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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Fair Isle Poncho and Hide-and-Seek

FAIR ISLE PONCHO - Romeo & Juliet Couture, $25 at TJ Maxx
BLACK MATERNITY CORDS - Motherhood Maternity, hand-me-down
BRONZE PURSE - B Makowsky, $8 (thrifted)
ORANGE PATENT HEELS - Vince Camuto, $8 (thrifted)



Monday's Inspiration - Olivia Munn

"Momma, count to ten then come and find me."  Princess Sparkles loves to play hide-and-seek.  It's one of her favorite games (besides dress-up, of course).  She almost always hides in the same place...under our bed.  Though sometimes I get busy doing stuff and forget to go find her.  Oops!

Princess Sparkles emerges from the pantry: "You found me!"

Today's "Inspiration Monday" from the sisters at Two Birds is Olivia Munn in a loose striped top.  I considered going with stripes then decided to go with "loose" so I could wear a poncho (one of my fall obsessions!).  I loved the fair isle pattern (another fall obsession!).  This poncho would be perfect with black leggings and brown riding boots, but I decided to stick with something closer to the inspiration and wore black "tuxedo" maternity cords and patent orange Vince Camuto heels I thrifted (new!) at Goodwill for $8!!!

I love a poncho.  You just throw it on over whatever you're wearing and voila, instant cuteness (and warmness!).  It's like the fashionable version of hide-and-seek!!!



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50 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely poncho, you look amazing!

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    xoxo

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  2. Courtney ErinNovember 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love that poncho on you!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
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  3. Frannie PantzNovember 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I've totally forgotten to find my daughter playing hide and seek too! Don't worry about it! I love this poncho on you and ponchos in general. It would look great with leggings and riding boots!

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  4. Amy's Fashion BlogNovember 20, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    your ponchos look so cute. My zoe clothes should be here on Tuesday.

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  5. ClaireNovember 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    like the poncho. I have a black one somewhere, i must dig it out x

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  6. KassiNovember 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Ok, so I can't believe you thrifted those Vince Camuto shoes and that B. Makowsky bag. Great finds! :) Love this look. Very cute!

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  7. TiffanyNovember 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Look at you, still rockin' the heels!! Lookin' good, Claire! =)

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  8. TeddiNovember 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    claire i like your outfit better! that poncho looks warm, & winter-y. hide n-seek is such a classic game of fun. :)

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  9. LyddieGalNovember 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Those shoes are such a great find! What luck!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  10. DNovember 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    You do look nice and cozy. Smart girls. The food pantry is an ideal
    hiding place, esp. if you might be there awhile.

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  11. Shea LennonNovember 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love your warm, cozy take on the inspiration look. And that poncho is way cooler than Olivia's top, I love it!

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  12. HayleyNovember 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    love the poncho!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Fantastic look- I love poncho's too. That Fair Isle design is one of my faves. I found a cardi the other day in Fair Isle print & didn't get it. I've kicked myself ever since.

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  14. The white cabbageNovember 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Ciao,

    your poncho is so nice .....I like the fair isle style !!!

    come for a visit, and if you like sign as follower..I'll do back


    ave

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  15. AliceNovember 20, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    oooh i love fair isle print, im not usually a poncho fan but i love this for the print :)

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  16. Megan GNovember 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Very cute poncho! I know they get a bad wrap (lol pun intended), but they're so darned warm. I actually thrifted one and can't wait to wear it again. I love the print on yours and the pop of the red shoe.

    Oh and re Miz Mooz boots: they are pretty comfortable, and I've been happy with them so far. And apparently convinced/inspired Kasmira and Sheila Ephemera to get them (green and burgundy respectively).

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  17. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Cute poncho. :3 Facebook Twitter

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  18. The Cat HagNovember 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love the poncho look, especially the fringed ones which give a hint of what you have on underneath!

    Unfortunately I doubt I can rock one as well as you do sweetie! You are a sight to behold. :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  19. aki!November 20, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I'm not as confident on my ability to wear a poncho, but I love me some Fair Isle. Even the name of the pattern is pretty. I haven't made rubbery scallops yet... hopefully I never do!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Very lovely poncho hun. Looks all sorts of comfy and warm ^_^

    x

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  21. Selvaggia CapizziNovember 21, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I absloutely loooove that poncho!!!! You look great claire!!!

