Rubs off

NYDJ beige Not Your Daughter's Jeans - Lavender top Forever 21, similar - Suede shoes Breckelle's - Yellow headband

 

Art deco vintage ring, similar - Italian pastel silk scarf

I spend an obscene amount of time watching Netflix. One of the latest series I am watching is Velvet Collection and it rubbed off on what I am wearing today (trailer here). 

I'll sum it up for you: the story of the evolution of fashion and trends seen from the retailer point of view, the department store called Velvet. A lot of drama, soap opera like with loving characters and the clothing and styling are a delight to watch. 

Two things rubbed off on this outfit: the silk scarf and wide yellow headband.

Has that ever happened to you? That the show or movie you watch suddenly has an impact in your choice of wear?

Linking to Straight A Style + Nancy's Fashion Style

Casa de las Flores

Black trousers Red Valentino - White button shirt Forever 21 

Brown vintage blazer Gian Franco Ferré Studio, similar in black

Céline sunglasses

  

Vintage bow like brooch, another option - Black tote bag Tory Burch - Brown cap toe flats Coach

I may or may not have mentioned it here, but we unsubscribed from cable television about 5 years ago. Didn't even miss it, it was replaced  by Netflix in the blink of an eye. 

A few months ago we came across a Mexican comedy: Casa de Las Flores, in English House of Flowers and we were hooked. I began watch closely what the characters wore. One of them caught my attention, Paulina de la Mora. Paulina dresses simply but with a touch of character, mostly wearing neutrals and simple cuts, for example here.

This is where my outfit inspiration came from today, how about you? What inspired what you are wearing today?

Linking to E&M + I Do De Claire + Oh, Hey Girl!

Scarf in the back

Black cropped trousers Mossimo, here fab option

White boatneck top Forever 21, similar under 8.00 USD

Black quilted bag Love Moschino, similar under 10.00 USD

Green, white and blue vintage Leonardi scarf, here another in same color scheme 

 

Vintage bronze key cuff, similar - Quilted black bucket bag Moschino Love, sim under 10.00 USD - 

Black flats Accocella Nine West, similar

A few months ago I pinned this to My Style Pinterest board. It's a beautiful white top with loops in the back, where a scarf hangs, the top was in my virtual cart for days but I never bought it. I kept thinking that I had so many scarves, there must be a way I could get the look without having to take the plunge. This is as close as I got. 

What was your last inspired by look ?

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Jacquard Flower Inspired

Jeans Liz Claiborne - Striped top Stradivarius, similar and here 

Pink blazer Poetry, fabulous under 40.00 USD here and this ONE with bows on the sleeve for 20.00 USD !

Burgundy heel loafers Koaj, almost identical here - Doctor's bag Venezia, kinda similar here

I've had this blazer for a while, same for the striped tee, however it was not until today that I paired them together. I saw Gemma from Jacquard Flower wearing this combo and I loved it so much that I thought I'd try to replicate it.  I was ok with results and must admit that Gemma's combo looked better ;)  Who was the last blogger you were inspired by ?

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Style Pill Inspired

Black and white polka dot skirt and top set Liz Claiborne, similar dress here and here, also similar skirt here  

Black satin flower print kimono H&M -  similar here and  one in lace here

Black heel shoes Christian Siriano for Payless - Black leather vintage belt Cèline Paris, another belt by Céline here 

Black quilted bucket bag Love Moschino, almost identical here by Moschino, very similar by Gucci here 

Its been forever since I did an "inspired by" post. Years ago I pinned this look from My Style Pill on to my Pinterest Outfit Inspiration board however I never replicated the look, until today. The polka dot two piece skirt and top set along with the floral print kimono seemed odd at first. However after adding the vintage belt and heels it suddenly became alive... 

Linking up to Oh, Hey Girl ! + Shelbee's + Oh, To Be a Muse

Outfit Inspiration from Jenna Lyons

Printed black trousers Wild Girl, similar - Striped tee shirt Talbots, similar - Black blazer Theory, identical - Black patent shoes Zara - Hand bag Nina Ricci - Black velvet sunglasses, similar - Silver tone flower statement necklace similar

Image via

These days I get my inspiration from wherever I can find it. It had been a while since I did an "inspired by" post, my last one here is from December 2016. So, I went through my Outfit Inspiration folder in Pinterest and came across a look by the one and only Jenna Lyons. Basically black and white printed trousers meet striped black+white top and adds a black blazer. Although the original look included bright blue heels, which I own, I needed to wear flats to get me through the day. Where are you getting your inspiration from these days? 

