10 BEST Online Styling Resources
Welcome!
If you have found this little corner of the internet real estate, I am going to make an assumption about you…
You have a family photoshoot coming up and have NO IDEA where to start styling!
YOU want to look AMAZING and let’s face it, your closet is NOT helping at the moment…
Am i right?!?
Let’s take the guesswork out of online shopping with these 10 awesome sites, meant to simplify your life and keep you from schlepping kiddos around from big box store to big box store…
If that scenario gives you an aching head and a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, read on my friend!
BONUS (is there such a thing as pre #1?) Anyhow… I have included my Pinterest Boards for you, specially curated and these can be incredible helpful as well!!!!
https://www.pinterest.com/KelGPhotography/fall-mini-styling/
https://www.pinterest.com/KelGPhotography/what-to-wear-mamas/
https://www.pinterest.com/KelGPhotography/what-to-wear-daddys/
https://www.pinterest.com/KelGPhotography/what-to-wear-little-girls/
https://www.pinterest.com/KelGPhotography/what-to-wear-little-boys/
Alrightie now, let’s get SHOPPING!!!!!
1) The Almighty Amazon {www.amazon.com}
Could you please not roll your eyes so loudly? I HAD to start here, because let’s face it… most of us do! Unfortunately, Amazon is IT when it comes to lightning fast shipping, keeping up with demands for THINGS, and how can you get better than your own personal delivery guy? At least, it sure feels like that doesn’t it?!?
THINGS I LOVE:
~SUPER quick shipping
~Shop for the entire family from one site!
~TONS of options
~Updated OFTEN
~Great for people on budgets!
THINGS I HATE:
~YOU have to shop for a LONG TIME
~quality is a hit or miss, depending on the supplier
~ Sizing is a beast on here…
~What you see may not be what you get
However, if you use great keywords, watch out for size charts, and CURATE what you buy~ Amazon makes life pretty darn easy!
Here are some pretty finds on Amazon:
2) H&M.com
You can shop for your entire family in one simple website~ and they are incredibly varied and budget friendly! PLUS they have box stores, if you need to run out and return or replace something ASAP!
THINGS I LOVE:
~SUPER quick shipping
~Shop for the entire family from one site!
~TONS of options
~Updated OFTEN
~Great for people on budgets!
~Sales section is usually AMAZING!
THINGS I HATE:
~Clothing can feel “generic”
~Limited sizes available
~ Don’t carry a lot of “boho” options {which may not bother you all, but Boho is kind of my signature jam!}
H& M Options I found:
3) JoyFolie {www.joyfolie.com}
NEW treasure for me! GORGEOUS options for mamas and their precious girls… seriously, check them out NOW! No, go NOW… you will thank me, I’m sure!
THINGS I LOVE:
~GORGEOUS flowy dresses for mama and her little mini me
~ Amazing quality
~Special and “unique” looking
~ Quick shipping
THINGS I HATE:
~Once the item is gone, it’s gone…
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon
~can be pricey for large families
Here are some lovely examples of what you can find on JoyFolie…
4) ChicBoho {www.chicboho.com}
This is my “wildcard” play here… I found this website on Instagram of all places. I ordered a dress for a wedding that I was attending in New Orleans just to try them out. The shipping took FOREVER… like at least 2 weeks, but once it got here~ I was in love! So, lesson… leave LOTS of shipping time before your session.
THINGS I LOVE:
~GORGEOUS flowy dresses for mama and her little mini me
~ Amazing price
~A lot of Special and “unique” looking dresses
THINGS I HATE:
~Quality can vary
~Only for mamas, they don’t have any guy or kid options
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 2-3 weeks
~can be hard to tell how it will look ON you.
Here are some examples of what you can find on ChicBoho…
5) Forever21 {www.forever21.com}
Alrightie… I will admit i had NOT STEPPED FOOT inside this store in over a decade.Let’s face it, your girl does not have the hips or chest of a 17 year old anymore. However, they have UPPED their game, like seriously upped their game when it comes to Maxi dresses and Boho options lately.
THINGS I LOVE:
~GORGEOUS flowy dresses for mama and teens, preteens.
~ Amazing price
~A lot of Special and “unique” looking dresses
THINGS I HATE:
~Quality can vary
~Only for mamas, they don’t have any guy or kid options
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 2-3 weeks
~Sizing is MUCH smaller than Real World Sizing… trust me here….
~can be hard to tell how it will look ON you.
Here are some examples of what you can find on Forever21…
6) Etsy {www.etsy.com}
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for adorable, hand crafted or VERY unique dresses or pieces for your session…. do not look any further! This site is a rabbits hole worth of toys, clothes, crafts, and gorgeous pieces waiting to be taken home and loved. The artisans that live on this site are amazing and MOST often, your piece will be one of a kind and or special order only.
THINGS I LOVE:
~HANDMADE and VERY SPECIAL options
~ Supporting local artisans instead of big business
~A lot of Special and “unique” looking dresses and outfits
~You can order for the whole family
THINGS I HATE:
~Quality can vary
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 2-3 weeks
~can be hard to tell how it will look ON you.
~Time required to find the RIGHT pieces on their site
7) Old Navy/Gap {www.oldnavy.com}
Do I actually need an intro for this?
THINGS I LOVE:
~GREAT price point
~ Stylish clothes
~Traditional sizing and styling
~You can order for the whole family
THINGS I HATE:
~Quality can vary
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 1-2 weeks
~can be hard to tell how it will look ON you.
~more “classic” clothing options, not usually Boho or special looking
8) FreePeople {www.freepeople.com}
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for adorable, hand crafted or VERY unique dresses or pieces for your session…. do not look any further! This site is a rabbits hole worth boho clothes, and gorgeous pieces waiting to be taken home and loved. This site is pricey, but for family photos, TOTALLY worth it!
THINGS I LOVE:
~HANDMADE and VERY SPECIAL options
~ Gorgeous, flowy, flattering dresses for mama
~A lot of Special and “unique” looking dresses and outfits
~VERY trendy and in right now
THINGS I HATE:
~Quality can vary
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 2-3 weeks
~can be hard to tell how it will look ON you.
~Time required to find the RIGHT pieces on their site
Here are some examples of what you can find on Free People…
9) DollCake {www.dollcake.au}
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for adorable, hand crafted or VERY unique dresses or pieces for your session for your little girl…. do not look any further! This site is a rabbits hole worth gorgeous and very special clothes, and vintage inspired pieces waiting to be taken home and loved. This site is pricey, but for family photos, TOTALLY worth it!
THINGS I LOVE:
~HANDMADE and VERY SPECIAL options
~ Gorgeous, flowy, flattering dresses for girls
~A lot of Special and “unique” looking dresses and outfits
~VERY trendy and in right now
THINGS I HATE:
~not “instant” shipping like Amazon, more like 2-3 weeks
~Pretty pricey
~Time required to find the RIGHT pieces on their site
Here are some examples of what you can find on Dollcake.au…
