let’s make it a stylish spring!

La Petite Fashionista Mag Issue #6

fashion

Entertaining

P. 6 LPF LovesA few of our favorite things this spring

P. 12 April Showers- LAUREN FELIX

Stylish rain boots for April Showers

P. 30 How to Build Your Dream Wardobe- AMANDA RISUS

5 tips for creating the perfect closet

P. 32 When Life Gives You Lemons - SARAH ENNIS

A DIY lemonade stand soiree

P. 36 Love, Sweet, Love -LAUREN FELIX

A vintage kitchen bridal shower brunch

P. 30 Share your Spring Style #LPFMAG readers get stylish for spring

LIFESTYLE

P. 26 Real Girl’s Home Tour - KATIE KINKA

A charming & affordably styled apartment

P. 48 Affordable Beachy Getaways- Lauren Felix

Unique airbnb getaways for less than $150 a night!

P. 50. Women Who Inspire Us - Lauren FELIX

Q+A with Savvy Girl Guides founder, Brittany Deal

P. 42 Get Fit For Summer - Jackie Yanchocik

Interval training tips for a bikini ready body

P.46 Picture Perfect Engagement Photos - Rebecca Read

Styling Tips from Rebecca Read Photography

P. 52 Stay Social with LPF!Keep in touch with us on social media!

Table of Contents

Letter from the EditorHey Everyone! We made it to spring! Can you believe it? After what seems like the longest winter ever, everything’s coming back to life. I’m feeling ex-tra inspired to re-energize- whether it’s enrolling in hot yoga classes, breaking out my old set of watercolors and painting something or re-organizing my closet! There’s so much happening at my newlyredesigned La Petite Fashionista site! In today’s issue you’ll find more to inspire you for spring from our creative editorial team- a do it yourself lemonade stand soiree, our picks for stylish rainboots for April showers, a beautiful bridal shower brunch & interval training to get ready for bikini season!

I’m so proud to be releasing an-other issue of LPF Mag as I make some other big moves in my life! Last month I started my own social media business venture- LPF Media! I can’t wait to see where life takes me.

Be sure to keep in touch with us on all of our social media channels & spread the LPF love and let us know what you think!

xoxo,

Editor- in -Chief of LPF Mag

Lauren

Sarah EnnisEVENTS UNCORKED

Amanda risusA HAMMER AND HEELS

Rebecca ReadREBECCA READ PHOTOGRAPHY

jackie yanchocik

Courtney Pelot

A Special Thanks to ouroh-so-sweet

LPF Mag Contributors!

Katie kinka

Aimee sicoraAIMEE SICORA: ILLUSTRATOR

LPF LOVES: yoga classes

yoga mat, $98

yoga shorts, $10

yoga bag, $35

yoga block, $25

yoga strap, $13

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kout

tank

, $39

necklace, $58

bracelet, $40

yoga pants, $59

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vd, $

14

sandals, $37

hair

ties,

$12

yoga

mat

, $30

LPF LOVES: eco- friendly

GreenCleaning

coun

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pray

, $5

clea

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wip

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3

stainless steel wipes, $6

dish soap, $5

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r, $5

dish detergent, $6

NATURALBEAUTY

toothpaste, $5

facial scrub, $13

mascara, $19

heal

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balm

, $13

deodorant, $14

foundation, $36

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39

lip balm, $4

LPF LOVES: cinco de mayosh

irt, $

39

guacamole mix, $3 molcajete, $30

cook

book

, $23

pinata, $12

blen

der,

$70

cocktail napkin, $5

invitation, $42

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ix, $

30

margarita glasses, $62

fiesta flags, $10

Bring May FLowersApril Showers

we love the lining!perfectlypreppy

our favorite Stylish spring rain gear

DIRTY LAUNDRY, $40Chooka, $50 dirty laundry, $50

Bring May FLowersApril Showers

pretty in pink!

our favorite Stylish spring rain gear

HUNTER, $150 Kamik, $55 HUNTER, $150

Love,!SweetVintage Kitchen Bridal Shower // LAUREN FELIX

Love,!SweetLovea vintage kitchen bridal brunch

Vintage Kitchen Bridal Shower // LAUREN FELIX

When our LPF Mag contributor, Jocelyn, of Saucy Jocey’s Kitchen got engaged, it didn’t take long for her bridesmaids to dream up the perfect theme. Jocelyn writes a cooking blog & has a penchant for all things vin-tage- thus they designed a gorgeous vintage kitchen bridal brunch for her special day.

