Sunday 29 May 2011

Day 140: Sunday Inspired

It is Inspiration Monday again, although I am taking part on Sunday, again. Hosted by the lovely Megan and Nora at Two Birds Boutique, every Monday participants recreate or take inspiration from a celebrity look and this week American actress, Emma Stone, she of Easy A fame, is the chosen one.


Emma Stone


Lori

            • Dress: Implicate Woman @TK Maxx
            • Mustard top : Gap
            • Black linen jacket: Marks and Spencer
            • Tan belt: Dorothy Perkins
            • Suede shoeboots: Clarks
            • Bag: George @Asda


Now I must confess I am not really a fan of this look of Emma's. I think it has something to do with the short summer's dress and the bare legs which is pretty alien to me given the climate I live in. And, it just really is not me. However, that is the point of these challenges to open yourself up to new looks or a way of styling which takes you out of your comfort zone and pushes your boundaries.

So I wanted to capture the essence of the outfit and I knew straight away that I had a bag and the perfect shoes - must post about these properly soon (love them to death). I don't have a sundress but I wanted to emulate the colour and include pattern. I have never worn this TK Maxx dress before and actually had to remove the labels before wearing it today. I haven't worn it because it is not a perfect fit but putting this mustard top over it covered up its flaws and brought the colour I was looking for.

I am really pleased with how it turned out and the fab thing is that it would never have happened, even if I remixed my wardrobe for the next thousand years, without this look for inspiration. Clever Two Birds.

7 comments:

  1. thanks for doing it even though you didn't love the outfit...i love hearing that! i love the top over the dress, and yes, these shoes are pretty cute!!

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  2. I am not a fan of the inspiration pic, either. But you really pulled it off - and much nicer if I do say so myself! You are adorable in this outfit! GOOD JOB! Cheers!

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  3. Loving the entire ensemble on you...keep adding colour to your wardrobe...it really suits you. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xoxo

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  4. the mustard top is so bright and cheery, a good color combo with the black jacket and purple dress. The suede clogs looks very comfortable!

    love~mongs
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  5. i love the inspiration pic, and your take on it! I totally understand about dressing appropriately for the climate, no matter how cute a look is you won't feel cute in it if your legs are covered in goosebumps from the cold! =)

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  6. You did great! Some of these outfits are way out of my comfort zone. Usually by Monday or Tuesday I have the courage to try. I's quite amazing that I like what I come up with and wear it again!

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  7. You did a great job on this one and you should wear it more often. And those shoes are cute. I haven't participated yet for the same reasons you mentioned. I have a few days left and I like how you did it.

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