Pin-spired...With A Twist

I was looking through Pinterest as I always do and decided to do a little throwback if you will.

Pin-spired...with a twist!

Today I am sharing a couple pins that I think are perfect fall looks and sharing items that will help you achieve that look.

You may even have similar items in your closet already.

Honestly, the color combos and such are totally up to you!

Let's get started!

If this look isn't basic fall style I don't know what is.

But let's be honest, everyone wears the "basic" look well!

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Yellow/Brown Cardigan

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Plaid top

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Option 3

Skinny denim

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Option 2

Tan Booties

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Option 3

I actually found this photo on Amazon and thought it was a great outfit to recreate!

Olive Sherpa Coat

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Camel Turtleneck

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Buffalo Plaid Scarf

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Classic Denim

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Cognac Booties

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Carryall tote

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Have you tried recreating a look you pinned?

I would love to see your recreations!

Post a photo below in the comments or tag me (@xtremelyv) on Instagram :)

XOXO ~ Vanessa


Linking up with Nancy @ Nancy's Fashion Style!

Pinspired | Winter

I feel like for the last month I have worn the exact same thing!

With the temps so low, I find myself in the an outfit that consists of dress pants, button down, and sweater.

Oh, and don't forget the winter hat, coat, gloves, scarf, and boots!

I tried to get inspired by Pinterest this month, and found myself looking at the same outfits I was wearing!

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Old Navy Sweater (old) - similar

White button down (old) - similar

Black pants - exact

Necklace - gift from Uganda

My weekends didn't look much different.

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Sweater - really old

JCF Purple Gingham Shirt - similar

Vigoss Jeans - similar

Boots - old

While I love my Hunter's, I am crossing my fingers that Mother Nature is kind to Ohio in March and I am finally able to wear some different shoes outside.

What have you been wearing to stay warm?

Linking up today with Shay, Sheaffer, & Mel for

Pinspired | Headbands

Apparently after my post last week I have discovered this whole new girly side of me.

Pink glittery nails, headbands with bows, and a new love for twirl worthy skirts!

Seriously, who am I?

Either way, Pinterest inspired me this past month to explore my girly side.

I see cute headbands on girls/chics/females/whatever you want to call them all the time.

I love the look!

On me, not so much :(

I realized the photos I like best from my girl P, were ones with extra details on the headbands.

Bows to more specific.

Seriously, did I wake up as 6 year old girl?

Anyways, I was literally walking through the little girls section at Target and found this headband on clearance for $1!

Normal size headbands are usually way too big for me, but I never thought this one would actually fit.

It did! And I love it!

I immediately took to Pinterest to look for similar photos.

And then it hit me.

I knew exactly who it reminded me of and I couldn't type faster to find photos!

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Here in all my glory is my best Blair Waldorf interpretation.

Big build up. #sorrynotsorry

Now I am on a mission to find similar ones.

Other than the little girls section at Target anyways,
Any suggestions?

Do you wear headbands?

If so, where do you buy them?

How do you style them?

Linking up with some of my favorite fashionable ladies today!
Shay, Sheaffer & Mel for Pinspired!

And to see what I have been wearing the past couple of months, check out my WIWW posts.

Gone Duck Hunting

Ohio

Going For Gold

Scarves

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White Tunic | New Do'

I picked up this white tunic from Hippie Chick Boutique awhile back, but had a hard time figuring out how to wear it.

This summer I used it as a cover up on the beach, but I knew I wanted to wear as a top at some point.

The other day I came across this pin and knew I could easily recreate it!

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My recreation

Cabo top from Hippie Chick is sold out, but I did find a couple of alternatives here, here and here.

Black leggings - exact here (FYI: These are the best!)

Cognac boots sold out - similar 

I also got a new hair cut and color this past month and of course brought in photos from Pinterest.
The first two are the color I was shooting for, and the last is the cut.

And here are the results!

I love it! The darker color, the shorter length! It is spot on!

Linking up with Shanna, Alison, and Sarah today!

Did Pinterest inspire you to try something new?
An outfit, haircut, recipe, or craft?
I would love to hear about it in the comments below :)

Paint Me Plaid | November Pinspired

Can you believe it is already November?