To find the vintage decor for the shower, the bridesmaids hunted through thrift and antique stores and borrowed from family for vintage glassware, cake stands & milk bottles. They also DIY’d tissue paper tassels, a bunting out of old recipe pages and floral arrangements .

The menu for the brunch was com-prised of retro recipes like quiche, bundt cakes & punch. To continue with the cooking theme, guests of the brunch were encouraged to fill out recipe cards with their favorite family to start a recipe box for the bride.

In addition to some of the tradition-al bridal shower games, they baked cookies in the shape of wedding dresses & held a cookie decorating competition for the bride to be jduge.It was a truly sweet soiree!

Vintage Kitchen Bridal Shower // LAUREN FELIX

get the look:vintage kitchen

apro

n, $

30

measuring spoons, $9

milk

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3

recipe book, $32

recipe tin, $38

stand up mixer, $350

mixing bowls, $30

reci

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ards

, $11

Vintage Kitchen Bridal Shower // LAUREN FELIX

“Cooking is like

It should be

entered into with

ABANDON or not at all!”

--Harriet van Horne

Lovecomplete

Love

Katie’scharmingcitrus

apartment

Real Girl’s Home Tour: KATIE KINKA

Real Girl’s Home Tour: KATIE KINKA

CITRUS + CHARMING

What happens when you outgrow your style from your college years but don’t want to start over from square one? When Katie moved to Pennsylvania sto start her first post-grad job that was the problem she faced. Katie challenged herself with finding ways to repurpose, reuse, and shift her existing interior pieces to give her new place a stylish & fresh feel. Looking to pinterest & interior design blogs, she styled her space with a modern simplicity- clean lines, a major color scheme, and a mix of practical and ornate pieces.

“I hate the idea of buying a piece that I am in love with at the moment just to get rid of it in another 6 months. Ergo, repurposing old pieces and rotating themes around is the key to decorating affordably while being happy and proud of your space,” says Katie.

When katie moved into her FIrst post-grad apartment she faced a teensy design challenge.

1 part whipped vodka . 3 parts Squirt citrus soda 1 part sparkling pink grapefruit juice . garnish with a lime

the Pink LadyKatie’s signature

cocktail!

Real Girl’s Home Tour: KATIE KINKA

LPF MAG: What’s your favorite piece in your new home?

KATIE: Some of my favorite pieces just happen to be some of the most inexpensive that I own, at only $22. I am in love with my wooden, whitewashed, refurbished end table that I bought from a local an-tique store. Underneath the whitewash and French typography, you can tell it used to be a very tra-ditional piece. But with a simple coat of paint and stencil design, it’s fabulously rustic/ modern chic.

LPF MAG: Where do you shop for decor?

KATIE: If I have the time, local antique stores! I love the thrill of finding something vintage that fits into a modern design. I’m also a huge fan of Etsy. Aside from the idea of supporting independent crafters, I always seem to find something beauti-ful and one of a kind on the site. For modern and shabby chic looks, the home goods sections of TJ Maxx and Marshall’s have also done wonders for me over the years.

LPF MAG: What are your favorite DIY projects you’ve done for your spa

KATIE: This year, I completed my scarf rack, using a wooden board purchased from Michael’s as the base, and individual door knobs I’ve collected over a couple of years as hooks. Apartment living has

it’s challenges. Perhaps you’re prohibited from painting the walls, or you’re living situation is only tempo-rary and you’re not sure how much you re-ally want to in-

vest in making it cozy and homey. For me, it was a scarf rack--a way to showcase my favorite scarves while also adding a large block of color to the wall.

