OOTD-Three Times the Inspiration

While trolling through the land of blogs this weekend, I came across this photo:

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Which got my fashion wheels turning and inspired my outfit this weekend:

The light denim shorts lend themselves better to summertime dressing, but tights are a great way to stretch an outfit element more suitable for warm temps into the fall/winter. Net-a-Porter apparently agreed with me because I checked out the new arrivals yesterday and spied this ensemble:

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It's the outfit that keeps on repeating.

Is your wardrobe generally separated by seasons or do you wear whatever you want no matter the season?

Outfit Details:

Black turtleneck and sweater jacket- J. Crew (turtleneck here)

Denim shorts- Old Navy (similar here and here)

Red knit hat- Anthropologie (similar here and here)

Silver metallic boots- Tory Burch (similar here and here)

Mixed metal necklace- Target

OOTD- Can I Borrow That, Diane?

Today's post is brought to you by Diane. Diane Kruger, that is. She of the fabulous style, Chanel connections and a boyfriend that I spent my teen years watching on tv. I was completely enamored with an outfit of hers that I saw quite some time ago:

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It was absolutely perfect to me with the fun, colorful tweed, the bright sweater, and that adorable hat. I mean, seriously, it's fantastic! I bought my sweater over the summer and I was beyond thrilled to spot a tweed skirt at the outlet that was perfectly priced and practically a twin to hers. And then the weather got way too hot to wear anything sweater related, so my plan to imitate her got put to the wayside. With my new bag arriving this week and the hint of fall in the air, I joyfully decided to put this outfit on yesterday. I mean, can you blame me after waiting over 2 months? Now if you don't mind, I'm going to see what other outfits I can "borrow" from her. ;)

Was there ever a celebrity outfit that you absolutely loved and wanted to create? Tell me who and what outfit!!

Outfit Details:

"Tippi" sweater in bright dahlia- J. Crew (available here)

Tweed skirt- J. Crew outlet

Brown belt- thrifted

Cap-toe ballet flats- Delman (via Gilt)

Leopard satchel- Olivia + Joy (available here, different shape here and here, very similar here, with black trimming here)

Pearl necklace- Marc by Marc Jacobs accessory boutique

Crystal necklace- J. Crew (available here)

You Inspire Me, J Crew Catalog Girl

If you are anything like I am, you are constantly inspired by the images and people you see. That super stylish co-worker who always comes in to work looking so pulled together rain or shine, the latest Lucky magazine showcasing a spread on wearing bright colors together, the paparazzi snapping a pic of your favorite celebrity wearing something that you would love to own, but probably can't afford.

I have a million pictures pasted into a sketch book and tons of pictures on my computer. Images I want to hold onto for future reference or something that sparks a, "hey, I can totally wear that." So with that, I want to introduce a segment called, You Inspire Me. I take something I've seen and re-create it using what I have in my wardrobe. First up, is Ms. Model from J. Crew's November catalog.

I loved the colors of this outfit when I saw it, but when I got up close and personal with the color and skirt at the store, it just wasn't the same. I imagined a deep, rich merlot-esque kind of color and saw clay instead and let's not speak of how that skirt's paperbag waist did me no favors. I already had a sweater in my closet and then Forever 21 came to the rescue with a skirt who's color was just what I wanted. I took a few liberties with what I wore, since bare legs were not in order for yesterday's weather. How did I do?

Outfit Details:
Camel coat- thrifted
White lace trim tank- Gap
Burgundy v-neck top- Mexx
Wine a-line skirt- Forever 21 (available here)
Wine tights- Hue (similar colors here)
Braided belt- consignment find
Tan booties- Madewell