Remix Finale & Lessons Learned

Yahoo!!! I made it! Ok, if you haven't figured it out (not sure I should even confess this..) I cheated.  I actually only made 28 outfits in 30 days.  One reason is because March 16th was the Parade and I didn't wear anything but MGOS gear all day to promote my dance school.  The second day was one where my weak soul needed a break!  Either way this truly did make me more grateful for the clothes I have!  

Lessons Learned: 

1.  Do not choose to limit your closet choices during a transition month.   I really felt that 2 sweaters was NOT ENOUGH and most days were incredibly chilly.  I couldn't even wear one of my skirts I had chosen. 

2. Going a month without shopping isn't as hard as I thought.  What did make it a little easier was the fact that a lot of my clothes aren't wearable yet and so I am able to slim down my spring budget to just a few trendy pieces.   Don't worry, I already have my eye out for a few things that I must have!

3.  Taking pictures of your outfits daily is an intense commitment.  I also felt that some of my looks weren't really that creative or "blog worthy".   However, with an outfit sometimes less is more..?! 

4.  Next time I will definitely chose better pizazz pieces.  I gravitated towards my closet staples that I had chosen for the remix instead of trying to be creative with them plus the pizzazz pieces.   A lot of that had to do with the weather conditions I was up against.  Last March it was consistently in the 50-60s so going jacket-less was an option as where this year it just was not.  

5.  Wow I need my roots done.  You can really tell with my hair wrapped up in le bun!

Day 29 Remix; Almost Done!

There is nothing better than a simple white Tee and jeans.  I am so happy that today is Friday - a girlfriend of mine is in town and a bunch of us ladies are going out for dinner and drinks.  I cannot wait to have some girl time!!

Hope you all are enjoying the long weekend! 

Details:

Blazer - Target

TShirt - Target

Jeans - Gap

Shoes - SoleSociety

Day 28 Remix: Specs, Stripes and Curls

So, these were the only shots of this outfit I got today.  It was one of those days at work where I could barely leave my desk long enough to use the restroom or refill my water bottle.   

After work I have been stopping to quickly snap some photos but today I completely forgot!  I was on autopilot I suppose... 

Either way when I arrived home I realized what a mound of dishes I had been avoiding ahem since Monday and I had company coming over.   Dishes are probably my least favorite chore.  

Somehow I also ran out of blow-dry and straighten time this morning.  Not really sure how I pulled that off, but I got to work on time!  That's important, right?!

Details:

Blazer - Target splurge save

Shirt - H&M similar love this

Jeans - Target similar

Specs - Ray Ban 

Flats (not pictured) - Target 

Day 26 Remix: And Again

This striped blazer has gotten a LOT of love over this remix challenge.  I've been waiting the whole month to pair it with this green shirt dress.  Does something ever eat away at you until you rip off the tags and wear it?  That is this dress.  Such a bold color!  Today it was actually feeling like spring here (yay!) so I brought it out.   

Behind my dance studio is also becoming my new favorite place to snap outfit shots.  It's so private back there!!  If I ever have a free day where I can roam around town and find a good spot to set up my tripod inconspicuously... then I'll take some snaps at a different locale.  For now, this will do!

Details:

Blazer - Old Navy

Dress - H&M similar Love THIS

Booties - Steve Madden similar

Belt - Forever 21 (old) LOVE THIS

Sunnies - H&M (old) similar

Day 25 Remix: Ready.

I'm about done with this closet remix challenge..  I'm not sure if other bloggers who have done this before have felt this way but I'm ready to have the rest of my closet back.  Which I suppose is the point, right?  To earn more respect, love, and creativity for the pieces you already have?!  I don't think it helps that I have a whole "closet" of clothes that's ready to be pulled out.  This weekend I plan on doing The Great Closet Swap.   Although, Mother Nature may disagree that it's time...  

Has anyone else in the Mid Atlantic swapped their closet yet? 

Details:

Shirt - Old Navy On Sale and have many different shades

Tank - H&M similar

Skirt - Old Navy

Flats - Target

Day 24 Remix: Sunday Sun-Day

It's not really warm enough to only be wearing a t-shirt.  I couldn't help it though!  I went for a 5 mile run this morning and the sun was shining and I just though, well why not!?

Hope your Sunday is filled with sun! 

Details:

T-Shirt - J.Crew Factory

Jeans - Gap, on my wish list!

Shoes - Toms

Belt - American Eagle, old similar They have a lot of cute styles! 

Cap - Lids, old 

Day 22 Remix:TGIF

Anyone else feel like the short weeks are the longest ones?  Or, maybe because the end of the month for me at work is so important...  I'm not certain.  What I was sure about, was that I was happy today was Friday.   I am hosting girls night at my apartment tonight and so have been waiting for this day all week.  I am in desperate need of some uncontrollable laughing and pigging out on pizza!  

Happy Friday!! 

