This is a slight rip-off of this outfit with a few adjustments to my accessories. My second favorite part about blogging (the first is all of you ladies) is how inspired I am by other bloggers. I sometimes I look at my closet and wonder how I have all of these clothes but can't come up with an outfit...but then I just head to my Pinterest board full of outfits I pinned with pieces I already own and instantly find something to put together. Isn't providing and finding inspiration the whole point of blogging?
But don't forget - there is a difference between finding inspiration and straight up copying. Give credit where credit is due and find your own style somewhere in the middle :)
And if you need more inspiration for styling a mustard cardigan, check out Audrey's recap of the way she's worn hers! I'm also doing a little guest post for her so please check it out!
Blouse: H&M {similar}
Jeans: American Eagle {exact}
Necklace: Ann Taylor Outlet {similar}
Watch: Kate Spade {exact}
Purse: Madewell {exact}
Love it love it love it!
ReplyDeleteHonesty time: I find myself putting an outfit together in my closet only to discover that it's remarkably similar to something someone else has already worn. I never try to plagiarize and I give credit when I recognize the outfit! I love blogging for all the subliminal inspiration and ability to wear outfits in totally new ways. That said. I'm copying this. ;)
I think that's totally legit (side note: I once heard someone say "legitly" because they thought legit was a word. FOR REAL). Until we need to start making side by side collages of your inspiration, I think you'll be ok ;)
DeleteLove the red necklace and LOVE that you're going to be on Aubrey's blog tomorrow! It's so great how blogging (and pinterest) can inspire us to style items we own in new ways.
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sequinedpatterns.blogspot.com
Cute! And I love Little Tin Soldier too - her looks are so simple but so classic.
ReplyDeleteI just found her blog and am so inspired. I love everything she wears!
DeleteFun look! I also love the inspiration I find on here. That's really why I started blogging. Miss Whitney's blog was the first I ever read and felt totally inspired to rethink my closet. Now I love seeing what you and some of my other faves have to war each day :)
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mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Ha ha to the reference of She Who Must Not Be Named. Love that blouse from H&M - are those metallic buttons I see?
ReplyDeleteso funny you called her that because Caroline (Caroline's Day) called her Voldemort the other day and I almost spit out the diet coke I was drinking.
Deleteand the buttons are this weird dark pearl color. It kind of blends in..sometimes
Haha those hussy ankles! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit! But that's no surprise.
I love that you mentioned the difference between copying and inspiration. It seems like it is getting harder and harder to differentiate the two.
Such a lovely outfit - and yes what you said on copying vs inspiration is true. Reminds me of someone..;)
ReplyDeleteI am seriously still crushing on your bag. So amazing!
ReplyDelete-Emily
www.herphilly.com
Love this outfit. I'll be copying it tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteExcept...I don't have any loafers, so obviously I'll need to rush out and buy at least three pairs. Or, hopefully, someone will gift me some? *ahem*
at least 6 pairs please, and then put them into a perfect circle and instagram them.
Deleteyou look so cute Fran! I love that sweater on you! i totally agree with how much inspiration blogging brings and giving credit where it's due!
ReplyDeleteChioma
C's Evolution of Style
I love the endless inspiration I get from other bloggers, and i love the mustard cadigan. mustard is a color i would never have worn before i started the blog and now i love it.
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same here! I never thought I would like it but after seeing it on like 1923 blogs, I felt I wanted to try it too. dang bloggers, making me step outside of my comfort zone ;)
DeleteWe both wore Crown V shoes today - haha! I got mine for $11 - score! And I'm really trying not to cave into buying the tote bc it's the perfect shade of tan.
ReplyDeleteI love mine - I just convinced my coworker to get the same pair haha. where in the world did you get them for $11? show me your secrets.
DeleteAren't you freezing taking these pictures? You look super cute and I love that Madewell tote... are you loving it?
ReplyDeletehaha I'm a little cold but I'm only taking pictures for like 2 minutes so I grin and bear (or bare haha) it.
Deleteand YES. I am. It's the perfect size and hasn't shown any wear yet (and I would hope not for the price I paid for it). Are you thinking about getting one? #bagtwins
great look! let's follow each others blogs!
