winter
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Inspired by I Do DeClaire and Doused in Pink
I actually had planned to copy one of Jodie’s (from Jtouch of Style) outifts this month but after seeing Laura’s copycat outfit of Jill’s (Doused in Pink) here, I decided to use this one for February. Now that the pictures are taken and I am home, I realize I could have chosen a pair of black booties and leggings and unzipped my jacket to make it a closer copy. It also would have been more flattering. However, I am pleased with my outfit: that is what finding inspiration from others is all about: taking someone’s outfit and making it your own. I actually bought this skirt on Amazon last year…
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Create 28 Challenge Outfits (Week 1 and 2)
This February, I decided to join in with Carrie from A Stylish Fit with her create 28 winter challenge. The challenge has a daily prompt and encourages you to take another look at your closet to create new combinations. I really appreciate that the prompts are simple and broad! It was easy for me to come up with outfits and I think they were all new combinations. I cheated a little and went shopping on the 2nd of the month at Goodwill and scored 9 tops for $40. So I am shopping my closet with the addition fo my thrift finds. Here are some of my favorites from the first…
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February Sunday Showcase: Red and Pink for Valentine’s
For this February Sunday Showcase, Ada and I are showing you a contrast in weather and how we can wear accessories red and pink in winter but in ways that work for where we live. We both love red and I really am a little jealous of some of her red accessories. This year, I have been looking at which colors are missing in my closet and keeping an eye out for them in stores. Don’t forget to stop by Ada’s blog post to see more of her pink and red layers! A Dressy Look When Ada suggested a red and a pink look for the February showcase, I decided…