6.10.2010

A Starr for a Day



Hello! Rachel here from Mousevox Vintage filling in for Starr while she's off on her Bonaroo adventures, undoubtedly having the time of her life!



When Starr first asked me to be a guest blogger for her, I was of course thrilled at the chance. I'm a loyal reader of her blog and always find it to be such a great source of inspiration. While Starr and I have personal styles that differ from each other on certain levels, we have one common love and that's for all things vintage! I've had a couple of weeks to think about what I should write in Starr's absence and decided, what better way to stand in for a fashion blogger than to make your own attempt at filling their sartorial shoes (pun intended).



One of my very favorite aspects of the fashion blogging community is the amazing amount of inspiration there is to be had. For the topic at hand, being 'A Starr for a Day' (with the title of 'Starr Studded Style' coming in a close second - I'm full of puns), I decided to hit the thrift stores and put together an outfit that I thought was very Starr inspired, but still reflective of my own style. I couldn't believe that I found this floral romper and vintage bowler hat at the first shop I went to - it must have been in the Starrs (ok, I'm overdoing it with the puns now, I know). Both of these pieces remind me very much of Starr's whimsical style, but still offer just the right amount of edge that I need to feel comfortable in an outfit. The lace around my waist was originally part of the hat, but I knew I would never be able to pull that off and still feel like myself, so it became an instant belt. This outfit encompasses many things that I think about when Starr's lovely style comes to mind, with florals and femininity being the most obvious elements. And I have to say, being a 'Starr for a Day' definitely channeled my inner girly girl in a very positive way!



STARR INSPIRED OUTFIT DETAILS
Floral Romper: Vintage / Thrifted
Bowler Hat: Vintage / Thrifted
Belt: Scrap Lace from the hat
Bamboo Ankle Socks: Target
Wedge Platforms: Naturalizer

21 comments:

amanda said...

so cool that you are guest blogging this week! i love your romper and hat and can totally see starr's inspiration in this. you look adorable and i can't wait to see what else you do!

April said...

Yay for guest blogging! Love the outfit. It's a bit Molly Ringwald, in a good way!

Meggstatus said...

I don't think I have ever seen a guest blogger on a blog before, and let me tell you, I absolutely love the idea. It's always fun to go outside of your comfort zone and put together something unexpected. I don't think you could have found better pieces at the thrift store. Everything about this is amazing.

XO
Megan

Gracie said...

Oooh, love this outfit! You have such beautiful hair!

Anonymous said...

Very cool idea, you've done a great job as a guest blogger! I love your outfit and you are totally working Starr Style!!

That first picture scares me.. Is that a glass window you are sitting on? On the edge of danger!! :)

Sarah J said...

Absolutely wonderful!@

MarieBayArea said...

this romper/bowler hat ensemble has Starr quality written all over it. (BTW, loved all your puns!)

Claire Nouveau said...

great guest post! so fun to see you here!! adorable outfit! you are both so inspiring to me!
xo
mamushka marie

Fear is a Dirty Word said...

beautiful!

Cristina said...

I really like you dress. kiss
http://giseleglamour.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Great post and outfit :-)

Rosie said...

Haha awesome! Love your outfit. Starr would definitely approve!

Maria Confer said...

So lovely Rachel!!! It is so similar to the romper that I just bought!!! I think Starr will be very happy!

Lulu Letty

Lucia said...

I love her blog so much, she's gorgeous :)

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

awww very pretty!!!!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love the outfit! I want it! x

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

Yay! Thanks all for your lovely comments. I had so much fun filling in for Starr last night. xo.

Robin said...

you've defintely got starr style love it

Leia said...

Love your outfit here! :)

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

Awww, how fun!! I love guest bloggers! And you look amazing, girl! xo

Diana said...

Haha, I love the title. I bet Starr got a kick out of it. Great post and amazing outfit. I love your hat.