30x30 Remix Challenge : Day 7

I'm going to let you all in on a really candid photo shoot from this afternoon. For one reason or another, not one photo turned out the way I wanted. Overexposed, too dark, my feet got cut off, or I was just doing something really strange. (Come to think of it, my family was in a hurry to leave, and I told my sister to just take the snapshots, it didn't matter what they looked like. I guess she thought I meant it!) Promise not to laugh, 'k? (I laughed, but that doesn't mean you get to!)

Hope you got the idea of what my outfit looks like, at least! I've been taking the challenge of taking 30 items of clothing to make 30 outfits in 30 days. I started Sunday, and I've done it for 7 days straight now. (Days 4, 5, and 6, are either still on the camera or, ahem, need to be recreated. You'll see them eventually.) The hardest part for me so far is really just getting the pictures taken and blogging about it. What I need is a Blog 30 Times in 30 Days Challenge.

What I'm Wearing:

3) Blush pink lace tee- LOFT Outlet

21) Gray trousers- Kohl's

23) White denim jacket- LOFT Outlet

29) Wedge sandals- Famous Footwear

Forever 21 belt, Walmart bangles, LOFT Outlet necklace

30x30 Challenge : Day 2

I knew I'd want something comfortable and cool today, because I spent a lot of it outdoors in the 80+-degree weather. My animal-loving sister's birthday is later this week, but we celebrated today with a trip to the zoo, followed by a picnic in the park and fully loaded ice cream sundaes at home!

When I was in high school, I bought this vest from the clearance rack at a western wear store to be part of a cowgirl costume. It looks and feels high quality, and ever since, I've wanted to wear it as part of my everyday look, without looking like a cowgirl. (To clarify: I am a Texan. Quite a different thing.) What do you think? Does this work?

This is Outfit #2 That I Have Never Worn Before (at least not with the vest). Two down, 18 more to go!

What I'm Wearing:

6) Floral peasant tee- LOFT Outlet

13) Polished denim bermuda shorts- LOFT Outlet

22) Denim vest- ?

30) Brown flats- Target

LOFT Outlet elephant necklace, wooden necklace (worn as a bracelet) from India, and de Lacy purse (accessories not included in the 30)

I'm linking up to the 30x30 Remix Challenge at Bramblewood Fashion!

Cherry and Lavender

 One hand on hip...

The other hand on hip...

Both hands on hips...

Pink, purple, and blue- the colors that are never supposed to mix! What do you think? (Not that I'll listen; I love this color clash! It's so joyful-looking!) I have a necklace with pink/red and lavender beads that could tie it all together, but sometimes I just like pure, solid color.

This outfit would look just as good with a long denim skirt as with jeans. I can't wait to sew myself one!

Red peasant tee and lavender lace cardigan: LOFT Outlet

Bootcut jeans: DKNY via consignment shop

Brown knotted flats: Target

Under and Over

Chambray look shirt and blush pink lace tee: LOFT Outlet

Bootcut jeans: DKNY via consignment shop

Pearl and gold filigree necklace and bracelet: vintage via Etsy

Brown patent leather flats: Famous Footwear

Ornate Brass Earrings: Nature's First Green (Etsy) Similar

Disclaimer: Nature's First Green is my sister's Etsy shop, but I'm not afraid of blatantly advertising for her because she makes some really cute vintage and nature inspired jewelry and candles too. She's new to Etsy; go give her shop some love! Plus you can see what my earrings look like close up!

Last time I wore this lace tee I put it over a crisp white shirt in my Anne of Green Gables look. This time I made the tee the underlayer and wore a lightweight flowy shirt over it. Which do you like more? At first I didn't think I'd like the 3/4 length sleeves extending past the elbow length sleeves, but it doesn't bother me. The tee is fairly close to my skin tone, so it doesn't break up the length of my arm too much. Reversing the order of your layers is a fun way to get more outfits out of your wardrobe!

Black and White

This was my outfit for running errands yesterday. (I got two new pairs of shoes so that you all won't have to see the same ones all the time!). Bear in mind, I'm still perfecting the art of the self-portrait.

White button-up shirt and purple and pink geometric necklace: LOFT Outlet

Black tee: Marshall's

Black bootcut jeans: Zena via cosignment shop

Black heels: Steinmart

I like the top half of this outfit, but I hate seeing head to toe black, especially on myself. I know it's slimming and all, but it's too austere for my tastes and it does not photograph well at all! What would you do for the bottom half?

On another note, I really do love these jeans. They come all the way up to the natural waist, which most likely means they're over 10 years old. But I can sit on the floor or bend over without having to hold the back waist in place, as I have to do with mid-rise jeans. I used to think that high-waisted jeans were really unflattering, but they're not any worse than any other rise, because I don't tuck my tops into jeans anyway. Back in December I got this pair and a pair of DKNY jeans (also high-waisted) for $8 altogether! And I found them within 5 minutes of entering the store! Since we had to get our clothes from thrift stores when I was a child, I formed the opinion that thrifted clothes were ugly, worn out, and hopelessly out of style (That was before I learned to sew of course). When I started having money to spend on myself I wouldn't even consider stepping foot in a thrift store, but that experience with the jeans has just about converted me.

