Today is another link-up round of Open To Interpretation. This time, Amy chose the inspiration photo:
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I thought about using my homemade pleated skirt as a base for the outfit (since it has the same basic shape as the inspiration outfit), but that skirt has all sorts of problems that I don’t even care to tackle. Mostly because it means I’d have to iron more pleats. Kill me now.
Then I remembered this little teal polka dot top in my closet, and with the help of a few new items I picked up last week in Las Vegas, this outfit was born. I never, ever, ever would have put the polka dots and leopard together, but you know, I kind of love how it turned out.
Head on over to Amy, Kayla, or Erica’s blogs for more polka dot and leopard outfits!
(Oh, and don’t forget that today is the last day to enter the large ad giveaway for Sam’s blog! Giveaway ends at midnight tonight!)
Ohh this is SUCH a fun combo – love how you interpreted it – too cute 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
So cute, Merrick! I love that you made the scarf yourself! Great interpretation 🙂
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Merrick this is a great interpretation! Your blouse is so pretty and I love the leopard scarf. The best thing about blogging, I think, is trying things that you otherwise wouldn't.
You look so pulled-together and fabulous. I am impressed.
Yay you got gray skinnies! LOVE.
Great interpretation! I think you definitely pulled out the vibe, without being too literal!
I LOVE this interpretation. Seriously amazing!
oooh, you look stunning! That polkadot top is SO cute! x
Oh I love this! I like this better than the original b/c you have the polka-dot and leopard but in a more subtle way. Gorgeous!
That scarf was totally the way to go…not overwhelming at all. I love it!
Love it! I like how you've done a polka dotted top with pants…so very wearable!
i feel like i am the worst at putting patterns together! you are such a pro. bravo, merrick! 🙂
I was wondering if I could hire you to go shopping with me and put together some outfits!!!!
I really love your take on it! That top is super cute!
I love how your outfit turns out! I'd say it looks even better than the original.
love that blouse!
Great job, that scarf is a lovely touch.
Amy Day to Day
Omigosh I've been looking for a sheer leopard print scarf since I don't know when! And you made such a nice one yourself. Kudos.
love this combo, it looks great!
Pattern-mixing is still so hard for me!! I love this combo though – maybe I should try to treat leopard print as a neutral like so many fashion icons do!
WorkClothesISuppose.Blogspot.Com
I love this outfit and the combo is awesome. Great look!
Creamy
If we look at the history and the culture that each “ moule” represents . It has its own traDitional meaning . Some may find That the two are so far apart culturally that putting them together is not haRmonious OR In Some countries many would say even offensive.. the Poka dots related to thE plague With negative connotations ( used to cover marks on the body ) until the dance called the pOka dOt dance was introduced in the 19th century and then the fabric became popular as part of home furnishings as well as clothing. the leopard Skin used by somaliAns and AFRICAN spiritualists as part of their rituals that are still practised today. THe latter still seen as FLAMBOYANT and well to do .Just too far apart to compliment each other ( mho )