Monday, May 24, 2010

Where it began.

Yall, I really can't believe the overwhelming turnout to my giveaway and followers!!! I am GRATEFUL and THRILLED!!!!! Ok ok, enough with the exclamation marks Lindsay. Let me just say thank you. Thank you so much for continuing to visit my blog. It's amazing to me, and it is very very much appreciated :)

Now for something a little different. I am always talking about my little mama and how she has been (and still is) an influence on my style. She came to Nashville last week to help me do some wedding stuff and looked - as always - ADORABLE! I decided then and there that it was time she posed for my blog :)  Here's a couple pictures from our impromptu photo shoot after lunch and some others that I love of her. She has a forte for combining both high and low end pieces. She doesn't care where she gets something, as long as she loves it and thinks it will fit well in her wardrobe. I've seen her in Missoni paired with flats from Target. I've seen her in shoes bought from Bergdorf's in NY paired with a maxi dress from a local thrift store. My point is - we all need to take cues from her and shop for great pieces in unexpected - and not always the big named - places. Enjoy pictures of my personal style inspiration!


Mom in Nashville doing wedding stuff with me.


Here are the trio of bracelets I was talking about in my "Arm Candy" post!
Necklace was a custom-made Mother's Day give from her two lovely children :)


How to dress casual and still look amazing:
Add great sunglasses and a vintage necklace to low-key ensemble.


The fabulous duo tailgating in "The Grove" at Ole Miss.
The bracelet trio is on the hand hiding behind my dad...don't worry!


Aunt. Me. Mom. Rainbow Room - NYC.
Missoni top/dress, BCBG cardigan, vintage swing pants, bracelet trio, and ?? shoes.


Dress from unknown boutique. Necklace from street vendor in Soho.
Take your black basics and add a colorful tunic & head-turning necklace!


Tailgating in "The Grove".
Take a bright dress and add muted colored accessories.


In "The Grove"...again!
Mom wearing Missoni tank/cardigan, vintage black pants, and bracelet trio (plus some).
Here - even though you can't see it - she has paired it with flats to dress it down a little.


My mom has been wearing leopard since before I was born!
Always ahead of the times...even in middle school when I was embarrassed about it :)


At my cousin's wedding shower.
Don't know where she got anything here.
(Me: Trina Turk)


The Duo.... MY duo. :)
Yet again, showing you can take a simple black backdrop and make it "pop."
Wearing vintage necklaces and various armful of bracelets.


For my mom, it's all about mixing and matching. When I was in middle school, no one on earth - not even my mom - could tell me that. Take what you have and simply add interesting and unique pieces to it. Or add your standard (but still unique) favorites, like my mom does, to new finds. She's always a standout. Always!


GIVEAWAY UPDATE: I've decided how to pick the winner of the giveaway. I wanted to do things a little differently since a) I keep up with the Pirates because of my little honey and b) I have no idea how to do the random counter thingy that everyone always does. Starting today (5/24), the Pittsburgh Pirates have 7 away games in a row. Here's the scoop...The total number of runs (both teams) in each of the seven games is going to be the comment # that wins. You can keep up by visiting here. Baseball is weird. You never know what the # could be... could be 7 or 77. You never know! Good luck my friends, and thanks for commenting! xx

47 comments:

  1. Girl, you have one hot mama! Love her style!
    www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com

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  2. I am so glad you did a post on your wonderful mom! She's truly amazing, and her style is equally amazing!

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  3. Such a cutie! No wonder you are so stylish!!

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  4. How cute! So stylish.

    :) Marcie

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  5. Your mom has great style! and so do you. :) cute blog.
    nicole visiting from
    http://lettersfromcoco.blogspot.com/

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  6. Your mom has great style! You guys are beautiful

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  7. Your mom is absolutely adorable -- what a fabulous sense of style!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  8. Okay, no way that is your mother! She looks amazing! I don't think I've ever seen a mum look as effortlessly stylish as yours. I can see why she would be an inspiration :D.

