Chic for Cheap: An Art Inspired Look

I passed on posting a chic for cheap look last week, but I'm happy to be back at it again... this time with a look inspired by the wonderful work of Apak.  This print in particular really captured my eye with it's gorgeous colors and sweet bird motif.  I have to confess that I was also looking for a way to incorporate this large chunky necklace into an outfit, because huge strands of beads are my latest personal obsession.  I think they are the prefect thing to kick a jeans and t-shirt ensemble up a notch or two.  The strands I have at home are in aqua blue and kelly green.  So much fun.

Of course Melissa and I always love it when you play along, so if you feel inspired to
participate, just leave a link in the comment section below to an
outfit you've put together using Polyvore or your own editing
software.  Have fun!  Don't forget to check out Melissa's ensemble here.

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The Inspiration: Exclusive Catch Limited Edition Print by Apak

The Look:  Lightweight Hoodie in white at American Eagle, Elsa V-Neck Tee in orange at Delias, Painted Beads Necklace from Forever 21, 77 Straight Jeans at American Eagle, Gray Teal Bird Wristlet by Drika.B, Suede Ballet Skimmers from Gap.

Inspiration Daily: 02. 03. 09

Untitled photograph by Cristina Regadas

Valentine's Day - Winter Lodge Edition

Hello lovelies!  How was your weekend?  Filled with awesomeness I hope!  I managed to almost complete my daughter's room makeover and hope to have photos to share with you soon (though I have to confess to feeling a tad-bit nervous.  I'm no Martha when it comes to interior decorating).

Anyhow... I feel as though I might be seasonally out of touch with this post, but when I came across this Lumberjack Couch last night I had to scrap the post I was working on and create this post instead.  Something about it evoked such a lovely and romantic scene in my mind.  In it I imagined spending a cozy Valentine's Day lounging in front of a fireplace, hot cocoa in hand.  Perhaps throwing on a pair of wellies with my boxer shorts when dashing outdoors to find love letters awaiting me in my postbox.  *sigh*  Wouldn't that be sweet!

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1. No. 1 Love Me, Love Me flag garland (by the lovely Marichelle) at Wunderlust
   
2. Lumberjack Couch by Olio United
3. Double Axe Silhouette Brooch by Touch the Dutch
4. The Screens Gone Plaid Boxers by Paul Frank  and Candy Stripe PJ Short at Forever 21
5. Hunter Original Boots in red at Zappos