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Monday, August 29, 2011

Stripes and Fringe - Inspiration Monday


STRIPED DRESS - Libertine for Target
RED BELT - Thrifted
LEATHER CUFF - Made by my mom
FRINGE BOOTS - Forever 21
Monday's Inspiration - Olivia Wilde
"I want to stand next to the princess!"  That's what Princess Sparkles exclaimed during the wedding rehearsal.  Princess Sparkles kept calling my cousin, the bride, a "real princess" and her groom was "the king."  She was so excited to be part of the wedding and wear her big white poofy dress.  She proudly walked down the aisle and Pigtails was so excited to see her sister, shouting her name and clapping her hands as she made her grand entrance.  Princess Sparkles had such a ball being part of the wedding party and loved dancing in the center of everyone at the reception. 

Pigtails cheers on Sparkles!
Today's "Inspiration Monday" from Two Birds is Olivia Wilde.  Basically she's mixing stripes, biker chic and fringe.  I decided to wear my $10 Libertine from Target dress with a red skinny belt.  Instead of a fringe purse I went with the fringe boots (because I LOVE them!!!) and since it's too hot to wear a motorcycle jacket (and it just didn't match), I went with a leather cuff instead.

I think I'll need this entire week to recover from my busy weekend!  Especially since Princess Sparkles is turning 4 on Thursday and I'm going to have a small get together to celebrate on Sunday.  I'm getting tired just thinking about it!  But hopefully it'll be a very special birthday and Princess Sparkles too can feel like a "real princess!"
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49 comments:

  1. Style JourneyAugust 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh my! Those boots are awesome! No wonder you love them so much :)

    I am sure Princess Sparkles will feel just like a princess at her birthday party! Have fun and Happy Birthday to her :)

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  2. ClaireAugust 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    ah to be 4 again :) You are such a cool mum! xx

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  3. two birdsAugust 29, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    i need those boots right now! what a great outfit!

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  4. Amy's Fashion BlogAugust 29, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Great find on that dress. Happy Early Birthday to Princess Sparkles.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Ooooh I want your boots! I now know why you love them since the fringe is so super cool!! I didn't get a chance to buy anything from the Libertine line. Jealous!! Love the stripe dress!!

    Are you buying anything from the Missoni Target line coming out September 13th?

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  6. Bravoe RunwayAugust 29, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I missed out on the Libertine collaboration and love this dress! I have a navy and white stripe cardigan but I think I like the green and navy together much more! The boots are awesome too! Sounds like you've got a lot of recovering from the weekend...weddings are always busy and I can't imagine attending one with two small kids! SuperMommy!

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  7. DAugust 29, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Big wow on those boots! Stick a
    couple of plastic google eyes on
    them and Princess Sparkles could pretend she has a couple of new pets.You should definitely take the
    week off and relax...Disneyland, a
    wedding and a birthday to come...I'm pooped just reading about your schedule.

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  8. FedeAugust 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    love your fringe boots,unfortunally there is no forever 21 in genova!!!!

    http://fedefede73.blogspot.com/

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  9. MeaganAugust 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I *love* how you pulled in the fringe in this outfit on the boots. Just perfect. You look so cute!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  10. Sophie in the SticksAugust 29, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    those boots are a spectacle! So cool with that fringe!!! I adore your dress too. This was such a fun challenge!

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  11. ViktoriaAugust 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love this dress!! And I love how you paired it with a red belt. I probably would have been predictable and paired it with blue ;)

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  12. JessAugust 29, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Love Olivia Wilde as the inspiration, and I want that purse!!!

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  13. RebeccaAugust 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I have that dress. Now I wish that I had a red belt to pair with it.

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  14. Shea LennonAugust 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I'm sure your cousin loved being a "real princess" for the day too. I love your more colorful take on the inspiration look! It's more season-appropriate too--I'd be so sweaty in a motorcycle jacket!

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  15. Closet FashionistaAugust 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Awww how cute of Sparkles! :D
    And I love your outfit, can totally see the inspiration :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  16. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Those boots are so incredible. I could never style them but I totally appreciate the look

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  17. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Yay for Princess Sparkles- I remember being a flower girl and how grown up and pretty it makes you feel as a young girl! I LOVE your interpretation of the look- the colours of the dress are great and those boots are smoking hot!

