Starstruck…

Today, I am joining Megan and Nora over at Two Birds.  They have a weekly link up titled Inspiration Monday.  It’s pretty simple really.  Each week they post a photo of a gorgeous celebrity looking effortlessly beautiful, and bloggers are invited to share their inspired outfit post.  The key word is inspiration.  I harbor no illusions of being a 26 year old.  I do however, love an opportunity to put my unique spin on a couple of basic items that most women have in their closets;  the classic white shirt partnered with dark wash jeans.  I also thought that this outfit would be a great example for me to demonstrate how Dressing Your Truth has helped me dress in a manner that better reflects my personality. DYT Type one


The inspiration outfit on the left, and my literal interpretation on the right.

DYT Type 1

DYT Type one
{Dark Wash Jeans  thrifted,  last seen here   White Shirt  Thrifted   Sweater  Smudge via Winners   
Boots  Aldo, just seen here   Scarf  thrifted   Purse  thrifted}

So there you have it.  White shirt and dark wash jeans two ways.  Although I like the literal interpretation, I think the version with the sweater is more playful, more me.  


Today, I am linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday, 

and Inspiration Monday at Two Birds,

and Two Thirty-Five Designs for Casual Friday.



39 Comments

  • Reply Kezzie January 21, 2013 at 8:59 am

    Hello there! I popped over via the Two birds linkie- loving your own spin on this outfit- the sweater is so cute, fun and bright, I definitely prefer it- anything starry has my vote anyway!!! Lovely to meet you!x

  • Reply two birds January 21, 2013 at 9:26 am

    what a great outfit on you. i love the fun belt added in, and i really love that you added that fun sweater! those boots are also great!

  • Reply A Matchy Matchy Midlife January 21, 2013 at 9:37 am

    I'm seeing stars! so cute!!

    xo,
    Alyssa

  • Reply sabine January 21, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I also prefer the version with the star sprinkeled jacket and the light blue scarf. Admirable how you mix colors!
    Great architectural photos.

  • Reply Patti January 21, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Great interpretation, Sue – I too love the star-touched version. Thanks for sharing the cool looks with Visible Monday : .

  • Reply Judith January 21, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I think the star-styled version looks more fun and relaxed. Knocks the inspirational photo for six…J

  • Reply Val Sparkle January 21, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    I also prefer it with the sweater and scarf, and I love the way that soft teal looks against the orange sweater! A lovely, pretty combination that makes the standard pieces unique, and shows your fun personality!

  • Reply Shirl January 21, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    love the aqua scarf with that sweater, Sue. Where did you take those pics?

    Shirl

  • Reply Bi Ti January 21, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I like your starry sweater 🙂

  • Reply silvergirl January 21, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    a white shirt always looks great and you are rockin' it with your dark wash jeans
    love the starry cardi to add a bit of fun
    Brett

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Thanks for your comment Kezzie. It was great fun to visit your blog.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Thank you Megan and Nora. Inspiration Monday is such a fun idea for a link up party.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:39 am

    If it's not polka dots over here, it's stars.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I'm glad you like the non clothing photos.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Always look forward to sharing with Visible Monday.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Why thank you so much Judith. Yes, it does look more relaxed, I like that.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Thanks Val Sparkle…I love that name.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Thanks Shirl. Pics taken at nearby apartment complex.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:42 am

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting Bi Ti.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 22, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Thank you Brett. Love your inspired outfit as well.

  • Reply Jan Graham-McMillen January 22, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    What a really flattering look … but you always manage to do that. I swear, you do color better than anyone. Seriously. Always a pleasure to see your offerings.

  • Reply Alexandra January 22, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I'm absolutely loving your interpretation of that look! Chic, relaxed…perfect! And I love Two Birds, those sisters are amazing!

    Alexandra xo

    tovogueorbust.com

  • Reply Jen @ Librarian for Life and Style January 22, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Oooh, love your second interpretation with the cardigan and mint scarf. Lovely! 🙂

  • Reply pao January 23, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Your additional colors really did the trick. A white shirt and dark jeans may be classic, but it's also b-o-r-i-n-g. You've added some personality and zing, like you've said – made it yours. I don't understand why anyone would want to try and look like how a celebrity dressed, but you've made sense of it all by going that extra mile into making it yours.

  • Reply tammy Silverstyle January 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Hi, flew over via two birds. I love your outfit. The cardigan and color blocking with the scarf really pops fun!

  • Reply Jessi January 23, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    This looks so good with dark wash jeans too! Love the belt and Cardi added to it!
    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Thank you Jan. I always appreciate your comments.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks Alexandra. Yes, Two Birds are sweet and amazing.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you so much Jen.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks Pao. I understand what you're saying. I've been really pleased to see that everyone's inspirations are uniquely their own.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Love that….flying over via Two Birds. Thank you for visiting.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 23, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for popping by and commenting Jessi.

  • Reply Sara January 24, 2013 at 1:09 am

    Nice photos and really cool outfit, you look great, I like your jeans, what a great shape and that cardigan is so nice, the perfect touch to the outfit also you are really beautiful and your boots rock! Your have a lovely blog by the way and I am a new follower on GFC and Bloglovin! Hope you will like my blog and follow back!

    Pop Culture&Fashion Magic

  • Reply Style Sud-Est January 24, 2013 at 9:12 am

    i love your interpretation and frankly i think you look better than the model
    That star cardi is wonderful, I want one!

    Ariane xxxx

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 24, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Thank you for the kind words Sara. I look forward to visiting your blog also!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 24, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Thanks Ariane. You need a star cardi too.

  • Reply Rebecca January 25, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I love the way you used that look as inspiration and made it your own! The sweater is the best part! Super cute!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 25, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Hi Rebecca, That sweater sure brightens up a grey day around here. Thanks for your visit.

  • Reply Suzanne Carillo Style Files January 30, 2013 at 9:31 am

    That sweater is adorable!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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