36 cents

I was able to leave the office a bit earlier and since I wasn't feeling the downdogs today, I decided to come home and blog! One of the challenges of the 30 for 30 remix is a shopping ban for the 30 days. My exceptions were if I found the fabulous sandals from Anthro for less (which I did) and going to the outlet mall in Maine.

I bought exactly 4 items and spent exactly 36 cents! How, you ask?

The top and skirt from Crewlet were an extra 40% off clearance and totalled $50.36 and were purchased with a $50 AmEx giftcard. I bought a dress and tee shirt for the hubs from Gaplet with a gift card I found hiding in my dresser so no $$ was spent there. So only 36 cents out of pocket! I wish every shopping expedition could go that way.

I know myself well enough that not shopping altogether is, well, just not very fun. But I want to be more conscious of the things I do buy and only buy things I absolutely love. What I am looking forward most after this challenge is over is shopping my closet and wearing all the new things I have!

18

4 + 17 + 30
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

I have now worn all 30 items at least once. Eeep!

17

23 + 27
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Charlotte Russe, remix'd

I think we need a new computer. Everytime I use ours something seems to be out of whack. Today I am having trouble uploading from Flickr. Sigh. At least this dress makes me happy! {ETA: Back in business...for now}

16

6 + 15 + 29
hat: Gap {I've already stolen it from the hubs :)}
shades: Dsquared

If I weren't doing this challenge I would be in a tank and shorts. This is a mild upgrade from aforementioned outfit, because it is too damn hot!

15...halfway with a recap

21 + 24
shades: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
bag: LV

I know I wore this dress 2 weeks ago and I know I haven't changed it up all that much, but I was really too hot to do anything about it.

I am halfway through the challenge and getting a bit nervous about making things look new. Fortunately I haven't worn all 30 items yet so that should save me for a couple days!

Here's a recap of the first 15:

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and here's to a great (and hopefully cooler but I'm not holding my breath) week!

My week in photos

Having a fabulous lobster dinner with Joe's family on Saturday.

Our view from our first class window on Sunday.

Hanging out with my favorite little guy on Monday.

Breakfast cupcakes on Tuesday.

More cuteness on Wednesday.

Project Runway night with my boys on Thursday. (Don't be fooled, I like girls too, they just don't always hang out on school nights!)

Our post-yoga faces on Friday.

Doing a little shopping with my favorite big guy on Satuday. I bought him this hat at the Gap for 40% off...may have to steal it though!

14

1 + 16 + 27
earrings: old, remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd
belt: Gap, remix'd

It's the 2nd Saturday of the month, which means another working weekend. Boo. I suppose working is better than not, no?

13

5 + 18 + 30
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

I think that if people were to notice that I was wearing the same things over the next month, they would probably notice the tops more than the bottoms. I have come to realized that I gravitate to fun colors and quirky pattern on top and use my pants/skirts as a neutral base.

This photo was hastily snapped, as the neighbors were leaving for work and I didn't want them to wonder why the crazy lady was taking photos of herself :)

12

2 + 14 + 26
earrings: Tiffany's, gift'd&remix'd

I haven't reused many items in my 30 for 30 during work yet, but next week will start the real remixing. I was tempted to wear the same skirt as yesterday, wondered if any one would notice (and if they did, would they say anything?), decided against it and wore brown instead.

Here's to a great Thursday!

11 and one lovely blog

3 + 13 + 27
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: CK, remix'd

Keeping it simple today with one of my favorite tops ever. Photoshop was giving me trouble so I was unable to label the photo; may try again later tonight. {ETA: PS working again!}

The sweet Megan at Daily Waifu Snapshot gave me this lovely blog award and I am to post 7 random things about myself. Here goes:

1) I am an early bird as is the hubs - we were up before 5 AM and at the park doing our early morning run today!

2) We have started playing Scrabble after dinner as a way to connect and use our brain power.

3) I have taken a photo every day since Feb 2008. I love using it as a documetation of my daily life. Not sure how long I will continue...a photo a day for the rest of my life? Sounds like a lot of space on my hard drive!

4) I adore my baby nephew - he is the light of my life!And I think the cutest baby ever!

5) I really want to move into a bigger house with a pool. Hopefully someday soon...

6) I'm not sure how my blog morphed into a "fashion-y" blog but it did. I have enjoyed "meeting" cool girls because of it!

7) Pink is my favorite color :)

Have a pink day!

