I often get asked where I find inspiration for how I dress and my personal style. My answer is almost always the same– everywhere! Literally every single place, every single day.
Academics were never my strong suit. I mean, my sister-in-law proofreads my blog posts if that doesn’t give you a hint about how much I hated school. However, I remember finding inspiration in history books. I would look at the way the people in my history books dressed and would feed from it! It also made me wonder how we have got so far and how many new styles have come around.
It wasn’t until I went to school for fashion that I started to actually care about getting good grades. Maybe it was because it was something I was passionate about. Well, I can’t deny almost falling asleep in ‘textiles’ classes multiple times, but the way fashion and retail have evolved is SO cool to me! I don’t think I could tell you the 50 different types of collars or the 40 different sleeve types, however that was the ONLY time I got over 100% on tests!
So when you are walking down the street, take a look at the other pedestrians and what they are wearing. You may have a similar piece that you would have never thought to style a certain way. Or vice versa, you may inspire someone to try a new style they didn’t feel comfortable doing until they sawsomeone else wearing it. Also, don’t forget to compliment them!
Riva.
I found inspiration for this outfit by a mannequin on display at a store! I saw the way the tank top was over the tee shirt and thought it was really cool. Thank you to the visual merchandiser at Forever 21 for making my shopping visit too easy. P.S. When am I too old to shop there?
All photos by Sammy of My Midwest is Showing
Shop my Look
Orange top- Tops: White Tee Shirt – exact – Tank – similar | Jeans – Forever21, similar & similar| Bag – exact | Shoes – Discovery, similar| Earrings – exact | Watch – exact
This Post Has 24 Comments
Hanoi Evangelista
1 Aug 2017I definitely love how you use the
orange dressy tank top in this look. PERFECT!
whatrivawore
1 Aug 2017Thank you so much!
Krithi Mohan
2 Aug 2017Love how you take inspiration from things around you in your everyday life! Some of the best ideas are those that come from those lightbulb moments. Look forward to seeing what other creative outfits you put together!
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Love the way you said lightbulb moments, perfect way to describe it! Thanks for reading Krithi!
outnaboutweb
2 Aug 2017I love how you styled that orange top with the white Tee! And I totally get what you’re saying, inspiration can be found everywhere!
love, elena
https://outnaboutweb.wordpress.com
whatrivawore
2 Aug 2017Glad you agree Elena 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Sarah McKinley
3 Aug 2017Love those jeans! So cute!
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Thanks Sarah!
ncmedina
3 Aug 2017Isn’t it amazing where you can find style inspiration? I get inspiration from store mannequins all the time! 😉
xx
Cristina
http://www.timelessoptimist.com
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Thanks for reading Cristina!
Stephanie
3 Aug 2017Never too old to shop at F21! At least for some items. 🙂 I do the same thing when looking for inspiration! I love seeing how strangers were things from their closet because sometimes I find great ideas. 🙂 – Stephanie | http://www.theborrowedbabes.com
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Okay glad that’s the case 😉 Thanks for reading Stephanie!
jenniferpickering22gmailcom
3 Aug 2017Love this casual look!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Thanks Jennifer!
Linda
3 Aug 2017I get my inspiration from everywhere too! Sometimes, it’ll be from a movie, a book, a song, literally anything and everywhere. Love the top btw!
Linda
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Ohh a song, I love that! Thanks for stopping by Linda.
Shai
3 Aug 2017You look so effortlessly put together! Love it!
whatrivawore
3 Aug 2017Thanks for stopping by Shai!
Katerina Maurtua
4 Aug 2017This outfit is super cute! I love it! Sometimes when I see terrible outfits I think to myself if they just wore this way instead itd look so cute! I should use that for inspo!
Xx,
Kat | http://DeliriumStyle.com
whatrivawore
4 Aug 2017Ha! That is SO true! Thanks Kat!
Emily
4 Aug 2017This is a great post and I love your casual look!
Emily
withstyleandgrace.net
whatrivawore
4 Aug 2017Thanks Emily!
Jessica Wagner
4 Aug 2017I love this color and you are rocking it! I am starting to get excited for fall – I think I need to invest in a warm terra-cotta color like this! Gorgeous styling and I love your tips too! Inspo IS everywhere! XO
weekenderafashionfieldguide.com
whatrivawore
7 Aug 2017Thank you Jessica!