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Monday, August 1, 2011

Floral Romper, Military Jacket and TOMS - Inspiration Monday

FLORAL ROMPER - Forever 21
MILITARY JACKET - Mossimo
CORAL SHOES - Toms
BLUE NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423
Monday's Inspiration:
Alexa Chung
BLUE NECKLACE - Jaclyn1423

"Mommy, I know everything."  That's what Princess Sparkles told me on the way back from the Aquarium today.  She caught me a little off guard with her confidence.  She told me she knew people, places, etc.  I asked her if she knew math and she said yes.  I asked her what "1 + 1" was and she actually got it right.  Not bad.  But then I asked her another math question and she didn't know it.  Even still, she's convinced she knows it all!
  
Sparkles checks out Nemo

Pigtails admires the turtle
Today's "Inspiration Monday" from the ladies at Two Birds is Alexa Chung.  I find Alexa's style so charming.  She looks lovely in her vintage outfits but equally fabulous in casual clothes, like in today's inspiration picture! 

  I decided to go with a floral romper (AKA adult onesie), a military jacket and my coral TOMS.  This was the perfect outfit to take the girls to the aquarium in, since my TOMS are so very comfortable.  Also, because the romper is strapless, it's quite easy to do the quick pull down when using the restroom.  My jacket also made the perfect "picnic blanket" since Princess Sparkles didn't want to sit on the grass during our lunch fearing there could be bugs that might bite her.

Thank goodness for inspiration outfits.  They definitely make dressing a lot easier and a lot of fun.  Now what to wear tomorrow?  Good thing I have my own know-it-all in the house.  Maybe she can give me some sagely advice on an outfit! 
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52 comments:

  1. Closet FashionistaAugust 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    LOVE that romper!!!
    And I actually posted my bag last week and in my this week in fashion post if you want to see it ;)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  2. JessAugust 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I love checking out all the lovely blogs that dish out fashion inspiration! Some mornings I can't even get dressed without it! And Alexa Chung is the best!

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  3. Style JourneyAugust 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    The romper with the jacket look perfect together! The TOMS were a perfect finishing touch :)

    So jealous you got to go to the aquarium! Looks like so much fun :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I'm loving the army jacket and romper (adult onesie)! I really need a pair of TOMS I hear so many good things about the shoes and company.

    Alexa Chung has the coolest style, she was such a GREAT choice!

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  5. MelissaAugust 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I'm pretty positive that since she knows everything, she'd be able to tell you what to wear tomorrow. :)

    You look adorable in that romper and I love the Toms! I'm dying to get some of their wedges.

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  6. LyddieGalAugust 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I love your floral romper! so cute, and it pairs so nicely with the military jacket!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  7. RebeccaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    The olive jacket looks great with the bright dress.

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  8. FloAugust 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I keep seeing Alexa everywhere now
    she looks good but you match her!

    visit me if you have a mo :)

    www.fantailflo.com

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  9. TaraAugust 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Such a great combination! I love the floral pattern/military style pairing.

    I had an outfit all planned out for this inspiration photo (which, by the way, made me want to add that color of yellow to my wardrobe in the worst way!), but it didn't quite pan out the way I thought it would. And then B woke up before I could come up with something else, so I skipped the pictures today. Rotten kid :)

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  10. ViktoriaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I love how versatile the jacket is! It looks great paired with the floral print :)

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  11. RebekahAugust 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I adore your jacket! I wore TOMS for the inspiration look, too. But don't look because you blew mine out of the water.

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  12. AlbeeLuckyAugust 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Great outfit and I love your coral TOMS. You've inspired me to do my own version of this outfit tomorrow. A high 5 to you :)
    xx- AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  13. MeaganAugust 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    That romper looks great on you and I love the blue necklace paired with it. Really brings out the blue in the outfit!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  14. two birdsAugust 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    What a cutie...hopefully she keeps that confidence. I love your "adult onesie"...your outfit is a perfect mix of cute and casual.

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  15. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    love me some toms!

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  16. Bravoe RunwayAugust 1, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I think you look fantastic in that romper and love the military jacket you paired with it! Great take on the inspiration from Alexa Chung!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    This 'lookalike' post has got me thinking about my olive drab jacket in a new way...

    And ya gotta love the confidence of kids.

