Erica, Amy and I are starting a new series today called Open to Interpretation. Every couple weeks one of us picks an inspiration picture and we all blog our take on it. Oldest got to pick first (ahem) so I chose this lovely number-
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| From Pinterest. Strangely not linked to an original source. |
that I'm simultaneously scared of and fascinated by.So here's my interpretation-
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| ATL top, Charlotte Russe booties (recent), skirt by me, necklace by me |
My instinct was to go with my solid yellow circle skirt but this fabric has been sitting in a pile in my sewing room for ages and I've been dying to use it for a skirt. When I put it all together I loved this outfit. I even got brave with my makeup! AND I got a super creepy up-close picture of my eyeball. Just for you:
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| You're welcome. |
As someone who never ventures beyond smudgy eyeliner, this was A Big Deal. I was very proud of myself. Look at me! I'm growing! And trying new things!
Click below to check out Amy's and Erica's interpretations!
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Just saw this over on Erica's blog. What a fabulous idea. And I love love your chevron skirt. And I take it those are the booties you tweeted about the other day. They are quite amazing if I do say so myself. Major thumbs up.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love this!! And the bright blue booties are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome skirt! It came out so well.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Simply gorgeous! Great inspiration to start the series off!
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I love the inspiration, so beautiful and you did a lovely job interpreting. This is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLiv @ bklynlifestyle.blogspot.com
I love how you accented with the blue booties and how fun to play with new make-up. Way to go all out on interpreting!
ReplyDeleteooh, i did appreciate the eyeball shot. I like how it looks with the blue beneath.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThose blue booties are freaking AWESOME. holy. cowwwwwwwwwwwww. Want!
This is such a brilliant idea from you gals! I'm over from Amy's blog and I am completely enamored with your skirt...yellow and chevron stripe= complete adoration (c: Glad to have found you and your darling outfits!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! What a fantastic feature! Not to mention I adore that inspiration picture! That is a mighty fine starting point if I do say so myself :) Oh and your Chevron skirt? I'm swooning.
ReplyDeleteOh Kayla. Loveeeeee your skirt!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration!
Bravo on makeup bravery. I am not so afraid of make up, but am often afraid of my closet. This project sounds like a fun way to utilize both. Good luck to you. First one is a winner!
ReplyDeleteI have to say this is probably my favorite outfit I've seen you do. So sophisticated and gorgeous! I LOVE that skirt and those shoes...Really, I love it all!
ReplyDeleteGreat new meme - look forward to seeing more!
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This is such a cool idea. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeletegreat idea
ReplyDeletecan't believe you just whipped up that skirt!
love the pattern and color and the styling with the blue booties
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brett
This is so fun! This would be a great linky party. If you ever decide to invite friends, I would love to play!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your skirt. The Chevron stripes in yellow are amazing. Did you use a pattern for this one? Please share!
ReplyDeletelove love the skirt and booties! great look!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ADORE that skirt. I mean I'm in love with it. How about I trade you for some cupcakes?
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric and your outfit! What a fun new series.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea, love the make-up (maybe I will get brave too), and I love that you're wearing booties...I might have to think about giving them a chance.
ReplyDeleteI just found you via Amy and was very excited to see your skirt. I love it! I've been looking for that fabric all over the place but can't find it.
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Nikki
Love your blog and your pictures... I`ll follow you now.. =)
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Lovely make up! Good for you for trying new things!
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