a smattering of inspiration
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- 01. The oversized flowers pinned to the model’s cardigan add a lot of panache to the otherwise classic look.[image.]
- 02. I love the coat that the woman is wearing in this photo! [image.]
- 03. Maybe it’s her sweet smile, the flowers in her hair, or wondering what the rest of her outfit looked like, but I adore this image! [image.]
- 04. Short coat with tailored details? Check. Cute, yet utterly practical dress? Double check. [image.]
- 05. I keep coming back to this illustration; I can’t help but think how fun it would be to do a geometric cut out at the neckline with a peek of another color! [image.]
Excuse the lack of an exciting post today–I’m decidedly having one of those days. So rather than berate myself over the fact that I forgot to take pictures yesterday (when it was sunny!) of a project nearing the exciting stage of completion and neglect to post anything, here are some pictures that have caught my fancy of late!
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- 06. I love this delightful headband/hat idea with the loopy flowers! Can’t you just see this in a pretty, low pile velvet for winter? [image.]
- 07. The coat, the mile-high shoes–love! [unknown source.]
- 08. A jaunty color combination with an even snappier, military inspired braid work. So fun! [image.]
- 09. I have decided I just have a preoccupation with surplice bodices right now. Just about every image sporting this style blouse has been jumping out at me! [image.]
What has been inspiring you, friends? Please do share–I’m always curious to know what is sparking your imagination!
Tomorrow, hopefully, there will be a knitting progress post! Much excitement!
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 to style inspiration, vintage inspiration.
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the purple pinafore »14 lovely thoughts to “a smattering of inspiration”
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jennine says:
oh my goodness…the oversized corsage on a cardi…that can really do a lot!
and i love the blue and yellow dress! -
Sarah says:
NY & Co is actually selling a sweater right now that looks like that first picture- the one with the flowers on the shoulder.
I love that a lot of the stores are picking up the vintage-feel…of course I always love authentic vintage but sometimes it’s hard to find what you’re looking for, and it’s nice to be able to pick up some of the trend pieces for cheap!
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Mel says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Love all the pictures, especially 4 and 8!
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Sara says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
That headband is LUSCIOUS! <3
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Lizzy says:
Such beautiful, inspiring images. I just love picture #3, the girl has such cute hair and I too would love to see what the rest of her outfit looked like
I really love the picture of the girl on the bicycle too. Thanks for sharing these! Hope you’re having a lovely weel! -
Fashion Minute says:
The yellow top & blue skirt combo is punchy with color. I love the way it pops together.
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Karin says:
I love that dress with the colourful cut-out. What a cute idea! I definitely will keep that in mind for a next dress.
Wow, even on days when you don’t feel on top of the world you are inspiring
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Stéphanie says:
November 4th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Fabulous post ! As usual !
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Sally says:
November 4th, 2009 at 10:43 am
This is why I love your blog, Casey. I’m such a forward-looker, and your inspirations nearly always come from the past … and such rich, varied inspirations they are!
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Rosie says:
November 4th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Sadly, nothing is inspiring me at the moment. I guess it is sort of hard to be stylish and creative when you are wearing a housecoat and pyjamas for the fifth day in a row.
Gorgeous pictures though, thanks for sharing!
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jen says:
these photos are really fabulous. i agree, the gal in #3 is really charming.
i’m kinda all over the place mentally and i’m not sure what’s inspiring me right now! but this post certainly helps.
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Aleksandra says:
November 4th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I love the colors of fall and then the red and green of decorations for the holidays. I feel like all the outfits I put on are so fun and so festive. I love the change of the leaves to the reds and golds of Christmas so it’s very inspiring. Just this time of the year can be a big inspiration to all.
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Charlotte says:
I love, love, love the picture of the girl on the bicycle. I just love old bikes. My aunt has the most fabulous vintage yellow Schwinn that she let me ride all this summer, I based most of my summer outfits to match it! lol =)
Lately, I seem to be inspired by spectator style pumps… I found a fabulous pair at Goodwill that were too small, and ever since, I’ve been wanting a pair, and thinking of outfits that would go with them. -
Tiffany says:
I don’t know if you have seen Yes Man (with Jim Carrey), but in the movie Zooey Deschanel is wearing the most amazing vintage coat! I thought I would share it with you! I found a good picture of it here: http://redlemonade.blogspot.com/2009/02/yes-please.html
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