Shopping in my Closet
Shopping In My Closet - Week 4 (5/22-5/31)
Thursday, June 2, 2011 • Shopping in my Closet
Know what this is? THIS my friends, is the last weekly summary of the shopping in my closet challenge. I hope you enjoy the randomness - and the extra days!
The roomie is 'eh' about this jacket and I'm on the fence, but I was SO GLAD I wore it anyway. It may have been hot outside it was freezing cold everywhere else.
I had thought of wearing some spiffy red heels with this, but then it turned out to be a sick day. Flats it is!
One of the few H&M items I own and really like.
Don't worry world, those are not 'nipple shots'. I'm falling victim to slightly misplaced darting, and I love the dress enough to just not care.
Hmmm, a TJ Maxx find that for the life of me I can't identify. At least while I sit work with no access to the dress itself. Sorry!
Ok let me be clear - this was a pool day. Yes, I know, I'm not showing this dress in the most flattering light but I'm on my way home at this point and everyone will just have to deal.
Gotta love the questionable jean cuffing. And the necklace that looking at these pictures make me doubt.
Horseback riding day! It's the same shirt from the day before. We're all just going to have be ok with this repeat because I was HORSEBACK RIDING.
I feel like I ended on a high note with this one, in an outfit showing off pants AND a shirt that I don't think I wore at any other time this month. Plus I'm doing Stacey and Clinton's favorite pairing of a subtle print with a bolder one.
And that's it folks! I hope you all enjoyed the journey through my closet, even if I still have many, many, pieces I actually didn't get around to wearing. I'm sure some of them will pop up here occasionally either way, so I'll try not to cry in a corner about it. A blooper pic post might be coming up, I haven't decided yet, but check back in later if you're ready for some laughs!
The roomie is 'eh' about this jacket and I'm on the fence, but I was SO GLAD I wore it anyway. It may have been hot outside it was freezing cold everywhere else.
Dress: Forever21+ ~ Jacket: Torrid
I had thought of wearing some spiffy red heels with this, but then it turned out to be a sick day. Flats it is!
Dress: Forever21+ ~ Belt: Urban Outfitters ~ Cardigan: Torrid
One of the few H&M items I own and really like.
Dress: H&M ~ Tank: Forever 21+
Dress: Forever21+
Don't worry world, those are not 'nipple shots'. I'm falling victim to slightly misplaced darting, and I love the dress enough to just not care.
Dress: H&M ~ Tank: Forever21+ ~ Necklace: roomie's
Hmmm, a TJ Maxx find that for the life of me I can't identify. At least while I sit work with no access to the dress itself. Sorry!
Dress: Don't remember ~ Wedges: Target (old)
Ok let me be clear - this was a pool day. Yes, I know, I'm not showing this dress in the most flattering light but I'm on my way home at this point and everyone will just have to deal.
Dress: Thrifted ~ Hat: Lou Lou
Gotta love the questionable jean cuffing. And the necklace that looking at these pictures make me doubt.
Shirt: Forever21+ ~ Jeans: Forever21+ ~ Necklace: rando store in Ireland ~ Flats: American Eagle
Shirt: Forever21+ ~ Jeans: Old Navy ~ Boots: Steve Madden
I feel like I ended on a high note with this one, in an outfit showing off pants AND a shirt that I don't think I wore at any other time this month. Plus I'm doing Stacey and Clinton's favorite pairing of a subtle print with a bolder one.
Shirt: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Pants: Ann Taylor LOFT ~ Cardigan: rando store in Germany ~ Belt: Ann Taylor Factory
And that's it folks! I hope you all enjoyed the journey through my closet, even if I still have many, many, pieces I actually didn't get around to wearing. I'm sure some of them will pop up here occasionally either way, so I'll try not to cry in a corner about it. A blooper pic post might be coming up, I haven't decided yet, but check back in later if you're ready for some laughs!
Shopping In My Closet - Week 3 (5/15-5/21)
Monday, May 23, 2011 • Shopping in my Closet
Look at this! This is me coming up on the last *GASP* few days of my personal challenge! I've still got a week and a few days to go but I'm doing it so far! I can't complain that it's been a breeze though, there have been some ups and downs and serious shopping withdrawal.
I mean Hautelook? So not my friend this month, and in fact I've had to start deleting the emails before I even see what's for sale that day. I had to, because if I didn't serious pouting commenced and that's no fun for anyone.
I'm not sure if I'd say my outfits were getting 'better' though. I'm better pinpointing what I'd rather have in my closet, but creating new outfits it still hard. Maybe it'll always be hard. Maybe all those fashion bloggers are just making it look easy, like every fashion magazine picture ever.