LPF MAG: What are the biggest chal-lenges to living in a small space?

KATIE: This kind of goes back to the last question, but small spaces, more so rented spaces, usually have more restrictions on what you can do in terms of really reinventing and altering the space. Wheth-er it’s trying not to litter the place with millions of holes for hanging art and pictures, or not being able to add a splash of color with paint, smaller spaces typically have more restrictions.

LPF MAG: Interior design pieces to invest vs. save on?KATIE: Staple furniture pieces however, should be purchased for comfort, longevity, and versatility. Couches, upholstered chairs--basically anything you’re going to get significant use out of, deserve a certain level of quality. Stick with neutral fabrics to allow your more expensive pieces to last and transi-tion with the rest of your decor. Save on decor like throws and pillows as an easy way to add pops of color and change up your design every so often.

LPF MAG: Finish this sentence- “I never thought I would own ..”KATIE: A bar cart! Until recently, I’ve never truly been adventurous with alcohol. A good brew or a great glass of wine was all I ever needed. But as of late, I’ve really been fascinated with mixology and I was in need of a designated space for experiment-ing.

Q+A WITH Katie

Spring has sprung and it’s time to retire the sweaters and boots for blouses and sandals. Spring trends are spotted on the run-ways, in stores, and online and we all have a growing wish list thanks to Pinterest. We are ready to revamp our wardrobe and end the winter blues. Dreaming of a beach vacation never hurt anyone, right?

Before you hit the mall and purchase anything in site that’s not black or knit, check out these money-saving spring shop-ping tips. Your wallet will thank you later.

Building your dream wardrobe takes time and effort and starts with a thorough in-ventory of your current closet. Really analyze what you are wearing and what you are not. It’s the perfect time to clean out your closet and make room by donating unwanted items to charity or selling them on an app like Poshmark for some extra cash. The hanger trick is also a great tip to visually see what you should eliminate from your closet. Start by turning every hanger backwards. Once you wear something, turn the hanger. After a couple months, take a look at the hangers still facing backgrounds and eliminate them. Once you get rid of what you don’t wear, take notes on what you do wear. Do you have seven outfits on rotation? Are blazers your go-to? Think about what outfits you enjoy wearing most often and why they work for you. Then take that information and create a plan to guide your choices while shopping to get the most for your money.

5 Ways to Build Your

WardrobeDream

1. Analyze Your Closet

5 Ways to Build Your Dream Wardrobe: AMANDA RISUS // Illustration by: AIMEE SICORA

The biggest money-saving tip is eliminating impulse purchases. Stick-ing to your plan keeps you focused on your list and eliminates costly, random purchases. Your list is also a great way to set a budget for your-self and gauge spending. If you do come across an item you love not found on your list, take a walk around the block before making a deci-sion.

Shopping the sale rack can be a fantastic source. We see the price dis-counts and fill with excitement just thinking about potential savings. Before you start pulling everything off the rack, ask yourself if you would buy the piece if it wasn’t on sale. This helps avoid purchases that may be the wrong size or fit that would end up unworn.

The secret to a well-curated closet is a closet full of pieces that work well together. Your list should include things that work with your cur-rent wardrobe so you can mix and match for different looks. Try stick-ing to a handful of colors, otherwise you find yourself buying a piece that doesn’t go with anything else in your closet-- and we know what that means-- needing another item to match.

The worst thing you can do is purchase something you kind of like at the end of a shopping trip because you don’t want to go home without something. Instead, save that money for something you truly love.

2. Stick to Your Plan

3. Ask Yourself

4. Work With What You Got

5. Don’t be afraid to go home empty handed

Our Fave

Wardrobe Pieces

Spring

1. White Oxford, $30

2. Striped Tote, $62

3. Colorful chino shorts, $46

4. Statement necklace

d.i.y.

