Remix review

So here is everything I wore:


to make 30 outfits!


Just in case you didn't notice, I actually only wore 27 items and made 30 outfits. I am patting myself on the back right now. I do feel like I cheated a little in that I wore the same dress 4 times, but with different shoes and accessories each time.

I really enjoyed the picking-my-clothes-as-I-go method because I am really a terrible planner and this made me feel like I had more options. My goal was to wear every time at least 3 times but I ran out of outfits before I had time to wear everything that much. This is why I decided not to add more clothes and just keep remixing.

The only shopping I did was for some accessories, most of which were on sale at Target and would be gone if I waited. So another pat on my back :)

My favorite outfit was probably #9 - comfy yet stylish and still showed off my best assets. This time around I have discovered that shorts can be stylish with a little bit of thought. And I think I will want to do another challenge sooner rather than later. Yes I am weird like that.

So now it's time for a break. I have plans to post my vacation outfits; however being in Maine with the fam is not usually the time we dress up. We will do some shopping however and since the challenge is over, I think I may splurge a little!

Treinta: Start and end with pink

all items remix'd
1 top: Anthro
18 shorts: Loft
22 booties: Aldo
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
cuff: gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu
bag: Gucci, gift'd

Woo hoo - we are at the end! This last outfit is nothing to write home about, just something simple and comfy with fun shoes.


These shorts are seriously the most comfortable I own. I imagine I will be pulling them out soon even though the remix challenge is "over." I guess every day you shop your closet instead of the store for something new you are remixing so it's never technically over; you just have more than 30 items to choose from.

A recap will be coming tomorrow. We will be on our way to Maine today to visit Joe's family. I am looking forward the a relaxing vacation.

Veintinueve: Taking requests

all items remix'd
9 top: H&M
26 pants: Anthro
16 shoes: BCBG
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Collingnon Designs
bag: Gucci, gift'd

I have really been enjoying the 30 remix challenge this time around. As I have been nearing the end, I got a request from Linda to wear these shoes again. I am to please, so here they are!

This bag has been my new everyday purse since receiving it for my birthday this year, even though this is its first appearance on the blog. The hubs knows how to spoil a girl.

I am getting back on my regular wake-up-and-blog-before-the-sun-comes-out schedule which means today is going to be a better day :)

Veintiocho: What's lost is found

all items remix'd
21 top: Anthro
17 skirt: Loft
27 shoes: Geox
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs
cuff: gift'd
belt: Nordstrom Rack

I thought I lost the cuff I am wearing in this photo somewhere in Miami a couple weeks ago, but, as I was looking for my IPod the other day, I found the cuff in my carry on bag! I love when that happens.

Have you ever had a day when you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Seems to have happened to me today and I can't seem to shake it. I have nothing particular to complain about, just not feeling it today. Here's to a better tomorrow.

Veintisiete: Pleats please

all items remix'd
25 top: Anthro
26 pants: Anthro
3 shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings:gift'd
necklace: Tiffany's, gift'd
belt: CK (from dress)

I bought these pants on sale at Anthro solely being inspired by Clare. She always has the most inspired proportions and layers to me. Who knew I would be wearing pleated pants again? I am still working on what tops would go best with these pants so any suggestions are welcome!

Happy Saturday! I am working today (boo!) but have a date with the hubs tonight (yay!).

Veintiséis: Lazy day

all items remix'd
24 top: J. Crew
10 shorts: J. Crew
15 sandals: Enzo
earrings: gift'd
necklace: Calypso for Target
beads: India
bracelets: Calypso for Target

Some days, believe it or not, getting dressed can be a chore for me. Luckily doing a remix challenge makes deciding what to wear a bit easier.

This outfit is from Monday and it's already Friday. This week has flown by!


The ruffles on this tank make it versatile enough to dress up or down and make a basic black tank just that more fun.

I am working tomorrow so I hop you have a better weekend planned than me :)

Veinticinco: A new locale

all items remix'd
24 top: J.Crew
23 skirt: Old Navy
15 sandals: Enzo
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings&necklace: Collingnon Designs, gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

Sometimes I stop being lazy and take remix photos someplace other than my house.


This is an old run-down take out place on the outskirts of our neighborhood. Now I just need to work on the hubs' photog skills and my modeling skills ;)

I am on my 25th outfit here and still have a few empty spaces in my 30 items. I haven't decided if I will just leave them out or just wearing something new everyday from here on out. I guess you'll just have to wait and see!

