March 12, 2012

Today's Everyday Fashion: Pinspiration







































I gotta admit, I'm pretty excited about my first outfit post inspired by Pinterest! I re-pinned this outfit a few weeks ago and really wanted to give it a try with my clothes. I flipped the inspiration outfit by mixing a lace shirt and polka dot skirt, and finished it off with my favorite new "minimalist" shoes. The result is one of my personal favorites! I think this outfit could work for so many ages (from 20 to 60) and different occasions (some offices, an office party, or even a night out). Would you wear lace + polka dots?

Inspiration photo: Pinterest
Shirt: Charlotte Russe, $18
Belt: Limited, $15
Skirt: Banana Republic, $50 (similar, similar, similar)
Necklace: Banana Republic, $20
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $27
Rings: LOFT pink stone ring $11, My Stella & Dot website $49
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website, $59 and My Stella & Dot website $49


1. J.Crew lace shirt, $59.50
2. Victoria's Secret lace shirt, $39.50
3. Forever 21 lace skirt, $17.80

60 comments:

  1. I love this outfit, especially the shoes! I've pinned so many 'outfit inspirations' that I haven't yet tried. I think I've only done one. :) 

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  2. Cannot believe that shirt is from Charlotte Russe!  I've been looking for one similar, but all the affordable options look too cheap.  Love how you paired it with the polka dots - very cute!

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  3. Love those shoes! They look like Blair's Tory Burch shoes on atlantic-pacific.
    Niki
    www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com

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  4. I love finding outfit photos on Pinterest.  I save them to my phone so that I can pull them up in the morning and have some ideas of what to put together.  I could have sworn those shoes were from Zara - love them!

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  5. I usually don't feel comfortable in ultra-feminine clothing pieces, but I love love love that top. Do you think you could wear it with dark, skinny jeans and heels? What suggestions would you have for wearing it with pants? (I'd have to give it a little bit of an edge or I'd just feel too girly which I don't think I can pull off! I'm an alpha male in a petite, girly girl body.)

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  6. I love it. I would def mix the two! I love how you put that outfit together.

    Congrats on being one of the Fab 5 in the LC contest! 

    Cheers.

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  7. I love this so much! Great combo, and you look amazing!

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  8. I love Pinterest and re-pinning!  LOL!  This outfit is so nice!  I love the lace and polka dot combination!  It is gorgeous, and I love your shoes with the outfit!  They are so classy!  I also love that inspiration photo!  xx

    Pip
    http://chicstayathome.blogspot.com
    http://lucianobybethaddis.blogspot.com

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  9. Thank you! And I had no idea about the contest - thanks for the heads up!! 

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  10. Yes, Zara is where I got my inspiration to buy these shoes! (I love that you caught that!) I was drooling over the ones in the store a few months back so I snapped these up the minute I saw them online! :-)

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  11. I was inspired to buy them from similar ones I saw at Zara! :-) (see comment above)

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  12. Me either. I don't think I own a single other piece of clothing from C. Russe, but this shirt looks WAY more expensive than it is, one of my favorite items in my closet!

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  13. Thank you Tanvi! Great seeing you yesterday!!

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  14. Tina, yes I think this top would look great with skinny jeans! I love mixing super-feminine with masculine pieces, so I actually put this top with ripped skinny jeans and an army jacket here, you might like: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=201026083256469&set=a.163483153677429.45093.120030604689351&type=3&theater I also think they would look great with a dark wash! I def think you can pull a top like this off even if you aren't wanting to be too girlie.

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  15. I'd love to be able to follow you on Pinterest... Is it under J's Everyday Fashion?

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  16. Super cute! Can't beat lace and polka dots :) What great inspiration!

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  17. I have a polka dot blouse and would of never thought of paring it with a lace skirt! I'm going to have to Pin this! 

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  18. love the polka dot skirt!!! 

    PS, I'm waiting to vote for you on Lauren Conrad's blog- Kohl's contest, until they fix your name.  No bueno!  Don't want anyone else getting my vote!

    fitfashlife.blogspot.com

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  19. love the lace shirt!

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  20. That picture is from Nordstrom's catalogue.. it's Haute Hippie. I fell in love with it also, but each piece of that outfit is about $300. SO EXPENSIVE. Your spin is helpful, and so cute!