DIY Lemonade Stand Soiree: SARAH ENNIS

Stand

make vodka lemonadewhen life gives you lemons...

DIY Lemonade Stand Soiree: SARAH ENNIS

See more from Sarah at Events Uncorked!

3 Basil Leaves, plus additional for garnish2 oz Peach Nectar4 oz Lemonade1.5 oz BourbonLemon Round for garnish

-Muddle basil in bottom of glass with peach nectar. Fill glass with ice and add remaining ingredi-ents. Stir to combine. Garnish with basil and lemon round.

Peach Bourbon LemonadeRaspberry Mint Vodka Lemonade

4 Raspberries, plus additional for garnish3 Mint leaves, plus additional for garnish2 oz Raspberry Syrup4 oz Lemonade1.5 oz Vodka

-Muddle raspberries and mint in the bottom of your glass. Fill glass with ice and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Gar-nish with raspberries and mint.

boozy Lemonade RecipesDIY Lemonade Stand Soiree: SARAH ENNIS

blackberry Bourbon Lemonade STRAWBERRY BASIL GIN Lemonade4 Blackberries, plus additional for garnish3 Mint Leaves, plus additional for garnish2 oz Blackberry Syrup4 oz Lemonade1.5 oz Bourbon

-Muddle blackberries and mint leaves in the bottom of your glass. Fill glass with ice and add remain-ing ingredients. Stir to combine. Garnish with additional blackber-ries and mint leaves.

2 Strawberries, plus additional for garnish3 Basil Leaves, plus additional for garnish2 oz Strawberry Syrup4 oz Lemonade1.5 oz Gin

-Muddle strawberries and basil in the bottom of your glass. Fill glass with ice and add remaining ingre-dients. Stir to combine. Garnish with strawberry and basil.

boozy Lemonade Recipes Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

1 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

1 Cups Simple Syrup4 Cups Water

-Mix all ingredients together in a large

pitcher & chill.

DIY Bottle Labels

Supplies: SCRAPBOOK PAPER, PRINTER, SCISSORS, SPRAY ADHESIVE

Directions: 1. IN MICROSOFT WORD, TYPE OUT THE NAME OF EACH LIQUOR,CENTERED IN THE DOCUMENT.2. PRINT ON SCRAPBOOK PAPER & TRIM TO SIZE3. SPRAY BACK OF PAPER WITH SPRAY ADHESIVE & ADORN TO BOTTLE

DIY signs

Supplies: SCRAPBOOK PAPER, WOOD LETTERS, ACRYLIC CRAFT PAINT, RECTANGULAR CRAFT WOOD, SPRAY ADHESIVE, SCISSORS, SMALL CRAFT PAINT BRUSH

Directions:1. SPRAY RECRANGULAR PIECE OF WOOD WITH SPRAY ADHESIVE, STICK TO BACK OF SCRAPBOOK PAPER, TRIM TO SIZE2. PAINT WOOD LETTERS IN CHOSEN COLOR. LET DRY COMPLETELY.3. SPRAY BACK OF LETTERS IN CHOSEN COLOR. LET DRY COMPLETELY.

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forSummer

Summer Workout: Jackie Yanchocik

With summer right around the corner it’s about that time to get your body bikini ready. This short 30-minute workout will target the key points to help you tone up before baring it all. Our contributor Jackie, who is currently an acrobat on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, gives us some workout tips and will have you in and out of the gym in a timely manor.

Begin with a cardio warm-up. A 15-minute interval on the treadmill will get your blood flowing and heart rate up. Interval workouts are shown to stimulate your metabolism and aid in fat loss. Spending a long amount of time on the treadmill isn’t easy; in this case less really is more.

Let’s get started- with our Kick Butt Cardio Warm Up!

