Once upon a time (this summer), I discovered an adorable outfit on a mannequin at J.Crew and snapped a photo of it with my phone. This photo (and SJP) lead me to seek out a similar woven belt which I found at Rogue Retro. I then re-created the J.Crew look sans blazer, and after mulling it over for a couple days, decided that a mustard top and turquoise earrings would be even better. The final result looks hardly anything like my inspiration, but that my friends is all in the evolution of an outfit. :-) Which look is your favorite? Have you ever gone back to "improve" an old outfit?
Inspiration photo: J.Crew mannequin
Shirt (left): TJ Maxx, $15
Shirt (right): Gap, $5
Skirt: Forever 21, $18
Belt: Vintage c/o Rogue Retro, $15
Shoes: c/o Chinese Laundry, $130
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Earrings: My Stella & Dot Website
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| Red skirt options |
1. Urban Outfitters shorts, $29.99
2. Forever 21 skirt, $13.80
3. French Connection skirt at Yoox, $35 (on sale)
I agree about mustard looking better, but i can't quite figure out why :-)
ReplyDeleteI like either, personally. Switching up a variety of solid color tops gets you more mileage out of this outfit! Thanks for the link on the belt- it is so groovy and I am drooling over it!!
ReplyDeleteI think turquoise complements the reddish orange skirt better, the mustard top doesn't pop enough against the skirt, but that's jmo. I love the inspiration photo though.
ReplyDeletethey're both cute, but i think i prefer the turquoise. :) adding the blazer will be a great transition outfit for cooler weather.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm being honest, I like the mannequin best and here's why: the colors on the mannequin are more subtle, they're paler. The colors in your two outfits are much bolder, almost to the point of being from a "Native American" palette. That may have been what you were going for. It's just for me I don't care for the strong/bold colors in that palette and that's simply a matter of personal preference. Either way, you look great and the skirt really shows off your awesome legs!
ReplyDeleteLove both looks, but I am drawn to the first more..maybe because blue is one of my favorite colors? I don't know, but either way they both look great!
ReplyDeleteI love the mustard top, only because it's kind of unexpected. Both looks are great though! Also, I have a very similar belt, so I definitely like the addition of this belt.
ReplyDeleteI always try to improve on an outfit. Like you, I see a photo inspiration and it may not look exactly the same but inspiration photos are a good way to get a look started.
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i like both your looks but i really like the turquoise top. i like how you create two completely different looks by just changing the top.
ReplyDeleteSince blogging I find that I re-design outfits. I think that its in part because now that I photograph my outfits, I see what other people see and it helps me be more aware of cuts and styles that look better on my frame.
ReplyDeleteI love both of the outfits you created :)
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They both look lovely but I love the turquoise top just a little more. I love the way you are bold with color. It makes me want to up my own color game!
ReplyDeleteI like them both. The best thing about inspiration is that your mood can steer you one way one day and another way the next. I tell my friends to look for inspiration everywhere! It's up to your personal style what you do with it on any day.
ReplyDeleteLove the belt, I actually found one almost identical to yours at Target!
ReplyDeletei also like the turquoise top.. the contrast between the colors really makes the outfit. maybe it's the pic quality of the orange and with the skirt..
ReplyDeleteLOVE the mustard top!
ReplyDeleteI'm Native American and I have to admit I really love that aesthetic! I think a large part of the variance in colors you are seeing is just the lighting of the photos though - J.Crew was snapped indoors with my phone and my outfits are usually flooded with tons of natural light. I am definitely a girl who loves her bright colors though!! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust thought I'd throw it out there for anyone who is interested - Skirt number three (French Connection skirt at Yoox) is now down to $22!! :)
ReplyDeleteI like both outfits but prefer it with the turquoise tank, actually. J, you have so many cute, adorable and affordable mini-skirts in bright, summer clothes. Once spring hits, no later than May I will be on the lookout for a few fun, colorful, minis myself. I hope to find ones in colors such as red, purple, hot pink or fucshia, orange, turquoise, cobalt or royal blue and/or kelly green. =)
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