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  18. Bird Bug PugAugust 1, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    this is an outfit you MUST wear again, it's SO cute!!! rompers may be a grown up version of kids wear but that structured jacket calms it down

    i LOVE this! the colors look great on you as well

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  19. my thrifty closetAugust 2, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    don't tell Alexa but I think her outfit fades in comparison to yours. haha.. You look so summery chic! I like the military jacket with the floral dress, it's fun and refreshing. You look great as always!

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  20. JloAugust 2, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    The jacket totally add the extra edgy feel to the cute romper, lovely & cute outfit <3 Check out my latest inspirations on, Tabloid Tuesday on my blog :)

    XoXo

    http://pretzyness.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    i like your outfit more than alexa's, that flower romper and your jacket are so much nicer.

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  22. Amy's Fashion BlogAugust 2, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    cute outfit

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  23. EllieAugust 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love this post. I've been missing my military jacket during the summer and cannot wait to pull it out when it gets a bit cooler!
    -Ellie

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  24. Baby Budget BlogAugust 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    LOVE the bright print of that onsie! Great way to spin your own look from your inspiration!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  25. Alba MAugust 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love the army jacket and the romper... awesome look :)

    xoxo
    http://albamecaj.blogspot.com/

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  26. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Loving the floral, but the necklace is beautiful!

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  27. rachelAugust 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    i love those coral toms! they go well with the outfit! Sparkles is so funny!

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  28. MeriAugust 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    It's a great onesie! I love the bright summery pattern.

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  29. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I love that she's so confident. Once that feeling of knowing everything passes it never comes back again for the rest of your life--I hope she feels like that for a long time!!! Love your outfit too!

    xo mary jo

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  30. Sophie in the SticksAugust 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I find it easier to come up with an outfit if I have a brief to fill. Love your jacket, practical yet super stylish.

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  31. Shea LennonAugust 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I absolutely love your take on this look--that floral romper is adorable! I admit, I'm still a little afraid to wear one, but you pull it off so well! I might have to give one a try...

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  32. Once Upon A Time...August 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    sparkles is too sweet!!! at that age, all of them say that lol, i work with young kids and they tell me all kind of things just because they "are intelligent and know everything!"

    love your outfit especially the shoes!

    jos xx

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  33. Megan GAugust 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love your look much better than the inspiration. It has so much better color. Sounds like a fun day with your girls.

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  34. Selvaggia CapizziAugust 2, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I ADORE that floral romper!! And the military jacket is a perfect match!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  35. Angel GarciaAugust 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Amazing! I love a good military jacket and these are all awesome..

    LOVE!, Angel

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  36. Destined For NowAugust 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    That is the cutest romper! And I love your take on the Alexa outfit...super feminine and pretty.

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  37. MarinaAugust 3, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I love your floral dress!! :)

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  38. NicolaAugust 3, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    cute romper:)

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  39. TiffanyAugust 3, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Uhoh, it's not good that she already thinks she knows everything! You're gonna have it rough when she's a teenager. ;)

    That military jacket was perfect!! I love it with the flowery romper!

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  40. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsAugust 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I like Princess Sparkles' style. HAHA! :-)

    Love the Toms!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  41. mroAugust 3, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Great outfit! I love the floral romper / military jacket pair...I have similar pieces and wear them together as well. I just think it's a great combination of structure + flirty.

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  42. Mikelle JadeAugust 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I like seeing your inspiration. You pulled off the look very well :)

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  43. jessAugust 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I love the print on your romper.

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  44. Style, She WroteAugust 3, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Great look! You really captured Alexa's style. xo style, she wrote

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  45. AmandaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Saw this inspiration post over at Two Birds- I really love your interpretation of it!
    Lovely!

    http://thelittlestunicornonearth.blogspot.com/

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  46. oomph.August 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    great interpretation! i need me a cargo-ish jacket/vest like this! and add a pair of toms, too!

    [oomph.]

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  47. From Suns To MoonsAugust 5, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Love the juxtaposition of the naturally playful romper with the serious military jacket.

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  48. From Suns To MoonsAugust 5, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Love the juxtaposition of the naturally playful romper with the serious military jacket.

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  49. KezzieAugust 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Wow you really did match her! Great look Ms Clare Chung!

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