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Monday, November 3, 2014

Manic Monday: Unsuspecting Pinspiration


Cute outfit, right? I never would have put these pieces together, ever. I've worn everything before - you can see the dress (worn today as a top) here, skirt here, trench here, boots here, bag here. So what made me try these things together? Barbie. Yup, true story.


Gina thought it would be fun, and honestly pretty easy, to find fashion inspo from the miniature fashion icon herself, and I'm always down for a challenge, so I opted in without thinking twice. Be sure to check out Gina's blog today also to see what she picked for herself!

Sunnies: Vince Camuto | Trench: Ann Taylor (option) | Necklace: The Foundrie | Bag: Kate Spade (option, budget option, budget option) | Dress (worn as a top): Express (option) | Bracelets: Stella and Dot, Ideeli (option) | Skirt: Express | Boots: Coach (option)

Hope everyone had a great weekend! It was nice to have a normal, travel free, commitment free, sick free weekend! I would still rather have more daylight than that extra hour of sleep yesterday, but it was still a relaxing weekend anyway. I finally went to Pilates for the first time in about 6 weeks. Considering I was going about 2-3 times a week, that just tells you how busy life has been. It felt good to get back into it, and I don't know if it was the Pilates itself that has been helping my mood and spirit, but I'm a lot more mentally relaxed than I was this time last week. Yay for sore muscles and sanity!

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81 comments :

  1. Awww...who doesn't love Barbie and her inspiration. Love this! Have a beautiful day!

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  2. Love that Barbie was your inspiration, too funny!! But I love the outfit, great restyling :)

    xo
    Lexi
    the-streetsofgold.com

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  3. Love the Barbie-pinspiration!! Adorable outfit. I hear you on a chilled weekend, our weekends become so full, sometimes lazing around is all I can muster!! Awesome feature on Rhea's blog as well :). Thanks for the link up lady!!
    xoxo

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  4. What a great inspiration! I love Barbie. This is an amazing restyling!
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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  5. Hahaha too funny, love the Barbie-pinspiration :)

    xo, Jasmin
    www.jasmindaily.com

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    1. Totally Gina's idea, but certainly genius! Lots of great inspiration!

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  6. Yay! I couldn't wait to see which outfit you chose. This turned out great!! I'm also shocked it's been 6 weeks since you went to pilates! Did you get to wear your new boots for it yet??
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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    1. Yep! Wore them for the first time this weekend! I don't know how people can wear them in real life! They are fine for the short walk to and from my car, but I really do feel like I have elephant feet! Ha!

      And thanks! I wanted to pick something I hadn't shown you yet!

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  7. Love this entire look! The color of the boots with the striped top is a beautiful contrast!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge1.wordpress.com

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  8. I keep seeing that Ann Taylor trench/dress around the blogosphere. I love how versatile it is. Great outfit as always =) Enjoy your Monday!

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    1. It's great! I'm glad I took the plunge and got it!

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  9. Love this Barbie inspired look! It turned out great! That trench is fab!

    Jill
    www.dousedinpink.com

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    1. I can't believe how much I love the trench! So glad I decided to get it!

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  10. Can't get my eyes off that gorgeous trench - and how cute you're able to replicate Barbie's color / ensemble here !!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  11. love the trench layered over this look, I need to go follow that account after all. Have a great week.

    xo
    PinkSole

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    1. It's so funny that she provides so much great inspo - and she's a doll! :) But I guess it's like clothes on a mannequin, right?

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  12. Love this look! Who knew Barbie could still inspire fashion!! I just followed her on Instagram! That skirt is so pretty and I love all the colors in this look!
    Marianne
    www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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    1. Yay for discovering new instagrams! :)
      And thank you!

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  13. I love the trench layered over this. It's amazing what a "normal" weekend will do for you, huh? We traveled on Saturday, but on Sunday we relaxed and worked around the house. It was wonderful, especially with the extra hour!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    1. Yes, it was great to not have any plans and to take a little breather! How quickly that diminishes though as I'm behind yet again! Oh well! It was def fun while it lasted!

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  14. Fun inspiration idea...and why not?! Barbie is an iconic Fashionista, right?!! Love the stripes with the color contrast from the bag! Great look! Great replication!
    Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

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    1. Thanks! Would seriously have never thought to do it before seeing Barbie! Kinda funny!

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  15. I am in love with this look! Love the mix of colors and textures. I would have never know the green and navy shirt was a dress! You're so great at remixing your clothes! Who would have thought barbie could provide such fab style inspiration?!

