Pinspired: Casual Friday

The Original

image courtesy of Pinterest

My Take:

 

Sweater - H&M; Dress - Wilfred; Tank - Smart Set;
Boots - Steve Madden; Watch - Fossil

My self-imposed quarantine last month gave me ample time to browse Pinterest and find outfits that I just couldn't wait to try once I was able to leave the house again.

I loved the above ensemble not only because I already owned everything needed to recreate the look, but because I knew that it would be the perfect casual Friday ensemble - and it was! Not only did I feel cute and casual when I debuted this look at the office last week, but I felt professional and put together. There really is no better way to end a week.

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Fashion Inspiration

Let's try this again... it's time to get 2013 started!

I had every intention of kicking off the new year last week, but my immune system had other plans. After 10 days of lounging, sleeping, tea, and flu meds, I'm finally ready to get going on what I can only believe will be a fantastic year!

During my quarantine I had plenty of time to peruse the internet and look for my fashion inspirations for 2013.

Enjoy!

via Stockholm Street Style

via Kendi Everyday

via the Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor

via Stockholm Street Style

What's your style inspiration for 2013?


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Pinspiration Tuesday

The Inspiration:

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde

The Reality:

Dress - Old Navy; Blouse - Jacob; Boots - Aldo

This pinspired ensemble comes courtesy of Elle Woods.

I'd coveted the above look from the very first time I saw Legally Blonde, but I never had the right pieces to put the look together for myself. Fast forward 11 years (yikes, I'm old) and this petite had everything she needs to become legally blonde brunette.

Totally worth the wait.


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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

photo courtesy of Adventures in Fashion

The Reality:

Shirt - Aritzia; Skirt - Forever 21; Boots - Aldo

 

So, today's Pinspiration Wednesday look doesn't come from Pinterest per se, but I bet if I searched the right boards I could find it. This week's inspiration comes from the lovely Vicki of Adventures in Fashion. While browsing her blog over the weekend I was floored to see the way she paired plaid and sequins - a combination I had never even considered. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to give this look a try, and what better place to wear my ensemble than to the Bloggers Brunch on Sunday - because who doesn't love mixing patterns and sequins like a group of fashion bloggers?!

Clearly, I wasn't the only one thinking this combo was amazing because the always sweet Emily of Tinfoil Tiaras was rocking the same combo - great minds!

Here are a few shots from the first (hopefully of many) Ottawa Bloggers Brunch.

from left to right: myself, Tinfoil Tiaras, The Eternal Optimist & Hippie Lace
Photo courtesy of The Eternal Optimist

L to R: Hippie Lace, Fashion Kidd, Hold My Umbrella Bitch and Marcia B. Creative
discussing Madonna, trends and so much more.

photo courtesy of The Fashion Kidd

Thanks again to Darcy for taking the reigns and organizing such a fantastic get together - can't wait for the next one!

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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

Kate Beckinsale via Pinterest

The Reality:

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Tank - Smart Set; Skirt - Jacob;
Boots - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

I've been a huge fan of Kate Beckinsale for years; not a fan of her movies per se, but of her fashion choices (plus, she has a pretty rocking name). So, when I came across this outfit on Pinterest I knew I immediately had to give it a try!

I didn't have all of the pieces, so to get the right look I took a Joe Fresh cardigan and spun it around. As soon as I put it on, the outfit clicked. I spent the rest of the day strutting around like I was looking for werewolves in the Underworld, which isn't a bad way to spend a Tuesday.

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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

Olivia Palero via Pinterest

The Reality:

Sweater - Zara; Blouse & Tights- H&M; Skirt - Jacob; Boots - Aldo

I don't know about you, but I go through phases with Pinterest. Some days I can waste spend hours pinning and repinning; and then there are times where I can't remember why I ever started using the site.

Lately I've been on a huge pinning kick, which is how I came across the above photo of Olivia Palermo. I was immediately inspired, and so excited to try this look out.

Sometimes wasting time can be so productive. 

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