Sunday, May 29, 2011

Mixed Print Scrapbook Dress, Military Jacket and Fringe Purse - Inspiration Monday

MIXED PATTERN DRESS - Scrapbook
MILITARY JACKET - Nick & Mo (similar)
LEATHER CUFF - Made by my Mom
SUNGLASSES - Ralph Lauren (similar)
OPEN TOE BOOTIES - Charlotte Russe
FRINGE PURSE - Last Chance Boutique (similar)
THE INSPIRATION:
Emma Stone in Joie Dress

Princess Sparkles wants a pet.  Unfortunately her mommy is allergic to almost every kind of animal with fur, feathers or scales (okay, not scales, but I don't really love snakes unless they're a pattern on my shoes...or belt...or handbag).  So Princess Sparkles improvises by taking a stuffed animal and carrying it around in it's "pet box."  It makes her happy and it makes me happy to know she can work with something she already has.

Princess Sparkles' "Pet Box"
Today's "Monday Inspiration" from the ladies at Two Birds is Emma Stone.  I liked the dress, though didn't have anything like it with geometric shapes (how can that be?  Maybe I need to go shopping!).  So instead I wore this semi-floral/semi-tribal print dress.  And because it didn't really look great with the motorcycle jacket I have, I decided to go with a military one.  Okay, so maybe it's not at all like Emma Stone's outfit.  But I did wear boots!

Anyway, I really was inspired by the picture.  It got me thinking.  And so I improvised, coming up with an outfit I might've not thought of otherwise.  I guess I too am quite capable of working with what I got!

45 comments:

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

You did great and yes your boots are very similar.
Lets see what tomorrow is going to bring for me and if I can participate.
Your daughter is so cute with the stuffed animal.

Daphne.
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GretchTM said...

You look great! I love your booties!!

Kimberlee said...

Your house sounds like my house. My kids are constantly beggin' for a pet. Any pet. Makes me laugh though because in reality they are scared to death of animals, especially dogs - but a dog is what they are constatlly begging for.

my thrifty closet said...

Lovely, your outfits are always inspiring! The prints are pretty. Love the fringe bag. I notice you have lots of pretty shoes too :-)

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Unknown said...

Adorable! And I love that your mom made your leather cuff--would love to see a close up of it! Hope you're enjoying the long weekend, Claire! I'm so glad we get one more day!

xo Mary Jo

Marella said...

Amazing outfit! You look amazing dear! <3

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shishiwaldorf said...

Cute photos!

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Courtney Erin said...

Oooh, I love your fringe bag! I really want to get some fringe into my closet for the summer.

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moony said...

cute outfit, especially that fringed bag :)

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Gracey the Giant said...

I like how you did this. You didn't let the fact that you didn't have the exact pieces stop you from participating. You look fabulous.

Meagan said...

That bag is ridiculous. I absolutely love it!
-Meagan
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Mel Creates Often said...

Oh my gosh, you are so cute! I love your style. Thanks for following me at Mel Dreams Often. I'm a new follower, too!

Emma said...

I Love this look! Princess Sparkle is Too Cute!

Ellie said...

Aww princess sparkle! So cool :)
Have a great day!
-Ellie

Unknown said...

you look really great i love all the layers to the outfit!

<3 steffy
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two birds said...

work with what you've got! love it...you look fabulous!! i love the dress - the patterns and shape are so pretty!

Bonnie said...

I love how you used layers for this outfit. And I love the military jacket. I'm so sad that the weather is warmer now because that means it is time to give up my military jacket for the season. :( They are the best to throw over almost any outfit to give it an edgy, tough look.
Sigh.
Sad face.

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Jess said...

love the bag!

Shea Lennon said...

I think sometimes that's how the best outfits are made--you start with one idea and then just start playing around. Anyway, I love what you came up with! Those boots are awesome, by the way.

Nnenna said...

I love your purse and great job improvising with your outfit inspiration! =)

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Debbie Baker Burns said...

Nice post...I live how you wound back around to your theme of working with what you've got. Isn't that the beauty of inspiration monday? It makes you pair things you wouldn't otherwise have and come up with something totally new. I REALLY like your look. I love the boots, the fringe purse, the dress, the jacket, it's all good! Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.blogspot.com

MF said...

you look great. lovely photos! im glad you showed the inspiration!


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Tara said...

Love the look! It seems like the whole thing is more about getting an inspiration from the look than just copying the actual look, and I think it definitely worked for you :)

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Dawn said...

I love your bohemian take on this one. I could not participate due to jet lag but wanted to say hi and catch up. Loving the bag too. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xoxo

The Cat Hag said...

Hehe your girlie is so cute!! Look at her going up to you when you are taking your outfit shot!! ♥♥

What a dear!

Love how trendy you look in this outfit, the sunnies are fab.

And my BF is terribly allergic to my cat as well, he can't really breathe with her around but he lets me keep her cos he knows I can't abandon her. ;)


xoxo,
Addie
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Dear Girl Wallflower said...

Im sorry to say to all pet lovers out there that I am also allergic to pets....=(...they are cute though! that is a great way of teaching a child who wants one=) thanks for sharing their ages to me...I love the all gray layered over the printed dress idea!! I think I have a similar designed inner dress, im sooo into fringes too lately!

D said...

You are a true fashionista ahead of the times! I've been admiring your fringe bag for some time and just read about the trend in a recent mag--you rock! Love the pet box and am trying to imagine what pet animal is in it...

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I love this outfit! And Princess Sparkles is soooooo cute in these pictures!!!
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The Beauty-Addict said...

you look so pretty! :D i love your dress and booties!

Ria Stein said...

Cute dress! Love the pictures =)

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Jess said...

Love that dress! Glad Princess Sparkles is enjoying her pet box!

Baby Budget Blog said...

I really love that fringe bag!!!


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jess said...

Love the jacket.

Charisse said...

OH MY Goodness - I love that dress. I was just admiring some similar looking things while I was out shopping this weekend. Didn't get to buy anything though because we are on a strict budget before vacation (SIX WEEKS FROM NOW!!!).

Target is a BLESSING!! Don't forget about free kids' size popcorn!!

Kimberly said...

love your outfit love the colors!

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Unknown said...

You look so cute. I just commented to another blogger that it can be hard to dress like a munch-kin but you rocked it.

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Lacy@uphillandsmiling said...

the boots and purse are great! I love the dress :) I like your outfit better than hers.

Unknown said...

Cute outfit and I do love your boots. Your daughter is adorable!

Mallory In New York said...

Hey! Thanks so mcuh for following! :)

I really, really like your outfit!! I love summer dresses with fall jackets... so cute!


Also, you're totally right- it doesn't really matter if its not exactly like Emma's, because like you said, you created an outfit you wouldn't have otherwise thought of. And really, that's the whole objective when it comes to inspiration.

Its not very creative when bloggers look at a celeb and copy their outfit piece by piece, and honestly, I like your interpretation more than Emma Stone's. Great post!

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