Inspired by Doused in Pink: Olive Jeans & Link Up On the Edge #131
As this winter and the crummy weather continue on, it gets more and more difficult to get creative with my wardrobe. I am one who truly believes that every day is a special occasion for which we should get up, dress up, and show up with a smile. I mean, we have to get dressed every time we walk out into the world anyway, so why not feel great in your clothes? But as the snow continues to pummel us here in the North Country, followed by rain, followed by an ice storm, followed by a weather forecast that includes more snow for 6 of the next 9 days, I am running out of outfit ideas and kind of want to just snuggle up in my sweatpants and not leave the house until Spring.
But alas, hibernation is not an option for this girl. There are things that need to be done. Plus I can’t stand being cooped up in the house for more than a day or two. And I have a closet filled with a million wonderful things that can be used to create an endless amount of different outfits. So when the gray skies start to bring me down, I look to my blogger friends for inspiration. Plus I really like this Inspired By series because it is just another opportunity to put the spotlight on those amazing friends who continuously bring kindness into the blogging community.
Just the other day, I was feeling in quite the outfit slump and then I spotted Jill’s post, How to Style Olive Jeans in 3 Ways. If you all don’t know Jill, she is the Chicago-based creator of the style blog Doused in Pink. Jill believes that “style is all about finding pieces that work for you and that are practical for your lifestyle.” The mission of her blog is to “inspire women to embrace their personal style, wear what they love and feel confident when they walk out the door.” Jill is definitely speaking the same language as me right there. Anyway, she shared this post with 3 ways to style olive jeans. And I had totally forgotten about my olive jeans. I was loving all three ways that Jill was wearing hers, so I took the first two outfits from her post and sort of combined them into my own interpretation.
I was loving the stripes with the olive pants, but I was also really digging the tall boots. While olive and black is one of my favorite color combinations, I have been wearing so much black lately that I had to just NOT. So I changed it up with some navy blue. By trial and error, I came up with this navy, off white, and olive combination that is inspired by both of Jill’s outfits and I really kind of like it. My pants are bit more brown than olive because I couldn’t find the ones that green.
I’m pretty certain that Chicago is getting hit with some pretty harsh winter weather as well, so I’m guessing Jill probably wore a coat with her outfit when she wasn’t quickly snapping photos in the freezing cold. I, however, need my coat and blanket scarf basically at all times! Plus I just got this blue faux fur trimmed coat from JustFab and wanted to show it off a bit.
And these navy blue boots have not yet made an appearance.
Everything else that I am wearing has been hanging around my closet for quite some time. A few years at least. In fact, my olive/brown skinny jeans were a bit baggy since my recent weight loss. I am certain there is another pair that fits me better (and is more green in color) buried in the mess somewhere. I will find them one day and it will seem like they are brand new pants at that point. That is one fun thing about a super messy overflowing closet…when you find things that you haven’t seen in a while, it is kind of a like a shopping spree without spending any more money. Am I right?
How are you all getting along with the insanity of Mother Nature these days? I am struggling in more than just the wardrobe department. My kids have had off so many days of school at this point that they are most likely losing Spring break. And if this persists, they may not even get a Summer break! Too bad. So sad, kids.
And now your featured favorites from last week.
Shugunna of Nzuri N Simplicity shared her post, Stepping into Yours… Funny story that Shugunna shared at the end of this post…she had never joined a link party before and was having some difficulties getting her thumbnails to appear. After a few private emails, we got it all worked out and then her post was the most clicked in the entire link up (out of all 148 links). That made me smile! See…persistence pays off! Plus, it is a really great post, very inspiring, and Shugunna’s outfit is beyond fabulous!
Kim of Fierce Fashion shared her post, Doc Martens, Tough Love and Fabulous Friday. Okay, so every single bit of this post is amazing. From Kim’s super edgy and cool look in her new berry colored Doc Martens to her new approach to parenting adult children. And just so you all know, those of you who share your parenting journey into the adulthood of your children, I pay attention, I am listening and reading and absorbing all you tell me. Because parenting these wee ones of mine is hard and I need all the guidance I can get. So know that I appreciate all that you share! And go read Kim’s post!
