30 Day Round Up

I've come to discover something about myself through this challenge: if a task doesn't involve school or lab work, it will probably not get done.

This combined with my lack of a camera/having a completely different schedule than all of my roommates creates a poor environment for this challenge to thrive in.

The challenge itself is awesome and really forces you to be creative! I'd recommend it, but don't get too hard on yourself if you can't document it all! I think more than anything, this challenge has really helped me appreciate my closet. By the end I was craving all of my other clothes.

On a lofty note...it also showed me that it's possible to live more simply. It's hard to see the value of things in a society that loves to consume. I am guilty of being a bit materialistic and it's something I'd like to change.

I'm growing up and learning to strike that fine balance between being economical, but stylish. Here's to responsibly putting your best foot forward!

Summary

So thirty days. And if you didn't notice, there are definitely NOT 90 outfit posts from us gals. It's funny. I kept meaning to write about what I wore, or what I thought about it. I even meant to put up my 30 items. But alas, I would put it off until it just wasn't worth it. That and I would have to use elaborate set-ups to try and even get a blurry half-assed photo (which for the record, I kind of like.)

Like this one.

So what do I think about the exercise? It's an interesting one. But towards the end, it drags on and on. Not to mention, in order to make 30 "complete" outfits - you don't pick the things you wear most, you pick what will go with other things. I started missing pieces that I absolutely love but couldn't wear. I do understand the whole "commit to something damnit!" (And yes, we girls for the most part kept it very strictly on the 30/30. Minus some sweats and some formal events/birthdays heh.) And as mentioned, it's also tedious to do.

But the bright side is that it made me really pay attention to what I wore in the morning. And while Krod would flounce into class wearing the most adorable things all day-every day. I would not. I would definitely wear the same flannel shirt, the same boots, etc. It was just easier. But having the blog made me really pay attention to what I wore. Why didn't I dress up more often? What's wrong with some more color? (The comparisons to outfits that the other girls wore also helped to see where my closet could definitely use a pretty sailor top, etc.) The no-shopping rule was also broken by at least two, if not more parties. I refrain from naming who to protect the innocent.

The focus though was great - it makes you look at your closet and realize that at some point you loved each article you bought or were given. And that if you didn't, they should go. It's just a space filler at that point. It also made me realize what I liked about fashion - the ability to project how you feel today, and the artistic license to do so everyday. I hate to quote the devil wears prada - but it is more important, because my crappy art is something I put on, and is then in some ways an extension of what I feel and say.

(I get existential. I'm an English major - sorry.)

So overall, I liked the project. I would definitely recommend doing it again, but maybe at a later date. And with a few months of shopping in between.

Krod/Kdef - what did you guys think?

Day 28

skirt, cardigan, urban hosiery

I think I waver from little boy to schoolgirl. Alas, I don't have someone to take my photos for me, and so my make shift camera stand will have to do.

I skipped a few outfits because when I was recovering from this weekend/during the weekend I didn't give a hoot about sartorial choices. Hoot.

Day 25

End in sight.

Jeans, gap sweater, white button down

These sunglasses were stolen from a guy whose spot we stole who later sat down and tried to make conversation at some bar. I keep these as a momento of such nights.

Day 23

booties, gap jeans, urban flannel

Day 22

Has it really been 22 days of February? Or even more worrysome, has it really been almost 22 years?

leggings, madewell white shirt, hat, sparkly red nails, jcrew sweater, invisible bag

I was aiming for cute - I think it came out blurry and bemused.

Day 22

I had a minor panic attack this morning when I thought I lost my keys, but all is well. They fell behind my desk. Also, I've realized that there are a few favorites emerging from this challenge. This dress is one of them! I didn't know how much I would be able use it when I bought it!

Close up of the scarf and earrings!

Dress: Remixed, Sweater: H&M, Tights: Hue, Boots: Remixed, Scarf: market in Mexico, Earrings: F21

Day 21

Day 21, during which I got up, and decided to look cute in the morning. Believe me, this doesn't happen very often. Which is why it's just that much more funny I have a "fashion" blog. (I prefer to think of this as a "blog" for which lots of funny things happen that might have a sartorial splash.)

Anyways.

them black lace up boots, gap jeans, jcrew white tank, black undertank (which isn't part of 30/30 but hey! A girl's gotta be conservative these days.) Blazer. Grey hat.

And the reason I look emo and downward? Not because of life, but simply because I have this thing where I think it better to spare viewers than look upon The Face That Has Not Slept In Forever. Sorry Kdef. Just pretend there's something cat-like and cute on the ground.

Day 20

I skipped a few days during which I wore Sweatpants and a Sweatshirt, and my roommate's father came to visit and later inquired if I was alright, because I looked sad.

I wore this during the day. But if you wake up at 1pm, you really can't say in-the-morning.