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  21. love!! what are your thoughts on the lace shorts? I think they are adorable, but am wondering where I could find them cheaper than $225!

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  22. adore those tops and like you adore pinterest! White lace is getting so big in london town too!   
    Not sure if I'd be brave enough to wear polka dots and lace... maybe a lace top and blazer with a polka dot lining...

    xwww.coffeetoastandlondon.com

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  23. J - love how you made it on Lauren Conrad's blog contest! definitely getting my vote! 

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  24. I  love this outfit. Adding to my inspiration folder. 

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  25. Really cute outfit and I like yours better then the original, she looks like she forgot to put on her pants before leaving the house.

    www.lenasblend.blogspot.com

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  26. Love it! Quick question - (sorry if you've answered this one before) - how do you feel about the sizing of your skirt? True to size? I've never bought a skirt from BR, but want that one - only problem was in store they don't have my size, but they can order it from another store. I just don't know which to go with. (I wear a 2 at the Limited, and fluctuate at the Loft).

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  27. I love how you took the inspiration and gave it your own twist! polka dots and lace looks adorable, love it!

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  28. Congratulations J on the Lauren Conrad Contest!!

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  29. What a cool post and I just found you thru LC's site. I love how your outfit is inspired by Pinterest. So fun!

    xoDale   www.savvyspice.com

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  30. J - this is definitely one of your best. I'm so jealous and want to run out and buy each piece and copy it exactly. 

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  31. I love this outfit! I don't usually go for feminine looks but I really like how the lace contrasts so nicely with the polka dots! 

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  32. Polka Dots are the best.

    Nordstroms giveaway over at www.dressedupdarling.com

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  33. the banana skirt seriously rocks my world! i too am the proud owner! i like ur conservative approach to it. 

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  34. Thank you Dale and welcome to the blog! :-)

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  35. Thanks Michelle!

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  36. Kate, I talk about the sizing of this skirt in this post! Hope this helps! http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2012/02/todays-everyday-fashion-if-skirt-fits.html

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  37. Thank you Catie!

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  38. Carly, pretty sure I saw some at TJ Maxx recently, and these are perfect, but still kind of expensive: http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=331675503&pid=uid2641-1460879-79 Or these for about $50: http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=276243009&pid=uid2641-1460879-79

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  39. Thank you Lori! I was waiting too, but they fixed it a couple hours ago! :-)

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  40. I linked to my Pinterest account in the post and here is the link for ya! I follow back so I look forward to seeing what you are pinning too! http://pinterest.com/jevrydayfashion/

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  41. Yes I would do this combination! haha I have used the term "Pinspiration" too. I honestly think that is what the site should be named :) This is a lovely lady like outfit! 

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  42. Just found your blog through Lauren Conrad's contest...Love it! Pinterest has so many good ideas for inspiration! I really like the lace mixed with print.
    Can't wait to keep reading your blog!

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  43. of course I would wear lace and polka dots! Cute outfit!
    work-it-blog.blogspot.com

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  44. I love it! Just picked up a white short sleeve lace shirt from Body Central for $15 on Sunday! Can't wait to wear it! http://www.fashionatabargain.blogspot.com/

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  45. Loving the polkadot with the lace ! I would definitely wear it x

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  46. Thanks! :) Voted for you on LCs contest! Good luck!

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  47. Fantastic outfit. I've just browsed through a ton of your posts and I'm now hooked and inspired. You've got style, girl. TONS of it.

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  48. You look amazing, love. Adore this outfit. Very chic. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  49. I love this photo! Did I read on one of the comments down below that the inspiration pic is from a Nordstrom catalog? I really think the polka dots and the lace together are very ladylike. I also love the minimalist shoes! <3

    http://harpers-shadow.blogspot.com/

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  50. Love ur skirt,cute
    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

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  51. Congratulations on being one of Lauren's blog contest finalists! That's a really awesome accomplishment.

    I'm so obsessed with lace for this season, can't wait to get my paws on some amazing pieces. Great blog, girl! Keep it up!

    Liesl xxx
    www.pretty-random-things.blogspot.com

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  52. Thank you! Sorry that I missed that information before!

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  53. Love the lace and polka dots together! :)

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  54. I'm an avid fan of your blog and had to comment and say how beautiful this outfit is! I always think of you while shopping :)

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  55. the shirt and skirt is very nice and the look is so soft and cool i like this no doubt in this style.

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