Project Finished

My 30 for 30 is finally done. I was going to post yesterday but OF COURSE blogger was down. It's all good. The last outfit it kind of anticlimactic, but it worked, and I felt pretty good about it. It was a great experience, now on to the rest of my closet! Weeeeeeeeeeeee!

Day 30: Sunglasses & Skirt-Ross, Shirt-ON, Belt-Jeans Wearhouse, Boots & Tights-Target

A Couple Of Things

Today is my last 30 for 30 day! Yay! I'm running a little behind so the picture below is my 29th outfit, but you'll see the last one in a later post. I'm so excited that I can finally have access to the rest of my wardrobe :) The pressure of taking pictures and making cute outfits is finally off of me and now I can just dress for me. That's another thing that I learned from this--I like the positive attention I got from this, but I felt SO MUCH PRESSURE when picking outfits, and I didn't like that. I like to dress for me, and when I was doing this, I felt like I was dressing for everyone else, trying to impress, trying to show my skills and not be boring. It would at times take me 45 minutes to choose an outfit. That's not cool. Sometimes, I have days when I just want to be boring, and that's ok. Sometimes, I dress super cute, and that's great. Mostly, I am thankful that I took this challenge, and am excited to take the things that I've learned and move forward.

day 29: black shirt-Ross, purple cardigan & jeans-ON, boots-target, necklace-forever 21

Another thing on my mind--why can't girls and guys be friends without people making a big deal out of it? I recommended this guy I knew for a job, and at a lunch a week or so later, I was asked by 3 people if he liked me, we were dating, or if I liked him. I was shocked, because he's just a friend--and I don't even know him that well as we've only hung out 2 or 3 times at the most. Great guy, fun, nice--all reasons I recommended him for the job--but it doesn't mean I'm in love with the guy. Now, I feel like I have to re-examine every little thing I do. I invited him to check out a restaurant--afterwards I second guessed myself because I wondered if he thought I was asking him a date. Or I invited him to check out a MF show--is he going to read into that? I'm donnnnnnnne. I just want to be friends. I just want to have fun. I just want to get to know new people. So there--I'm not going to let what other people think or assume shape how I act towards people. Because we all know that I can already be all sorts of awkward on my own....so let's just leave it at that :)

Lastly, I've been eating TERRIBLY for the past week. I feel so gross, I think I'm going to go on a fruit/veggie fast. Well, except I'm running so I know I need protein and carbs so I'm going to add a couple of pbj sandwiches in there, but other than that, I'm going to bulk up on the fruits and veggies. Hopefully that'll rebalance me and help me to feel better. Okie dokie, that's all I have in me. Gotta get ready for work :)

Winding Down

I'm on day 28 of my 30 for 30 and I'm not only feeling super happy, but a little sad that this adventure is almost over. I've loved and resented the challenge, but feel great that it's something I've followed through with to the end. Kendi actually posted this entry about 30 for 30 and losing sight of her goal, and I thought it was really pertinent to me as a person doing this for the first time. I realized that I have to have my own goals, and that I have to figure out what works for me. Changing out some pieces midchallenge, being able to shop, looking forward to my future wardrobe were all things that were essential to getting me through this 30 for 30. Shopping while on the 30 for 30 helped me to be way more conscious of WHAT I was getting in terms of what would be versatile, or great to wear in the upcoming season vs. next season, etc. It also helped me not to despair about only wearing 30 things. I really enjoyed the journey, and am inspired in so many different ways.

Day 28: Teal Dress & leggings-Ross, White shirt, cardigan-Old Navy, yellow belt-Jeans Wearhouse, Tights & Boots-Target, Necklace-Forever 21

Orange Sherbet

I've been really into bright colors lately. If you know me, you know I like cool, subdued jewel tones, and you'll very rarely see me in a bright red, pink, orange, or any kind of citrus colors. Lately, I've been wearing bright corals, oranges, and have been contemplating some yellows. I don't know if it's because I'm yearning for summer, or am caring less about being all put together and "grown up," but I love it. I've been feeling really free lately--as if I have the whole world ahead of me. I don't know what it is, but I'm riding the train until I have to get off. Let's hope that's not anytime soon :)

Day 27: Blazer, jean skirt-ON, Grey shirt-Savers, Ring, nail polish, necklace-Forever 21, Tights & Boots-Target, Belt-Ross

4 More Days...

I have learned a lot of things from this 30 for 30 project. First, I don't need to buy as many clothes that I do. I know, I know, I can hear your collective 'duh' as I write this. But I just realize that there are so many pieces of clothing that I DON'T wear...and don't really want to wear. I've also realized that I love to shop. I don't think I can ever say "I'm not going to shop." But this project has made me to be more conscious about what I will buy, and it's helped me to say no to things that I can only wear one way.

I love variety, but I really do have pieces that are "go to" pieces. I've realized that my skinny jeans, cardigans, white shirt, leggings, and grey undershirt are GO TO pieces for me. Lastly, comfort is a big deal to me, and I've realized I could live in a big roomy shirt, a structured undershirt, and leggings everyday if I could choose. And belts. I love belts! Seriously, this leggings trend is amazing. I'll be very sad when it's over. I love my skirts, but almost all of them feel too short for work, which is why I didn't wear them as often--especially the jean and pink skirts.

