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My Fashion Inspiration

04/24/13 | celebrity, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fashion and Style, Prada

One of my favorite things about writing a blog is the interaction I have with my readers.  For every published comment I receive on a post there are at least twice as many emails in my inbox.  One of the most frequently asked questions is what inspires me to write at least twice a week about fashion?  I am inspired by the great design houses and how a woman’s attitude and persona can change with great garment   I recently came across the definition that, ” Fashion refers to a distinctive and often habitual trend in the style with which a person dresses, as well as to prevailing styles in behaviour,” and I completely agree! My favorite part about this wonderful industry is how frequently it changes.  These are five quotes by few of my favorite designers that I think epitomize the industry:

“The woman is the most perfect doll that I have 
dressed with delight and admiration.”
– Karl Lagerfeld

“When people think of fashion, they always prefer to see the crazy side,
 the clichéd side of it. But that’s wrong. Fashion is an
important part of woman’s life.”
– Miuccia Prada
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” 
– Coco Chanel
“The most challenging part to dressing well is knowing
 how to be elegant while being casual.”
– Umberto Angeloni
“Fashion today is fifty per cent attitude – and what makes you feel sexy, modern, 
or old, interesting, or squalid is only attitude.”
– Domenico Dolce

Who inspires your fashion choices? 

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Comments

  1. Diana Marks says

    April 27, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    great quotes! I like this post!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  2. Sophia M says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Love your selection!!! 🙂
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  3. Deidre says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I don’t think I really have any fashion inspirations.

  4. Head to Toe Chic says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Love these quotes!! My favorite is the one by Umberto Angeloni because it’s so true!

    xo,
    Angela

  5. Ileana Marcel says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    You are on point with your choices!!!! But of course, I’m a Chanel lover!!!

    btw, now following!!!

    -ileana marcel.

  6. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I’m loving these quotes, especially the one about attitude. I definitely feel that the most important part of having a good sense of style is to be confident in what you wear!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

  7. Elisabeth McMurran says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Love this post really made me think!

    http://blueeyedb.blogspot.co.uk/

  8. Amy Shaughnessy says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I love this post! All of these quotes are so true. I definitely agree with the one about trying to stay elegant while wearing a casual look. So hard to do!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  9. Renae at simple sequins says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    hahahahaha, thank you. You have a great blog and I was already following you on every one of your sites but Bloglovin, so NOW I am. Tremendous!!!!!

  10. Fabrizia says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    So inspiring, love this post a lot!
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  11. Buttons Apart says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Great pictures! I usually get inspiration from magazines, TV and blogs.

    Radha xoxo
    http://buttonsapart.blogspot.co.uk/

  12. Bree TheUrbanUmbrella says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Love these quotes! I adore Coco Chanels quote, I totally agree – elegance is all about finding that perfect simplicity.

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella
    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

  13. Sunny & Star says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I love this post and all of the quotes. The clothes in the photos are so swoon worthy (especially the Chanel photo I have been obsessed with Chanel for seems like my entire life). I have to say that I am a fashion junkie. I love reading fashion books and magazines and blogs. I constantly have stacks of fashion magazines on my desk, in my floor, and on my nightstand waiting for me. And whenever I am waiting somewhere, even in line at the grocery store, Pinterest app is always open on my phone.

    Tracy

  14. Natasha Gregson says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Tis is a great post 🙂 Sometimes it can be a struggle but I love how you overcome it!!

    http://www.ngofficial.blogspot.co.uk

    <3

  15. TheTinyHeart says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:40 am

    Love the Coco Chanel quote! I get fashion inspiration from a bunch of places…the fashion mags, Pinterest, and of course other bloggers.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    $50 Target Giveaway!

  16. Rachel says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:40 am

    You always pin the best runway looks- I’ve definitely noticed that 😉

  17. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture} says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:34 am

    love that first photo of the chanel runway – all of my favorite colors there! i’m inspired by so many people and designers: audrey hepburn, olivia palermo, nicole richie, coco chanel, elie saab, valentino…the list goes on and on!
    xoamy
    http://www.cupcakesncouture.com

  18. Helena Branquinho says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Loved the quotes, the pics, the post!! 🙂

    http://hiimab.blogspot.pt

  19. Always Maylee says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:03 am

    I love the 2 quotes about simplicity and about being casual. Both of which I completely believe in!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  20. Color-Block says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:02 am

    nice selection..
    kisses

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    April 24, 2013 at 9:58 am

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  22. Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Thanks for the inspiration Kelly! I would have to say the Angeloni quote is my favorite because for the most part – I am a casual girl.

    xo Jackie

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