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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Thrifted Pink Abstract Dress, Lela Rose for Payless Wedges and a Cloche

PINK AND BLACK ABSTRACT DRESS - Thrifted
BLACK BELT - NY and Co
EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
CLOCHE - Eugenia Kim for Target
GREEN WEDGES - Lela Rose for Payless


Monday's Inspiration:
Diane Krueger
Princess Sparkles is obsessed with a set of Mr. Potato Head lips.  She calls them her "gummies" and pretends that they are actually bubble gum that she can chew.  Sadly, she has to pretend to have gum because we set a rule that she can't have any until she no longer needs diapers at night time.  Sometimes though I wish I could just give her gum, like when I'm shopping and want to distract her and I've run out of snacks!

Today's outfit is actually one that I will be linking up with Spunky Chateau and Two Birds' "Inspiration Monday."  I know this seems to look nothing like Diane Krueger's inspiration outfit, but really, it was my source of inspiration.  I decided that I would try this green and pink color combo, hence the shoes and the earrings, which I normally wouldn't have paired together.  I also decided to wear a cloche instead of a fedora, mainly because I just wore a fedora last week. 

I love this dress because it reminds me of the 80's and I found it at the thrift store for 50% off.  I also got these shoes from Payless.  I had been eyeing them online for a long time and I happened upon them in the store only because someone had returned them (they were only avail online!).  They weren't my size but somehow they fit pretty well anyway.  They were part of a BOGO 50% off and the salesman even gave me an 10% off because they had a little wear on them.  I was so excited!

Here are some beautiful pieces from my lovely sponsor, Jaclyn1423, that would look great with my outfit:

Vintage Pearlescent Studs - $12
Vintage Amethyst Pendant - $18
Anyway, as you can see I stopped the remix and I have to say I feel okay about it.  I'm feeling inspired by my clothes again and it's nice to have the freedom to wear whatever.  I think I just wasn't in the mood to be so limited right now.  I'll try to keep up with the shopping ban part though, that way I won't have to worry about feeding Princess Sparkles gum!
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46 comments:

  1. Amy's Fashion BlogJune 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Cute outfit. 16 more day and we can shop again.


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  2. ViktoriaJune 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Great dress! I love the print :)

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  3. EmmaJune 26, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Everything about this outfit is Gorgeous! Those Shoes...OMG!

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  4. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Great interpretation - love the colors. Your hat and shoes are fabulous accents!

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  5. Courtney ErinJune 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love those shoes and the dress is so cute - I swear you have the best thrifting finds!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  6. BonnieJune 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Oooooh, that dress is so weird!!! I love the way you paired this abstract dress with those abstract shoes. It looks absolutely incredible. Kudos on taking risks!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  7. DawnJune 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You look look awesome! Love the dress color and style. I love the 80's look. Wish I still had some of my outfits from back then. Not that they would fit. Love the shoes and I totally respect your decision to stop the remix...maybe next time. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

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  8. JessJune 26, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    those wedges are from Payless?! great find.

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  9. Style, She WroteJune 26, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Great Lela Rose wedges! I will have to give her line another look! xo style, she wrote

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  10. Shea LennonJune 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Those shoes are amazing, and I love them with the pink dress! I love how you put your own spin on the inspiration look.

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  11. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    You lucky duck...to find these shoes. I admired them from the first photo before I read the story that went with them. I can see the connection to the inspiration photos. Best wishes to Sparkles on the potty training.

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  12. Gracey the GiantJune 26, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Those shoes are amazing! And I love them with the hot pink - I can totally see the connection to the inspiration look.

    I just recently thrifted a hot pink 80s dress myself but can't figure out how to style it. I've been looking for grey shoes, but maybe green will work. And then we can do series about how tall and less tall women can wear similar items!

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  13. momsthewordJune 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I like your style! I love how you throw colors together and they look so good together. Love, love, love the shoes!

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  14. Bird Bug PugJune 27, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    hooray for Inspiration Monday! it makes Monday worth having, ha

    I love how you were inspired by the colors, I did something very similar in wearing a pink top, blue skirt and neutral shoes. unfortunately i don't own any hats!