Kick Butt Cardio Warm Up2 minute walking warm up at 3.5 rpm1 minute jog at 5.0 rpm1 minute jog at 6.0 rpm1 minute sprint at 7.0 rpm (then jump to the sides of the treadmill while lowering the speed)2 minute walk at 3.5 rpm1 minute jog at 5.0 rpm1 minute jog at 6.5 rpm1 minute sprint at 7.5 rpm2 minute walk at 3.5 rpm

Finish up the workout with one final sprint at 8 rpm for a minute. Run your heart out as fast as you can, then end with a two minute cool down. Challenge yourself by putting the treadmill on an incline or add more resistance when using an elliptical.

Now that your muscles are loose and ready to go you can do this next couple of exercises to help tone up some key body parts.

Start with planks, on your elbows, hold for 60 seconds, in between sets do 30 Russian twists, knees up and twist your body from side to side, use a 10 lb weight if you want to add more resistance

One more plank, hold for 60 seconds, follow with one more set of Russian twists.

abs

BUTTStart in a squat position, extend your legs till they are straight, then go back down to a squat, try to keep your knees at a 90-degree angle when in your squat, keep your back straight, do

three sets of 10 squats.

Next lay on your back with your hips up, lift one leg up straight then dip your hips to the floor, keeping your leg elevated, do 30 on each leg, then switch to the opposite leg.

Summer Workout: Jackie Yanchocik

Start with planks, on your elbows, hold for 60 seconds, in between sets do 30 Russian twists, knees up and twist your body from side to side, use a 10 lb weight if you want to add more resistance

One more plank, hold for 60 seconds, follow with one more set of Russian twists.

ARMSGrab a pair of 2 or 5 pound dumb bells, start with bicep curls up and down do thirty

times. Next bend at the hips and go into lateral raises keep arms slightly bent do thirty reps of that. Finish with triceps dips on a bench do three sets of 10.

This short but effective workout gives you a little bit of cardio, while building muscle as well. Don’t forget to drink lots water to keep your body hydrated and giving yourself

the nutrients you need.

A healthy body also comes with having a healthy mind. Working out gives you endorphins, which keep you happy.

Have an amazing summer ladies while looking and feeling great!

PICTURE PERFECT

Engagement Photosfrom Rebecca Read Photography

3 TIPS FOR

1. Don’t be Afraid of Color + PatternMatch styles, not colors. Look at your favorite store’s magazines (for example, J. CREW, they do a great job!) - see how they styled the couples in their advertise-ments!

2. Just Act NaturalDo you have any tips for helping couples feel more comfortable in front of the camera? Lets be real, unless your a full time model, getting your picture taken ESPECIAL-LY when your kissing or being lovey dovey is

just not super natural for anyone. So I think its largely my job to make couples feel comfortable

in front of the camera. If you don’t feel comfort-able, I’m doing something wrong!

3. Keep the Focus on the Two of YouI try to keep props to a minimum, unless theirs something really special & unique to the couple - or something fun to put your ring on! Oh & I do love cool colorful blankets & flower crowns - Other than that, I say let your flair be in what you wear!

Engagement Photo Tips: Rebecca Read

LPF MAG: How did you get started with photography?

REBECCA: My dad gave me his old camera before a study abroad trip to Italy - It was the first real DSLR I had ever played around with & I fell in love. I probably shot 7000 images that summer! I later lived in London for a fashion design internship & realized I loved the picture taking I would do on the weekends more than the job I was working & thats when I first began to dream of mine to be a real pho-tographer.

LPF MAG: What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?

REBECCA: Oh goodness I love so many things. If I had to narrow it down to one, Id say the opportunity I get to freeze time for people - Whether thats a father kissing his lil girl on the cheek moments before he gives her away, or a lil baby smiling for the first time. I just love being a part of preserving special mo-ments for my clients, its the best thing ever!

LPF MAG: Do you have any tips for running your own business?

REBECCA: Never stop learning. Ask A LOT of questions from people who’ve gone before you in the same profession - figure out what they’re successes & failures have been - watch how they do certain things & then figure out what works best for you. I shadowed a ton of photographers before I set out on my own & even now, its still something that I love to do whenever I get the chance!

