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Stealing Olivia's Style!

Okay so I admit it I have a HUGE crush on Olivia Palermo, to me she just oozes style & one day when I grow up (as in my head I'm still 18...no sniggering please!) I want to be her.  I love how she incorporates fashion with a classic twist & always manages to look soooo glamorous in the process.  Even when photographed on holiday when spending the day on the beach she looks stunning.  Each year before we go away I always plan on being more 'polished' but I always end up looking anything but when sunbathing due to the lack of make up, sheer heat & the fact my hair resembles Monica's from Friends when they go away & her hair reacts to the humidity!

Olivia always seems to get it right & get that perfect mix of high street with designer fashion, which ok most of us don't have the luxury of being able to afford but generally if you're lucky you can find something similar on the high street.

So I thought I'd have a go at creating an Olivia worthy look & as at the moment there seems to be a huge trend for printed trousers, I thought I would take the below photo of Olivia and see what items are available to copy this look.




Now when someone says printed trousers to me I immediately think it's not for me (well apart from the leopard print trousers I have yet to break out in the summer - but that's different it's part of my inner Bet!) but I love the look of them here on Olivia.  Of course this may be something to do with the immaculate hair, makeup, figure, accessories etc but for me it's also to do with the stylish & classic blazer & accessories she has team it with.

So starting with the trousers, here's what I've spotted on the high street.



















All of these trousers would look amazing worn with a blazer on cooler days & heels as in the picture of Olivia but also on the odd occasions where the sun busts a gut & gives us some serious heat they would also look great teamed with a vest top and sandals.

Moving onto the jackets, as you will no doubt have guessed by now I love a jacket!  I love the fact that it's something I can get use of all year round & can also be dressed up or down & go with a variety of things in my wardrobe.  For me Zara have some amazing jackets, some of which I have been wearing for several years now & they're still looking good.  But in an effort to try & de-Zara myself I have found the following jackets which are all great classics which I believe would last you a lifetime in terms of their classic styling & would look great teamed with the floral trousers a la Olivia.






















Seeing as the trousers are patterned I personally would wear just a simple top under the blazer, which again would go with lots of things & could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion & what it was being worn with.  A new top that Zara have just put online is this simple top which I wouldn't be surprised if they later do in other colours too as I think it's just one of those tops that you can just throw on & not have to think about because of the drapes, which just looks so styled when worn with skinnies & a jacket.







For a more classic, timeless & dressy look Massimo Dutti do this gorgeous sleeveless shirt in two colours.










Of course there are lots of simple plain tops on the high street at the moment that would look great worn with a trousers & blazer combo but these were some that just caught my eye.

Moving onto bags, again there are some great statement bags around without having to pay designer prices.  I love this satchel bag from Mango which also comes in two other colours tan and white.





Or this gorgeous croc effect tote which is also available in brown or creamy/beige.






Or even this studded shopper again from Mango & is also available in beige, black & white.






Then turning to the shoes, whilst Olivia has teamed her outfit with a patterned shoe I quite like the idea of wearing just a block of colour, so have picked the following shoes from M&S.














And in true non-Olivia style, here's my outfits from the last few days.


Outfit One




Jacket - Zara
Shirt - Zara
Bracelets - New Look & Mango
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Next


Outfit Two




Necklace - Banana Republic
Shirt - Zara
Bracelets - Banana Republic & Massimo Dutti
Belt - Massimo Dutti
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Massimo Dutti


Outfit Three




Scarf - Massimo Dutti
Top - Massimo Dutti
Bracelets - Banana Republic, Massimo Dutti & Handmade
Belt - Massimo Dutti
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Next


So do you love Olivia's style or do you have a different style crush?  I would love to hear whose style you love to take inspiration from.

Have a good couple of days & enjoy the sunshine while it lasts! x



10 comments

  1. oooh super you've increased your font size - I can read without getting close to the screen!

    I am on the hunt for some patterned jeans so thank you for posting this amazing great selection

    As always, you are styled to perfection!

    Fiona

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    1. Thanks Fiona. Not sure about the font size though it's displaying the same as always on my computer...must be a gremlin lol, but will look into it x

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  2. I've logged in now at home and it's small again!

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    1. Oh that's strange, I've logged in on a couple of computers and font seems ok!!! x

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  3. I am gutted that I am not Olivia or her mum for that matter! Love this post, you are a girl after my own heart xx

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    1. She always looks so fab - I'm definitely coming back as Olivia in my next life! x

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  4. Oh I love the Mango satchel & the white Zara top!! I need drapes in my life & a satchel! Who doesn't?! Lol! Brilliant! Andrea x

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    1. Thanks Andrea, tops with drapes are so easy to wear & I'm in love with that satchel too :) x

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  5. I love Olivia's style, I stalk on a regular occasion!

    Great blog!

    Karen
    x

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    1. Thanks Karen, she's just gorgeous, I would love to have access to her wardrobe! x

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