{Outfit Inspiration} Magenta & Black

It’s been awhile since we’ve had an {Outfit Inspiration} post. No fear, I haven’t been running around nekkid, I’ve just been having a fashion dry spell. Instead of being inspired by my closet and creating fun outfits, I’ve been grabbing comfortable stand-bys. My apathy has also spilled over to my hair, so there’s been a lot of buns and ponytails. I think it’s about time to pull myself up by my sweat pants!

black magenta

Magenta and leopard is a good way to bring some style and spunk back in to my daily life!

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I’d usually be more inclined to grab a pale pink cardi for this skirt and top combo, but instead made it more season appropriate with a black cardigan and tights.

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True it’s easier to throw on pants and a sweater. But it’s not like I’m terribly inconvenienced by the weather here, so I need to get back to embracing my more feminine style.

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If you’ve been reading these {Outfit Inspiration} posts for awhile, then you’ve probably noticed I favor a bell skirt. I’m pear-shaped and short-legged, so a fitted top with flared bottom looks best on me. And I almost always belt my natural waist, which is a flattering look for everyone. If you’re interested in a slimmer waist with longer legs, that is.

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Has the Winter season put you in a fashion slump?

{Outfit deets: Top: Banana Republic; Cardi: JCrew; Skirt: Old Navy; Tights: Target Assets; Shoes: Giani Bini Maryjanes; Belt: had so long I can’t remember}

And a very Happy Birthday to my sweet Lindy Bird! My ‘baby cousin’ is 30?!? Lawdy, I’m getting old!

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30 Comments

  1. Love! Great outfit and rooms!

    Posted 1.26.12 Reply
  2. i love this color combination! very cute. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  3. Tiffany wrote:

    Love the magenta and black combo. I also think your hair looks really cute.
    As for a winter slump, I'm in a four seasons slump right now. My poor husband is probably wondering what happened to the girl he married.

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  4. Love the new Magenta and Black combo! Beautiful as always!

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  5. Looks good! And I've spent too much time at home in my sweats. My argument is that I am dressed up for work all day. I don't think my husband likes that argument though!

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  6. Gorgeous color combo! And I love your hair!! 🙂

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  7. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Love the outfit! I've been in a fashion rut since being a SAHM…LOL, it's been 22 years, guess I'd better get a move on!!!

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  8. i love that combo and outfit! is it weird that i wanted to say you look rad…. that was the first word that came to my mind today for some reason. rad, dude.

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  9. Love the outfit!

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  10. Such a beautiful outfit! I agree, our weather has been so warm that it's not like I can use that as an excuse. And just want to say, your hair looks beautiful like that! I can never do a good bun that looks good and stays… I need to work on that. Have a good day!

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  11. Laurie wrote:

    Love this series! Great look.

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  12. Love the pop of magenta…so pretty in the midst of winter! And I agree with the bell skirt…very flattering!

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  13. So so cute. Great color combination. I just can't keep up with the weather. Last week it was rain boots and this week it's 80 degrees . . . send fashion help!

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  14. LOVE the decor inspiration and the outfit is gorgeous!! Pink is my fave!!

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  15. You are seriously annoyingly adorable…LOVE the outfit and the room inspirations- perfect.

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  16. I am wearing sweats right now…..does that give you a sneak peek at my glam life?

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  17. Leslie wrote:

    Yeah, I'm definitely in a fashion slump. I am one in the summer too, but it doesn't matter because it's the summer! I love your outfit. Magenta is my go-to color.

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  18. Love the fashion inspiration along with the room inspiration!

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  19. You are so cute!! I love the outfit. I'd totally wear that skirt. Very nice color combo!

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  20. What a beautiful combo, on you and those rooms! I hope I look like you after having two kids, that's all I have to say! You sex bomb, you.

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  21. You always put together such cute looks! Love this color combo on you! Wish my hair looked that cute when it's pulled up in a bun!

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  22. I love pink and anything, so duh, love this one! And yes, winter puts the doldrums on everything…I've been trying to encourage myself to have the will to actually do my hair…it's worked once or twice in the last few *weeks* )c:

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  23. These are my favorite posts as I always love a sneak peek in your closet!! Love that whole outfit so lady like and chic. I heart anything w magenta!

    Posted 1.27.12 Reply
  24. Your eye for fashion combos is just as fantastic as your eye for home design! Any chance on an update on the dining room chairs? I'm considering purchasing something similar and am anxious to hear your thoughts.

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  25. Melanie wrote:

    LOVE magenta and the skirt is adorable!

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  26. Fabulous outfit! Gorgeous color combination! Fits to a T! Enjoy the beautiful weekend, Kellie xx

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  27. Amber wrote:

    I always enjoy your outfit inspiration posts!

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  28. Michaela wrote:

    Love your outfit and these images! Such fun posts 🙂 You're rocking that bun!

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  29. Cassie I swear you are just too cute! I love the dirty bun.

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  30. Your outfit is so darling and it looks so cute on you! Your composition is awesome!

    Posted 1.28.12 Reply