Details:

Blazer - Old Navy

Tank - H&M Not a Tank but similar color

Jeans - Gap

Booties - Steve Madden via Marshalls similar

Day 21 Remix: ABC's

All day long I sing the alphabet song in my head.  I never really realized why - I think it's because every time I remove a loan file from my drawer to work it or connect with customer and then place it back, I have to sing the alphabet to figure out where it belongs.  Yep, 29 years old and still singing the alphabet.  Come on, that's why they teach it to us right?   I'm not ashamed.   Some things you never grow out of.  Like wearing pink and purple.  A quintessentially girly combination; it's so fun and flirty how could I resist? 

Details:

Sweater - J.Crew Factory

Jeans - Target similar

Shoes - Target

Day 20 Remix: Spring...

Has sprung! Well, almost.  Calendar wise, it's here.  I feel like a crazy person because I keep draining my iPhone battery checking my weather app.   I have nothing really interesting to say here today other than 10 more days of remixing left!  Woot!  I'm pretty excited about that, not only because I have my April shopping list ready to go but, I also am ready to pull out the springtime frocks and mix in some other shirts and jackets.   

Details:

Shirt - H&M

Pants - Old Navy

Booties - Steve Madden via Marshalls

Scarf - Charlotte Russe

Day 19 Remix: Seeing Double

My hair is all over the place in these shots.  I was in this little cove of the building at my office mostly because the geese are everywhere and really territorial.  They're also pretty confused as to why they came back North and their pond is frozen over?  Or, I'd like to guess that they are.  I don't seem to be alone suffering through what seems to be the longest winter since the ice age.   Fellow bloggers all over (except you lucky ducks in the South and West Coast) the nation are patiently awaiting spring.   For me, the sun being out on my way home from work was almost enough to lift my mood, almost. 

  

So more about why this post is entitled Seeing Double.  I decided to do this Remix Challenge through March.  Why? Well, I'm not quite certain now as it's typically 40 degrees pretty consistently right about now so, there are some pieces I haven't even been able to remix yet!  Definitely learning a lot about layering though...  Like two button downs, who'da-thunk-it?  Two shirts, two shades of denim.  Now you catching on to the seeing double theme here? 

Good. 

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Details:

Shirt 1 - Old Navy

Shirt 2 - American Eagle

Jeans - Gap

Booties - Steve Madden via Marshalls

Day 18 Remix: detox

Today I'm on St Pat's weekend detox.  Slept in, enjoyed my coffee, made breakfast (eggs with bacon and half an avocado), did my workout,  and now I stalk my favorite bloggers whilst sitting at the laundry mat.  

On a sidebar, I just bought this new Loreal shampoo and conditioner.  You cannot tell from my photos but my hair feels amazing.  Only my hairdresser (my momma!) can make it feel this soft. 

A little side story as to where I shot my outfit photos this morning.   There is this incredibly creepy alley behind my dance studio that butts right up against the highway.  I risked someone never finding my dead body back there for the privacy of the space.  There is no one around trying to figure out why I keep posing in front of my camera.  I'm also not sure how I feel about this half tucked in half out sloppy yet put together look - thoughts? 

Details:

Blazer - Target similar

Sweater - J.Crew Factory

Button Down Shirt - H&M similar

Jeans - Gap (mine are a size bigger than what I wear now creating the slouchy boyfriend like look)

Flats - Target

Sunnies - Chevy, free at Heinz Field 

Day 17 Remix; The Wearing O'The Green

Happy St. Patrick's Day!   

Today we perform our last show of the season.   Thank goodness - I didn't want to look right in the camera as to show off the massive bags under my eyes from the past few days!  Yesterday we our parade and it was frigid cold and snowing!  It was a great parade though, and I hope the kids had a good time.  Usually we partake in our own Irish festivities after we send the kiddos home with mom and dad.  Dinner and drinks with my friends last night was an awesome time.   The perfect detox to a couple hectic days.  

Details:

Blazer - Target Similar and on sale!

Top - Old Navy Similar

Jeans - Old Navy

Tote - Kate Spade via eBay

Shoes - Target

Enjoy some photos of the first church of Saint Patrick 

 

Day 15 Remix: prepped out

Today we did 4 shows around the Rochester area with our MGOS crew.  It's what we work hard for all year with the recreational dancers and really great practice for the competitive dancers.   It's amazing to see the routines for the kids you don't teach.  I don't get that opportunity any other time throughout the year.   They all did an incredible job!  Tomorrow is parade day - if you're in the area, I hope to see you there!! 

Either way, I always try to look professional and put together whenever I'm acting in "official capacity".   Here's what I wore today, and luckily my lovely bestie took my outfit shots today :)

Details: 

Blazer - Old Navy
Shirt - American Eagle similar
Jeans - Gap
Tote - Michael Kors via Marshalls new version
Shoes - Target

Day 14 Remix: pastel

Ever have one of those days where it's just so darn cold outside it's torture leaving the house, or exiting the store just to get into your car?  Today is one of those days.  I opted for the pastel pink to brighten up my day.  It's bloody freezing outside, a balmy 19 degrees.  This is why there is only two photos - I couldn't move my fingers anymore and couldn't wait to get back to the car!     

At least the sun is out! 

Details:

Denim Jacket - Old Navy 

Sweater - Old Navy Similar

Jeans - Target Similar

Booties - Steve Madden via Marshalls Similar