9.17.2012

Inspiration Monday: Eva Mendes

When I saw Two Bird's pick for Inspiration Monday happened to be Eva Mendes, I had to sigh. It's simpler to sigh than to say, "If only my curves looked like hers, my skin mirrored her beautiful complexion and my husband looked like Ryan Gosling - oops did I just say that out loud?"  Like I said,  it's easier to sigh. Beauties like Eva can make the simplest of outfits look chic.  She even chose a color coordinated furry companion as the perfect accessory. 

I wanted to jazz up this look in hopes that Ryan might get confused and yell, "Hey Girl" in my direction instead of Eva's. Then we'd go Notebook it up on a dock in the rain somewhere. Ahem, I don't own a brown skirt but I do have a brown dress that I threw this watercolor tee over with a white belt like Eva's.  She finished her look with a simple sandal which I mirrored with a simple shoe but in blue.  All that's missing in a furry companion or Ryan.  
Shirt- Nordstrom, Dress as Skirt - Gap, Shoes - Bandolino, Necklace - , Belt- Filene's Basement, Earrings - Eastern Market, Bracelets - Gifts



While I go think about my dreamboat boyfriend, check out the other blogger's takes on Eva's look over on Two Birds blog! 

12 comments:

A Very Sweet Blog said...

well cara, you look beautiful dah-ling! that's a great printed top and your statement necklace is gorgeous. love your shoes. i'm so into blue right now! it's definitely the IT color! you did a great job :)
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Blue Dog Belle said...

Loving this one! That's a great top girly!

k said...

your necklace! i love it. i need to find me one like that!

Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

Lovely outfit! I love turning a dress into a skirt. The top you have on is lovely! And the necklace is super fun! I'm with you - a furry dog and Ryan? That woman is too lucky, lol!

AllThingsYummy said...

I love Eva's style. Your blue sandals are too cute.

Elana said...

Sigh...if only I had Ryan Gosling as a companion... but anyway, I love your interpretation! Your shirt has such a great print. I keep seeing this necklace on bloggers everywhere and I love it every time!

Unknown said...

Great necklace. I'm really into blue this season too. I think dogs are the perfect accessory...except when they start licking strangers.

k said...

thanks for the necklace link!! they have lots of good colors. hmm..

Kezzie said...

Cara, that's a really really lovely outfit and I think Ryan might just head over here! Such pretty colours and nicely accessorised! I really like Eva's style too!

simplychic said...

cute necklace! that's one shad i don't have.

siddathornton said...

love your outfit! i love blue + brown paired. and the necklace is adorable!

Claire said...

gorgeous top! such a pretty color and love the pattern. that necklace is great too. really pulls it all together! you look fantastic!

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