30 x 30: Day Five, 01/05/13

Hey, I actually got more than one picture of my outfit today. Progress!

I don't know how long I've had this cardigan, but I don't think I've ever worn it. This is the first example of how 30 x 30 is helping me tap into underutilized items in my wardrobe. Hooray!

Kind of full body shot

Top half of body shot

Tried to get a close up of the diamonds but failed!

What I liked:

• The look of the outfit

What I didn't like:

• The cardigan didn't stay buttoned, and the tank top underneath felt a little tight and low cut (especially at church!), so next time I wear the cardigan, I need to try it with a different shirt underneath

Cardigan- Goodwill, tank top- Walmart, jeans- Old Navy, booties- gift from future mother-in-law

30 x 30: Day Four, 01/04/13

I love red and gray, so I'm surprised I've never put this outfit together (and unfortunately, my picture is pretty terrible. I'm sensing a 30 x 30 theme!). I wear these pants quite often, and I've worn a red and gray striped top with them, but that felt really "matchy matchy". This incorporates the color scheme without feeling so kindergartner-ish. I got this shirt off the Kmart clearance rack for $2 many years ago. Its cost per wear is probably down to pennies by now. Woo hoo!

Unresolution 2- Take better bedroom shots...
wait, that sounds more "adult" than it should. Ha

Also, you know what's fun when you're getting your clothes ready for the week and choosing from your 30 x 30 selections that were picked with the thoughts that it's January, winter, and cold? Looking at the forecast and seeing that the coldest day of the week is 50 degrees and the warmest day will hit 70. I LOVE warm weather, but it puts a bit of a wrench in my clothes planning. Oh well. Roll with the punches, right? =) Has anyone ever experienced something like that where you plan for one kind of weather and then get completely blindsided?

What I liked:

• The color scheme
• The looser top with the tighter pants. Proportions and whatnot

What I didn't like:

• The shirt has a little bit of pilling. I may be able to take care of that though

Shirt- Kmart, pants- Old Navy, boots- Payless

30 x 30: Day Three, 01/03/13

I didn't make resolutions this year because I think resolution implies that you won't follow through with it and have an excuse not to complete it. I did make goals though, which have more of a sense of permanence (in my opinion) and will carry throughout the year/however long they're intended to last.

With all of that being said, I resolve to clean off my dirty mirror ASAP. How does a bedroom mirror even get that filthy? Blech. 

This was my first post-trip picture, and I'm 3 for 3 on adding an item that isn't quite on my list. To be fair, these are my 3+ hours in the car travelling pants. Also, I pinkie promise that upcoming outfits will be legit...probably.

Welcome to 2013, dirty mirror

What I liked:

• I love this sweater so much. It's soft, warm, and has hearts on it. 
• This outfit allowed me to contort myself into a comfortable car sleeping position

What I didn't like:

• Nothing- this was for function over fashion today!

Sweater- Forever 21, leggings- Target (they're fleece-lined workout pants!), boots- Rue 21

30 x 30: Day Two, 01/02/13

Well this just isn't a good picture at all. It doesn't show the whole outfit, I had already taken off the cardigan, and the stripes look blue instead of black. Good thing I'll probably be repeating the entire outfit again in the challenge! Also, I cheated with my tank top again today. Today's excuse will be "that's what I packed, so live with it." That's the meanest I'll be on my blog...hopefully...

What it looks like when you're
 trying to do a quick, sneaky picture...

What I liked:

• Comfortable again for riding around in the car and going to the casino for the first time ever. I won $1.97, so this could technically be my lucky outfit...

What I didn't like:

• Not sure yet since I didn't get to see a full body shot. 

Cardigan (not shown)- Gap Outlet, shirt- Old Navy, tank top- VF Outlet, jeans- Old Navy, boots- gift from grandma

30 x 30: Day One, 01/01/13

Alright here we go! Just one picture today that I took in the loft of the cabin we stayed in during vacation. The face may have been inspired by the dead fly on the pool table! Also, there's a non-sanctioned layering tank top underneath my sweatshirt. It's one of those cheapy ribbed tank tops, so I'm gonna count it as an undergarment to appease myself.

