Maurices cardigan; Old Navy tee; Aeropostale jeans; Wet Seal boots; Scarf borrowed from my brother
It turns out I've been only working with 29 items this whole time (shows how much I pay attention). I got rid of two pairs of oxfords early on and apparently never replaced one of them, so I'm going to make this t-shirt my 30th item for the next week or so. It'll be nice to have another long-sleeved tee for layering since it's been getting cold.
I went shopping with my family on Black Friday and I gotta say, I'm definitely glad to not be working retail anymore. I was very proud of myself for not buying anything, although I really think I would have bought these in a second if they were in my size:
They were at Goodwill, brand new for $5. I drooled over them for a good 15 minutes before giving up on trying to make an 8.5 work for my size 7 feet. So sad.
It's probably all for the best though, I have no idea what I would have worn them with anyway. I think this challenge is already making me think more carefully about what I do buy and how things will go with the stuff already in my closet.
This royal blue is a great color on you! I love finding great deals, but its so sad when it doesn't work out but hey you'll find something even better :)
ReplyDeleteAww your look is so cute. Those shoes would have made a good addition if they were in your size!
ReplyDeleteOoh--I like how the sleeve poking out from under the cardigan makes it look kind of like a blazer. And those shoes are really pretty! (Props to you--I didn't make it out of Black Friday unscathed.)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the blue is gorgeous. A great color for you! Those shoes are awesome, even if they wouldn't match everything.
ReplyDeleteI found the cutest pair of oxford shoes at Goodwill for $5. They were real leather too! I tried my hardest to fit my foot in but I never could. It was super sad so I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteI really love this outfit, especially the blue cardigan!
Those shoes rock! I totally cheated and bought some awesome shoes at the thrift store yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI am exactly the same, both with counting and with buying, I have stopped thinking about what I need and have started thinking about what I can work with. Though I do recognise a few things my wardrobe could do with the list is growing smaller because I've created 17 individual outfits (18 if you include the one I forgot to post) and am still going strong. I feel like I've given my clothes a new lease of life.
ReplyDeleteWell done for not shopping though, I may have slightly cheated and bought a dress but I...have no excuse other than it was gorgeous and really cheap.
Hey awesome, a bonus item!! That always happens to me--I find shoes I love but not in my size. But at least you stuck to your "no shopping" guns. I love that blue sweater, especially with that scarf!
ReplyDeleteThat scarf looks great with the plain tee and that great colored cardigan.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you realized you got to add one more item to the challenge. That's an unexpected bonus late in the game.
The Auspicious Life
Cute outfit! I love the color of the shoes. Don't you just hate when you find awesome shoes and they don't fit? Good that you are sticking to the no shopping part. I didn't fare so well and bought some pants. Darn you Black Friday sales and employee discount! :P
ReplyDeletegood for you!
ReplyDeleteI love that blue cardi on you!
I love your cardi! The color is so pretty and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for sticking to the shopping ban!
i love that scarf! and i am so proud of you for not getting those shoes...i probably would have. they're beauts.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when the shoes i love in the thrift store aren't my size! So tragic!
ReplyDeleteLove your scarf and boots - stay warm!
Chic on the Cheap
I love the black and blue together! And I'm sure you'll find great heels in your size eventuallY :)
ReplyDeletesorry about the shoes. i feel ya. I'm always like, "they will fit!" buy them and then have to donate them all over again. glad you didn't put those shoes through it, attachment issues ya know.
ReplyDeletehi Lydia! i'm a fellow 30 for 30 remixer and i can't believe it took me this long to find your blog! i love your style, especially this look with the bright cardigan.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to see what you come up with your last handful of outfits. i can't believe you're already in the mid-twenties of outfits. i just hit 20 today so i'm a little behind. hehe
xo