Wednesday, May 1, 2013

getting (p)inspired

 Yesterday I mentioned that I had the great fortune of accomplishing the good hair-makeup-outfit trifecta-- today you get the proof! Although by the time we took these pictures, the hair and makeup were mostly gone...so just pretend they look a lot better and you'll be fine. It's all about using your imagination.

And so is Pinterest. Because unless you're mega-rich, you're never going to actually be able to BUY all the cute outfits you pin. But with a little imagination (and some key accessories), you can create an outfit inspired by one of your favorite outfit-boards or fashion-model-blogger-people and it's just as fun! That's the idea behind the "Get Pin-spired" link-up party. Take one (or more) of the outfits you pinned and use it to inspire an outfit created out of things you actually own. This month I decided to step up to the challenge.


                                                                                             Source: pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com via Erika on Pinterest


Like everyone else in the world, I went ga-ga over brown-and-black-together last fall. I had so much fun doing that all winter. But I hadn't quite figured out how to bring that party to my spring/summer wardrobe. It's easy when 90% of your outfits start with black leggings and brown riding boots. But in the Georgia summer? Not so much.


                                                                                         Source: reasonstobreathe.tumblr.com via Erika on Pinterest


And I'm also a big fan of the bright 'pop of color' (although I'm slightly over that phrase...it IS a good way to describe it!). Like the scarf in the top inspiration photo...it totally brings a springy feel to the outfit! So I rummaged through my closet and my jewelry box and finally came up with a black-and-brown-and-pop-of-color outfit that made me smile (and didn't make me have a heat stroke).
 
And before we go any further, I must point out that the tree/bush behind me is totally trendy with its ombre foliage! Check out those lighter green tips on the end of darker green branches! That tree was pretty pin-spired itself!

 Dress & Bracelets: H&M (2011) | Belt: Target | Scarves & Earrings: Sam Moon | Shoes: Rock & Candy

I particularly love that everything in this outfit was already hanging in my closet, just waiting to be remixed! I mean, this is the third summer I've worn that black dress...but the first time I dared to slap a brown belt over it and a scarf on top! So fun!

 So there ya have it. Proof that you can re-mix things you already own to kinda sorta resemble a trendy outfit you found on Pinterest. Boom. Fashion on the cheap, people. It's how I roll.

Linking up with: Mix & Match Mama, Pinterest Told Me To, and The Larson Lingo. Go check out those blogs to see more girls (and guys could, I suppose?) linking up their own Pin-spired outfits!

 

21 comments:

  1. What a great way to wear black and brown together in the summer! And I love the scarf with it! Well done, and thanks for linking up!!!!
    xoxo,
    Sheaffer

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  2. Love the skinny brown belt, scarf and dress. And shoes! So yes basically I love it all!

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  3. Love that scarf!! And your nail polish that matches :)

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  4. Ahh, I always see cute scarfs like that in stores and want to buy them, but I always know I will never find a way to wear them, so I just don't... glad you are more creative than I!

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  5. I like how your finger and toe nails each add their own "pops of colour" in two different colours. That's awesome!

    And I love your scarf. I see them and would never know how to wear them so never buy them.

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  6. Great Summer remix of the little black dress! I like your outfit even more than the pinterest ones!

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  7. Love everything about it! Way to go, girl! Your hair is the bomb...it's looks so healthy and just perfect on you.
    You've pin-spired me to take out me black dress and brown belt it.

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  8. Ok seriously, you can wear leggings AND sleeveless dresses/tops to work AND flat sandals? I hope you know just how good you have it...

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  9. Love, love your outfit! I'm having a bad/hair outfit today...perhaps tomorrow I'll look as put together as you!

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  10. I need you to come over and throw some outfits together of things I already have. Mmmmm, k?! :)

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  11. I'm so envious of your mix-and-match skills! My style is SO boring.. I wish I had the guts to play around with my wardrobe. Love that scarf!

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  12. lookin good girl! you are so cute, I love your fashion posts :)

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  13. I am obsessed with Brown & Black. LOVE how you "sprung" it up for spring/summer. Great Job! Thanks for linking up with us!

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  14. you look beautiful in that outfit, I especially love the scarf!
    have a great day!

    floral&fudge

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  15. You look great!! That scarf is just too cute! I bet you'll get tons of use out of it!

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  16. Such a cute outfit! I'm loving the scarf. I would love to do this...especially on a lazy Saturday where I could just plan out a bunch of outfits!

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  17. Love it! I told you that you were pretty much a fashion blogger :)

    I have never been able to wear fashion scarves. They just kind of confuse me on how to wear them. Everyone else always looks so cute!

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  18. super cute!! I love brown and black together and I would have never been comfortable doing it until Pinterest!!

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  19. You hair looks soooo good! I think it's my favorite hairstyle of yours ever. Sarah did a great job!

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  20. I kind of want to be you.

    Is that weird?

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