This year has gone by SO fast!

I have Christmas shopping to do, a 3rd birthday party to plan, and fun to be had!

Oh, and we still need to get our pictures taken for our Christmas cards! Eeek!

But all that can wait, because today is Pin-spired!!!

Linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, & Mel :)

I talked about my obsession love for plaid here.

So it shouldn't be a surprise that Pinterest, and Sheaffer for that matter inspired me this month.

You can't look at Pinterest without seeing the plaid scarf!

Whether yours is from Zara, Nordstrom, Target or somewhere in between it doesn't matter.

Plaid scarves are everything this season! 

As soon as a blogger features a plaid scarf it immediately sells out and everyone is looking for the next one to get their hands on.

It is crazy!

I initially ordered the infinity one from Nordstrom that sold out in a matter of seconds I think.

But then I saw the ones at Target, and decided I wanted the blanket look instead. So I did what every blogger crazy person girl would do...I rushed out to my local Target and picked it up along with a red one :)

I ended up giving the original scarf away in a scarf exchange to spread the plaid scarf love :)

Look #1

My inspiration came from the following collage of scarf photos. 

I couldn't wait to wear this scarf!

I knew after seeing the collage above that I could pretty much wear this plaid scarf with anything!

So, that is what I did!

Plaid scarf - exact

J.Crew Factory Chambray shirt - exact

Old Navy cords - similar

Chocolate booties - exact

Look #2
This photo might just have been one of my very first pins (a long time ago)!
I knew that this outfit was so me, and that I had most of the pieces to recreate it.
Once I picked up the red plaid scarf, I knew I wanted to wear this asap.
Trick-or-treat was on Thursday evening and it was quite chilly.
This outfit was perfect to walk around outside with my little guy!

I totally had to be goofy and "recreate" the photo above! lol!

Also, I realize now that I need a more fitted navy sweater! 

Plaid scarf - exact

Blue sweater (old) - similar

Vigoss jeans - similar

Red wellies - exact

Look #3

This next photo doesn't have the coveted plaid scarf, but I just loved it paired with the red boots!

I wore this to a birthday party on Saturday afternoon.

It actually was spitting snow, so these layers were exactly what I needed to run after my little guy, sing Happy Birthday, and enjoy some yummy cake :)

Old Navy Military Jacket - similar

Chambray shirt - exact

Old Navy white tee - similar

Old Navy skinny jeans - similar

Red wellies - exact

Are you mad about plaid?

I have a feeling I will be rockin' plaid quite a bit over the next few months, only with a lot more layers.

It is starting to get COLD here in central Ohio :(

Brrrrr!

Were you pinspired to try a new hairstyle, outfit, or food this month?

One more thing before you leave!

Deena and I hope you all will join the fun!

Feel free to email me with any questions :)

#BLOGTOBER14 & Pinspired!

Eek! It is the 1st day of October!!!
I just love this month!

This month I am hoping to keep up joining Taylor & Helene for

Of course I am going to keep up with my normal daily/weekly/monthly link ups as well!
Get ready for a super fun month!

If you want to join the fun, here are the #BLOGTOBER14 topics for each day :)

Now let's get started!

If you won the lottery you'd...

I assume this question means I hit the big time money, not just a few hundred or thousand dollars.

I would probably do the right thing first by paying off all debt.

Then my friend, I would have some fun!

I would buy some land and build our dream home.

I would take vacations to Hawaii & Disney World.

I would purchase a new vehicle - think Range Rover or Mercedes Benz G Wagon.

We would plan trips to visit all of the Auto Shows all over the world - we like cars :)

And last, but certainly not least....I would buy season tickets, first row on the 50 yard line for my Cleveland Browns!

What would you do if you won the lottery?

And now it is time for every blogger & reader's favorite post of the month...

Shay/Sheaffer/Mel

I saw this image on Pinterest awhile ago and knew that I would be recreating once the temps dropped in Ohio.

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Imagine my surprise when I go to read this post by Sheaffer :)

Other than a mustard item, I was rockin' a super similar outfit!