Grace of Color and Grace shared her post, What to Wear During Chinese New Year. I am seriously swooning over all of Grace’s magnificently colorful outfits. She always inspires me with her journey, her openness, her words, and her amazing style. The outfits in this post are sure to make you smile, so go check it out!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
60 Comments
Laurie
The boots are gorgeous Shelbee. Great looks xx
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Thank you, Laurie! I also got these boots in a camel color, but have yet to wear them.
xoxo
Shelbee
Deborah Stinedurf
I hear ya on the lack of inspiration. It’s definitely not a lack of clothes…lol! It’s the weather. I said the same thing on Instagram yesterday; between the tornado/thunderstorm, snowstorm, polar vortex and now rain and flood warnings with giant wind, I’m not only not feelin’ it, but it’s super difficult to take pictures outside. Yes, there are far worse things in life, but #bloggerproblems…lol!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
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Ha, serious blogger problems, Debbie! I really don’t even mind the cold all that much as I love layering my clothes, but the wind and the rain and the sludge, it starts to wear on one’s mojo! I mean, I even like the snow. It is so pretty for pictures, but then suddenly it is nothing but gray and black slimey ickiness! I think I might be ready for Spring. Have a great weekend, my friend, despite the weather and Mother Nature’s bad attitude.
xoxo
Shelbee
Cathy
Shelbee – I really like this outfit. Something I would definitely wear and I think the colors look great on you.
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Thanks so much, Cathy! I was really happy with this, too. I just wish I could find my jeans that are more greenish olive in color!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
Love all these looks you put together! I adore the pop of purple with all these neutrals. Thanks for the link up!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thanks so much, Kathrine! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Love those neutrals!
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Thank you, Tamar! Have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
Cute coat – those fur sleeves are adorable. Have a great weekend xx
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Thanks so much, Maria! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
Thank you so much for featuring me! I’m so glad my outfits gave you some inspiration! I have that same sweater from Old Navy and am now inspired by your outfit! I think I’ll be wearing this tomorrow! My daughter lucks out of the extended school days because she’s a senior and they’re done before everyone else. Have a great weekend!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Jill, thanks so much for the inspiration! And I am so glad that my version has inspired something new for you. So fun! Oh I remember those last days of the final year of high school when you get all the special treatment because you have reached the end! Good for your daughter! Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Julie | This Main Line Life
This is a really cute look. I love the olive jeans and the sweater with those wide arms.
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Thanks so much, Julie! I do love the flowy sleeves on this sweater, too! have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
leah
Love the striped sweater and olive green pants!! Happy Friday!
xx Leah / http://www.leahbehr.com
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Thanks so much, Leah! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kimberly Malkiewicz
Thank you for the feature, Shelbee! You have certainly done a great interpretation of Jill’s outfits. Your coat with the fur sleeves is pretty amazing, no wonder you had to have it! Stay warm and safe my friend!
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Thanks so much, Kim! It is a really fun coat, but it is a little bit on the thin side for the cold weather we have here! Oh well. I will wear it anyway. Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Shugunna Alexander
Thanks again Shelbee for the shout out! This sweater is really pretty, I love Old Navy… Over here in Indiana we’ve been up and down with the weather, it just started getting really cold about 3 weeks ago I believe so I want complain much. This morning thou, it’s a beast outside! Lol, enjoy your day and stay warm…
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Thank you so much, Shugunna, for joining my little link party! I am honored to have you participate. It is so crazy windy here right now! Even though the temperature is near 40, the wind is making it unbearably cold out there. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melody Jacobs
ALL THE OUTFITS LOOKS REALLY LOVELY
Thank you for the link up
new post
https://www.melodyjacob.com/2019/02/dexa-scan-body-fat-muscle-and-bone.html
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Thanks so much, Melody! I do love finding inspiration from super stylish blogger friends! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
I remember Jill’s post about this and was thinking I need to pull out my olive green jeans too!! Okay…I’m on it!!
Have a great weekend, Shelbee!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Jodie, you crack me up! Now let’s see a post of you, Nancy, and Charlotte styling olive jeans 3 ways! Yay! Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Shelbee you look amazing! I love striped sweaters so much 🙂
XOXO Tina
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Thanks so much, Tina! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Looking nice as always. Hope the weather gets better for you. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! We get used to the perpetual winter in these parts. It’s really just when the snow turns to black sludge that I don’t like it so much! Well that and when school is constantly cancelled and I have to figure out what to do with my kids so I can get to work. Ha. Have a fantastic weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa Richardson
I love these inspired by posts that you and Kellyann both do so well. Jill is so cute and fun and you did a great job coming up with your version. Happy weekend! XO
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Thank you, Lisa! I am glad that you are enjoying this series of posts. They are fun for me to do! So I will keep doing them. I hope your weekend is fabulous!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzanne
You have the BEST winter style…you inspire me to do better when the weather gets cold. And I adore that coat! Stunning find! Thanks for the link up and happy friday!
xx
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
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Thanks so much, Suzanne! I have definitely honed my winter wardrobe skills after 6 years in this very cold climate! I had my eye on this coat for quite some time before I finally made the purchase. I am glad I did! Have a great weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna at Muttonstyle
For someone who doesn’t want to leave the house you did good. Yes I take inspo from around me too. I haven’t worn my olive jeans since fall. I don’t know why. Thanks for linking to my muttonstyle Mondays
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Thanks, Anna! Some days it is a struggle, for sure. But I figure since I have to leave the house, I might as well do my best to feel good in my clothes. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
Shelbee, so much greatness going on with this look—the subtle mix of prints, the pop of sock above your boots—and I’m into it. I hope you’re staying warm, because this weather is no joke. It was in the 30s the other morning here, and my car did something it’s never done before, which was to alert me about how cold it was! (I know you’re probably playing the world’s tiniest violin right now, but I live in California!)