    Robyn
    http://feelgreatfashion.com/

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    1. I love doing that - wearing pieces in ways they weren't originally intended! Glad you appreciate it - thank you so much!

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  16. Such a great look on you & its adorable that Barbie was the inspiration!! Thanks for hosting, have a great day:)
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  17. That trench vest is so cool! I love t with that stripes and your inspiration is amazing!
    poshprime.com
    ~~Megan~~

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  18. You guys just kill me! Love these silly fun posts! Barbie is totally styling' and I looove your re-creation. I'm really loving hues of green this fall and the fact that it's on a striped top makes it even better. Loved your feature btw. Have a great week, Carylee! ~Cynthia

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    1. You're so sweet, Cynthia! Sorry for the late reply - but thank you! I would have never paired these items together without Barbie! Too funny, but true!

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  19. that trench is so cute! I've never seen a sleeveless trench before.

    Sarah
    Midwest Darling

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  20. Cracking up on the Barbie inspiration! Too much fun

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  21. You and Gina are too cute with this Barbie inspiration. Love the green stripes with the tan trench. The color combo is great

    Cha Cha The Fashion Genius

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    1. I love that we don't take fashion too seriously! It has to be fun, too, you know?
      Thank you!

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  22. Love this post with the barbie inspired outfit!
    xo, Lee

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    1. Thank you! Can't believe how many of her looks I would wear in real life!

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  23. This is a truly inspired idea from you both! I love it. Thanks for brightening our day and for hosting. Have a great week.

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  24. Too adorable! What a fun idea - and the result is super cool!

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  25. This is a super fun and cool idea. Base on this, I went and like barbie style. Too cute!

    Kreyola Jounerys | Instagram

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  26. Love the Barbie inspiration!! So cute!

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  27. Love the inspiration!! Have a great week!

    xo Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  28. Love the Barbie inspiration ! That trench is beautiful :) x

    http://www.fashionadventuresatanyage.com

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  29. We've had guests non-stop for the last few weekends so I will be glad for a normal, relaxing weekend coming up. You did a great job with Barbie's inspiration. You always style that trench perfectly. I can't believe I didn't know about Barbie's Instagram.

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    1. Oh I didn't know about it either before Gina! It's great!

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  30. Haha, Barbie style is great inspiration. And you look amazing. I need to get my hands on your coat. It's great finding your blog through Rhea. You have a new fan!

    www.ohtobeamuse.com

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    1. Yes, so glad I found you, too! Love your style so much!

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  31. he he! Love it. Barbie for inspiration. I'm definitely following her on Instagram now.

    Lea
    HighHeeledStyle.com

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    1. I hope she had a big surge of new follows last week! :)

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  32. Love the Barbie inspiration. Too cute! That coat is everything!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  33. I love the stripes and that Barbie was your inspiration!!
    Stephanie
    http://positivelystephanie.blogspot.com/

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  34. It's official - Barbie dresses cuter than I do! Haha!

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    1. Ha! She does dress pretty cute! But you don't give yourself enough credit!

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  35. Love the outfit, in spite of Barbie... Oh well, good ideas come in many forms. That top is great, perfect colours.

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  36. Barbie has always been stylish girl LOL she's a trendsetter! You did an awesome job of duplicating her outfit because you look very chic, I love your boots!

    www.dressed2dnines.com

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  37. Barbie?? Haha! You're hilarious! Love it!

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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  38. This is such a fun account! I had never heard of it until I read Gina's blog earlier. Super cute looks, too!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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    1. I know - I didn't know about it either! It's really great for fashion inspiration though! Funny!

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  39. Omg, this is too funny! I love it!! Great idea stealing this one from Barbie. ;)

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  40. This is such a fun collaboration! Barbie is always so stylish! I really like your outfit, especially your trench!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  41. Love this look, and like I mentioned to Gina, what a fun place to get inspiration from, super stylish Barbie.

    Natalia

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    1. Yep, stylish and classic! Makes sense if you think about it, though I never would have thought to look to her for inspiration if it weren't for Gina!

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  42. Barbie style?! You are rocking it!! Love this. Thanks for hosting this fab linkup lovely xx

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  43. Haha this is awesome!! Me and my best friend follow Barbie on instagram because it's just so cute and hilarious!!

    Jessi
    www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com

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    1. Yes - super cute and kind of addicting! Glad you enjoyed it!

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  44. Can't get better than Barbie for fashion inspiration LOL - she's got amazing style on her insta page :-) Cutest idea for a post!

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