Reader Feature - Polyvore Fashion Shoot

A wonderful reader from California emailed me recently about advice for styling her family for a photo shoot. If you remember, we recently took some family pictures a few months ago (Polyvore here, pictures here) and I was very into us coordinating but not being too matchy-matchy. 

Here is what my reader came up with (featuring Anthropologie - a brand I love on other people but haven't figure how to get to work on me!).

Family Photo by spykitty1 featuring anthropologie dresses

Tweedy Leaves Dress, $158
Seychelles shoes | Piperlime, $110
David Yurman 14mm Smoky Quartz Albion Ring
Men's new arrivals - sweaters - Fine lambswool half-zip sweater -..., $10
Men's denim - vintage slim - Vintage slim-fit jean in dark worn wash -..., $60
Infant Toddler Girls' Cherokee® Teal Canal Cord Skirt : Target, $10
Toddler Girls' Cherokee® Teal 1 pk Argyle Tights 2T-3T : Target, $5
Family Photos, $60
Family Photos, $30
Circo Gold Dedra Glitter Ballet - 8 : Target, $13

I think she got it perfect. I am loving the touches of gold for mom and daughter. The mustard and teal colors are perfect for an autumn photo shoot. And I know my daughter would go bananas for those argyle tights.

What's your take on family photos? Do you do them every year? Is everyone wearing the same stuff or sort of just coordinated in the same color palette?

Chime in!