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  18. DawnAugust 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    very hot look on you. Those boots are really cool with the dress. I really like this a lot. dawn suitcase vignettes xo. love the story about your cousin and daughter!!

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  19. Selvaggia CapizziAugust 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I like your reinterpretation better than the original!
    Princess Sparkles is such a sweetie!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com/

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  20. cecylia.comAugust 30, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I love your green and blue dress! So cute those boots are adorable too!
    Come follow my blog sweetie :)

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  21. HayleyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    amazing dress AND amazing boots! wow.. i love your style and now following x

    http://hayleyhour.blogspot.com/

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  22. Malak Laraki - Your Paris Photographer August 30, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    loving those stripes and the dress on your previous post !!


    xx

    Meelena

    www.TheSerialShopper.blogspot.com

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  23. JessAugust 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Loving all the color. That green is beautiful!

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  24. aki!August 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Happy birthday to the little princess!

    I'm actually not a huge fan of fringe myself. I really like structured looks and so the fringe is too much for me to handle.

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  25. Baby Budget BlogAugust 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Oh, those fringe boots are KILLING ME!!! LOVE!!! And the striped dress is brilliant!!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  26. Baby Budget BlogAugust 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Oh, those fringe boots are KILLING ME!!! LOVE!!! And the striped dress is brilliant!!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  27. my thrifty closetAugust 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I wish I have girls so I can enjoy them as flower girls..my boys hated to be page boys, so they always chicken out at the last hour. I remember this dress, it's unforgettable because of it's awesome color, and you paired it perfectly with fringe boots!


    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  28. The Suburb ExperimentAugust 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Those boots. . .they're. . . I need a different word. . . AWESOMESAUCE. Some major shoe envy going on here.

    I love that photo of Pigtails cheering on Sparkles.

    Jenn

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  29. BonnieAugust 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    See?? Now this is stripes done RIGHT. I love it. You look gorgeous. I seriously think that everyone needs to print out this picture of you, tack it on their closet door, and use you as inspiration when they think about wearing a striped top/dress.

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

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  30. Callie - Coffee and CardigansAugust 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Such a great take on Olivia's look! Those boots make such a statement! I really love how you paired them with the stripes and pop of red. Looking forward to seeing your looks for the upcoming Remix Challenge!

    --Callie @ unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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  31. Megan GAugust 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Those boots are soooo amazing. I love the way you took the inspiration in a different way, but still incorporated all the elements. Sounds like the wedding was a hit. Congrats to your cousin.

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  32. The PvdH JournalAugust 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    oohhhh I'm digging the fringe!

    PvdH

    www.ThePvdHJournal.com

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  33. VanessaAugust 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Happy almost 4th birthday to the little one!
    I love this dress and wished for it when it was relaunched at Target. Looks great on you!

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  34. erica marieAugust 30, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    fringe boots...what's not to love.

    erica
    seaofbloomingdreams.blogspot.com

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  35. Once Upon A Time...August 30, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    lovely dress, it looks really good at you!!! i hate stripes, but they are perfect on you!

    happy birthday to princess sparkles, i'm sure she'll have a wonderful party!

    jos xx

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  36. Once Upon A Time...August 30, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    lovely dress, it looks really good at you!!! i hate stripes, but they are perfect on you!

    happy birthday to princess sparkles, i'm sure she'll have a wonderful party!

    jos xx

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  37. Oh my Dior!August 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    stripped dresses look gorgeous!!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  38. jessAugust 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I love the colors on your dress.

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  39. That Chelsea Girl™August 30, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I LOVE stripes that are not traditonal colors. So hip. And your boots! HBD to Princess Sparkles!

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  40. Vogue VillainAugust 30, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love fringes! Cool boots.

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  41. Wait Until The SunsetAugust 30, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I love those bright stripes!! super cool! :)

    waituntilthesunset.blogspot.com

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  42. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    oh how i love stripeys!

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  43. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    oh how i love stripeys!

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  44. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Oh my gosh, Princess Sparkles is turning 4!! That's a big one! That should be a lot of fun! I love that stripe dress btw, I wish I had one!

    xo Mary Jo

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  45. Neon NooseAugust 30, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I wanted this dress so bad but they were all Sold out :(

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  46. Bird Bug PugAugust 31, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    i'm a mighty huge fan of the stripes on your dress! your boots totally take the inspiration from the leather coat, purse fringe and western styled boots!

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