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Monday, July 11, 2011

Inspiration Monday: Striped Moss Thrifted Jacket


When: Monday, July 11


I thought, arriving home from vacation and our long awaited for family wedding over, that I would have more energy and enthusiasm to be productive. In actuality it has been the exact opposite. The only motivation for me to get out of my pajama's and be up moving at all is that today is Inspiration Monday at Two Birds.

I was excited for this challenge because I am a black and white type of lady. I love the two colors together and I finally found a pin striped jacket thrifting last week that works for my inspired look. I have been looking for a suit jacket that would work for casual or dressier looks but I was insisting on thrifting it instead of going to a regular store.

The main motivation for thrifting was because I can always find something that is far more unique thrifting than I can ever find at a mass market store. Not to mention that I am now to the point where I cannot bring myself to pay for then $5-$10 for any item of clothing. In fact I shocked myself on Friday by putting back a clearanced $13 Calypso St. Barth's dress at Target that I had been wanting because I couldn't bring myself to pay the clearanced price. Long story short, my wait was over last Wednesday when Ava and I went thrifting. I didn't find a lot of things, but I did find this beautiful jacket for $3 and that was an excellent thrifting day in my book. 

Kate's jacket is a little more rock and roll then mine, but I have a lot of rock and roll items of clothing so I am fine wearing this little laid back piece. One of the main reasons I loved this jacket is that it is cut longer like a tuxedo jacket with the buttons closing higher then a regular suit coat. It has a really feminine line though so my curves are not lost in a boxy coat. Perfection on a bun.

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I am going to double dip and also post a little floral added to my striped skirt for
Monday: Stripe and Floral Mix...



 Fashion Challenge: Trends Week with Casual Chic Kiki and Megan Mae Daily.

I first posted a floral and stripe mix in June with this look:


I am not quite so lazy to repost an outfit though, so I decided to mix it up today with this look...



Enjoy!

XOXO,

Julie

Who:
Inspiration Monday:Jacket: Giorgio Sant' Angelo(Goodwill, $3, 2011)
T-Shirt: J Crew (Outlet, 2010)
Skirt: Grace (Ross Dress For Less, 2009)
Heels: Franco Sarto (Marshall's, 2011)
Lucite Ring: Big Cedar Lodge, Collection's Boutique (2011)
Hand Bag: Coach (Gift From My Sister, 2010)

Fashion Challenge: Trends (Monday)Dress (worn as a shirt): Dressbarn (Outlet, 2010)
Skirt: Grace (Ross Dress For Less, 2009)
Heels: Evan Picone (Goodwill, Vintage, 2011)
Belt: Accessory with Purchase of a Coat
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12 comments:

  1. Style Chic 360July 11, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Oh, i love both looks. that skirt is fierce!

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  2. two birdsJuly 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    i love all of the looks! i am in love with that lucite ring! and that skirt! and those franco sarto sandals!!!

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  3. Monica and WhitneyJuly 11, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    OH! I am so in love with that striped skirt!!

    Ask the Duplex

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  4. TheDayleighJuly 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Love both of these, but I love your inspiration Monday better than the inspiration because of the nude shoes. Really great!

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  5. Megan GJuly 11, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Amaazing floral vs stripes look. That striped skirt is incredible!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely lovely ring on that finger. Absolutely gorgeous dress as well. I, like you, am a big fan of black and white. Bravo again for being super chic.

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  7. KeelyJuly 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Love both! Especially the floral stripe mix. Both such bold pieces, but feeling complete together.

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  8. Fashion Confessions of a MommyJuly 11, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    That skirt is amazing and I love your ring.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  9. Bird Bug PugJuly 12, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    that is an amazing outfit!!! what a surprise to scroll down and see such a bold skirt being tamed by even more black, like the blazer~

    i liked the first florals and stripes but i LOVE the second one, keeping it within the same color pallet makes it so incredibly chic

    love that black coach purse, i've been looking for a black one very similar

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  10. silvergirlJuly 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    that black and white skirt is just the bomb
    i am usually not a black and white girl, but i do love that skirt!!
    brett

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  11. Style JourneyJuly 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Great job on the Kate Moss inspiration. That skirt is fantastic! And your $3 thrifted blazer was an amazing find!

    And your trends challenge outfits are great! Your black and white striped top with the bow is absolutely adorable but I LOVE your second take on stripes and florals!

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  12. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the kind words! I so appreciate all of you taking the time to post. I guess I should be wearing this skirt more often:)

    Sincerely,

    Julie

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XOXO,

Julie

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