drama to a sweet summery floral. They contrast well with a fitted sheath dress for a dramatic flair, but you can also find them on a light and flowy dress for a more boho vibe. This trend has stuck around since last year, and it's a perfect pick for an elevated floral dress, especially for a summer date night. Sleeves that hit above the wrist are ideal for a bell sleeve pick - and if you've ever tried to wash your hands in a bell sleeve ensemble you know why. 2. Cold Shoulder…

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Suit up Beaches // 5 Perfect Summer Swimwear Trends

 816 1056 NEVER SKIP BRUNCH by Cara Newhart
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Sunshine on my mind. D ays are getting longer, temps are heating up and it's time to snag a perfect summer swimsuit. We're diving into some of my favorite swimwear trends to help you decide on the perfect suit. Summer swimwear trends have kind of become a tradition around here, since nothing puts you in a summer mood like suit shopping. But first, we can't talk about swimwear without talking about self-confidence. The truth is, the beginning of summer might bring up some negative feelings for you if you're feeling pressure to "loose the weight" or get your body "bikini ready." So if that's you, here are 5 things you need to hear before we can decide on what suit you're going to rock.   5 tips for bikini ready self-confidence: 1. Stop comparing. Stay focused on you. Comparison is bullshit. And it totally sucks. But it's also super easy to get sucked into. Sometimes avoiding comparison means doing it intentionally. When your mind starts wishing you had her ____, take that thought captive and delete it before you let it get to you. Confidence is not, "They will like me," it's "I'll be fine if they don't" 2. Let yourself…

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