oldies but goodies ~ a realization

So here it is.  While on vacation I came to a realization regarding my participation in the 30 for 30 remix challenge.  I am NOT ready to take this on.  I think I was excited to try something new, and why not?  It sounds fun and a great way to re-acquaint yourself with your closet.  Well that it the precise reason why I'm backing out of the challenge.  I have yet to re-acquaint myself with my closet.  I reached my goal of getting back to a pre-prego body and I want to re-acquaint myself with my entire wardrobe.  Entirely.  Not just 30 items.  I want to wear things that I haven't been able to wear until now (due to pregnancy, nursing, postpartum belly...etc).  Clothes that haven't been put on since before I got pregnant with Liam, in 2009.

So there you have it.  I am neither unhappy nor defeated by not finishing barely starting the 30 for 30 remix.  Perhaps this is just a postponement until I am more familiar with some oldies but goodies.  You should definitely check out the remixers list on Kendi Everyday...these ladies have some wicked style!!

blame it on the rain (1 of 30)

Okay, day one of fashion challenge.  Challenge indeed.  I think I looked through my clothing choices this morning many times.  many. many. times.  The thought "what was I thinking" crossed my mind a few times too.  I couldn't decide what to put on or what would look good.  So instead I came up with the excuse that the rain is hampering my style.  I couldn't type that with a straight face...sure it's the rain.  I'm not sure that I'm actually as style challenged as I think I am, I think it's that I constantly second guess my clothing choices.  Not that they are uncomfortable, ill-fitting, a bad colour or that I just don't like them.  Rather I question how I put my outfits together and how others will perceive me wearing them.  Am I too fancy?  Am I too casual?  Am I sloppy?  Ridiculous I know...but sadly true.  I guess, after thinking about it way too much, what I'm hoping to gain through this 30 for 30 remix (besides a renewed love of my existing closet) is the confidence to put myself in an outfit and not care what others think about what I'm wearing.  Because I feel good in it. And today I felt good in it.

why remix?

So why am I doing this?  The 30 for 30 remix is my effort to stop buying articles of clothing that I honestly don't NEED (but want), to spend less (because I don't get paid to be a SAHM...although it'd be pretty sweet if I did) and to get myself out'a my "mom uniform" style rut (currently consists of jeans, jeans and more jeans) This is why I have decided to try a 30 day wardrobe remix folks.  I'm also seriously tired of feeling like I've sacrificed lost my style since I became a mom.

So what does this mean??  Well....I've decided to choose 30 articles of clothing from my closet (actually it's 28 but that means I have 2 wild cards) and I'm  going to attempt to remix them into outfits for 30{ish} days.  I'm going to keep my shoe collection out of  the mix...weather is way too unpredictable here, and truly...how could I ever choose??  Also I didn't include my layering tank tops, I wear them under everything and would never wear them on their own.  I'm excited at the prospect of finding a renewed love of my wardrobe and to realize that I indeed HAVE many things to wear, because really....I do!  Here's to the next 30 days!

My picks to remix:

 F21 / Tristan

H&M / J.Crew / H&M

F21 / Kersch / F21 / H&M

Banana Republic / Gap / Anthropologie

J.Crew / Banana Republic / Banana Republic / Joe Fresh

Banana Republic / Gap

H&M / Joe Fresh / F21 / Banana Republic

Both Old Navy

American Eagle / Aerie / American Eagle / Banana Republic

time for a 30 for 30 remix

Well, I feel that it's time to re-enter my closet...instead of a shopping mall.  I am fitting in my pre-preggo wardrobe (thank the lord) and this closet intervention remix couldn't come at a better time.  This will be my first 30 for 30 remix.  If you're unfamiliar with the 30 for 30 challenge check it out HERE at Kendi Everyday.

Kendi is starting on the 13th, but seeing as we are leaving for vacation next week I thought I'd start mine on Monday (to help with the packing of course).  There will absolutely be an up coming picks to remix post this weekend.

Happy Weekend to all!!