Place something on my head- Day 19

I honestly didn't realize what a simple dresser I was until Kayla's 21 day challenge. 

I've found that I own very few belts. I have in my possession fewer articles of stand out jewelry and only one, cute thing to wear in my hair (hats don't count because even though I do own some, they look awful on me)....

But I did find something....one thing in my bathroom cabinet that will fit the challenges bill:

my satin headband, worn never:

Again, I learned that even though I don't wear things in my hair I should, because I like this look too!  Now, in addition to wanting more belts and POW! jewelry, I should also start shopping for cute hair accessories!

Headband: Who knows?

Tank: J. Crew

Cardigan: Gap

Shorts: Ross

Shoes: Payless

P.S.  I had trouble with the photos again- that is getting them in focus, so if you squint you'll get a clearer view.

Also, I realize that I completely forgot to wear any sort of jewelry...has this challenge taught me nothing?

Statement Necklace- Day 18

In the past, I've made statements by opening my big mouth and saying something that I usually regret later.

I've done this a lot.

Finally, I've found a statement that can be done without a word.

Finally.

This time my statement is my necklace.

It says "How you doin'?" for me, but in a nice friendly way...not a creeper way.

Originally this necklace was purchased to dress up a simple black dress I own, but that dress is still too warm to wear and,while I'm being brutally honest, too tight.  So even though it is September 1, I thought I would wear something a little more summery and dressed down. 

Notice I've both half-tucked in my shirt and mixed prints.

This challenge has made a changed woman of me.

Hopefully for the better?

Shirt: Calvin Klein (from Ross)

Necklace: Purchased from a local boutique

Skirt: swapped with a friend

Shoes: Old Navy

Day 12- I dream of jeans

While I like to be warm, I look forward to cooler weather in the way of Fall.  For me Fall equals jeans and sweaters or sweatshirts....what I'm the most comfortable in.

Today's challenge was to dress up my jeans.

(YAY)

I'm not sure if skinny jeans are still in, but they are still in my closet and I plan on wearing them.



Jacket: CK; Top: JCP; Jeans: Levi's; Necklace: Maurices; Bracelet: local store;
Shoes: Ross; Belt: Ross



Day 9 - Monochromatic

I wish I had as many color bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts, etc.) as I do tops (cardigans, tanks...you get the picture). 

But I don't.  Oh well, there are bigger disappointments in the world.

I do however lean towards some of the same colors and one of those many colors is gray.

So gray is the color of the day!



Dress: Ross; Tank: Maurice's; Necklace: J Crew; Tights: not sure
Shoes: Madden Girl

Since Fall is just around the corner, I thought I'd add something to make it a little cozier (although I ripped that puppy off as soon as I decided I was done with the pictures..)



Scarf: Old Navy



Now I'm going to go dig through my closet for the forgotten item of clothing. 

Maybe you'll see me wearing everything from my closet tomorrow!

Things could get interesting...

Mix dressy with casual- Day 8

Have I ever mentioned that I'm not a dressy kinda girl and that I usually wear very basic and simple clothes?

Right.  This challenge just goes to prove that fact.

This challenge also taught me that even when I should be dressy, I usually go casual and a that I really own nothing dressy.

Nothing.

So I did the best I could and put a nice skirt together with my chambray top.

Also it has been one of "those days" where everything and nothing goes right, not even my pictures.

So....I thought a headless picture was better than nothing.

After all, it's about the outfits and not my face, right?



Shirt:Target; Tank:Ross; Necklace:Maurices;Skirt:CK;
Shoes:Earth Origins



Again, I did the best I could.
P.S. Recognize my re-mix skirt?

Just put a belt on it!- Day 5

To me a belt has always been synonymous with "tuck it in."  It's something I try to avoid like the plague because for me it has always meant accentuating the wrong, problematic areas.  But because I am now dedicated -and slightly type-A-obsessed with this challenge, I can't not do it.

So I did it.  I just put a belt on it!

And once again, I was surprised.  I like this outfit too and will most likely wear it out in public.

In my estimation, putting a belt over this huge and comfortable shirt took it from being comfy to looking a little more put together.




Shirt: Vans; Tank: Ross dress for less, Leggings: Ann Taylor Loft; Shoes: Nine West; Belt: Ross