Tuesday, July 19, 2011

InStyle inspiration day

I would like to say how sorry I am that Borders is closing. I love book stores. No electronic device will ever replace the feel of a book in my hand or the thrill of discovering a new book that I would not have known about if not for exploring a book store. My world will be a little smaller without Borders.

Today's outfit is inspired by a picture in InStyle magazine this month. I often tear out pages that have something on them that inspire me to create an outfit or piece of jewelry. As soon as I saw this page, I knew I had to create something similar. I kind of like what came out, but I am not satisfied with the jacket. I should have pulled the drawstring to give the jacket more shape. 
Here is the inspiration look:


InStyle Magazine, August Issue , Page 106
 Here is the look I created:

As usual, Harry has to be in the picture. Silly dog.

I had to add this one; Harry had dropped his ball wanting to play.

I thought about erasing the wrinkles on my hands,
but I did not. Here are some old hands.
Jacket: Lane Bryant
Tank: Chico's microfiber
Jeggings: Just My Size
Shoes: Reiker Fisherman Sandals
Necklace: Forever21
Yellow Bracelet: JCPenney

I know some of you keep an inspiration file. How do you keep yours? Do you file them away (and often forget them like I do) or do you display them on a board to keep them visible.

7 comments:

  1. Surprise! I saw the picture from the magazine and was sure you'd do the one with the jean jacket....

    I like the yellow bracelet with the pink and black.

    I clip pages out of JJill catalogs. Most of the time I already own something that looks like what they've styled.

    I keep the pages on my dresser top until I've actually worn something inspired by the photo. After that I can be counted on to put it together again.

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  2. I like the outfit. And Harry's cool. Really cool.

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  3. If I had an Inspiration File, your Yellow Bracelet would be in it!

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  4. I love the turquoise-colored necklace with that fuchsia! I wish you had a close-up of the necklace.

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  5. I already know we have lots in common! I am soo sad Border's is closing as well, my favorite magazine is In Style and I too am an animal lover - my cat is over 18 , deaf and we spend more on her health care than ourselves!!!
    I also have old In Style's I still go to for inspiration and a huge folder of torn-out pictures ;)
    I'm a follower now and so glad to 'meet' ya!
    xXx
    Reva

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  6. Thank you all for the comments.
    Lawyerdoll, the turquoise necklace is shown on my June post on inexpensive accessories if you want to see a close up.
    Reva, it is good to have you hear. I have looked at your blog for a long time before formally following it. My beloved FarleyJoe is at least 12 years old and is having a hard time getting around. We spend a lot on him too, but I love him so much!

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  7. I do not have an electronic reader and agree with you that nothing replaces the book. I like this jacket with the bright colored blouse...If we can only teach Harry to click the shutter!

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