ReplyDeletexoxo
http://www.bluepaperlanterns.com
lol just kidding. I posted an outfit like this awhile ago on my blog, and even though it was from two years ago, you OBVIOUSLY stole my idea and didn't credit me. I mean, only *I* could come up with wearing a mustard cardigan over a button up shirt and skinny jeans, right? You'll be hearing from my LOLyer soon.
lol-ed at lolyer. i found your outfit and pinned it...and another one with the skirt. you're so ahead of the (midwestern) times.
DeleteFran...I would totally wear this! Such cute, comfy, weekend style! I love the yellow cardi, the loafers, and that Madewell bag:)!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute (and that gorgeous hair is down again!) - mustard is a great color on you and the pop of orange in the necklace is perfect! I love getting inspired from fellow bloggers :) I'll have to do a tutorial on my scarf tying from yesterday - it's super easy!
ReplyDeleteXO
Pearls & Paws
please do! it looked beautiful.
Deletelove your slippers!!!great colours on your outfit!
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xoxo Marika
Love the mustard cardigan - I can't believe you thrifted it! Between all of your cute outfits and Audrey's, a mustard cardigan is definitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteLove the white button down under the mustard cardi. I'm going to put a similar outfit together now :)
ReplyDeleteJust read your post over at Audrey's blog...great post! I love this mustard cardigan - such a great thrift find! I just love mustard period...to wear & to eat...LOL Enjoy your day girl! xo Angela
ReplyDeletehaha "to eat". but only if its honey mustard. for real.
DeleteI absolutely adore your style, Fran. So colorful and so classic. I'm slowly growing a great affinity for classic wardrobe pieces and looks, and you always nail it!
ReplyDeleteStill drooling over that bag. Probably won't ever stop. <3
Thank you Lynette, that means a lot coming from you. Color is something that's still new to me so it's nice to hear that it looks "normal" on me :)
Deleteand I wonder how many people bought that purse because of Kendi because lets be serious, I want most things she owns. Like that cat dress yesterday. MEOW
Holy moly.. I went to go drool over that bag some more on the site, and it's back ordered until the end of April! So crazy how bloggers can make a piece so hot!
ReplyDeleteThat mustard colour looks so good on you! And I'm going to follow you on pinterest.
ReplyDeletexo
I love this look doll! So clean and casual! You know that is so me right?! I have found crazy amounts of inspiration from fellow bloggers right now. Though my creativity is leaning more towards scrapbooking and journalling but still as long as that part of my brain is active I'm good! :-)
ReplyDeleteChao
Poppie
http://thepoppie.com
I LOVE this cardigan so much! The color looks amazing on you!
ReplyDeleteI totally laughed at your hussy ankles when I saw it come up on IG.
ReplyDeleteyou are making me want to add a mustard cardigan to my closet
ReplyDeleteI love the inspiration I get from other bloggers...it definitely helps with the "I have nothing to wear" moments.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this outfit. I especially love those shoes!
ReplyDelete-Danielle
I really love this outfit and I love your blog! I saw your guest post on Putting Me Together and thought I'd pop by. I'm now a follower!!
ReplyDeleteMoy
moysfashionlife.blogspot.com
Oh dear, I ended up snorting back a laugh reading through this, it's like hmmm, whoever could she be talking about? ;) 100% with you, it's fantastic getting inspiration from blogging friends and there's so many fantastic ladies with great style out there, but it's crazy when someone people feel the need for stalker-copying.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how much you've been using your new leather bag, it just prettier each time I see it in your posts! (And now I think I need one, which I really don't.) The leather just really sets of your yellow cardigan.
Wow! I just saw my face on your Pin Board! :) That is awesome! I completely agree with giving credit. I just emailed Jessica from What I Wore to ask to post a pic of hers. lol I know she is a big time blogger, but I thought I should be proper. :) Happy Tuesday Night!
ReplyDeleteHa, I love that you're like "but don't straight up copy" after my comment on your last post, which was basically "I'm going to straight up copy this look!" Haha :) But I agree, I always try to attribute great outfits I draw inspiration from, especially when they're from other bloggers!
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