Linking up to E&M

District of Chic Inspired

Black slip dress Topshop - Black sandals Vince Camuto

Black slip dress Topshop - Black turtleneck sweater Pierri New York  

I've seen slip dresses layered dozens of times and it's usually the same: over a tee shirt or over a shirt so when I saw District of Chic styled it over a black turtleneck I was totally inspired, she looked fabulous.  Although its kind of a contradictory outfit I think it works: a slip dress and sandals meant for summer months topped with a warmer fall garment.  Its these type of looks that make no sense yet they totally work don't you think ? 

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Bright and leopard

A few days ago I saw Lisa of Respect the Shoes

wearing a bright blue skirt and leopard print and 

just loved the bright simplicity in this outfit. 

Reminded me of the blue Klein trousers that I've not 

worn as last time I tried them on they did not fit. 

It's not like they are loose but they are less tight.

Blue trousers Forever 21 - Captoe flats Zara - Leopard print shirt Antilia Femme -
Black satchel Jules Rebecca Minkoff

Inspired by looks are my faves and Lisa sure knows how to inspire ;) 

Linked to I do DeClaire's

Bait

Jeans Red Valentino - White button down Bite Back collar shirt Pull & Bear -
Polka dot sweater Liz Claiborne -Teal sunglasses Kenneth Cole Reaction -
Emerald green velvet loafers Zara - Grey bag Ferragamo

Magazine covers are a bait, not only so you will buy the magazine, but of course so you'll see all the advertised goods and plunge into them. This, after you have been updated, inspired, educated or whatever the reason is you bought the magazine for (yes, I still buy magazines). I mostly use them for inspiration, however sometimes my eye catches a particular item I am drawn to and the hunt for it begins. This time around it was a fun collar button down shirt which appeared on the local Ellas magazine cover, which after some googling turned out to be from Pull & Bear, a store I admit that I never go in to.. Anyways, this time around I swallowed the bait and am wearing it today. How about you ? When was the last time you purchased something because you saw it in a magazine or maybe a blog ? What was it ? 

Almost Gucci

I had been giving this grey ruffle bow button down shirt 

second thoughts.

Then I came across these ruffle shirts from the 

Gucci Resort 2016 (I think) and figured there was still life in it..

Black trousers Red Valentino - Grey heels Vince Camuto

Grey ruffle button down shirt Go International by Target
Black bucket bag Love Moschino  

Happy Monday !

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Minimalissmo

Sometimes it's hard to find inspiration.

Sometimes its just a blog away.

See Magdalena's full post here

Today's look was inspired by Polish

blogger Magdalena from Minimalissmo (above)

where I translated her look, to mine:

Black skirt Club Monaco - Striped ruffle top Orange 

A black midi skirt inherited from Sheila and

a striped ruffle top that dates to 2010 - 

these had never worn together.

Black pumps Oh Deer! - Black padded bucket bag Love Moschino

While I was not sold on my end result,

you got to try. Always try.

Leopard print blazer

I'd been feeling like I did not have many

options styling this blazer.

White jeans Polo Ralph Lauren - Black tshirt -
Leopard print blazer Zara - Black wedges Aerosoles

I always styled it with black.

Few weeks ago, I came across the below image in 

Pinterest, saved it in my Outfit Inspiration board 

and made it happen today.

Image via FemaleDaily.com / Pinterest

I wore a green belt too I but guess it 

was off by the time I took the picture.

Regardless, it was not a look I loved. 

Ruffles

I've always loved ruffles  - almost as much as I love bows.
Well, maybe not that much.

Image via In Style magazine March 2013

While looking through an old magazine I was inspired and

 I thought I'd look for a ruffled garment in my closet. 

White shorts Larry Levine - Silver flats Zara - Bag Carolina Herrera 

Found this powder blue one shoulder 

top by Carven. 

White sunglasses Kate Spade - Silver tone chain belt 

It's been in the closet for at least 13 years.

Last seen here, it has not been worn in the last 5.

Its super soft lightweight cotton, a nice colour ..

However, the moment I tried it on I knew what kept 

me from wearing it: I had to wear a strapless 

which it's not so comfortable, which takes me to the 

next question: keep or toss.