I rarely get out to take my pics during the golden hour anymore. By the time 6pm rolls around, I am usually in no shape to take pics…lol. Especially during the Summer months when we’ve been playing outside all day!!!

Outfit Details:
Drapey Tee c/o Justfab
Zara Striped High Waist Shorts (sold out)
Sandals c/o Justfab
Jcrew Panama Hat
Bucket Bag c/o Justfab
Z Gallerie Bracelet
Nameplate Necklace c/o Teressa Lane Jewelry

P.S. It’s “Linkup Wednesday”! Be sure and link up your fashion related post below! I can’t wait to see what you’re wearing!

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*linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

These are a few more pics from my photo shoot last week…or was it two weeks ago? Time flies when you’re having fun! All I know is it seems like it was forever ago. We’ve been so busy cramming in as much fun stuff as possible before Eep goes back to school! I’m sure going to miss having my little buddy home with me all day every day. A lot of our friends kids have already gone back to school but thankfully we’ve still got a couple of weeks left! Is it just me or has this Summer just flown by?!?!

Outfit Details:
Faithfull the Brand Romper via Swirl Boutique
Necklace c/o Pamela Hannon Designs
Steve Madden Fringe Heels
Madewell Bracelet

*Photos by RMG Photography

I don’t know about you guys, but I am not a natural at remixing my wardrobe. So whenever I am shopping online and come across a look I like, I snap a pic with my phone and see if I can re-create the look with items I already have in my closet before making a new purchase. More often than not, I usually already have something similar in my closet and just never would have thought to wear it in such a way. Like this cardigan for example. I thought it was adorable but it was more than I wanted to spend on a cardigan. And then I remembered I had the cardigan above! Almost identical….am I right?

Outfit Details:
Banana Republic Tank (SO OLD)
AG Jeans Denim Cut-offs
Fringe Cardigan c/o Swirl Boutique (last seen here)
FP Gladiator Sandals
Tassel Bag c/o Justfab
Nameplate Necklaces c/o Teressa Lane Jewelry

Have any of you guys watched Orange is the New Black? We JUST started the first season and episodes 1-3 sucked us right in. But we’ve heard from a few people now that season two is a let down?! Did you watch? Thoughts?!? We hadn’t used our Apple TV in forever and I finally did the software upgrade (which took SEVEN friggen hours!) so we’re finally catching up on our Netflix series. Before we started OITNB, we gave Parenthood a try but quit after two shows. I’ve heard it’s supposed to be good but it just seemd a little too Seventh Heaven-y or something. I never even watched Seventh Heaven but I imagine it was a lot like Parenthood. LOL.

Outfit Details:
Black Tank via Swirl Boutique (only $18!)
Ladakh Floral Skirt (sold out)
Sandals c/o Justfab
Deux Lux Fringe Clutch
Madewell Bracelet
Nameplate Necklace c/o Teressa Lane Jewelry

P.S. It’s Linkup Wednesday! Be sure and link up your fashion related post below! All I ask is that you please link back to The Stylish Housewife. I can’t wait to see what you’re wearing!

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*linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Mix & Match Fashion and Happiness at Midlife.

As most of you guys know, I take all of my own pics myself with a tripod & remote. But a few weeks ago, I was introduced to Togally, which is a website that allows you to choose a photographer and book a photoshoot in literally minutes. I can’t even tell you how many times I have wished that I could just hire a professional photographer for special projects I’ve done here on the blog. It takes me a minimum of an hour to take one set of photos for any outfit post because I am trying to switch up my locations/backgrounds all while adjusting my settings every few minutes for changes in lighting, etc. and running back and forth to get everything in focus. For each look, I take 50-100 photos and then sort through them all and narrow it down to four to edit. So when Togally asked if I would like to try out their services, it was a no brainer. And then I had a mini panic attack at the idea of having someone else take my pics. After all, I’ve been doing it alone for almost five years now. But as soon as I met Cameron, I knew I had chosen the right photographer for this project. He arrived on time, immediately broke the ice by having me take a really bad pic on purpose (which I made SURE he deleted before he left) and by the end I was thinking I could get used to having someone else take my pics for me! He even brought along extra lighting (a girl can always use more light!) which I really appreciated. I was shocked when I received an email the same night that my photos were already posted to Togally for review! How amazing is that?!? I was thoroughly impressed with how easy the site was to use but was also super happy with my pics! What do you guys think?

HOW TOGALLY WORKS:

1. Browse phoTOGraphers that specialize in the category you are looking for (wedding, family portraits, etc.). You can view ratings, reviews and portfolios all in one place.

2. Post your job with specifics about your photo needs (category, date & time of your shoot, any additional details).

3. Pick the package you want. Togally offers three affordable pricing packages for each category.

4. Hire the TOG you want from among those that apply for your request (I had 12 apply for mine).

5. Have an awesome photoshoot! The phoTOGrapher comes to you, takes your pics and then posts them to Togally for you to review.

AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY: I’ve teamed up with Togally to give away one free mini shoot (valued at $50)! To enter to win, just leave me a comment with a valid email address and one winner will be chosen at random. Can’t wait to book your own phoTOG? Get 20% off your first booking with discount code: STYLISH20. Contest ends 08/24/15 and will be announced here on the blog. You must be 18 to win and PLEASE NOTE…Togally is currently only available in Los Angeles and San Diego. Thanks for reading and good luck!

Outfit Details:
Harlyn Romper
Fringe Booties c/o Justfab
Target Hat (sold out, similar)
Duex Lux Fringe Clutch
Nameplate Necklace c/o Teressa Lane Jewelry

Disclaimer: PHOTO CREDITS: RMG PHOTOGRAPHY. My photo shoot was provided c/o Togally for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.