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  22. oomph.November 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    i love fair isle, too!

    we were playing hide and seek today. this is my son, "mama, i'll count and you go hide in that closet over there."

    [oomph.]
    What's the next line? Help write the story!

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  23. Fash BoulevardNovember 21, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    love this poncho. so cute. thanks for sharing, love. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I've got a new outfit post inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Love to hear what you think. xo

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  24. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsNovember 21, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Love that poncho!! And the Vince Camutos that you got for #8! Wow!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  25. Baby Budget BlogNovember 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    So very chic! The poncho is just a fab way to pull an outfit together, especially in all black. Just clean and crisp and so adorable too with your baby bump!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  26. my thrifty closetNovember 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I like it that you took the stripe inspiration further with this pocho, very beautiful pattern. Your tummy look snug and warm under this pocho. I like the black manicure and oversized ring. The red heels peeping from under the black pants is lovely!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  27. rlutzNovember 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Love the poncho looks so cozy and warm, but chic!!

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  28. BonnieNovember 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I have tried a couple of ponchos, but they always seem to swallow me! Maybe it's because of my tiny baby legs ... I have a long torso, so when a poncho/cape/jacket/etc. covers my entire top half, I look even shorter than I really am. I wish I could pull this off as well as you do!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    You are glowing in these pictures. The poncho looks great on you and is perfect for this time of year!

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  30. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love that you don't even look pregnant in this picture, how is that possible? It's such a cute outfit!

    xo mary jo

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  31. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Eep! Those shoes are too fantastic...they are the perfect colour leather, that nice bright camel-y tone. Wish I had some ;)

    <3 cambria
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  32. Summer-RayeNovember 21, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    What a cute poncho and belly! <3

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  33. two birdsNovember 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    you are so beautiful! i love you in this poncho, and yes, fair isle is one of my faves this season!

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  34. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    hey, claire! hope you're having a great week! what a great poncho... i was actually at tj maxx today with my daughter... and didn't find a juicy one, but found a steven madden one that i liked i may have to just go back and get that now... because you just totally inspired me! :) oh, and after seeing your other post, i had to get that hat.... lol. hope you don't think i'm a copy-cat. i just love target collborations! :)

    you are glowing. too bad we don't live close to another, i'd have so much fun with you. :)

    have a great thanksgiving, claire!
    jasmine

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  35. rachelNovember 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    nice poncho! love how you sometimes forget to go find sparkles! hahaha

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  36. Tasia |Ruffles and Sequins|November 21, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a fabulous poncho - it looks fantastic on you. And talk about the perfect mat wear accessory :)

    Tasia
    http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com

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  37. LeahNovember 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Love the poncho, pretty mama! I love the design. Love the shoes, too! :)

    Haha funny about forgetting to look for Sparkles! :P

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  38. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    'The fashionable version of hide and seek'-love that! You look radiant and I love the shoes!

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  39. Bravoe RunwayNovember 21, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    You look awesome in this poncho, I love the fair isle design and thrifted camuto heels for $8....I am jealous!

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  40. JessNovember 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    That poncho is gorgeous! Sorry I have been MIA! Work has gotten the best of me, but I have the day off so I can catch up on your lovely posts!

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  41. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Wow! I can't believe you got those shoes for $8! I think I would cry at a deal like that...LOL
    I love the pic of you holding your sweet, little, baby bump!! So lovely.
    I don't have a poncho, but I am really getting into this loose sweater thing..especially after Old Navy's 75% off sale on sweaters yesterday.
    Lovely IM look:-)
    The girls are as sweet as ever!

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  42. TaraNovember 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Ok, when/if I am pregnant again, I want to be pregnant in the winter...and then I want to borrow this poncho ;)

    I love how cozy but cute and put-together you look in this outfit!

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  43. Anda denayuNovember 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    adore that ponco :D
    it's looks so great on you
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  44. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I love your shoes! And you look so elegant :)Have a look at my blog and if you like it, then lets follow each other!
    x

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  45. Michelle LeeNovember 27, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Love poncho!

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  46. KezzieNovember 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Oooh those cords are so sumptous! They look like luxury velvet! I do love cords! And I love your poncho also! Yeh, they're great aren't they!

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