10

4 + 12 + 26
earrings: gift'd&remix'd
belt: Anthro Snakebit belt (finally got one on sale - really wanted the gray one but was sold out)

August is here and in full force - heat, humidity and mosquitos! This is my first full work week since the end of June so it is going to be a chore to get in the swing of things! I am going for a breakfast cupcake this morning to ease the pain of returning to the office :)

9 {with a substitution}

I bought some new sandals. Gaby Sandal in bronze by B. Makowsky

They are the bronze version of the Tangled Treasures sandals from Anthro.

One of my exceptions to the no shopping rule for the next 30 days were if they went on sale. Well, they are still full price at Anthro but I found them on Endless for half the cost! So I bought a pair for my sister because I am nice like that :)


8 + 11 + 28
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd
necklace: Loft

As you can see I am practically wearing the same thing as yesterday. It is too damn hot to wear anything else!

7 & 8

6 + 19 + 28
shades: Tom Ford
scarf : Gap

What I wore on our last day in Maine before the front came through and I changed into jeans and through a sweatshirt on top! I'm not sure why I have such an odd smile on my face...still need to get used to the hubs taking remix photos I suppose.


8 + 15 + 29

And what I wore today after a long day of travel, yoga, cleaning, grocery shopping and hitting the gym. I realized that many of my 30 items are just different colors of the same item, especially the casual ones, but there's not much I can do about it now!

I was tagged with 8 questions by the sweet Lisa of respect the shoes so here are my answers!

1) If you could be any heroine, who would you pick and why?
-Linda Carter's Wonder Woman for her kick ass 'tude, fabulous outfit and fabulous body to fill out that outfit (the only time I want bigger than A cups!)

2) What is your favorite article of clothing and why?
-My Gucci platforms because they make me feel fierce and fabulous!

3) What is one of the proudest moments of your life?
-Getting accepted to and attending Cal Berekely for undergrad.

4) Name your favorite food.
-Anything chocolate

5) Who is your favorite Real Housewife from the entire series?
-Don't watch so don't have one.

6) What were you doing one hour ago?
-Catching up on So You Think You Can Dance and Project Runway from last week and wishing I were Cat Deeley.

7) Frozen yogurt or ice cream?
-Yes, please

8) What's your favorite cheesy joke?
-I'm not sure if this counts but I like to rhyme things...like "Ready, Freddy" or "Let's go Joe!"

Home sweet home

We woke up at 2 AM to drive to Boston for a 5:25 AM flight. Luckily we were upgraded to first class, which made the flight 100% more comfy :) and we are back and unpacked in time for yoga this morning. As much as I love traveling and vacationing, I really love being in my own house too.

4, 5, & 6

6 + 16 + 38
scarf: Gap, remix'd

I had to secretly take this photo at the airport while waiting for my flight out because I forgot to take one before I left. I was distracted by this cutie:


22 + 27
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd

What I wore to Grampa's Memorial Service. Because the service was more to celebrate the life he lived rather than mourn his death, the dress was more casual and less somber than all black.


7 + 19 + 29
shades: Tom Ford, remix'd
bag: Herve Chapelier, gift'd

And what I wore on our shopping trip yesterday.

Today we watched the sunrise in our kayaks. We are going to be boating as well as eating lobster later on. Can't wait!

Some snaps

This is my view from my laptop today. I love coming to Maine and visiting the hubs' family...it's so peaceful and quiet here and just a great way to recharge and refresh.

Our main reason for visiting this time was Grampa's Memorial Service, although we usually come up to visit once in the summer every year. The service was actually quite nice. Since he served in WWII he wanted to be buried in the Veteran's Cemetary in Augusta. At the end of the eulogy, a soldier played Taps on the trumpet, which gave me chills, and the soldiers also did the folding and unfolding of the flag (I'm sure there is a name for it, but I don't feel like looking it up right now). They then presented the flag to Gram which brought tears to my eyes.

Gram was in good spirits, all things considered. Many old friends and family came by to pay their respects and I really loved seeing Gram with her old friends. She was like a queen holding court!

What other things have we been doing? Eating, cycling, talking, blogging :) and shopping. Later I will let you know how I purchased a top, skirt, dress and tee for 36 cents!

My bags are packed

The best thing about only having 30 items of clothing to choose from? Packing light! Fortunately family visits don't require full fashionista garb so this makes the 30 for 30 challenge much easeir. I will do my best to post on the road but make no promises. Have a great week!