here is today's inspiration. i was trying to accommodate bloggers who might also want to do the bloggers do it better: prep school challenge. take a look cause there are some hot looks!
i honestly don't have a white button-down shirt. i didn't know that until today. who woulda thunk? thrift store time...maybe! i have talked about my non-love for button-down shirts before, so the verdict is still out. maybe if i find one that fits perfectly. so, as i said before, i decided to use the tie as an accessory rather than to wear it in the collar of a shirt. what do you think? would you ever try this? again, the verdict is still out for me.
pants ~ target
shoes ~ thrifted
shirt ~ marshalls
earrings ~ f21
tie ~ chris'
headband ~ garage sale
nora bird here, chiming in on inspiration monday! i have never taken this challenge before. can you believe it? on my own blog. so, i may start showing up here on mondays from time to time. and perhaps, just perhaps, megan will be showing up on tuesdays for the remix. okay, surprise ruined. she will be. more on that tomorrow. anyhoo...i loved today's inspiration. and here is my take...
how were you inspired? do you like women in menswear? would you wear a tie to work? i'd love to hear your thoughts!
nora bird here, chiming in on inspiration monday! i have never taken this challenge before. can you believe it? on my own blog. so, i may start showing up here on mondays from time to time. and perhaps, just perhaps, megan will be showing up on tuesdays for the remix. okay, surprise ruined. she will be. more on that tomorrow. anyhoo...i loved today's inspiration. and here is my take...
(this one is me laughing and telling jim to stop taking pictures. he was snapping like crazy! it makes me laugh.)
shirt- tara jarmon for target
jeans- F21
shoes- delicious
scarf- thrifted, vintage???
belt- talbots, thrifted
how were you inspired? do you like women in menswear? would you wear a tie to work? i'd love to hear your thoughts!
xoxo,
the birds
the birds
Love both the outfits! :D Really prep school ! :D
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I Really like both of your takes on the outfit. This inspiration picture worked perfectly for me since I was a little obsessed with men's wear last week;) I don't like button down shirts either but I am loving this one now that I have a new purpose for it. Wearing a tie was so much fun and it was another check off of my resolutions for this year!
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Gah! I didn't participate this week due to the fact that I don't own a white shirt (my search continues) I didn't even think to wear something else! That'll teach me :)
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ReplyDeleteThis was really fun and thanks for the twofer!
I like both your takes on the outfit and just goes to show you can rock the tie with a T shirt.
love
Lori xo
http://loriswardrobeblog.blogspot.com/
I didn'y play along this week because I don't have a tie, but seeing what you've done with your scarf has me shaking my head over my lack of imagination. Well done. Great looks!
ReplyDeleteBoth of those outfits looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI like to use ties as belts!
I like both outfits. Tie as an accessory is a good idea, the pokka dot shirt is so cute.
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mythriftycloset.blogspot.com
I used to have to wear a button down and tie every day when I worked as a hostess, so I'm kind of afraid of the look. Some women pull it off really well, though. I love how Kendi did it. http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-tie.html
ReplyDeleteI really like your take on it as an alternative to the button down.
awesome styling! and neither of you look like you are working at the olive garden (which i did, for a summer, blech). despite that, my how i love a tie.
ReplyDeleteYou both look really cute! I love the idea of wearing a tie without a collared shirt and the idea of wearing a scarf instead of a tie. I love wearing ties, but I do think it's a hard look to pull off. It can look very "waitress in a steak house" or "Avril Lavigne" if done wrong...
ReplyDeleteYou both look great. I like the idea of wearing a tie, but I'm never sure how to style it.
ReplyDeleteI love when I see celebs women with ties, its so cool, but I personally couldn't pull it off ... you gals look great though! love both of your shoes!
ReplyDeleteI love both your outfits! So girly, but with the menswear touches! Love them!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so damn cute! Bout time you started chimin in, N! Love that headband from the garage sale, M. I am wearing my new boots today! I've worn them every day since the sale. Love them! Thanks for taking me over there!! You both are beautiful. Love that last photo of you, Nora--you look so happy. :)
ReplyDeleteMegan, Love the headpiece, it really dolls up the tie! Nora, Love the printed top and using a scarf was a creative change to make (or did you get caught sneaking into your husband's closet?!?)
ReplyDeleteFun challenge again this week! Debbie
http://thriftygirlvintage.blogspot.com
one of my favorite menswear looks was when no doubt did promo shots for their tour a couple of years ago. gwen's outfit . . . i want so bad. what's new, though? who doesn't want her outfits all.the.time.???
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you both look lovely and pull off the menswear look so well!
-suzanne
awkwardly chic
Sorry didn't participate this week cause it was cold and I had already worn something so similar with a tie for the Bloggers Do It Better event last week.
ReplyDeleteLove that polka dot blouse with the scarf look. So cute.
The tie over white tee with a flowery headband is adorable as well.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com
Both of you look wonderful! Loving the tie and those grey pants!
ReplyDeletei dont own a white button down either. aren't they supposed to be a closet staple?! lol
ReplyDeleteI love both of these! The flower headband gives the first look such an understated femininity. Love it!
ReplyDelete-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com
You're both adorable! Love Nora's outfit!
ReplyDeleteBoth outfits turned out so well! Nora, I covet your shirt! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like both of your outfits!
ReplyDeleteMegan your headband and red shoes are great!
Nora, I like your mix of patterns and that blouse is so cute!
Daisy
Both outfits are great! I am loving Nora's wild hair :) Soooo pretty - makes me want to let mine grow some so I can copy!
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www.teresalifeandstyle.blogspot.com
Ooooooh! Both of these looks are fabulous! I love your top in the second one and I'm going to try the tie and tee in the first one.
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