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What’s Inspiring Me Today

I’ve been catching up on Pinterest this morning and have found some fabulous inspiration. That’s the thing I love about this sight-you’re constantly finding new and amazing ideas. Here are a few of my favorite images this moment.

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Everything about this look is perfection. It’s simple yet chic, and she’s adorable.

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Accessories rule in this look. From her simple earrings to the giant bag, this girl knows it’s important to add finishing touches. Even her watch and cocktail ring are important elements. And of course, I adore the topknot.

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Men’s shirt, patterned tights, and men’s inspired footwear-the Olsen’s can do no wrong!

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Where do I start? I am desperately trying to find a stack heeled shoe like this. The texture and the bow add interest and glamour.

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Nothing is more comfortable than a vintage tee. They are almost like a second skin and can be quite sexy!

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Picture perfect. I’m not wishing for winter, but if I lived here it might be more bearable.

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Stunning! The colors, the silhouette, and the details are fantastic.

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Vintage Birkins. Can I please just have one?

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This image inspired me to do a post today!! I really dig her curly hair and caftan-esque dress.

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I have to wear all black to work now and I really love this combination. I don’t think I could run miles around my store all day in those shoes tho!

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Vintage gown circa 1950′s. There was something quite magical about the dresses from that era.

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I’d never get out of bed. So whimsical and fairy-like.

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I’m always on the hunt for bathroom ideas. The grey subway tile is elegant yet industrial.

No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it on Pinterest. If you’re not already pinning, I suggest you hop to it!!

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Birkin My Love

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Oh, the Hermes Birkin Bag…so beautiful, so well crafted, so unattainable. This is the bag that can run into the tens of thousands and is rumored to have a 5 year waiting list, yet I wonder how many of those people know why the Birkin came to be. Call it a meeting of chance. A young Jane Birkin found herself sitting next to Monsieur Dumas of Hermes on a plane. He found her agenda to be a mess and offered to add pockets to it. She then said what he should do is make a bag smaller than a suitcase but large enough to throw a lot of stuff into. And voila-the Birkin Bag was born!

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Young Jane Birkin in the 70′s. She carried her things in a picnic basket until her run in with Dumas.

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Modern day Jane with her doggie and her Birkin

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Jane’s actual Birkin

Today, this bag has an almost cult-like following. In his book, “Bringing Home the Birkin”, Michael Tonello chronicles his journey as an eBay luxury reseller of all things Hermes. It is a fabulous read for anyone obsessed with the brand or shopping in general. It is amazing the lengths people will go to to get their hands on this legendary bag.

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Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello $19.99
available at Amazon

Celebrities are also in the love with the bag (maybe because their the only ones who can afford the real deal). Victoria Beckham is rarely photographed without one.

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Victoria Beckham with one of her many Birkins.

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Nicole Richie’s bag is almost bigger than she is.

If you’re one of the “regular” people who love the bag but not the price tag, I found two very cute styles at Aldo. Some may say they are knock offs or replicas, but I say they’re a tribute to the magnificent Hermes.

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Stellfox Bag $55

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Teem Bag $55
both available at Aldo

I also found adorable reusable bags that pay homage to the mighty Birkin.

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Thursday-Friday Totes $20+
available on eBay

Do be very wary of websites selling Birkins. Many claim that they are real, but no real Birkin will sell for $200. When in doubt, pass on it. Meanwhile, I’ll be dreaming of the day I am able to obtain the wonderfully magical Birkin…

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