Gap chambray shirt, leggings, oxford shirt, grey hat, booooties,

some crappy necklace I wore as a bracelet.

Later that night, I changed because it was dear Krod's birthday. Then we went, and had a doozy of a good time. Hey, you only turn 22 once.

leggings, blazer, camel sweater, rings

(There was a cute hat, but it didn't make it through the photo process. Pity.)

This is what happens when you play around with the fireworks settings.

(Cue Katy Perry).

Day 21: Grosssss

The snow has melted. There's mud everywheeereee. UUGhhh. It's a Monday...today's outfit is simple and easy....

My favorite part is this scarf. I realized I hadn't worn it in awhile!

Skirt: Remixed, Shirt: Remixed, Sweater: Remixed, Tights: Hue, Boots: Remixed, Scarf: H&M

Day 18: Recovery

After my exams yesterday, I slept for 12 hours. CRAZZYYY. Also, my room is a mess. I apologize, haha!

Blouse: Remixed, Skirt: Remixed, Tights: Hue, Socks: Hue, Boots: f21?, Necklace: Thrifted, Belt: came with another shirt

Day 17: Exammmsss!!

Two exams today!!

Less than two hours awayyy. AHHHH!!!

Dress: Remixed, Sweater: Madewell, Scarf: H&M, Tights: Hue, Boots: Remixed

My favorite part is this set of earrings two of my friends gave me for my birthday! They're amber with BUGS INSIDEEEE!!!!

Day 16

I barely stayed up til 2 o'clock last night, and today everything hurts. I feel quite old.

Annnnnnnnnnnd, the quizzical face

gap sweater, thrifted houndstooth skirt, sparkly tights, lace up boots, fake tattoo

I do wear more than pants. The warm weather means skirts season, and by warm weather I mean ...35.

Day 15

Gap zipper tee, dying belt, black gap skirt, those bootie shoes (that you can't see.)

Who doesn't love mac book photos?

Day 15: YAYY!

Happy Birthday to meeee!!

Dress: F21, Sweater: AH?!?, Belt: Mom's, Tights: Hue, Boots: Remixed

Day 11

Happy V-day guys. This time of year people tend to be hating on everything romantic. But I got dinner with Krod & A, and am now having a platonic study date with Kdef (who probably counts as my heterosexual non-sexual life partner.) And I keep reminding myself how lovely it is to not have to deal with being in that hazy state of "are we or aren't we?" Or spending it alone. So on this V-day - I'm seeing the silver lining. And it reminds me that I'm ...10 days behind on this 30 30 thing. Or something.

Oh. And because we are showing costumes. I was invited on the lovely 11th Friday of February, to a "time machine" party. I went as a nerd. (Is it strange that I had the Harry Potter glasses and electric blue zebra suspenders in my closet already? No?)

Wait. No once more!

Black jbrand jeans, pink j crew button up, suspenders, hat, (and shoes that aren't part of the 30/30 but it's ok because it's a costume. And I would never wear this outfit in public or anything. Or all day. Ever.)

Day 14: Meh

Happy Valentine's Day?

My birthday is tomorrow, so Valentine's Day means nothing to me.

The sun created some weird lighting effect...haha.

Sweater: Remixed, Tank: Remixed, Skirt: Thrifted, Necklace: Gift, Belt: VS, Tights: Hue, Boots: Remixed

Day 13: I'm MELLLTTINNG

I went to brunch this morning with my sister. THE SNOW IS MELTING. Signs of life are beginning to emerge...although, 45 degrees does NOT mean you get to wear shorts and flip flops...

Warning: I guess I was feeling a bit...hammy today?

Haha, you get to see a bit of my room!

A close-up!

Sweater: Old Navy, Dress: Target, Necklace: Thrifted, Belt: Victoria Secret (weird, right?), Tights: Hue, Boots: ?

Day 9: Dust

Today was lab cleaning day. I helped dust and organize a new data collection space so it's spic and span for when prospective PhD students visit in a week! I also have a pledge family dinner for my sorority tonight AND IT IS FREEZING COLD OUTSIDE. I have two pictures: a winter friendly sweater version and a much cuter no-sweater version!

The colors are weird in this one! The skirt looks navy!! This second picture is much closer to the actual colors...The blouse is taupe and the skirt is black!

Skirt: American Apparel, Blouse: Gap, Tights: Hue, Socks: Hue, Boots: Old Navy?, Necklace: Gift, Sweater: Old Navy

Day 9

uniqlo acid jeggings, black lace up boots, red also scarf, gap chambray shirt, crazy hair

Every type I try to categorize my outfits, I end up sounding like an editorial. Uniqlo grey acid jeggings! Oooh.

It's below zero right now. And while I swear I am all rainbows and daisies 90% of the time, the cold just froze the smile off my face. This is my cold face.