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FEATURED Girl Friday!

Profiled on Move LifeStyle today!

You’ve been seeing the pics from my photo shoot last month with Jennifer Daigle, now see the full feature and interview on Move LifeStyle today!

I feel so incredibly humbled and honored that Autumn Reeser asked me to participate in this series, alongside such inspiring do-it-all women.

Here’s what I ended up wearing (clearance and Friends & Family sale bargains! Woo hoo!)…

AT THE FARMER’S MARKET:
Joie “Pinot” blouse / Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag / Vince coated jeans / Tom Ford sunglasses (old, similar here) / Maloles flats (old)

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IN MY OFFICE:
Joie “Mellea” blouse / Vince coated jeans / Joie wedge booties (old)

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IN OUR BEDROOM:
Equipment blouse / J Brand waxed jeans / (also shown: Joie blouse, Rebecca Minkoff bag)

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AT FOUND VINTAGE RENTALS:
Wildfox “Je T’aime” tee / J Brand waxed jeans / Sam Edelman booties / Marc by Marc Jacobs “Baby Aiden” bag / Michael Kors horn gold watch

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You may remember my original board for the outfit styling, which I am clearly still obsessed with, as evident in my “addendum” fall fashion checklist. (I’m happy to report it’s not out of my system yet.)

Jennifer did an amazing job with the photos, didn’t she? If you’ve ever been the subject of a shoot, you know it’s excruciatingly embarrassing, and you feel idiotic the entire time (not to mention I was very sick and it was a 95 degree day)! But she always gets the best shots!

Hope you’ll check out my feature, and have a great weekend (but only after…j/k)!

Photography by Jennifer Daigle

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Albertina says

    October 26, 2012 at 6:26 am

    Such amazing photos!! You look so beautiful, your daughter is precious and I love the family photo. I don’t think the feature is up yet…..I could not find it. I will check back later….cause I’m dying to see it!! COngrats!

  2. that girl says

    October 26, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Thanks Albertina hopefully it will be up soon! I have no idea what photos they ended up picking so I’m excited to see it! ;0)

  3. Heidi says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:04 am

    What an adorable photo of your family! I just checked too and it’s not up yet. I’ll definitely check it out later!

  4. Albertina says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Ok, absolutely loved it!! I loved your answers and your candor. You are a beautiful family! I really enjoyed learning more about you!!

  5. elizabeth says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:16 am

    y’all are all so beautiful, girl – have an awesome weekend!
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  6. Nina: Anything et Everything says

    October 26, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Such a great feature. I love your advice of finding your happy place and being OK with that. Between everything we have to do, sometimes I’m scared to start a family because I think I’ll fail at it. Seeing your family photos, and reading about how you manage work and family so beautifully is such an inspiration.

  7. LWP says

    October 26, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Your family is stunning! You must let me photograph you pretty please!!

  8. Courtney says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:32 am

    What a lovely feature, I really admire your style and your optimistic view on life.Your advice for women trying to find their own personal ‘brand’ really resonated with me, happy to have stumbled upon your blog!

  9. Preciously Me says

    October 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Very beautiful photos! You don’t look idiotic at all, you look natural and amazing!
    And your little girl is so cute!

  10. designstiles says

    October 26, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Just got through reading it. Glad to read you wish you’d taken business classes too. I say that to myself at least a few times a week, it feels like. The tip on branding resonates with me too. I’ve been refocusing on that myself. It’s all been a learning process but a hands on one. All the photos are really great and real. The one of Leighton chillin’ on your bed with her arms behind her head made me smile.

    • that girl says

      October 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      Irene you definitely have a brand that is admirable and uniquely you!

  11. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    The pictures are gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Please frame them. :)

  12. Emily says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    What an amazing feature!

  13. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    You and your family are so beautiful. How do you get your hair so glossy???

  14. Courtney Deyle says

    October 27, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Erika you never cease to amaze me. You are wonderful!!! Congrats on such an amazing feature! And I dont mean to sound like a broken record but the pics of you and the fam are stunning!

  15. audrinajulia says

    October 27, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Adorable pics! Love to see the personal side of you and what a gorgeous family you have. Your daughter is so pretty!

    Sorry I’m a new reader so I’m writing this way. Have a great weekend!

    <3,
    Angie

  16. Neda says

    October 29, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Wonderful feature, Erika! I love your attitude and thoughts on balancing it all. Can’t believe you were sick during the photo shoot!? Beautiful pictures! xx

  17. lexi says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Such a great feature! And by the way, your little girl is absolutely beautiful. :)
    Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.

  18. Lauren says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    these pictures are amazing! You and your daughter are the most precious things ever. LOVE THIS! And I also incredibly love your style (duh) and that inspiration board!!! I NEED to make one! LOVE!

  19. Sarah {High Styling} says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Finally clicked over and read the whole interview. So well done. You are so relatable and easy to connect with. Love what you say about finding our happy place and just being okay with it. I’m hoping to get to that point soon! So much juggling…but you make it look so easy! Thanks for the never ending inspiration! And such beautiful family…the 3 amigos…you done good girl!

  20. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    November 6, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    You look gorgeous and you have a beautiful family. And of course, I love all the outfits ;)

  21. Milcy says

    April 22, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Whats The name of the pain in your Office. It’s beautiful!

    • Erika Brechtel says

      April 25, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Hi! This color was Forde Abbey by Ralph Lauren
      http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ralph-Lauren-1-gal-Forde-Abbey-Eggshell-Interior-Paint-RL1165E/205175972

      Thank you for reading!

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