Lastly, I'm thankful to people who supported me through this adventure by giving me advice, complimenting me as I was trudging through, encouraging me, and to my photographers: Jen, Adam, and Bec. I have really love doing this!

Day 23

Day 24

Day 25

Day 26

Only 8 More Days!

This 30 for 30 is getting really old for me. I love that it's encouraging me to wear new combinations, but I realizing that I have a lot of clothes that I don't like wearing...or maybe I just don't want to be creative with them? I haven't worn 3 pieces of my 30 for 30 and I'm more than 2/3 of the way through. I'm going to either switch out the pieces, or make an effort to wear them before this whole thing ends :)  Here are the past 3 days:

Day 20: Black dress-Ross, Boots & Tights-Target, striped shirt-Papaya, cardigan-old navy, Belt-Jeans Wearhouse

Day 21: Black cardigan, maroon shirt, skinny jeans-Old Navy, Grey Flats-Ross, Grey Undershirt-Savers, necklace-Forever 21

Day 22: Shirt/dress-H&M, Grey Undershirt-Savers, Belt-Jeans Wearhouse, Leggings & flats-Ross

Catching Up

So I've been pretty lazy about updating this blog. I always have something to say until it's early in the morning or late at night and then I just don't want to sit down and organize all the thoughts that have been running through my head. I think having that time, where I sit down and just...decompress...is essential. It doesn't have to be through writing, but I think writing is good for me. It keeps me disciplined. Anyway, for this post I'm just going to catch up on my 30 for 30.

Day 14: Dress--Ross, Scarf--Mexico 8 years ago, Belt-Jeans Wearhouse, Boots & Tights-Target

Day 15: Dress, Belt, Boots-Ross,

Cardigan-ON, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 16: Shirt/Dress-H7M, Jeans--ON, Boots-Target, Belt--Hand-me-down from Stacy K.

Day 17: Dress, leggings,shoes--Ross, Cardigan-ON, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 18; White Shirt, tan dress-ON, Boots-Target, Belt, leggings & headband-Ross, Necklace-Forever 21

Awkward Poses

Easter Sunday and so much to talk about. But I'm exhausted, after having had minimal sleep last night, going to church, and then hanging out with A. & A. eating great food, playing games, watching basketball, and laughing. I know, it sounds pretty relaxing, but I am ready for bed! Ham, collard greens, cheesecake, deviled eggs, and mashed potatoes just seem to go straight to that part of my brain that says "sleep for days."

Today, I took my least favorite photo, but my excuse is that it was raining, I was rushing, and I didn't exactly love my outfit. I don't know what it was, but I just felt blah in it today. Probably because I didn't want to get dressed or do anything today...have I mentioned that it's been a looooooooong week? So back to the outfit. I would like to point out that everything that I'm wearing except for the the boots, tights and the necklace were all on sale. I believe the cardigan was $8, the shirt was $8, and the skirt was $5. I'm pretty damn proud of my bargain shopping :) And please forgive the backward necklace. Like I said, rushed, long week, blah blah blah.

Day 13: Purple cardigan, skirt, shirt-On, tights & boots-Target, Necklace-Forever 21

30 for 30

I've been doing this little project that Kendi from Kendi Everyday thought up called the 30 for 30.  You pick 30 pieces of clothing, and remix them into 30 different outfits. You're supposed to not shop for 30 days, but I SUPER failed on that count. My bargain shopping addiction is a topic for a whole other blog post. Sigh. Anyway, I've been posting the outfits on Facebook, but think they'd probably be even better on the blog because I can talk about the outfit, why I chose it, and all those little inane details that most people on facebook don't care about. But, I'm assuming since you're reading this, you might care a little. :) Anyway, I've already done 12 outfits, and I'm going to repost them here. I just spent about an hour of my life that I will NOT get back trying to post these in order and get them arranged. It just wasn't happening. So, they're not in order, and I'm pretty sure the pictures aren't going to be laid out well, but here are the outfits. Enjoy!

Day 1: Shirt-H&M, Leggings-Ross, Boots-Ross, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 2: Blazer, Yellow Shirt, Jeans--Old Navy, Boots-Target, Grey Undershirt-Savers, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 3: Shirt-Papaya, Skirt & Cardigan-ON, Boots & Tights-Target, Necklace-Forever 21, Belt-Ross

Day 4: Shirt-ON, Belt-Jeans Wearhouse, Grey Undershirt-Savers, Leggings & Shoes-Ross, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 5: Dress-Ross, Boots & Tights-Target, Scarf-Gap, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 6: Dress, Jeans, Cardigan-ON, Belt-Ross, Boots-Target, Necklace, Forever 21

Day 8: Plaid shirt, Jeans-ON, Black Shirt, Shoes, Belt-Ross

Day 7: Pants, Shirt-ON, Shoes-Ross, Grey Undershirt-Savers

Day 10: Jean Jacket-ON, Belt,Dress-Ross, Boots,Tights-Target, Necklace-Forever 21

Day 9: Shirt,Jeans-ON, Grey shirt-Savers, Boots-Target

Day 12: Jean, Blazer-ON, Grey Shirt-Savers, Necklace-Forever 21, Shoes-Ross

Day 11: Jeans,Cardigan-ON, Shirt-Papaya, Shoes-Ross, Necklace-Forever 21, Clutch-made at creation station by me!