Inspired by Film (Kinda) // Day 2 1940s

Photo: Emily N.

I wore this for all of 30 minutes yesterday (30 minutes spent figuring out how to use a backyard planter as a tripod and walking back and forth from camera to garage wall to take selfies). The remainder of the day's events included painting a bulletin board and then watching 3 children for 7 hours, activities which call for something other than pearls, a flared jacket, and a nice (borrowed) black skirt. I can't wait to wear this sometime when I can feel fabulous.

Photo: Emily N.

I do wish I could pull off a sophisticated expression.

Photo: Emily N.

Black and camel houndstooth flared jacket: Made by me

Black trumpet skirt: JC Penney (belongs to my sister)

Tiered burgandy tee: LOFT Outlet

Faux pearl necklace: Etsy (vintage)

Faux pearl and diamond earrings: Claire's

The dark, almost drab colors and all-business look of this outfit remind me of the WWII era. I intended to do a Google images hunt and find a film to pretend this outfit was inspired by, but I was so late getting this up, I didn't really want to take more time doing that. (I'm one of those home school grads who at the age of 22 can still count the real films she's seen on her fingers and toes. Now accecpting movie recommendations!- but only if they're reeeaaalllly clean and can keep me riveted to the screen for the entire duration of the film).

Linking up to Bramblewood Fashion, where you can see what this is all about!

Anne of Green Gables// TV/Movie Inspired Fashion Event Day 1 (1900s-1920s)

Photos c/o Fanpop.com

There's New York Fashion Week, then there's London Fashion Week, and then there's Milan, and Paris, and then there's the TV/Movie Inspired Fashion Blog event *this week* at Bramblewood Fashion. If you're not already familiar, I'll let the hostess, Ashley, explain:

"For each day of the week there will be a set theme for your outfits, you will then take pictures of your outfit and post them on your blog. Once your post is live you will then link-up your post to the link-y on my blog each day. It is alright if you have never seen any of shows/movies I suggest for your outfit inspiration, as some of my suggestions for outfit ideas will be from shows I've never seen myself -- I just like to get outfit inspiration from them."

Sunday's theme was 1900s-1920s, and I went with Anne of Green Gables. I've never seen the movies, but I have read the books. I love Anne's  spunky character- and the smart-looking clothing styles the young people wore then.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

 

Photo c/o Kayley N.

Photo c/o Kayley N.

White button-up shirt, pink lace tee, brown pinstripe trousers: LOFT Outlet

Gold butterfly necklace: Made by me

Faux pearl and diamond earrings: Claire's

Heels: Steinmart

I hope I'm not the only girl who has ever resorted to wearing pants to interpret an Anne of Green Gables look.This outfit gave me a lot of trouble at first. I have a severe lack of cameos, peter pan collars, hats, and long skirts in my closet! Quite unlike most fashionable young ladies of about 1913... and 2013. But I'm going to try to get through this fashion event without buying anything new or making anything unless I already have all the supplies. So, besides all the aforementioned things, I noticed a lot of browns, pinks, and whites in the movie wardrobes, as well as lace, pin stripes, plaid, and high buttoned collars. I like to wear tees over this white shirt, but I've never tried buttoning the top button. I think it works in this case, especially with the butterfly pinned near the throat. Usually I wear the butterfly as a pendant, and I just let the slack in the chains drape a little. Altogether I'm happy with the outfit. Even though it's very loosely inspired by Anne of Green Gables, it's a new way of wearing my clothes that I wouldn't have thought of otherwise, and that's being true to the spirit of this event! 

Monday's theme is 1940s- almost as difficult for me as this one, but I found a brown houndstooth blazer in my closet that just might work! I hope all of you join in!

Printed Lace and Boyfriends

Not talkin' about the male human type, the cuffed jeans and comfy sweater type! 

And this jacket is actually a sweater with a notched collar and style lines. It almost looks like a blazer, but it's more flattering without being fitted and much easier to move around in. The lacey look and the hoop earrings add a touch of femininity.

Photo Credits: Kayley

 Printed Lace Tee, Boyfriend Jeans, Boyfriend Sweater: LOFT Outlet

Earrings: Claire's

Shoes: Payless

I was wondering, do boyfriend jeans have an equivalent skirt? A boyfriend skirt- that just sounds weird, but you know what I mean. What sort of skirt can work in any sort of situation that a ultra-relaxed, worn-in, cuffed-at-just-the-right-length pair of  jeans does? If you were going to wear a skirt, what would you pair with this top and sweater?

And I'm so excited for this:

Ashley at Bramblewood Fashion is hosting a week-long fashion event based on a different era or genre every day. I've never seen most of the movies and shows she'll be referencing, but she says she hasn't seen all of them either; we can still look at the images and get inspiration from the fabulous TV and movie set wardrobes. Who else wants to join? It's gonna be fun!