There is no better feeling for me than coming across a bit of inspiration that you know you have all the basic components enabling you to recreate an outfit....even better if it's the type of outfit that will be perfect for this tricky transeasonal weather (chilly mornings but roasting by school pick up) but that will still look cool for the school run! I saw a version of this outfit on Instagram and had a lightbulb moment! I can do that! I've got a maxi dress that I could layer up with a logo sweater, perfect for early morning drop off....even more perfect when I can whip the sweater off and slip some sandals on with once the temps rise! Happy days! I did jazz mine up with a leopard print bag just to ring the changes.....here's my version first!
Zoe Karssen sweater, past season similar
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H&M maxi dress, past season similar
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Topshop bag, via ebay
Here's the picture that inspired me! The look came from A Style Album's feed, where I clocked this outfit on @patriciaconcierge!
Here's how you could replicate Patricia's look.....or mine if you so wish!
It's a very short and sweet post from me today......I'm off to scour Instagram, looking for more style to steal! I will leave you with outfits from the past couple of days!
Zara top, ancient
Gap original fit jeans, ancient
Zara bag, past season
Zara skirt, currrent
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Topshop Fig sandals, sold out
Be back soon to share some more outfit inspiration! :0)
Fab style steal Michelle & a great way to utilise the maxi dress.
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Thanks Jane...the maxi dress and sweater combo came in so handy with today's weather I'm now looking to see what else I can do with this look! xx
DeleteYou did well, when I saw Patricia photo the other day I swooned, love a little Instagram inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks Annmarie! All the *A Style Album* girls are stylish aren't they....I saw Emma Thatcher in a gorgeous flowy maxi with Converse and a biker jacket, that's a look I might have to try too! xx
DeleteI saw that photo too! Love the way that you've made it your own with the bag. I shall be following your lead one day soon! X
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough Beth it was the bag that sold the look to me as I am lucky enough to have a Chanel bag but I didn't think toting it on the school run was appropriate so I went for a bit of fun in the way of leopard print instead! xx
DeleteA very cool look. Sod it, I would have used the Chanel on the school run!! ;) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks H! Next time.....I'll be brave and tote the Chanel! xx
DeleteThree very interesting and attractive proposals. I love everything looks black, and I love long skirts. You can imagine what my favorite in the post.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Josep-Maria! :0)
DeleteI love this look on you Michelle. It's super cool and edgy without looking like you tried too hard...Just perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen...this little ensemble worked perfectly for me on that school run day as I was shooting off after drop off to meet a friend for coffee, then nipping into town to run a few errands and this outfit was perfect for all those occasions! Gotta love those *A Style Album* girls for their inspiration! xx
DeleteLove this - you are brilliant for taking inspiration and working it to your style. Love that Mango bag too! I want!
ReplyDeleteMango have some seriously amazing bags this season!! There are a couple I am coveting in the bucket style Sue! I am saving photos to my phone like crazy from Instagram as I am finding lots of inspiration there at the moment! This particular outfit proved just perfect for the school run! xx
DeleteLove a good style steal. Perfect, Michelle. Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteI love Instagram for style inspiration! Looking great as always xx
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