Inspired by a Favorite Fictional Character: Regina Mills

April 5, 2018 / 28 Comments

Are there any Once Upon A Time fans out there? My husband and I have been watching this series since its inception and it is now in the 7th season. Actress Lana Parilla has played the Wicked Witch for the duration of the series and has been one of my favorite characters throughout as we watched her transition from evil to good. After seven years of character development, she now represents the ability of all people to change their ways as she battles the inherent dichotomy of good and evil that exists within each of us.

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While I have adored the costumes that she has donned as the Wicked Witch and as Regina Mills, the Mayor of Storybrooke, it is the style of Roni, the bar owner in the current season, that really has me swooning. I have been telling my husband for weeks that I wanted to create an outfit inspired by Roni’s current fashion choices. And I finally did it. (All items were in my closet so nothing to new to link.)

It is fun to find outfit inspiration from characters on television or in movies. It keeps the daily chore of getting dressed somewhat interesting. You can play a role for the day by dressing like your favorite fictional character. After all, isn’t that what style is about? Exploring different ideas, trying them on to see how they feel, acting the part, and having fun?

In case you were wondering, I did wear this outfit all day. My husband and I went out for a breakfast date after dropping the kids off at school. We went to the amazing Gram’s Diner in Adams, New York, where I enjoyed Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary that left me with a killer buzz for the rest of the morning! You can read more about Gram’s Diner in this post that I shared back in the Fall.

Have you ever created an outfit that was inspired by a favorite fictional character? If you haven’t, you should. It really is kind of fun! And in the words of Dawn Lucy, fashion should be fun… at any age.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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28 Comments

  • jacqui

    April 5, 2018 at 10:08 am Reply

    Is there anything you don’t look good in Shelbee? I love your interpretation of this style, you sure are rocking it! I do hope you can join me on the #chicandstylish #linkup today. x Jacqui Mummabstylish

  • jodie filogomo

    April 5, 2018 at 1:10 pm Reply

    We haven’t seen this series, Shelbee, but you embody her perfectly –at least with these photos you’ve shown!!
    But I have to ask, how the heck do you get a blog post out every day?? I’m having trouble with 3X a week? LOL!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    • shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com

      April 5, 2018 at 1:55 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Jodie! I love finding outfit inspiration in different places! And you ask a very good question about my getting out a blog post every day! Ha. So twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, I just do wish list posts which only take 20-30 minutes to put together. Then I usually do one straight outfit post that doesn’t require much deep thinking, just putting some photos up with a little bit of writing. My Sunday Shelbee Says…series and my two link up posts take the most time and effort. And basically I work nonstop Monday through Friday while my kids are at school. And on the weekends, too. I love it so I don’t mind putting in the work. But I do let my commenting on other blogs fall to the bottom of my list of things to do and am not very active on my social media other than some IG posts. So it is sort of a tradeoff, I suppose. I need to find ways to be more efficient! And your 3 weekly posts are heavy in content probably equal to my 6-7 posts!

      xoxo
      Shelbee

  • Lisa Richardson

    April 5, 2018 at 3:46 pm Reply

    Shelbee, I’ve got to tell you that before I started reading after the title I really thought you were doing Sandy from Grease. Did you know they were re-releasing it in theaters for a few showings next week? LOL. Anyway, I was just about chuckling at all your pictures where you’re being “evil” because you’ll never convince me there is evil in there, my friend. You look like a hot rockin’ mama!!!!!

    • shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com

      April 5, 2018 at 4:28 pm Reply

      Lisa, there is definitely a Sandy aspect to my outfit, for sure! And Grease is one of my favorite movies/shows ever! So I will definitely need top check out this re-release. And I hate to burst your bubble, but there is a little bit of evil within me! Ha! But I am glad that you think otherwise and that I gave you a chuckle. Thanks for the wonderful comment, my friend.

      xoxo
      Shelbee

    • shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com

      April 6, 2018 at 9:29 am Reply

      Amy, thanks so much! We were just catching up on some recorded episodes last night and she was wearing black skinny jeans, a white tee, and a black skinny scarf…I think I need to try that outfit next!

      xoxo
      Shelbee

  • Helen C.

    April 6, 2018 at 1:48 am Reply

    I have no idea what this show is but from what I can tell from the photos, you nailed the look! This is a style that you rarely do (total black, I mean), it suits you so well! It´s so much dressing up!

  • Nina

    April 7, 2018 at 9:56 pm Reply

    That style of shoe seems to be everywhere! I really need to get myself a pair! I love this look! It’s a little different than what you normally do, which is great! Thanks for linking up with Nicole and I for the Top of the World Style link up!

    Nina
    aworldofdresses.com

    • shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com

      April 8, 2018 at 10:11 am Reply

      Nina, thanks so much for stopping by! I am really digging this style of shoe right now and even sometimes wear socks with them for an edgier look that keeps my toes warm! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

      xoxo
      Shelbee

  • Marilee Gramith

    April 8, 2018 at 4:37 am Reply

    Looking this hot for a breakfast date with your husband had to just add to the fun for both of you! You definitely nailed this actress inspired look Shelbee!

  • Jennie

    April 12, 2018 at 7:41 pm Reply

    You are capturing the essence of your muse wonderfully! I love all of the little elements to this look, as well as the background scenery. It’s been awhile since I have watched Once Upon A Time – may have to check it out again. It is fun to try out a new character every once in awhile. 😉 Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday!

    Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots

    • shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com

      April 13, 2018 at 10:46 am Reply

      Jennie, thanks so much! It is always fun to channel a new character and find inspiration in the fun of fiction! This last season of the show is not so great but the earlier seasons definitely were! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

      xoxo
      Shelbee

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