Inspired by the birthday girl

You guys! It's Rachelle's birthday today, so please hop over to her blog here and wish her well! I'm so very excited to know her and to celebrate another birthday with her! One of these days we'll meet in person, but in the meantime, I will continue to pull inspiration from her!

I knew she's inspired many looks and purchases over the last couple of years that I have "known" her, but once I started putting this post together, I feel like I'm bordering stalker status here! Goodness! I'm glad she still likes me! I just love love love her style, specifically the way she pairs pieces together and she's always able to find the greatest steals! I'm pretty sure we were separated at birth. Don't believe me? Take a look!

Left: Rachelle's post | Right: My post

Left: Rachelle's post | Right: My post

Left: Rachelle's post | Right: My post

Left: Rachelle's post | Right: My post

My first ever Rachelle inspired purchase - see old school post HERE

Skirt purchase inspired by Rachelle

Left: Rachelle's post | Right: My post

I obsessed over this bag thanks to Rachelle's post - read my story HERE

I told you there was some Single White Female action going on up on this blog! But, really, can you blame me? Naturally I had to keep the momentum going on her actual birthday, so my look today is 100% Pink Sole inspired. I just loved how she paired camel with her black and white striped dress.

See Rachelle's original post HERE

A striped dress is such a staple for me! I would normally try and layer or pattern mix or do some sort of color pop, but although I ended up not going with a true camel color for my bag and booties like she did, I still think these taupes provide a similar look and feel to the outfit. They really let the dress speak for itself.

Sunnies: Ray Ban | Necklace: Kendra Scott (c/o) | Earrings: Kendra Scott (c/o) | Bag: Chloe  (for a lower price point, shop See by Chloe bags HERE) | Dress: Pulse (c/o) (other options here and here)  | Bracelet: Kendra Scott (c/o) | Booties: Vince Camuto (another Rachelle-influenced purchase!)

Sometimes it's the easiest of combinations that I never think of, but I love them just the same. And that's one more reason why I adore Rachelle's style because she can mix things up just as easy as she can keep things simple. I really hope she has a special day and enjoys her birthday weekend! Please, please, please pop over and blow up her blog with happy comments! Oh! And if you're not already following her on Snapchat - her user name is pinksole_rach. You will fall in love with her sweet voice and she will motivate you with her workout and cooking skills! Ok, I promise I'm not a stalker. I just love my friends, okay?!

Necklace: Purple Peridot | Bag: Tory Burch (Back in stock!!) | Vest: JCrew Factory (cold weather version here) | Dress: Pulse (c/o) (other options here and here) | Booties (originally seen here): Pulse (c/o) (other option here) (use code "carylee" for 20% off your first purchase!)

And before I go, here's another way I styled this dress. See what I mean about pattern mixing and layers? A striped dress is such a nice blank canvas to build upon. If you don't have one (or seventeen) in your collection, then I highly suggest hunting for your perfect one because it will become the foolproof piece you reach for when nothing else seems inspiring!

Ok, lastly….

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RACHELLE!!!!

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