Veinticuatro: A new twist on an old dress

all items remix'd
19 dress: Loft
16 sandals: BCBG
necklace: Francesca's
bangles: Alexis Bittar, gift'd
bracelet: Chan Luu

I am wearing my dress of the summer again. It's just the perfect material for hot and humid Texas summers (except that it wrinkles to death when I even just look at it funny).


This time I decided to make it a bit more fun and casual with bold jewelry and shoes. Everyone knows I love my big shoes :)

Veintitrés: A little yellow

all items remix'd
12 tank: Old Navy
23 skirt: Old Navy
15 sandals: Enzo
sunnies: Dsquared
necklace: AE
bracelet: Chan Luu

It's that time of the month again: EBEW!


My yellow outfit is a bit less than inspired, since I have exactly 2 yellow items in my closet and I wanted to keep within in the confines of the 30-for-30 challenge. I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing :)

Veintidós: I would wear these shoes everyday if I could

all items remix'd
20 top: Ann Taylor
18 shorts: Loft
16 shoes: BCBG
earrings: gift'd
bracelets: Calypso for Target

This summer I, like many of my fellow blogging fashionistas, have embraced shorts as a valid fashion statement. Of course I am trying to not wear them with only tees and tanks. To up their fashion ante, shorts have to be accessorized properly!


And what I think makes shorts more fashionable...fierce shoes, of course! If I didn't have to worry about my hamstrings getting too tight (heels are not the best for yoga practice) or tripping onto my face (5+ inch platforms can be difficult to navigate, depending on the terrain!), I would wear these everyday. They are surprisingly comfy and I love the way my legs look in them. Why is it that flat sandals are just not as appealing as massive heels?

Veintiuno: Pseudo-color blocking

1 top: Anthro, remix'd
7 pants: Gap, remix'd
8 shoes: Ann Klein, remix'd
sunnies: Dsquared, remix'd
earrings: Collingnon Designs, remix'd
bracelets (not visible): Calypso for Target, new

I absolutely adore the color blocking trend that has been going on this year. As much as I love bright colors, however, I don't have that many bottoms in solid bright colors. Navy is more of a neutral, but I'll take what I can get.


The shopping ban has been going well as far as the clothing department, but I have added considerably to my accessory section. I can go to the Galleria in search of a birthday present for the hubs and come home empty handed for either one of us, but every time I step into Target, I leave with at least 5 items I didn't know I needed! These bracelets/chains were on sale for $3.74 each, so I bought 3 for myself and 3 for my sister. I can't resist clearance items from Tar-jay!


This top has been a workhorse ever since I acquired it from Anthro last year. Now I need a bright orange or yellow pencil skirt to get the real color blocking effect.

Diecinueve: That dress again

all items remix'd
4 cardi: Target
19 dress: Loft
22 booties: Aldo
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
necklaces: Collingnon Designs

One good thing about working in Austin is that I can repeat bold outfits more often. I wouldn't wear this dress more than once a month, maybe twice, but only in front of a different audience.


I love the print, but it's not quite subtle. So now I have worn it not twice but three times, but each wearing was for another crowd. Do you shy away from repeating the same outfit in front of the same people?

In other, fashion-related news, I received my What I Wore book yesterday. It's really fun and I love all of Jessica's drawings.

TGIF to you!

Dieciocho: Versatile skirt

21 top: Anthro (bought in May, first time to wear)
5 skirt: J.Crew, remix'd
3 shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, remix'd
necklace: Loft, remix'd
belt: Ann Taylor, remix'd

This skirt is my "neutral brown" skirt for this 30-for-30. It's been working fine, but I am unsure how to remix it with another pattern. And that thing by me neck is actually the bow part of the necklace, not an oversized price tag I didn't cut off!


It does go well with a plethora of colors in the rainbow, though!

Diecisiete: Still in vacation mode

all items remix'd
12 tank: Old Navy
10 shorts: J.Crew
11 sandals: B.Makowsky
hat: Target
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: Collingnon Designs

I am thankful I had yesterday off. I don't think my brain would have functioned well at work. Unfortunately they asked if I could work today...after that vacation I could definitely use the extra moo-lah, so I am going into the office today.

I am also thankful the only casualty of the weekend was my silver cuff. I was wearing it on the way to the airport but somehow lost it between the van and waiting for our flight. It was an old gift from my sister, so had more sentimental value than anything. That's the one thing about traveling...I like to wear stuff that I like but there is always a chance it could be lost, stolen or broken. Do you travel with accessories or clothing of real or sentimental value?

