Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Copycats














Top: Target; Skirt: H&M (similar 1, similar 2) ; Shoes: Franco Sarto via TJ Maxx; Belt: American Eagle

This is the second look I have copy-catted from a Pinterest pin - this one to be exact! I'm not sure how successful I ultimately was, but I was thrilled to pull some inspiration (denim + floral pencil skirt) from a random pin I came across and not my closet in the early weekday morning. I would love to try this outfit with a lighter skirt and a less structured chambray in the future! I ended up loving the western feel that the belt and denim lent my workday look and took it to the next level adding in a bunch of silver and a turquoise antique ring. Sometimes it's nice to play themed dress-up for a day.

Speaking of playing dress up, I dressed up my hair for this look too, loosely curling it with my curling iron. I ended up somewhere between frizzy and beachy waves and am convinced my hair can't do anything at all that isn't its natural, somewhat wavy/somewhat straight, state of being. Do you guys have hair maintenance issues? I can't braid my hair without it looking like a rat's nest, can't put it in anything but a basic bun, can't pin it, clip it, tie it in a bow... nada. Even when I straighten my hair, it just looks like I blowdryed it with care. I am constantly envious of pins I see where girls can tie their hair in innovative ways or create beehives out of thin air. Someone, please help me!

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37 comments

  1. stunning skirt...

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  2. Hmmm. I have naturally very straight hair and when my hair used to be super long (waist length) I used to tie it back into a bun at the base of my neck at night. In the morning I would up with wavy hair with more body and I didn't need much to tame the frizzies.

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  3. Amazing!! i love your blog! and your style it´so trendy!! nice to meet u honey!!! i hope see u soon in my blog!!! c.o.c.o.

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  4. Nice skirt!! :)

    Kisses pretty!

    http://sherryvintage.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/s-p-e-c-i-l-b-i-k-e-r-j-c-k-e-t.html

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  5. That skirt!!! So lovely!!

    Http://streetlily.blogspot.com

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  6. The chambray with the floral pencil skirt is a great look - good job!!

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  7. Love this look on you.. and as far as hair goes, I use a leave in conditioner and shine serum from Suave... in the Keratin line.. I love them! Seems to help with the frizz, and then for beachy waves try a Sea Salt Spray... Good luck!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

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  8. Gorgeous! Absolutely love your skirt and shoes.

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  9. The print on your skirt is SO pretty! My hair doesn't curl well with a curling iron...the only thing that works for me is the no-heat headband curls (look it up on YouTube!).

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Gift Card Giveaway!

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  10. in LOVE w/ your skirt and those shoes!!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  11. I am in love with your skirt, such s beautiful pattern.

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  12. I love your outfit! You look so cute! And you look absolutely stunning in all of these pictures. I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog. The design is perfect and the content is so great! I will definitely be following you on bloglovin. xx. McKenna Lou
    www.lynnandlou.com

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  13. Great ensemble. Pinterest is always like a treasure chest of inspiration. Love the watercolor look of the skirt paired with chambray. I need a chambray shirt in my life asap! Also, my hair either when blow dried or when left to air is always some sort of wavy craziness... sometimes more than others. Haha. - Carla

    www.haute-cocktail.com

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  14. I love pinning outfit inspiration, but I've just started to actually try recreating outfits! I love the mixtures of blues in this outfit.

    Fizz and Frosting

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  15. I have 2 hairstyles - air-dried curly mess or ponytailed curly mess. I'm also jealous of all the fancy hairstyles other people allegedly do.

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  16. First time visitor to your blog! Your freckles are killer! I must say I can rock a pretty badass beehive. Maybe it's about time I do a "how to"!
    xo
    ashley
    www.thephotogramps.blogspot.com

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  17. Beautiful look, you look pretty.
    X

    www.fashion-attacks.com

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  18. Lovely skirt with the chambray top! This is such a cute look!

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  19. Your pics are stunning...i love the entire blue look!!

    I am hosting a jewelry giveaway today...would love if you stopped by.

    Enter the Giveaway Here!

    xoxo
    Erin

    The Fashion Canvas

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  20. really like this patterned skirt!!
    such an amazing style!!

    www.malesclutch.blogspot.com
    Sergio xx

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  21. This outfit is just so cool and sophisticated, and it works so well! Love it.

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  22. very cute outfit!

    -liv
    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

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  23. Really loving those heels!
    xo
    girlintheyellowdress.com

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  24. You look great. I love your blog!

    XO,
    Catherine (your newest follower)
    FEST (food, style, travel)

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  25. Popping over from Mix & Match linkup. First, love this outfit. The shoes and belt are such an unusual addition! Second, I think your hair looks lovely! My hair is short so I can't do much to it right now, but when it is long I can't really braid it either. It looks like a giant mess. To get curls I twist my hair in about 6-8 twists and clip so that they are going across my head. I either sleep with them in or walk around for a few hours letting them airdry in the morning. I take out and just fuss a little with it. It's been working for me!

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  26. Yes yes yes, love!
    I love chambray a little too much lately.

    Dani Rose
    Sincerely, Dani Rose

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  27. i love that belt , and the fact that your mixing shades of blue

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  28. Your recreation came out great! Love your hair too!


    -Karen
    www.yourstylistkaren.com

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