There are lots of places people get style inspiration: magazines, store mannequins, awesome blogs like this one…But sometimes I think inspiration can sneak into your brain without your realizing it.
Exhibit A: One night earlier this week, I watched like 4 old episodes of Gossip Girl on Netflix. You can judge me if you want, but I love that ridiculous show. The next day, I got ready for work, saw myself in the mirror and thought, “Hmm, when did Lily van der Woodsen go brunette? Oh wait, that’s me.”
Unfortunately, I did not have Lily van der Woodsen’s wallet…just her typical shift dress, statement necklace, and sleek low bun. I did enjoy being a chic Upper East Sider for a day though. Next week I’m headed back to school so I have to wear my “dress up” clothes and heels while I can!
XOXO – Gossip Girl. I mean…Sarah
P.S. You have a whole day to finish the outfit challenge!
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Your necklace is amazing! Love it with the leopard print!!
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Thanks! I felt like I needed some color and this crazy green necklace definitely does the trick.
This outfit does look chic! Even without the big budget, you made is 100% your own and I love it!
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Woohoo, eat your heart out, Lily! Oh wait, she’s not a real person and she doesn’t care…
Ha ha, definitely a Lily look, but totally your style. I am really in LOVE with this look. The print on your dress is fabulous, and you could not have picked a more perfect necklace!
xo Jenny
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Girl, I love GG and I have no shame in admitting that! I definitely see the Lily inspiration, especially with the dress and the low bun. So chic! If only we had her money…haha
I love Gossip Girl too!! Total guilty pleasure.
I like the structure of your jacket!
xo Jennifer
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I love this look! Great pop of color with the necklace! Love your blog! Hope you will visit mine too! Take care!
xo,
Brandi
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Thanks, Brandi! I’ll be sure to check it out…
I LOVE GOSSIP GIRL! Did I just announce this to the whole world. XOXO
Only to the very small part of the world who reads this blog. It’s OK. We’re all friends here.
I started Gossip Girl last week too! I’m in the middle of Season 2 already. It really is addicting!
Ooooh I’ve never seen the bubble necklace in this color! Fabbbb. (And I loled at your van der Woodsen comment!)
Love the lime green necklace! Goes really well with your outfit. 🙂
You are definitely channelling Lily here! Love this look and the show. I’m a huge Blair fan. She wears some stunning gowns on that show.
Oh I know, I wish I could have Blair’s wardrobe! Serena dresses like a rich hobo (it’s the Olsen sister look).
Love that this look is classic but then you pair the lime green with it and it somehow transforms it into something more than just a simple classic look. Love!
I love the dress! even though I’m getting pretty tired of the bubble necklaces on everyone, i do like it in neon, haven’t seen that yet!
Haha they are quite prevalent, aren’t they? Maybe I’ll wait until the trend dies out and then stage a comeback with mine!
It’s quite a Lily van der Woodsen look indeed! The hair, the dress, the beautiful statement necklace… But where’s the Hermès Kelly, haha? I just happened two write a post about the newly released trailer of Gossip Girl’s upcoming final season (EXCITED!), Gossip Girl is one of my biggest sources of inspiration too.
Love! Sam
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Okay, WHOA. Before I even read what you said I was like, That’s so Lily! I love it. I wish I were a Blair, myself 🙂
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