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  9. I love how your inspiration isn't a celebrity :)

    http://itscohen.blogspot.com/

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  10. My goodness your mom looks absolutely elegant! She is both chic and unique. I love her bracelet trio.

    http://closethound.blogspot.com

    - Sharon

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  11. Your mom has some great outfits--I love it! What a fun thing for the both of you to share.

    xx,
    Anna Jane

    http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/

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  12. I love that your mom dresses youthfully and stylishly, but still appropriately. I hope to walk that line when I'm older. Cute cute pictures!

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  13. She has a really lovely, youthful style. She looks so fresh and happy. I must say I really love the The way she wore the red dress (fifth from the bottom I think).

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  14. I see her Ole Miss chair I am a STATE girl so I thought that was pretty cool

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  15. love her aesthetic, all the missoni is gorgeous.

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  16. OMG she is sooooooooooo cute! She has fantastic style, she seems to exude sweetness and is pretty to boot :) No wonder she's such an inspiration to you!

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  17. this is a great blog..your mom is great..reminds me of mine..and i saw that we both have those j crew shorts!
    xo
    -C

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/
    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/

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  18. You and your mom are so cute! It is clear where your sense of style comes from!

    www.subtletyoftaste.blogspot.com

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  19. Thank you for your nice comments!:)

    Glad you told me to stop by here! I'm totally following!:))

    P.S. Can't get over how stylish your mom is...

    www.onshapes.blogspot.com

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  20. cooooool post!!!!!!

    lovely outfits!!!!!!

    thanx for ur kind comm:))

    kiss

    www.thebeautifulandthehard.blogspot.com

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  21. luv,luv these pics! so glad your aunt told me about your blog, I'm hooked

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  22. You both look great! YAY for mommies!!! :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
    (thanks for the comment on my blog!)

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  23. great post
    check mine, follow if you like
    maybe we can follow each other :)
    x

    http://kylacallista.blogspot.com/

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  24. What a fashionable sweet momma you have!!!! A great inspiration! :)

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  25. Love the post on your momma! You and her are a dynamic duo for sure! :)

    http://embracetheuncertainty.blogspot.com

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  26. Your mom is so cute. She has really nice style! And kinda reminds me of Maggie Gyllenhaal, who I love.

    http://sweetglowbeauty.blogspot.com

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  27. gorgeous! you are so pretty :)
    looking forward to more of your posts!

    -Love, carmen

    http://pearberryy.blogspot.com

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  28. you have a gorgeous mum!!! nice outfits!!

    xoxo jenna
    http://thepetiteblog.blogspot.com/

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  29. You're mom is so gorgeous and stylish!! What a great influence you grew up with!

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  30. aw thankful for the comment, was sweet of you, love your blog, great post, you and your mum are stunning

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  31. Your mom is absolutely fabulous! How chic is she? Love how she accessorizes, she's a pro!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  32. Lindsay with an "A" I miss you come back soon.

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  33. Your mom is so cute. I bet this post touched her heart.

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  34. you're so right--your mother has a wonderful sense of style. i love that! i hope that we can keep our wonderful, unique styles throughout the years. :)

    i follow your blog now--it's great! feel free to check out my blog.

    http://cherylclarke.blogspot.com

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  35. I love it actually :)

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  36. aw, cute family pics* :)
    Thanks for the sweet comment!

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  37. Your mama is so stylish - love her long, flowing summer dresses - she appears to be a happy person - I can see cheerfulness in her spirit. No wonder you are so Proud of her. The ideal style icon is one's very own mama;-)

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  38. such amazing accessories and great style!

    xoxo
    itsuglycute.com

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  39. hello lovelY. i hope youre having a wonderful week so far! thanks for stopping by me- off to check out the rest of your blog now.

    xx ediot
    www.ediot.org

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  40. I love your blog and these photos of you and are mom are great! What fashionistas! :)Have a lovely weekend!
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  41. oh my gosh, thats the best idea I have ever heard for picking a winner! totally love it!!

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  42. your mom is such a doll! so i'm starting a new 'follow friday' blog post, featuring a few of my fave blogs and those that comment often, and you're on it today girl! :)

    http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com

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  43. Agreed! Mixing and matching gives an outfit so much for personality!

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  44. Your mom is beautiful!

    hey I am doing a giveaway too :)

    Visit my blog for more info!
    x

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