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! This comment gave me a good chuckle! But temperature is totally relative. If it drops 30 degrees in the course of day no matter what the temperature is, you are going to feel a good chill, for sure! I remember my husband telling me when he was Afghanistan, it would be 120 degrees during the day and when it dropped to 70 degrees at night, he would be freezing cold! It is amazing how our bodies acclimate to the temperatures we live in. 30 degrees right now for me really does feel kind of warm…like I can put away the heavy coats at that point…but that’s only because I am used to negative 20s and 30s after this last polar vortex! Have a great weekend, my friend, and stay warm!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tianna
Gorgeous! I love her blog as well!
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Thank you, Tianna! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
jacqui berry
Nice copy Shelbee, liking the jeans. Thanks for hosting. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thank you, Jacqui! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
LAUREN Koepf SPARKS
You are so creative, I can’t imagine you ever running out of fashion ideas! laurensparks.net
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Aw, thank you, Lauren! But I do get stale sometimes with my creativity! It always comes back though. Have a great weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
chez-rama
I love love these olive green jeans on you. Now I may get in the fever and get me some olive jeans to style :).
http://www.chez-rama.com
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Thank you, Rama! You definitely should get a pair of olive jeans. It is a nice change up! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura
I love your take on Jill’s look! That striped sweater is so cute! Jill is such a nice person, inside and out! I love her blog!
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Thanks so much, Laura! Jill really is wonderful! I am so glad that she returned to blogging! Have a great weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Now this is the thirth time I return to this post! The first time I just read it and forgot to linkup. The second time I linked up and forgot to comment. So here I am finally! What is your hair growing fast!! This longer Hair looks fantastic on you! Happy weekend love!
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Nancy, you always make me laugh! Well, thanks for visiting three times! This is the longest I have been able to tolerate longer hair! I am liking it, too. But I do need to make an appointment for a color and a trim! Have a great weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Karren Haller
Oh my are those boots also purple? I had a girlfriend and there was not a day that went by that she did not wear purple, pants, or a shirt or both!! She loved purple! You look stunning, the jacket looks so cozy!
Thank you for sharing on #omhgff this week, always fun to have you stop by to share your fashions!
Have a great weekend and Happy Valentines!♥
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Oh how fun, Karren, that your friend made purple her signature color! Actually, the boots are a dark navy color but certain shades of navy can have purple tones to them, for sure. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Susan Marinelli
Love the outift, Shelbee, and wouldn’t it work wonderfully for a Penn State game?
Definitely I need more colored jeans, and I love the olive brown of yours. I also loved Kim’s awesome Doc Martens.
I am definitely a convert to the blanket scarves, I now have three, and they are my go to winter gear. Yours is very cozy, and a lot like mine!
XOXO
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Thanks so much, Susan! My scarf is the same as yours! Ha. It is probably one of the coziest ones I own! And this outfit would be great for a game day outfit. I think I have styled this sweater before for game day and I got the boots for that purpose but only just wore them for the first time. Have a fantastic week, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
roseline
Your fashion always inspires me to change looks for the better. I love your boots and your sweater, everything looks perfect!
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Thank you so much, Roseline! I really appreciate that compliment. Have a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melissa
Everyday is a day to show the world all about who you are! I totally agree, but winter makes this process ten times harder!! I am so happy we live in a world filled with inspiration to get us out of this style funk. I am loving the entire look, specially your coat. I have the exact one in pink 😉 😉
Thanks for hosting babe,
xo
Mel
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Thank you, Mel! It is such a fun coat, isn’t it? I love the pink version of it, too. And I am sure you rock it in the best way possible. I am longing for Spring now except I just scored two really amazing winter coats at the thrift shop, so I need to show those on the blog before Spring arrives!
xoxo
Shelbee
Melody Jacobs
This is so lovely dear
New post
https://www.melodyjacob.com/2019/02/ever-pretty-love-sparkles-off-shoulder_11.html
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Thanks so much, Melody! Have a great day!
xoxo
Shelbee