"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
— Audrey Hepburn

Monday, January 31, 2011

Give me a beat...

'Cuz it's time for a RE-MIX! Oh my gosh, I think I might have set a new record for blog lameness. Yep, definitely give me that award. I crack the cornies. So the 30 for 30 winter edition starts tomorrow and I am already excited! I am a remix virgin (shoutouts to the rest of you) so maybe I just don't fully know what I have gotten myself into yet! As I was picking the select few items that I will be donning this month, my "right brain" was on overdrive picturing the various outfits that will come to life over the next 30 days. I know a lot of you smart little cookies pre-plan all your outfits for this challenge, but for full disclosure I really didn't. I know what my kick-off outfit will be (Tuesday- works for Color Brigade as well!) but that is pretty much it. Lots of ideas are swirling though. I think this will truly be an adventure and the good news is, only needing 30 items for a few weeks gives me more time to get the rest of my closet transferred from home to my NEW APARTMENT! Don't worry, lots more on that later!



As you can tell, I'm not much of a pants person, but I am definitely challenging myself with only one dress. They are usually my go to item especially for work so I wanted to force myself to get creative with skirt/top combos. Picking the items wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be, although I did make a few exchanges at the very end. Narrowing down my shoe collection for the month to just 5 lonely pairs was definitely the hardest part, but I think it is just going to make me appreciate everything I have that much more. And I am so ready for the shopping ban. I made one last purchase yesterday morning, but it was an apartment decoration/ move in present for roommate and myself so I didn't feel too bad about it. My wallet is eagerly awaiting the rest though, especially considering the rent/deposit check I wrote today. Kendi, you couldn't have scheduled this lovely challenge at a better time so thank you from the bottom of my heart (and wallet)! Looking forward to meeting all my fellow 30 for 30-ers in the next few days and definitely discovering new blogs to devour every day! Cheers ladies and best wishes on the journey.

Bisous!

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19 comments:

  1. Courtney ErinJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I can't wait to see what you come up with! I feel like I've already sort of done a remix challenge because I've had to bring 2 weeks of clothes to last for a three month research trip twice in the last year (that's kind of the same, although I was the only one participating).

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  2. Melissa: Write it in LipstickJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Good luck on the challenge, your give me a beat made me laugh out loud.

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  3. Closet FashionistaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Yayyy! Great choices, I can't wait to see your looks
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  4. ali v.January 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    can't wait to see what you pull together...love the lace skirt--and that striped one too! have a great Monday! xoox {av}

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  5. KeelyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Looks like you will have fun remixing! I'm imagining some really cute combos already. I see stripe mixing in your future!

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  6. kelseyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Yay for remixing! I'm already in love with your shoes. Great picks!

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  7. Diana MieczanJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Those are such a great choices:)I love thise challange:) Happy Monday, sweetie

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  8. Diana MieczanJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Btw: in love with you stripy cardi:) Muah,sweetie

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  9. vicky h.January 31, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    looove what you picked out ... you'll be able to put together some amazing outfits with those pieces! especially love the lacy skirt and those black lace-up heels!!

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  10. ChiaraJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Loving those skirts!!
    xoxo

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  11. Just Another ShopaholicJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Love what you have picked and cannot wait to see what you come up with!

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  12. Shea LennonJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Here we go! I'm so glad you included that pretty pink cardi from your style challenge--I'm sure you'll come up with some great looks!

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  13. ShanaEmilyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I am loving your items! I have also decided to this..last minute...haha I will be up late :O)

    shana
    http://shanaandadam.blogspot.com

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  14. ElisseFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Omg - fun fun fun! Great collection for your 30 for 30! Good classic pieces, but a few funky ones too! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

    xoxo

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  15. little luxury listFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Good luck and love, love all your shoes!

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  16. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    :) looking forward to see your outfits! :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  17. la petite fashionistaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love the items you picked; smart choices!! can't wait to see what you do w/ all the looks :)

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  18. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Lol @ the 'misfit' choices! LOVES IT! Can't wait to see your remixes!

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  19. mkFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    great picks, i'm excited to see your outfits! :)

    www.yogaandpencilskirts.blogspot.com

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