Style Challenge - What I've Learned

For the last three weeks, I've been participating in Alison's Spring Style Me Challenge.   Every afternoon I excitedly checked my e-mail to see what Alison had picked out for me to wear the next day.  Sadly, the challenge has come to an end (cue violins, dramatic music, and weeping). Oh great - now that Alison has left my in box, I'm going to have to figure out how to get dressed by myself. Luckily I learned some things that will help me as I move forward on my own.  Well, at least until the Summer Style Me Challenge starts!

• I'm not too "old" to try new trends.  I used to be afraid of white jeans, statement necklaces, and leopard, but now I know that I can pull them off just as well as anyone else.
• I don't have to spend a lot of money to have a cute wardrobe.  A handful of basic pieces can be mixed and matched into so many different outfits.
• It doesn't take that much more time to look pretty and pulled together than it does to throw on yoga pants.
• I'm not too tall for wedges.  Well, a little tall, but not TOO tall.
• The people around you will notice when you put extra effort into your appearance.  Even your husband and male children!

However, the most important thing I learned was how kind and supportive a group of women with a common goal can be.  I received heartfelt compliments from so many Style Me Challenge participants, both here on my blog and through the Facebook group.  Each beautiful lady encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone, and I have grown more confident in these three weeks.  I've made some wonderful new friends in the process.  To Alison and all of you, I say thank you!

Check out these lovely friends to see how the Style Me Challenge inspired them!

Deena @ Shoes to Shiraz


Jordan @ Just Jordan

Shaunacey @ Confessions of a Frumpy Mummy

 Katie @ The Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life

 Beth @ Fast Life Slow Life

 Vanessa @ X-tremely V

 Anne-Michelle @ May We Be Allergy Free
 
 Teresa @ Two Babies and Me
 
 Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side

Carrie @ A Lovely Little Wardrobe

 Carly @ Faith Family and Frugality

Lana @ Two Teens and Their Mama

We've had so much fun sharing our blogs each week, that we've decided to keep the fun going!  Check back next Wednesday for our new Style Me Awesome Link Up. Thanks to Deena for designing this great button!

Linking up with Get Your Pretty On, A Lovely Little Wardrobe, The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, Not Dead Yet Style