Outfit Spin – Blogtember #24
I’m sure you guys can guess today’s prompt to recreate and outfit (or project) of another blogger is definitely one of my favorites of the Blogtember Challenge! Looking at other fashion bloggers post and seeing outfits has totally changed the way I view my closet. I was previously pretty one dimensional when it came to fashion. Matchy, matchy and outfits only worn exactly as they were purchased in the store were pretty much my norm. I shopped at places like Ann Taylor and White House Black Market fairly consistently because the outfits were all paired up. Cassie at Hi Sugarplum and Carylee at More Pieces of Me were two of the very first bloggers I began following who really helped me to think outside my little box. My closet grew so much and I often choose to ditch those one dimensional items first when cleaning out my closet.
Okay…enough about that and back to the challenge! I decided to take a look at Carylee’s blog to see what she’s been up to. I follow her so much on snapchat and Instagram I sometimes forget to stop by and look through her blog.
Here is what I found first. I knew immediately after seeing this how I could recreate the look with pieces from my own closet.
This BP scarf was one of my fave purchases last winter and I was super excited to pull it out again. Lucky for you it’s still in stock! The colors are perfect for this time of year and while it is large it is a lighter weight and doesn’t feel quite so bulky.
Until seeing Carylee’s post I would have never considered this scarf with this dress. Sometimes layering the same colors on top of one another works well. I’ve shown off this swing dress here and I also have it in an orange pattern and blue and black stripe. You can find the colors still available here. I seriously have gotten my money’s worth form this little dress and really feel it is an item I can wear 3/4 of the year here in Texas.
Carylee also inspired this outfit back in April. It’s a bit of a stretch for me to add a belt but I gave it a go and it was a fun combo. She is seriously just so adorable and even though she lives in St. Louis she’s a Texan at heart! A gingham shirt, no matter the color, is perfect layered under a military vest. While I love my lightweight linen vest, I really am searching for a sturdier one for the cooler months that is a tad longer. I’ve had my eye on this one from Pleione for quite some time but may have to try this much cheaper option from Target.
If you have a hard time thinking outside the box and need a rule to follow, you can follow Cassie’s Rule of Three (or sometimes 4). When I share outfits on Instagram I use the hashtag #thequeenscloset2016 or whatever year is appropriate which makes it so easy to look back and remember combos like this one from last fall. Now I just need a little cool front so I can recreate it!
Are you a natural when it comes to pulling together the perfect outfit? If not who is your favorite go to blogger for outfit inspiration?
If you want to catch up with the Blogtember Challenge here are the DailyPrompts:
#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #22 Family Recipe
#1 Introductions, #2 September Goals , #3 Summer Review , #5 Most Memorable Birthday(s), #6 Fall Playlist, #7 5 Joyful Things, #8 Bathroom Remodel, #9 Anywhere , #10 A Saturday in the Life, #12 On my Bookshelf, #14 Mood Board, #15 Craziest Adventure, #16 Favorite Ways to De-Stress, #18 Product Review, #19 Favorite Blogposts, #20 Grace Wins, #21 My Flavor, #22 Family Recipe
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This is such a fun prompt!! Love the looks you recreated!! That scarf is perfect. And love the best with the vest. I need a vest like this!! Have a great Saturday Shelly!!
Trying to get caught up on all my blog reading! I've got to be feeling exceptionally skinny – which I'm not these days! – to sport a belt. I may own two! You look beautiful in the first pic! Hope you're having a great weekend!
SO stinking cute. I absolutely cant wait to wear my utility vest.
I have the same BP scarf and LOVE it! It looks fabulous with the dress! I've never worn mine with a skirt or dress; you inspired me to experiment!
Andrea
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Such cute outfits! I seriously love that first one! Your dress is absolutely adorable!
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Dang girl! You rocked those outfits! Stylish mamacita!
Girlfriend you look ahhhhmazing! I love everything you rock. Get it girl!
Great fall look. I love the booties and the jacket with that dress. Great scarf too.
Our first cool, crisp morning and I had to force myself not to wear tall boots today! I'm sure it will be 85 by afternoon and I'll be sweating!
Thanks sweet friend!
Lol….thanks Stephanie! Getting dressed every day really is my fave. 🙂
Thanks so much Ruth! So fun to stretch my favorite dresses into fall.
I would have never, ever considered this combo Andrea. My favorite part about following others is getting so much inspiration! This scarf is a fave but I have not worn nearly enough.
You are going to rock it! It would look precious with that floral top you had on yesterday. 🙂
I am with ya Laura….I have definitely plumped up and it has been a little stressful. I am super short waisted so I always love the way a belt looks on others but not so much on me! I think I only own two. 🙂
Katie…I cannot believe you don't have a vest like this yet!! Get one girl…I never realized how much it would add to my closet.
YES!!! I have been oh so patiently waiting for it to get cool enough that I can bust out my vest. The high on Thursday is 70, maybe then!
Great outfits! Before blogging, I dressed the same way- one dimensional, matching outfits worn over and over again.
Hmm interesting Shelly! I never tried a prompt! I love the outfits that you emulated! The scarf is so pretty ,love the colors and the outfit you put together with the olvie jacket looks great! Loving the booties as well. I get inspiration from other bloggers as well. 🙂
thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesday
jess xx
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Oh Jess….prompts are such a friend to me. I'm not naturally creative but having a few ideas usually helps me stretch my closet so much!
Isn't it crazy Fonda? My closet is no longer so daunting and I can honestly stand having less close because I can do more with it!