Life is nothing without inspiration. For as long as I can remember I’ve been inspired by vintage, bold colors, poppy prints. Besides fashion, my other inspirations come from almost anywhere but here are my most recent: watching an amazingly serene sunrise from inside my Harlem apartment at 6am, the cuter-than-cute heart shaped latte that I got from Doughnut Plant last week after lunch with a new friend. Recently, I came across this fun image from an outfit post earlier this year. It’s extra special because it’s shot by my boyfriend and it’s also one of my all-time favorite looks to date. I’m wearing a vintage coat and pants from Biddies + Blokes, layered denim pieces (I love these from Guess), Topshop heels (similar) and an armful of African bangles (I’m lusting after these here and here)

What inspires you? I’d love to know! My friends over at eBay are running this awesome contest asking you to Instagram a photo or video of whatever inspires you (you can enter multiple times). Follow @ebay and hashtag #getinspired. What you can win:

Video:

1. One grand prize: $3000

2. Three runner-up prizes: $1,000 each

Photo:

1. One grand prize: $3000

2. Three runner-up prizes: $1,000 each

Contest dates: December 1-16, 2013

Judging criteria: 25% inspiration, 25% beauty, 25% originality, 15% copy (text), 10% sponsor choice.

I’ve taken over @ebay’s page for the day and will be Instagramming images that inspire me and make me smile. Good luck!

xo

Joy

Special thanks to eBay for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed here are my own.