Showing posts with label remix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label remix. Show all posts

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Day 4

I didn't want to wear this outfit this morning, but I had already penciled it onto my calendar so I made myself wear it. I'm not kidding you about the calendar. I'm a little obsessive when it comes to organization.
Then I looked in the mirror and all of a sudden I was in love. I'm convinced these boots were the best investment I ever made. Paired with a belt in the same color of leather, they can make any outfit look good.
This dress/tunic is my favorite article of clothing I own, its Libertine, and its all about the little details. The buttons have "diamonds" in the center, the sleeves are puffed, the chest has slight gatherings and ruffles, and its the perfect length. I've owned this for a few years now, and its one of the pieces I hope to keep forever and pass down to a future daughter, I think the style is pretty timeless.




Day 3

Yellow Pants. When I saw these at the store, I think I nearly squealed. Mustard yellow is one of my favorite colors, and what could be better than a pair of pants in your favorite color? So I bought my pants and went on my happy way. Then I drove for 2 miles...did I just buy yellow pants? Then I got home...Oh god, I just bought yellow pants. Then I sent a text to my sister with the picture below:

Sister: Are you wearing mustard yellow pants?!?!?!
Me: Yes! They're corduroy though, its ok ; )
Sister: Hahahahahahahaha. I love you.

She made me feel better, those simple words made me realize, yes I wear weird clothes sometimes, but that's why she loves me, I'm weird!

The bright color you see above is the true color!
This outfit was all about using the classic black and white to tone down the brightness of the pants and make it work appropriate. I didn't get a single dirty look! Maybe it worked? I didn't want to add a black necklace and make the outfit too staged, so I added a teal green Lucky necklace instead to give it a bit of color.

I have to say, I really enjoyed this outfit, It was very fun to wear!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

My 30 Items

Wow, last week was a complete wash! I didn't get one, single picture! By the time I got home from work and school it was about 9 pm each night. I am going to hit rewind and start again tomorrow. So I guess for me, it will technically be 5 weeks! Yikes!

I spent the whole weekend doing laundry, ironing, and "officially" picking out my 30 items. They are all sorted and folder in a laundry basket. It makes me kind of sad that I can fit my entire wardrobe for the next month in ONE laundry basket! Or maybe I'm just crazy, but I'm having major anxiety over just 30 pieces! Ha ha! My poor clothes are going to feel so lonely and neglected!

Ok, without further ado, here are my 30 picks! (Sorry about the bad picture quality, that is what I get for taking pictures at night.)

5 PAIRS OF SHOES
Brown Boots: Jessica London
Black Boots: Charles Albert
Grey Ankle Boots: Nomi
Black/White Oxfords: Qupid
Black Flats: Seychelles
9 SHIRTS
Target
Old Navy
Old Navy
Old Navy
Danna Buchanan
Apt 9
Lane Bryant
Art and Soul
Erin Featherson
3 DRESSES
Libertine
Alfani
Converse
2 SKIRTS
Target
Ann Taylor Loft
5 CARDIGANS
American Eagle
Old Navy
Gap
Target
Target
4 BOTTOMS
Yellow Cords: Old Navy
Jeans: Seven Jeans
Black Dress Pants: Alfani
Shorts:Target
1 VEST - Rogan
1 JACKET - Old Navy

Depending on the weather, I might switch out a pair of shoes for another pair of pants. I am a little hesitant about my choices because the weather is so crazy here in Utah, I am sure we'll have snow before my 30 days are up, so I will most definitely be wearing dresses and skirts in the snow! Oh boy!

Items that don't count, accessories, jewelry, belts, tights, leggings (snow), and undershirts (tank tops).

Good luck to everyone on this journey and I can't wait to get inspiration from other remixers!

Monday, October 18, 2010

30 for 30 - A la Kendi Everyday!


I've been following Kendi's blog for quite some time now, and it sounds like she's getting ready for her 3rd Remix! I've sat in the bleachers for the last two rounds, but I'm finally ready to make the plunge!

If you don't know what 30 for 30 is, check out Kendi's summer edition here.

Basically, you pick out 30 articles of clothing including shoes, and remix those same items for 30 days. Kendi, throws in no shopping, and for the sake of my back account I'm doing the same!

The shoes are a killer for me, so I'm not quite sure yet, if I am going to modify the rules for my own game and say just clothing. I own a gazillion pairs of shoes and I'm not sure if I can limit myself to 3-4 pairs! We'll see, I'm still on the fence, and I have until November 1st to decide!

So, who wants to join in on the fun with me?!?!