Wardrobe Challenge - 1 Skirt, 5 Ways - Day #5

Last day of the skirt!

I must say, I have really enjoyed this challenge - focussing it around one wardrobe piece has really pushed me creatively to come up with new ways to wear it. Although I've worn this skirt several times since I got it, one does tend to get lazy when planning outfits. Having to plan around one specific item has helped me branch out and look at new combinations, as well as dig through my closet and jewelry box for seldom-worn items.

For example, I don't think I've ever worn brown and grey together:
Hmmm...not sure exactly how awake I was this morning, but apparently I felt like stretching. Ha!

I had a lot of compliments on the tights - they're lots of fun.

The stuff:

I love these super pointy kitten heels from Cat. Added a little rock 'n' roll with the buckle belt, the ring and the big earrings (only worn once or twice since I bought them).

Surprisingly, I'm not totally sick of the skirt after a full week of it, either. I would do a variation on this challenge: one jacket/blazer or something like that.

Thanks for the fun, Jane!

Quiz for the weekend: which outfit did you like best? (scroll down, I'm too lazy to post a poll).

Day 1: Blue Business and Gladiators

Day 2: Caramel and Orange with Wedge Boot

Day 3: Spring Yellow and Green

Day 4: Texture Heaven

Day 5: Casual Friday Grey and Brown

Jean jacket (Ann Taylor Loft), turtleneck (Reitman's), skirt (Suzy Shier), tights (can't remember), belt (Jacob), shoes (Kenneth Cole Reaction, gift from Cat), earrings (Plum), ring (Fairweather).

Wardrobe Challenge - 1 Skirt, 4 Ways - Day #4

Day #4? Are you freakin' kidding me?

Yes! Today's outfit is all about texture:

I'm doing blue with brown again, but like I said, texture is the key to this outfit.

Velvet blazer (new-to-me, $19.99), the applique thingy on the top with the beads, the big belt with the cutouts, the herringbone of the skirt, the patterned tights, the stitching on the shoes, the woven metal of the earrings, and the details on the bracelet (a new purchase).

A close-up of the tights. They are actually gold with a black pattern:

Funky shoes, man!

The stuff:

I adore that bracelet. It's another piece by Lucky Brand - it was on an extra 40% off the sale price, so I got it for $11.00, regular $40. I really like that it has little peace signs between the links. The blue mottled stone goes with the shirt, and the dark brown link is actually wood. Even the "stone" in the flower is cool. But what really sells me on a piece like this is the hidden details:

Isn't that amazing? That's the back - the designs are all raised. I love that there's a fishy type pattern.

One more day of the skirt! I am looking forward to doing it for Casual Friday!

Blazer (Gap, consignment), sleeveless shirt (Nygard), camisole (Esprit), skirt (Suzy Shier), belt (Plum), hose (Hue), shoes (Unlisted), earrings (don't remember), bracelet (Lucky brand).

Wardrobe Challenge - 1 Skirt, 3 Ways - Day #3

Day 3 of the Skirt Challenge and I am loving it! In fact, I plan to carry on and wear this skirt right through to Friday (so that I can get a Casual Friday in there)!

Today's outfit:
My office-mate Bonnie gave me a pair of her earrings that belonged to her mom (aw! thank you so much, Bonnie! I wish you'd been there today to see it in person), so I built the outfit around them. Yellow cardi (nice and Spring-y), green cami, picking up more green in the net tights and shoes, and then the skinny brown belt to tie it all together.

I would have gone with a slight thicker belt next time (if I owned one) but otherwise, I liked this outfit.

A shot of the tights - they are a mossy green. The ribbon trim on the shoes is also a mossy green. Sorry all my shots are a little blurry...I was up rather late last night.
The fab shoes, and the accessories:

The earrings look 80s era to me. The bracelet is my mom's, liberated from her jewelry box back in about 1984 (I remember wearing it to high school).

The brooch - yes, that is a shovel - has been mine even longer. It's Mom's as well, but I got it when I was about 12 years old. I had this striped tunic top (very 70s) with a low slash neckline - this is in the Days Before Camisoles - and I was very self-conscious about my boobs, so Mom gave me this pin to hold the neckline closed. Honestly, I don't think I have worn this in 30 years.

Off to aikido!

Cardigan (no label, consignment), cami (Esprit), skirt (Suzy Shier), belt (Bianca Nygard), hose (don't recall), shoes (Hale Bob), earrings (gift from Bonnie), bracelet & pin (Mom's, 60s/70s vintage). Is it just me, or is anyone else freaked out that 60s & 70s are now vintage??

Wardrobe Challenge - 1 Skirt, 3 Ways - Day #2

Today's outfit mixes easy colours with the brown skirt: orange, cream and caramel. Yummy autumnal combo!
That frilly shirt has a big bow on the back of the neck. I really wanted to wear my new boots today. I picked these up at the consignment shop - never worn! Brand new! In my size! $29.99! Get outta town! Check them out:

Sweet...groovy wedge heel, little fabric bow at the top (all together...aw!), nice stitching details. Sure, they're just vinyl, but hey, they're warm, trendy and they were cheap.

The other stuff:

And they match the belt really well! I went for big, bold accessories today: the hammered bronze cuff, the ginormous gold hoops and the distinctive belt buckle.

I'm liking this challenge quite a bit. I'm not finding it hard at all to match things to this skirt.

Blouse (Vero Moda), sweater (Vero Moda), skirt (Suzy Shier, gift from Heather), boots (Outlines, consignment), belt (Aldo Accessories), cuff (Oscar & Libby's), earrings (gift from L).

Wardrobe Challenge - 1 Skirt, 3 Ways - Day #1

I do love a challenge! This is Jane of Workthatwardrobe's latest challenge: to wear one skirt three different ways. I didn't see her post about the 2 week span until this morning, and I'd already gone and planned all three outfits last night...so I will be doing all three this week!

I'm going with my current favourite skirt: the Heather skirt (named after my generous co-worker who gave it to me, bless her heart). Reason: it's a neutral (brown with a thin black pencil stripe and fine texture) and it's a classic shape (pencil skirt).

Easy to match stuff with it:
That pose makes it look like I have no bum. Ha! Oh well.

I wanted to play up the black pinstripe in the skirt and mix black and brown, then pop them both with a bright colour: blue. Add a funky neckace, brown fishnets and my fab Fluevog Listen Up! Ivanna shoes, and I'm ready to go.

The stuff:

I felt very professional yet still chic and a bit edgy for work.

Suit jacket (Max Studio), top (Oxmo), skirt (Suzy Shier, gift from Heather), belt (Bianca Nygard), shoes (Fluevogs), necklace (Plum), crystal stud earrings).