LPF MAG: Do you have any engagement photo shoot ideas you’ve always wanted to try?

REBECCA: Oh my gosh I have so many. I want to do a “road trip” themed engagement shoot - maybe we would drive to the beach, jamming out & stopping a bunch of different random places on the side of the road - stop for a fun snack or a treat & end up arriving to our destination around sunset. Oh, if we could do all that in a VW Van or an old pick up truck, that would be even BETTER! It would be kind of photojournalistic in a way, mixed with portraits. If you & your man are down for something like that....hit me up, Id be so dang excited to work with you!

Q+A WITHRebecca

ReadPhotography

See more from Rebecca on her website & facebook page!

www.rebeccareadphotography.com

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LPF MAG: Tell us a little about yourself and your background?

BRITTANY: Before starting Savvy Girl I used to work for a bank, but it wasn’t long until I re-alized I wasn’t passionate about the work I was doing. So I decided to take a leave of absence to travel and get perspective. While travelling

I discovered my passion for learning and came up with the idea to start a guidebook series for wom-en. After my trip I worked at the same job for another year before I pulled

the plug to do Savvy Girl full time.

LPF MAG: What made you want to launch Savvy Girl?

BRITTANY: There is a lot of pressure on women to be successful, find fulfilling work, look great, find Mr.Right, and still have time to cook a “Pinterest” worthy meal. And I think this type of pressure makes a lot of women feel overwhelmed. I mean, no one has time to read a 400-page book on every topic they want to know about. So my goal for Savvy Girl was to create short guidebooks because women don’t want to be an expert on every topic, they just want to be savvy.

LPG MAG: Our first Savvy Girl Guide is about Wine. What’s your favorite kind of wine?

BRITTANY: I LOVE “oaky” Chardonnays! However, when I’m in the mood to splurge I typically look for a Bordeaux style red blend.

LPF MAG: What type of woman do you envi-sion the Savvy Girl to be?

BRITTANY: A “Savvy Girl” is someone who continually strives to improve herself, but is savvy enough to know that life is about prog-

Women Who Inspire Us::

Brittany Deal of Savvy Girl Guides

Brittany founded the Savvy Girl Guides:- books for women who want to know + do it all!

Women Who Inspire Us: Lauren Felix

LPF MAG: What’s the most rewarding thing about being a business owner?

BRITTANY: Being a business owner requires you to get outside your comfort zone. It’s been rewarding to see myself overcome obstacles and challenges I never thought I was capable of tackling.

LPF MAG: We saw that you came up with the idea for Savvy Girl while traveling through the Bolivian Amazon! What’s your favorite place you’ve traveled to?

BRITTANY: Scuba diving with manta rays in the Similan Islands of Thailand is definitely at the top!

LPF MAG: Do you have any tips for fellow

women entrepre-neurs?

BRITTANY: “Alice came to a fork in the road. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked‘Where do you want to go?’ responded the Cheshire Cat.‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ’it doesn’t matter.”Know your goals and where you want to go. For example, you should define what success looks like to you, how you plan to get there, and how you’ll know when you’ve achieved success (aka what “markers” or “metrics” indi-cate that you’ve reached your goal.)

LPF MAG: Do you have any insights to what types of Savvy Girl Guides we can expect to see in the future, or you’d like to write?

BRITTANY: We have three new titles in the works: Etiquette, Healthy Eating, and Sex! Savvy Girl is partnering with experts to co-write each guidebook. Currently we are look-ing for experts on beauty, style, money, and football! Please email us at hello@savvygirl.net if you are interested in partnering on the next Savvy Girl guide.

Brittany’s book, “Savvy Girl, A Guide to Wine” is available on Amazon &

barnesandnoble.com!

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"

There is a lot

of pressure on

women to be

successful, find

fulfilling work, look

great: find Mr:Right, and

still have time to cook

a Pinterest- worthy

meal::

- Brittany Deal

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