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Emily Maynard Inspired Fashion: Sequin Shorts & Riding Boots

You guys know how much I lurve Emily Maynard’s style. I’ve attempted to recreate a look of her’s once before. I just love it. Everything she wears. I’m like, GAH! I LOVE THAT! Well, even though the Bachelorette isn’t on anymore, that doesn’t mean that I can’t still draw inspiration from her looks.

When I saw her sequin shorts, white blazer, and riding boots look earlier in the season, I think I may have squealed a bit. And then pinned the look to my inspiration board in hopes of recreating it one day.

Well, this past weekend, I was heading into Raleigh to meet up with some awesome fashion blogger ladies, and it was the perfect temp outside to attempt the look (a nice rain that evening cooled things down BUT made it super humid, hence why my hair is kind of a mess).

ALSO, knowing that this month’s Every Body, Every Wear challenge was “Monochromatic” – it was as if the fashion stars had perfectly aligned. Or something.

Anyway. Enough rambling. Here is my creation (and a little mini-recap of the evening):

I did also learn that monochromatic white is tough to photograph well. GAH. #FAIL.

I don’t think y’all realize how much I love this sterling silver cross necklace. I love it.

Outfit Deets:

Shorts: Express (cheap similar ones, similar, similar – last seen worn here)
V-neck tee: Target (free with a coupon!)
White Blazer: Forever 21 (here, here)
Riding Boots: Cervone (SUPER old, cheap ADORABLE option here, here, here)
Bag: LV Speedy (purchased when I was financially irresponsible)
White Bubble Necklace:JCrew via eBay (here)
Horizontal Cross Necklace:Silpada Jewerly (here! only $29. i am in LURVE.

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Now, onto the Night of Necklaces party!

I was so excited to see fellow triFABB founder and new blogging soulmate, Brooke at the event!

And I was SO SO SO SO SO SO pumped to meet Angela of Head to Toe Chic! She is so awesome!

The event was at an adorable boutique called Clothes Hound in Raleigh. I’m SO excited cause they’re opening one in Chapel Hill this week!

Brooke tried this blue blouse on with the cutest back button detail. I told her she had to get it. She did.

I also got to meet Marissa of Shabby Chic & Cheap – another awesome Triangle Blogger!

It really was SUCH a fun event and I can’t wait to see these ladies and MANY other ladies this Thursday at our triFABB Launch Party!!!

Happy Tuesday, y’all!

Also, I’m guest posting over at Cutesy Bootsie today! I love Brook’s blog and I’m talking about… cowboy boots. Shocker. I’m aware. Go check it out!

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Casual Saturday Fashion + Your Weekly Roundup

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[Skirt: Old Navy (old, no longer available), Tank: Old Navy, Flip Flops: Rainbow (old), Sunnies: Target, Necklace: JCrew Warehouse Sale]

You guys, so this is a fairly self-explanatory outfit. Comfortable, yet self-explanatory.

With that, I’ll just tell you that I stayed up way past my bedtime watching the Olympic opening ceremonies last night… The Queen jumping out of a helicopter with James Bond? AWESOME. Mr. Bean being hilarious? More awesome.

On to this week’s weekly round-up:

Have a great weekend, y’all!

Emily Maynard Inspired Fashion: Chambray, Jersey Knit, & Pearls

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You guys, I, like many of you other females out there, LOVE watching The Bachelorette. I know. I know. I used to say it was my guilty pleasure… now I just say it’s my pleasure.

I just can’t look away.

But this season, one of the reasons I really couldn’t look away is because I seriously was in love with like 99.999999% of EVERYTHING Emily wore this season.

She would come on the TV and I’d yell, “OH MY GOLLY I LOVE THAT.” It was a regular occurrence. But, of course, most of what she was wearing was SUPER expensive and way out of my budget range.

HOWEVER, on the finale on Sunday, this Chambray + Red Maxi combo was the first outfit she wore – she was in it for MAYBE a total of two minutes, but the second I saw it I said: “OH MY GOLLY I LOVE THAT.”

AND I knew I could recreate it and put my own spin on it using what I already have in my closet!

I LOVED the relaxed look of the jersey maxi with the casual chambray – but I REALLY loved that she classed it up with a big ol’ strand of pearls. That’s a North Carolina girl for you!

So, here is my Emily Maynard inspired outfit!

[Chambray: JCrew (via consignment shop - purchase here, here, here, Red & White Chevron Skirt: Old Navy (on sale for $15 here!), Pearls: Old... costume jewelry actually... (similar here), Watch: Target (similar here), Sunnies: Target (purchase here)]

I don’t own a jersey knit maxi dress like the one Emily was wearing in the photo, but I do own this chevron jersey knit Old Navy skirt (the one I got for $5!) – so I paired the closest thing I have with my trusty chambray, my old costume pearl necklace, and my favorite Rainbow flippy-floppies.

I felt casual, comfortable, and as Emily Maynard as I can get. Sans veneeers. And a Jef with one F. I think she has veneers. Otherwise she has DANG near-perfect teeth. Jef definitely has only one F in his name. I still maintain that he looks like Rick Astley.

I mean, come on. Jef’s never gonna give her up. Or let her down. He’s never gonna run around and desert her.

Seriously. LOOK. The similarities are uncanny. AM I RIGHT?!

Anyway. Are you a Bachelorette fan? Do you at least love the fashion? What about Jef with one F? No? Bueller? Rick Astley? Wanna be Rick Roll’d again?