Linking up with Sam today for the first 30 x 30 linkup also! =)

I'm as tall as the Christmas tree!

What I liked:

• Easy, comfortable outfit for riding around in the car, doing a little shopping, and seeing a guy that looked just like the old Elvis. Be jealous.

What I didn't like:

• These pants show every little speck of dirt, fuzz, etc. The more I wear them, the more I realize that. Blerg.

Shirt- Forever 21, tank top- Old Navy, pants- Burke's Outlet, boots- gift from grandma

My super long, picture heavy post of 30x30 selections!

Okay, I did it. I actually got 30 items together, took pictures of them (albeit, some most of the pictures are terrible because I took them at 1 AM the night I left for vacation), and started planning my outfits. I may take longer than 30 days. I may end up throwing this whole idea away. I don't know how it will end up, but at least I'm already doing better than the last time I attempted this!

So, here are my selections (warning: lots of pictures in a row because I don't quite know how to do a cool collage-y thing. Double warning: they might be crooked, out of alignment, etc because Blogger and I are fighting right now):

Black Dress

Purple Tunic

Hearts Sweater

Navy Blue Sweater

Gray Tunic

Black and Gray Striped T-Shirt

Gray Cardigan with red, white, black diamonds

Black Sweater

Cream Sweater

White 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt that I was wearing...thanks for noticing...

Mustache Shirt

Chambray Shirt

Red Cowl Neck Shirt

Tank Tops and Layering Pieces

Black Cardigan

Blue Sweater

Purple Blazer

Black Blazer

Pants

Everything is pretty self-explanatory except for the tanks/layering pieces and pants. Those items include:

1. Leopard Print Sleeveless Button Down

2. White Sleeveless T-Shirt

3-5. Lace Tank Tops in White, Black, and Gray

6. Black Leggings

7. Jeggings

8-11. Skinny Jeans in Denim, Black, Maroon, and Gray

12-13. Tan and Green Cords

I decided not to count shoes as part of my 30 since this is the first time I'm doing this. Also, since it's January, I may end up wearing the same 2 pairs of boots the entire time anyway! I also tried to stick to a monochromatic color palette (mostly blacks and grays), but this seems pretty boring. I reserve the right to swap something out as long as I haven't worn an item already. I'm not doing a shopping ban during this project (in fact, some of these things were chosen because they were recent purchases, mainly from Old Navy), but I am resolving to purge and declutter my clothes, especially since I'm getting married and moving in March. I definitely want to have a cleaner slate to start the wifey lifey (I've used this rhyme before, but I'm not sure whether it was here or on another blog I have. Regardless, I like it, so it stays).

There are some pieces on here that I've never worn (not just the items with tags on them), and there are pieces that I've worn in real life but not on a work day, so they haven't made their way to the blog yet. I'm excited to see if I can incorporate any weekend wear into the work week. I'm also excited that I've finally finished this posting! 

Why hello 2013...

I'm so slow at blogging that I'm even behind on my "welcome to a new year" post! Actually, I just got back from a little trip to the mountains (and my first visit to a casino...I walked out a whole $1.97 richer. Slow down, money bags!), so I'm working to get caught back up on life, including blogging. I packed my suitcase with 30X30 selections and will have some pictures up in the next couple of days.

I also want to figure out some blogger goals for this year. I kept a personal blog last year where I wrote daily about something I was thankful for. When I started this blog, I intended to post my work outfits, Monday-Friday, a day or two after I wore them. Since I'm only on November 12, I don't think that's necessarily the best strategy. However, I've got daily pictures for almost every day after through today, so I'm not sure what to do. Should I change my strategy and only post 2-3 times per week until I get into a more regular habit? Should I change my format from a "what I wore on this particular date" to a "insert clever title and date be darned" method? Decisions, decisions. Any thoughts from anyone?

Also, Happy New Year! =)