I'd like to say great minds think alike here ;)

Military jacket sold out - similar

Blue gingham shirt sold out - similar

Vigoss jeans sold out - similar

Leopard flats - here

I loved this look!

Now I am totally thinking I need to add the mustard to the mix :)

What do you think?

Friday Five & September Pin-spired!

It is Friday and it is a holiday weekend!
Bring on the three days off work!
I have some super fun plans like clean the house, catch up on laundry, go grocery shopping, etc. ;)
I also plan to spend lots of time with Mic and X :)


FYI: Today is going to go a bit long.
Not only do I have my normal Friday Five & Favorites link ups, but I also have the wonderful monthly Pin-spired link up!

Let's get to it shall we!

Just throwing out all the link ups right here, right now.

Amy/Karli

Erika/Narci/Andrea

Shay/Sheaffer/Mel

eXecution Factory (Mic & my fantasy football team) is in place and ready to battle!

We went to our annual draft party this past Sunday and I think we were able to get some really good players.

I am hoping for big numbers from Andrew Luck and all of our wide receivers.

Project: Move X to a big boy room is in full swing!
Furniture has been moved, a theme is set, and colors have been chosen!
I have big plans this weekend to patch, sand, and possibly get a coat of paint on the walls in X's big boy room!
Pics and recap to come in the future :)

Another great week of Booty Barre class and eating healthy has paid off!

I am only 3lbs. shy of my next goal :)

So the following link up comes at the perfect time!

I will be participating in Choose Your Own Adventure link up each month with Stephanie & friends :)
September's theme is Fitness.
To find out more about the link up and to join the fun check out Not Entirely Perfect today!

In case you didn't see my pic from the other day, here it is again...

I enjoyed my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season on Tuesday morning :) It definitely made the day just a little bit better!

Since I am not a hit up Starbucks every day kind of girl (my wallet can't handle that), I have used my delicious Pumpkin Spice creamer the rest of the week.

I will be picking up the Starbucks version again this weekend when I do my grocery shopping though :)

Knocking on wood as I type this....X has been a dream this week!
He is so sweet and polite saying Thank you and such.
Giving extra snuggles, saying "I love you mommy", etc.
He loves to dance around with me, watch and play football ~ proud mommy moment, and enjoys taking his vitamins.
The biggest thing this past week is the amount he is talking!
I honestly can't understand half of it, but he is so passionate about the story he is telling.
He moves his arms all around, head back and forth, and even gets louder the more into it he is.
It.Is.Adorable!
There are days that are trying and the temper tantrums feel like they will never end.
But I need to try to forget about those bad times and focus on times where we are just laughing to laugh :)

I really wanted to recreate so many outfits this month, but the weather just wasn't working with me.
I think my Fall Style board on Pinterest is dying to show itself off, but unfortunately the Ohio weather is acting as though we are in the middle of summer!
Daily temps in the mid to upper 80's and humidity that is just unreal!
So Fall board you will have to wait until next month :(
Here are a couple of outfits I did manage to squeeze in this month.

Inspiration photo

I love how effortless this look is!

Totally work appropriate and 100% me!

I unfortunately don't have the exact items, so I put my spin on it with what I did have in my closet.

My recreation

Swapped the top and bottom colors and added a red belt and shoes instead of the neutrals.

All items are super old, but here are a few similar ones...

White button down

Gray skirt

Red belt and shoes

My next look I wore for a girl's night out/birthday celebration.

I saw this pic and I knew I had almost the exact same pieces to recreate the look!

Inspiration photo

My recreation

That evening was especially hot, so I swapped out the pants for shorts, but I think the outfit still turned out good.

Gold necklace - similar

Oatmeal blazer - similar

Black tank and shorts

Black sandals - similar

I was so comfortable in the outfit!

It was easy to dance in and I wasn't freezing as the night cooled off.

It was the perfect Vanessa outfit :)

Click here to see my previous Pin-spired posts.

Were you pin-spired in August?

Maybe you found a new recipe or a fun DIY project.

I would love to hear about it in the comments below :)

Happy Friday!
Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!