Dammit.
This was a rainy and gross day so just imagine the skinny jeans and rainboots combination from the outfit post last week. You'll get the general idea ;)
Look at me rolling up the sleeves to my blazer! Not perfect but I have to say this was a good day.
I mean Hautelook? So not my friend this month, and in fact I've had to start deleting the emails before I even see what's for sale that day. I had to, because if I didn't serious pouting commenced and that's no fun for anyone.
I'm not sure if I'd say my outfits were getting 'better' though. I'm better pinpointing what I'd rather have in my closet, but creating new outfits it still hard. Maybe it'll always be hard. Maybe all those fashion bloggers are just making it look easy, like every fashion magazine picture ever.
Dammit.
Top: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Jeans: Forever21+ ~ Necklace: Gift
Top: Yoga store in Bethesda? I think? ~ Pants: H&M ~ Cardigan: Torrid
This was a rainy and gross day so just imagine the skinny jeans and rainboots combination from the outfit post last week. You'll get the general idea ;)
Jacket: Jones New York (thrifted) ~ Cardigan: Some shop in Germany ~ Turtleneck: Ann Taylor ~ Necklace: Some shop in Ireland
Look at me rolling up the sleeves to my blazer! Not perfect but I have to say this was a good day.
Blazer: teen flo (T.J. Maxx) ~ Top: Forever21+ ~ Jeans: Forever21+ ~ Boots: Steve Madden
Top: Express ~ Tank: Forever21+ ~ Skirt: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Belt: Torrid
Top: Express ~ Cardigan: Forever21+ ~ Skirt: Torrid ~ Belt: Forever21 (roomie's) ~ Necklace: Eastern Market (roomie's)
Top: Forever21+ ~ Jeans: Forever 21+ ~ Shoes: Guess (DSW) ~ Bag: Lou Lou
Shopping In My Closet - Week 2 (5/8-5/14)
Monday, May 16, 2011 • Shopping in my Closet
I've survived week two! Amazing! I have to say this whole not buying thing isn't getting any easier, but at least the outfits keep coming. Not everything was as 'unique' and 'new' this week, but hey I'm not perfect. I'm TIRED in the morning and even though I told myself I was going to pick pieces the night before, it totally doesn't happen.
This is one of the firsts of the week - I tucked my cardigan into my skirt! I've seen it done a lot on petite blogs but was never confident about doing it was the cardigans I actually own now. Luckily this is a thin one I bought a little while ago and it worked well in this pairing.
I love this top! I bought it from Banana Republic over the Christmas season and I adore it. It's so soft and floaty and looks great tucked into skirts. Here I tried something waaay different for me and put a belt over it. It's definitely going to be a new favorite combination of mine.
This was definitely the comfiest look of the week. Might not have been the most 'fashionable', in fact I feel like I could be taken for an employee at Torrid, but whatever - it felt great and I was running around in the rain most of the day.
Dress: NY&Co ~ Belt: Target ~ Shoes: Ralph Lauren ~ Bag: shiraleah (Lou Lou)
Shirt: Express ~ Pants: Ann Taylor
Shirt: Express ~ Tank: Forever21+ ~ Skirt: Torrid ~ Shoes: Eva & Zoe
Shirt: NY&Co ~ Skirt: Forever21+ ~ Belt: Urban Outfitters
This is one of the firsts of the week - I tucked my cardigan into my skirt! I've seen it done a lot on petite blogs but was never confident about doing it was the cardigans I actually own now. Luckily this is a thin one I bought a little while ago and it worked well in this pairing.
Tank: Ann Taylor LOFT ~ Cardigan: Forever21+ ~ Skirt: Ann Taylor Factory
I love this top! I bought it from Banana Republic over the Christmas season and I adore it. It's so soft and floaty and looks great tucked into skirts. Here I tried something waaay different for me and put a belt over it. It's definitely going to be a new favorite combination of mine.
Shirt: Banana Republic ~ Jeans: Forever21+ ~ Belt: Torrid
This was definitely the comfiest look of the week. Might not have been the most 'fashionable', in fact I feel like I could be taken for an employee at Torrid, but whatever - it felt great and I was running around in the rain most of the day.
Shirt: Torrid ~ Skirt: Forever21+ ~ Tights: Forever21+ ~ Boots: Steve Madden
Shopping In My Closet - Week 1 (5/1-5/7)
Monday, May 9, 2011 • Shopping in my Closet
Welcome to the first week of round-ups for my 'Shopping In My Closet' Challenge! It's been a tough week, not gonna lie, and outfit wise there have been some definite hits and misses. In general though I think this has been positive so far and it's really been forcing me to think outside my normal box when it comes to clothing!
