Monday, June 13, 2011

High Waisted Shorts and Animal Print Top - Inspiration Monday


#1 - "Out of Africa"
ANIMAL PRINT TOP - Bella D (TJ Maxx)
HIGH WAISTED SHORTS - American Eagle Outfitters
WEDGE SANDALS - Payless Shoes

"Inspiration Monday" - Liv Tyler
Recently, I've been finding these little wadded up tissues around the house.  Usually Pigtails likes to pull all the tissues out of the box and just leave them there in a pile (and I hate wasting them so I shove them back in the box and make Camouflage and I use them!).  So I'm walking around the corner and see my sister, Polka Dots, laughing.  She tells me that Pigtails has learned how to "blow her nose" (which really means making the sound of blowing her nose because the tissues were dry).

Today's challenge was to find something that I could wear for "Inspiration Monday."  I went with some high waisted shorts, though didn't stick with Liv Tyler's nautical theme and wore jungle print (don't forget "Everybody Everywear" tomorrow!).

Anyway, I finally got to picking my 30 pieces for my "30 Day Remix" (if you don't know what that is, check out Kendi's description here).  I decided to name these outfits after movies (last time I did places).  I'm excited to stop shopping (not really, but I need to) and start appreciating my closet!  This is my second remix, and I've noticed I'm getting a little more bold.  Instead of picking solids that can be paired in all sorts of ways together, I've chosen lots of prints and crazy colors.  Hopefully I won't be sorry.


I'm excited about my remix (but of course it's only day 1, so let's just see what happens around day 10 or so).  I'll miss shopping but luckily the girls and I will be busy with summer time activities.  I'm hoping these 30 pieces can easily carry me through the next 30 days, otherwise I'm the one who's going to be blowing my nose into tissues!

42 comments:

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

I really love your take on Liv's look! PERFECT!

You are going to do so well at the remix! I love all of your picks! I did the remix in the fall, and it was hard but so fun! :)

Melissa said...

Good luck with the 30x30 challenge!

I really love your inspiration copy outfit - I kind of like yours better, actually!

My daughter does the same thing with blowing her nose. Wondering when she'll figure out how to REALLY do it. :)

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Style Journey said...

Can't wait to see you do the 30/30 remix. Those look like some awesome pieces you have picked out.

Ok, your shorts are Beautiful! I hardly ever shop at AE, but those are soooo cute!

Kezzie said...

Oooh, I like your nautical shorts! And your shoes in that last shot!

Emma said...

This outfit is Fabulous! You have some really Great shoes!

Emma said...

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Ria Stein said...

they look great on you :) x http://www.indie-and-fashion.blogspot.com/

Claire said...

love these....never wear shorts tho lol

Baby Budget Blog said...

LOVE the dark blue shorts!!

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Courtney Erin said...

Love the top!!!! And I can't wait to see all your remixes for the challenge.

xoxo ~ Courtney
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dolceedamara said...

Thank you for your visit and a nice comment! Good luck with your challenge! :)
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Kimberly said...

so many great pieces love your outfit the top and shorts look so good together!

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AlbeeLucky said...
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AlbeeLucky said...

I enjoyed the last time you did the 30 remix. You've picked out some great pieces and I can't wait to see how you will style them.
I really like this outfit, you always look great in prints.
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two birds said...

great job (especially with only 30 pieces to choose from)! you look great and i love these shorts! good luck with the challenge!

Sophie in the Sticks said...

Your 30 items look fab, have fun with your remix, I'm looking forward to doing mine too. I have to say I adore your shorts, they're so chic!

Rebecca said...

I like those shorts you used for the Monday look!

Marella said...

Very inspiring post!

Unknown said...

La, La, La connect the dots.......I really don't know where that came from. you look so cute. I'm wild about animal prints..........all ready for everybody-everywear?

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

Great outfit and can't wait to see your remixs.

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Bonnie said...

You are remixing it out???? SWEET. I am super excited to see what you come up with. You have such skillzzzz when it comes to putting outfits together in random, beautiful ways. :)

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Shea Lennon said...

I think you totally rocked that inspiration photo--in fact I like your look even better!! I love the tie-detail on your shorts. And I can't wait to see what you do with all those fun pieces for the 30/30!

Kimi said...

Awesome shorts! I'm digging your take on Liv.

I really wish I'd put more thought into doing the 30x30. Now it's too late!

Oh well. I will enjoy seeing what others come up with...

Gracey the Giant said...

Love today's "inspired" outfit and I'm super excited to see how all those lovely bold prints work out for you in this 30 for 30.

Anonymous said...

Very cute outfit and great inspiration. Congrats on joining the Summer 30 for 30!! I look forward to seeing more cute outfits to come. :)

Tara said...

I love your 30 items, and I can't wait to see the remix results!

By the way, I wore my Thakoon for Target color blocked dress this weekend, and I just realized that I totally should have linked to your take on the styling, because I'm pretty sure I just stole your look, entirely :)

Anonymous said...

I like your outfit today better than Liv's! Good luck on the summer challenge.

Dawn said...

Awesome picks for the remix, love your choices. I was putting outfits together for you in my head having looked at your choices. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

Style, She Wrote said...

Great printed top! xo style, she wrote

Anonymous said...

How fun that you went so bold with your outfit choices! Good luck - can't wait to see how your 30 days go!!

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I love this outfit Claire! And I should do the remix as well!
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Bird Bug Pug said...

so i found you following two of the blogs i already follow, so i must follow you by default of trusting you have fantastic taste~ i love your outfits and look forward to future posts

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Tiffany said...

I love all the pieces you picked! I can't wait to see what you do with them! =)

Viktoria said...

I love those shorts!!

Good luck with the challenge!

amy b.s. said...

i don't think i could rock the high waisted shorts, but i really do love the way they look!

noone said...

you did a great job with the look! I love the blue on you, so eccentric :)

Dear Girl Wallflower said...

i love that shorts! and whoa! so many clothes! the muffins turned out irresistible, i added 1 more banana =)thank you!

The Fashion Writress said...

I adore high waisted shorts a lot!
xx

Unknown said...

I love your shorts--are they still at AE? Hope so because I'd love to get a pair. You look adorable!

xo Mary Jo

Oh my Dior! said...

the result is gorgeous!!

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The Clothes Maiden said...

you look so lovely :)


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