Monday, September 19, 2011

inspiration monday- floral fanatic

Dress- Lucy Love (worn previously like this); Tights- Gap; Blazer- Old Navy (Thrifted); Boots- Thrifted; Ring- H&M; Nail Polish-Blue my Mind by Rimmel ; Sunglasses- Aldo


Two birds sure know how to injest fun into Mondays with their Inspiration Monday challenge.  This week's celebrity inspiration is the spunky actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.  I don't have a floral maxi dress and it was particularly warm outside so I decided to draw from the floral pattern paired with the blazer for my take.  I love, love, love this dress-it can be worn for a night on the town (check out the sexy back cut-outs here) or during the day with fun accessories and a cover-up.  With today's warm weather it almost felt like summer is here to stay...wishful thinking from a disgruntled Canadian! :)



This outfit I wore back in June is more similar to the Inspiration Monday look with its longer hemline and solid coloured blazer.


Check out what the other ladies are doing for Inspiration Monday here!



Missed my previous I.M. posts? Check them out here, here, here & here!
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29 comments:

  1. Rebecca JaneSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I love the crazy bright and vivid print of that dress. It reminds me a little of the Jil Sander floral print from Spring 2011

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  2. Amy's Fashion BlogSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Super cute dress. Its been rain here in Michigan all day.

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  3. Callie - Coffee and CardigansSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I think this is such a fun outfit! The colors could really brighten up a fall morning. The dress's bold print really stands out and I love the statement it makes. Pairing it with the bright tights and colored boots was also a great touch. Wonderful outfit! I love how you took the inspiration from the photo and made it entirely your own. It works quite well.

    Callie @ unladylikeblog.blogspot.com

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  4. ShybikerSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Oh, yes! My favorite color-palette and such vibrant items. Great outfit, buddy.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love the tights! And you have trim on your jacket to match your skirt! How cool is that?
    OMG! I just sounded really old with the how cool is that statement. Oh, well. I might be old but you are just adorable!

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  6. Shea LennonSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love that dress with the piped blazer and bright tights. I think your version is even better than Maggie's! That blazer is such an awesome find!

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  7. AshleySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    How cute! And this sounds like a fun little challenge. I might have to check it out for myself! It was really nice out here today as well. I'm so thankful I had the day off! I spent it outside reading in the sun. :)

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  8. MeaganSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    The pink tights look fantastic with that dress. So adorable!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  9. CaraSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    You look like spring - despite it being fall! Hope you had some time to rest up with the boy before the busy week!

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  10. Juli Photo DiarySeptember 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    LOVE YOUR DRESS SWEETIE!

    ♡www.juliphotodiary.com♡

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  11. ShellySeptember 19, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I love the piping and color combo on your jacket! xoShelly

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  12. LyddieGalSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love the look and the inspiration - the crisp blazer works so well with the fancy floral.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  13. dimiSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Wow! Color explosion!! What a fun dress! It makes you happy just by looking at it! And the combination is so unusual and lovely! :)

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  14. DawnSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Love the dress on you and your ring is adorable. It looks great with your nail polish color. What a versatile dress!!! Hope you are having a great week. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

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  15. eekSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Your florals and colors make me smile! Great take on the inspiration.

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  16. LorenSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This dress is amazing! For serious you look great. Love your little ring as well.

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  17. The Closet ShopperSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    That dress is slamalamadingdong! Gorgeous.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  18. Marcia B.September 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    love those tights on you!

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  19. Love at First ShoeSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    LOVE!!! Those colors look fab on you!

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  20. silvergirlSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    i just love that little jacket with the great piping!!
    you did a great job with this inspiration photo
    hope things are going well with school and you are starting to not feel so overwhelmed
    and ps... how is boyfriend feeling?
    brett

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  21. Megan GSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I thought this outfit was pretty cute until I scrolled down - and saw the tights. It's SUPER DUPER cute! I think the pink tights really help the florals and the lapel trim pop. I also love the perfect garden backdrop.

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  22. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    My little friend...... Thank you so much for helping me out. I might be older but I'm a heck of a lot of
    fun............Help to spread the word to your younger bloggie friends...

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  23. my thrifty closetSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    you look absolutely gorgeous dearie, your dress, the jacket, tights are perfect together. One of my favorite outfits of yours so far! Ha! I just realized that I've been coming to yr blog but forgot to follow you. I'm now your newest follower! Thanks for dropping by my blog ever so often with your sweetest comments , really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend!

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  24. two birdsSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    you look amazing! i love colored tights and this dress fits you like a glove!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What a great print on that dress.

    Love from Oregon USA,
    Danielle
    xoxoxoxo

    pink and blue

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    love your outfit! such beautiful colors :D

    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

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  27. MichelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I'm obsessed with your tights! so cute!

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  28. JordanSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    OHMYGOSH! I looove this outfit! ♥ So cute :)

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  29. ClaireSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    what a gorgeous dress! i love the bright colors and i really love that blazer. this outfit makes me happy!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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