Ok so yeah - the whole maxi skirt thing? Totally not gonna be my trend. Maybe I did it wrong, it's completely possible, but I think it's more likely that I'm a dress girl. Also this was the day where I thought it would be a good plan to go out volunteering after a night of drinking and debauchery. It was not a good plan.
~ Dress (worn as skirt): NY&Co ~ Shirt: Forever21+ ~ Cardigan: Torrid ~ Boots: Steve Madden ~
I liked this outfit a lot better and since this is a shirt I've owned for a few years now and never worn this way, I'm happy.
~ Shirt: Torrid ~ Tank: Forever21+ ~ Skirt: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Shoes: Payless ~
The whole decorative cardigan look is something I've seen on a lot of other bloggers and loved, but I questioned how it would look on me. Mostly because my cardigans are worn for warmth not looks, and most of the time when I get to work I take them off. This take doesn't suck though and I wore a never before used fashion choice - waist accent belt. I still wish my dang pearl necklace was longer though...
~ Shirt: Forever21+ ~ Cardigan: Torrid ~ Pants: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Belt: Torrid (used to be on a jacket) ~ Pearl necklace: Gift ~ Cameo: Eastern Market ~
First off let me assure you this looked a lot cuter in life/motion. Looking back I do think the scarf was a bit much, but I think it's honestly the first time I've worn it since I bought it years ago. The scarf is probably gonna get tossed, but the rest will be reworked as I see fit.
~ Jacket: LOFT ~ Shirt: Forever21+ ~ Jeans: Forever21+ ~ Rainboots: Marshalls ~
I was questioning this outfit on myself when right before I left the house, but all in all I think this was a good twist on a leopard favorite.
~ Shirt: Urban Outfitters ~ Tank: Torrid ~ Skirt: Jones New York (thrifted) ~ Belt: Torrid ~
This was my coworker's personal favorite and one that made me feel both tall and nicely seventies (at least in my head). Plus it's one of the rare pictures of me tucking a shirt into pants.
~ Shirt: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Pants: American Eagle ~ Belt: NY&Co (? - it's so old I really have no idea) ~
For the last day I just decided to go for broke and wear a dress that I love but seems to never come out of my closet. The wrap is another scarf that I bought when I was in that 'phase' but have never worn. Don't hate it, but don't love it either.
~ Dress: Target ~ Scarf (worn as wrap): Random mall find ~ Shoes: TJ Maxx (in NC) ~
So what do we think? Did I do ok for my first week?
shopping my closet - reflection
Monday, May 2, 2011 • Shopping in my Closet
I probably shouldn't already have feelings about my whole monthly goal thing huh? I mean it's been ONE DAY. Shouldn't I still be feeling my way and figuring out how it's going to go?
No. I can say with confidence right now that I hate it and it's possibly the worst idea I've ever had for myself.
I've had to accept the fact that I enjoy the activity of shopping. I like the act of going out - preferably with friends - and looking/trying things on. Yet I don't consider myself a true window shopper. I don't go out just to look. I don't go into Nordstrom or Saks and try on $500 CL's because I know I CAN'T HAVE THEM. I can't. They're not in the budget, they might never be in the budget, so why would I torture myself by trying something on that if I fell in love with I couldn't have?
That way lies madness.
But you know what way also lies madness? Going places like Eastern Market that have cool vintage bags and jewelry that while don't technically don't fall under my 'don't buy' label I won't allow myself to get. Yesterday was horrible. Horrible. I don't think I'm going to go into all the particulars of the stuff I feel in love with, but just imagine holding a beautiful blue vintage makeup case and having the seller tell you everything was marked at least $10 off because they hadn't been at the market for a couple weeks. I died a little inside.
Also hard? Reading the fashion blogs I love! I'm looking through the posts, seeing all the cool outfits, and I want them! And I can't have them! I want to shake my fist at the universe for showing me all this cute stuff when I can't buy/won't allow myself to buy anything!
The only - ONLY - good thing to come out of my outfit trial yesterday (which was actually really different for me) and doing it again this morning is that I am feeling inspired to start a new 'get rid of me' pile. I see more shoes and clothes going to GoodWill at the end of this month, which I'm hoping will make me feel less overwhelmed about everything I own.
So yeah. That's where I am. Sorry for the uber long random post but I figure if I'm doing this for myself and my style and my blog then the least I can do is write about it along the way. Even if some of that blogging turns into random rants of unhappiness.
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