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  15. KhlarenJune 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    that's a funny little deal! :)) I get how you got your inspiration from it! You look really nice :> :>

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  16. Lacy@uphillandsmilingJune 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You are amazing! :) I love those shoes and the dress :) and the earrigns... and....

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  17. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJune 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks so much for coming over and following! Loving those green wedges too!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  18. two birdsJune 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    love this outfit! those shoes are amazing (payless???) and the dress is beautiful! i love your inspiration!

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  19. RebeccaJune 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    The hat and dress are both adorable. I like the print!

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  20. ShellyJune 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I LOVE this color combo, I wouldn't have thought of it either!

    xoShelly

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  21. amy b.s.June 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    i love the dress and the way the belt looks with it!

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  22. my thrifty closetJune 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    love the the dress, so gorgeous. You look great in colors as always


    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  23. KimberlyJune 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    such a cute dress love the print and love the accessories!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

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  24. DJune 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love your shoes. Poor Princess Sparkles. I can just imagine her pretending those plastic lips are a popped bubble. When I was young we didn't get gum often, so we substituted that plastic stuff you'd roll onto the end of a tube and blow up into a balloon. When it lost its air we'd chew it..Yuk!

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  25. MelissaJune 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love that dress and yay for Payless shoes! :)

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  26. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    The dress definitely reminds me of the 80's, the best parts of that decades fashion. Those shoes are super cute I would have said Target but Payless has good shoes too.

    ps. The remix is a mindset and you have to be in it. I'll only do it again when I feel the need to teach my shopping habit a lesson..lol

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  27. Oh my Dior!June 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    you look so blair waldorf beautiful!!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  28. MeaganJune 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    That amethyst necklace is so gorgeous!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  29. nooneJune 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    cute fushia dress you are wearing! the color pops out very well

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  30. JaclynJune 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a cool dress! Great finds, Claire, and thanks so much for picking out some jewelry to match :)

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  31. Piril MariaJune 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Hi Claire! Guess what!?
    I think you should check out my blog, since I've got a little surprise for you there. Involves the color purple. =)





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  32. KezzieJune 27, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ah you look soooo pretty!!!!! What a gorgeous dress! I love the colour of the shoes but there's no way I could walk in that height- I stand in awe!

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  33. Debbie Baker BurnsJune 27, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Claire, Love the color of those shoes. I like when people put their own spin on inspiration monday as well as the ones who copy it perfectly. I've done both. Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com

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  34. The Cat HagJune 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    The sponsored pieces are so you, I can imagine you rocking them!

    And you always have such good luck with shopping and chancing upon items, I might need to have some of that rub off on me. ;)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  35. Sabrina oliverattaJune 27, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Girl! what a wonderful dress!

    http://fashionmaniacbrazil.blogspot.com

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  36. EmmaJune 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I got my calypso for target wedges on clearance and I am so glad I did! If you see them again you should pick them up. They are the perfect summer shoe and are well made from what I can tell.

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  37. Selvaggia CapizziJune 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Simply...gorgeous Claire! Love this outfit!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  38. Bird Bug PugJune 28, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    i know i posted my love for your outfit on yesterday but i'll post again...

    how about a close up of those wedges?!?

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  39. Silvia NegrettiJune 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Amazing outfit!!!
    Especially the shoes!
    Grat color combination!
    xoxo
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  40. TaraJune 28, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I am definitely a fan of the 'loose' interpretation of the picture...this outfit is gorgeous! Again, with the amazing thrifting finds!

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  41. Melissa: Write it in LipstickJune 28, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    so true about the gum thing. We dont want the kids to have gum until they are much older but sometimes I just want to say here take it Mommy needs some quiet time. hahaha

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  42. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love that dress!! It looks great on you, and then I saw the shoes--so cute! I want your whole outfit :)

    xo Mary Jo

    p.s. I used to love mr. potato head as a kid and "dressing" the whole family - it was just the best. I can see why Princess Sparkles is obsessed with the lips!

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  43. JessJune 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    "Pearlescent" I love that word!

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  44. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Your dress is fantastic and I really like your wedges!

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  45. rachelJune 29, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    princess sparkles is so funny and full of imagination!
    love the dress! it fits really well!

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