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Tag Archives: Inspiration

Kauai bound!

14 Saturday Jan 2012

Posted by elle & ish in Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping

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Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping

Justin and I are Kauai bound!  Cold winter weather will be waiting while we set off for the tropics!  Hawaii makes me think of candy colors and punchy brights!  I’ll be back soon with lots of vacation photos as always.

Aloha!  ♥

{1.  Bottega Veneta Layered silk-chiffon dress,  2. Elizabeth Hurley Chloe Bikini (similar), 3. R&Y AUGOUSTI Cobra Tote, 4. Blonde Ambition Doris Neon Wedge, 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Stardust embossed iPad case, 6. Asos Round Sunglasses (similar)}

♥ E&I

Pink Kitten + Jeffrey Campbell Heaven

22 Sunday Aug 2010

Posted by elle & ish in Inspiration, shoes

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Inspiration, jeffrey campbell, shoes

Asami is a girl after my own heart… I love her style, and not to mention her amazing Jeffrey Campbell shoe collection! Check out her blog: Pink Kitten!

{via}

♥ E&I

Mellow yellow summer

28 Monday Jun 2010

Posted by elle & ish in Fashion, Inspiration

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Fashion, Inspiration

I love everything about this outfit.

{via}

AND the dress & shoes are by H&M!!!  I’m still in love with mustard yellow although I feel it’s more of a fall season color.

Anyway, on the home front it is BOILING in California and my cooling bill is probably going to skyrocket this summer.  I’ve been a little too busy to post cuz of pending Etsy orders.  It’s so hot I literally feel like I’m sweatshopping!  And poor Buddy.  My little one is going to be like this 24/7  if this heat keeps up:

♥ E&I

Future T-Shirt DIY

21 Monday Jun 2010

Posted by elle & ish in DIY, Fashion

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clothing, DIY, Fashion, Inspiration, T shirt

As hard as I try, I can never resist slubby knits and soft tees, especially in unique shapes.  Chiffon and silk blouses have a more grown-up feel but most times they leave me a bit cold.

Bein’ as petite as I am, these looks probably aren’t “suited” for my body type… but you know what?  Who gives a damn!  I’m a tunic + skinnies/leggings girl and proud!! :)

Here are a few inspirational tees that I’ve saved on my Future DIY list:

{Asos}

I love the braided straps and the slouched sleeves.  Tops that show off the shoulders are so incredibly sexy to me.  Casual yet seductive.  I’d probably get a soft men’s shirt from the thrift store, then cut off the top straight across the shoulders.  After cutting out strips I’d braid them together to create the straps.  Then you just sew the straps to the shirt and wa-lah!  You have a similar tee!

Inspirational cropped tee from a recent StyleLikeU interview.  It already looks so thin and soft in this photo… in person it must be amazing.  I’d also looove to emulate this entire outfit.  I even have all the components except the tee!

{via}

Oversized boxy tees!  I have one with a sewn-on cinched belt and when I wear it I’ve been told that I resemble a Jedi.  haha.

{Asos}

{Etsy}

Just find a square piece of jersey fabric, fold it in half once.  Sew up the sides half way, leaving an opening for the sleeves.  Cut out a hole for your head!  Finished!

Seems simple enough to DIY but we’ll have to see how it pans out when I try this out! :)

♥ E&I

The elusive lace

25 Tuesday May 2010

Posted by elle & ish in Fashion, Inspiration

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Fashion, Forever 21, Inspiration, lace

Everytime I see this lace dress and top from Forever 21 on someone I just want it so badly!!!

I havn’t seen either item in Forever 21 stores but they look fantastic on some of my favorite fashion bloggers!  3 different styles, same beautiful lace.  Great minds do think alike.

Karen from Where Did U Get That:

Tiffany from I am Style-ish:

Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere:

I’ve even tried to search for one on Ebay.   Sad, huh?  Maybe one day my lucky stars will align and I will find one in my size.

-E&I

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