Dieciseis: Before the hiatus

all items remix'd
20 top: Ann Taylor
7 pants: Gap
8 shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: Collingnon Designs
cuff: gift'd

This was what I wore in Thursday to some continuing education. I really love these pants but I only wear them to work or work-related functions. I need to challenge myself to wear them in a more casual ensemble this go-round.

I made a weak attempt of incorporating some of my 30-for-30 outfits for our trip, but, in the end, I didn't. A beach vacation deserve fun, beach vacation clothes! Hopefully the clouds will let in some sunshine soon.

Quince: Happy birthday!

all items remix'd
1 top: Anthro
17 skirt: Loft
8 shoes: Ann Klein
earrings: gift'd
belt: Anthro
necklaces: Collingnon Designs

Halfway though the year and halfway through the remix challenge! I am just happy I still have 11 items to choose. Picking my clothes as I go has been fun - I have been trying to wear everything at least twice before selecting another piece of clothing. This way I am picking items that I actually like to wear!


My face looks unusually tan in these photos. I think the bronzer/blush I am using just shows up really dark in pictures because I am definitely not that tan in real life!


The best man that I have ever known turns 40 today. I am not sure how I lucked out in finding such a patient, generous, kind, and thoughtful partner (I could go on and on...did I mention he is really patient?), but this one is definitely a keeper! Here's to 40 more amazing years babe!

We are off to South Beach Miami to celebrate the aforementioned birthday with 20+ of our closest friends this weekend. I have good intentions of posting while we are away, but we will see how the weekend goes. Happy 4th of July to you and yours!

Catorce: Rinse and repeat

19 dress: Loft
8 shoes: Ann Klein
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
necklaces: Collingnon Designs

Dresses are almost like cheating in a remix challenge. All I do is change my shoes to make it more work appropriate and voila! A new outfit.


Some days I feel less than inspired to take outfit photos. Tuesday was one of those days. And yes, this is not what I am wearing today. While I like real-time posting, I find that having a couple outfits on reserve makes me feel less stressed about blogging. And that works better for me.

Trece: On location

all items remix'd
13 top: Old Navy
14 shorts: Banana
15 shoes: Enzo
sunnies: Dsquared
earrings: gift'd
necklaces: Collingnon Designs

A friend of mine told me about a photo spot in Austin to check out while I was here. One good thing about longer days is the hour of the "golden light" is at a good time. Too bad I have the stupid shadow of the fence in this photo - the only thing about the park was that standing room was pretty narrow.

I read somewhere that Banana/Gap/Old Navy mark the season in which they produce their clothes so I checked on mine. The top is from Fall '07 and the shorts from Summer '04! They have held up remarkably well; no pilling at all.


This is the first time I have actually gone somewhere to take remix photos. Luckily it's also under the guise of taking touristy photos so I didn't feel as awkward taking my own picture. There's Austin in the far background!

I am working of being more natural in front of the camera. I have no problem when someone is taking a photo of me with other people but I wish I had the ease of any number of you fashion bloggers out there. I certainly am not quitting my day job to become a model :)

Doce: It's all about the orange

I am back in Austin this morning. Hopefully this will be my last work travel for a little while!


all items remix'd
19 dress: Loft
11 sandals: B. Makowsky
sunnies: Dsquared
necklaces: Collingnon Designs
bangles: Alexis Bittar

Pink is typically my color of choice, but throughout this 30-for-30 challenge I seem to be drawn to more coral and orange-tones. I live on the edge and like to mix it up!


This dress was actually part of my 30-for-30 from last summer. It's perfect for Texas summers because it's so light and airy. The next challenge should be to wear it as a skirt...still trying to figure out the logistics on that one.

Once: With pride

12 top: Old Navy, remix'd
18 shorts: Loft, remix'd
15 sandals: Enzo, remix'd
sunnies: Dsquared, remix'd
necklace: gift'd (new!)
belts: Gap

This past weekend was Gay Pride. Anyone who knows me knows that the majority of my friends are male and gay (so almost like having a gaggle of girlfriends, without the typical drama). I know they are part of the reason I am self-confident. Who doesn't like someone to tell them they look amazing everytime they are seen?


Those aforementioned friends gave me this necklace for my birthday this year. I love it!


At any rate, I had to dress for the weather and added another pair of shorts to the mix. These are my favorite - they go with practically everything and are super comfortable. I typically don't like to have shorts in my outfit photos but Linda and Cee have inspired me to make them more stylish!