Friday, July 8, 2011

Floral Dress and Denim Vest - Inspiration Monday on Friday!

FLOWER DRESS - Belle Du Jour (Thanks, Polka Dots!)
CROCHET BELT - a local boutique
DENIM VEST - American Eagle
GREEN WEDGES - Seychelles
GREEN FEATHER EARRINGS - Charlotte Russe
Monday's Inspiration:
Gwyneth Paltrow
Princess Sparkles asked me two things today.  "What is that diamond out there?"  It was a gymnasium in the shape of a pyramid which I equated to one of her TV shows and she totally knew what it was.  And she asked, "what is directing?"  I told her it was when you tell someone what to do.  I always appreciate her questions because she always keeps me on my toes!

Today I think I'm finally going to link up to "Inspiration Monday."  I know, it's Friday, but it's been a long week.  I'm actually wearing a dress I stole from Polka Dot's closet (my little sis) and I paired it with my favorite denim vest (I love a vest because it always seems to make me look slimmer) and green Seychelle wedges I got at a warehouse clearance sale a few years back.

Anyway, I better get the girls ready for swimming lessons.  It's always a challenge to take them to the pool because Pigtails is everywhere.  Princess Sparkles may test me mentally, but Pigtails literally keeps me on my toes!

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30 comments:

Style Journey said...

What a pretty dress! I never thought to pair a denim vest with a dress. You always inspire me :)

Have fun at the pool with the girls. Miss M keeps me on my toes at the pool too. She is taking her swim test this weekend to see if she can finally jump off the diving boards! Wish us luck!

Sophie in the Sticks said...

you'd best keep that dress, its lovely! I can't get enough florals

Melissa said...

That dress is fantastic on you! I really like it.

Hope you have a great time at the pool! :)

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Anonymous said...

Very pretty dress, so your never giving it back? Lol I like wearing denim anything if it can make me look slim.

Love the shoes!

Have a great weekend!! :)

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I love that dress! You look great claire!
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Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

great interpretation of the inspiration. Love the addition of the denim vest.
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Emma said...

I LOVE that dress and especially those shoes! You look Great!

my thrifty closet said...

that's a really sweet outfit. Very summery chic! Isn't great to have a sister to share clothes with?

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Rachella - flourishingfit.com said...

Nice shoes! x

LyddieGal said...

brown belts and denim vests pair so easily with floral dresses and just have a wonderful carefree summer feel.

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Claire said...

love denim with flowery dresses,so summery!

Bird Bug Pug said...

how fun is that? sticking with the floral dress, waist belt, blue and wedges? it's fun how many ways people related this picture into their own personal style, some people chose to focus on blue, some people chose to do a shirt dress, some people stuck with florals

love it

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D said...

So now we know how you keep your legs looking great. Thanks Pigtails! Polka Dots has good taste,too. Looking forward to seeing more of your interpretations from her closet. Caring is sharing:)

Bonnie said...

I need a denim vest. I'm not really a vest person, though, so I don't know how smart of an investment that would be for me. They look really cute with dresses -- like you did here.
Swimming lessons never worked for me. I think I took 3-4 years of swimming lessons, and I still have a phobia of water and cannot swim.

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rachel said...

nice dress! i like your interpretation of it. it originally had a green cheapy belt that went with it. i think you make it look much more stylish. and to think i almost gave it away...now i can't wait to wear it again! =)

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Another cute look! Love your nicknames for your children!!

Jayme & Mendi
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Meagan said...

I always love anything belted...and inspiration monday! I didn't get to participate last week and this week's challenge looks hard!
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Megan G said...

A denim vest with a floral dress. So classic. Keep a good eye on those little ones! They'll keep you running.

Jess said...

Love this look! Kids are so cute with their questions, even though sometimes they are hard to answer!

Unknown said...

Florals and denim- can't go wrong with that combo! Have a fabulous weekend! xo

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

Your gotta love what kids say. Cute outfit.

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Baby Budget Blog said...

Love the teeny denim vest with the floral dress!

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Shea Lennon said...

I love to see your Inspiration Monday looks, because they do a great job getting the feel of the original look while still looking totally you! This is a great one--those wedges are awesome!

erica marie said...

Love your inspiration, I love the addition of the denim vest.

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jess said...

That dress looks great on you.

Viktoria said...

Love the print of your dress!!! Looks wonderful!