The Tee That Won't Quit! // Remixing Challenge

This week we had 3 snow days! 3! THREE! Then I had a day off Friday that I was already expecting! I spent a ton of time cleaning, cooking and hand washing lots of fun new Goodwill and Salvation Army finds! Which means I can start styling them and sharing them in posts! Whoop! So here you have it... another outfit from the winter remix!

I have got some crazy crazy wild hair in these pictures... but sometimes you just have to rock it. ;) 

Grey Blazer: Thrifted, $20 or less - Old

Ivory Tee: Lucky Brand via TJMaxx, $20 or less -Old

Mint Ombre Necklace: Thrifted, $7 - Old

Vintage Cocktail Ring: Salvation Army, $3

Pink Jeans: JCP, $15 - Christmas Money

Navy Flats: Payless, $15 - BOGO price

Outfit Total: $80

I am so in love with this necklace. It's noticeable... but a soft color which I love. Plus it goes with so many things. And I always love to find a vintage piece that is wearable right off the bat! Plus $7?? Steal! 

This will also be a nice outfit in spring :) 

I cannot get enough of this lacy tee! It is so so so versatile! And comfy. But it looks so much nicer than a lot of my other tees. :) 

To see outfits one, two, three & four, click on the links!

Do you have all-season basics that work with everything? 

Have you ever found vintage jewelry that was a major steal?

Thank You for Reading!

Alexandra 

Coral & Cream // Remixing Challenge

So the remix challenge that I was doing was just a January challenge... but I haven't posted that many of my outfits yet.. and I'm not really even sure how many I ended up with...so you're going to keep getting my pictures! :) This one is very simple and cozy. Nice for work... more pulled together looking than my dressy sweatshirts. But scarves are magical like that. ;)

To see the other outfits click here, here & here.

Cardigan: TJMaxx, $16. -Clearance

Lace Top: TJMaxx, $20 (or less, I have no idea) - Old

Skinnies: TJMaxx, $16

Flats: Payless, $15 -BOGO price

Scarf: TJMaxx, $10 (or less, I have no idea) -Old

Vintage Cocktail Ring: Salvation Army, $3(!)

Total: $80

I have had this scarf for such a long time... but I still love to wear it. It's a nice neutral but the metallic gold thread makes it so much more exciting. I had a black one with silver thread too, but it was lost and then stolen at the mall on a family shopping trip a few years ago. :( 

I'm really really excited about this cardigan! :) 

Have you tried any official or unofficial remix challenges recently?

Share your links & stories below!

Thank You for Reading!

Alexandra

Like Loungewear But Cuter (II) // Remixing Challenge

Remember my 'Like Loungewear But Cuter (I)' post from earlier in the month? Well the remix made a very similar outfit work, but it has a totally different feel with a cream colored sweatshirt! What do you think? 

I love them both, and they both make another outfit with dark denim skinnies! :)  To vary them even more I like to switch the pink necklace for a vintage mint ombre one!

These combos are so wonderful because they keep me warm and cozy, but I still feel pulled together. Minimal effort, warm and comfy are all preschool pre-requisites! 

Sweatshirt: Aerie, $40 -old

Pink Jeans: JCP, $15 -sale price

Necklace: Francesca's $26 -old

Flats: Target, $22 -old

Cocktail Ring: Salvation Army, $3 -Vintage

Total: $106

Duchess is getting better at her photobombs... :) 

I really needed new flats, these are super comfy, and I love how the studs divide the toe of the shoe! Such a simple detail but it makes it feel so much more special! :) Plus, the price was right!!

I love hot pink with this light cream. But this sweatshirt goes with everything from dark denim to teal skinnies! So versatile. 

currrrllls. 

This ring has got to be one of my favorites that I got during my Salvation Army hauls! So pretty!

With dark jeans... pardon my power cord... ;) 

Days are so much happier when you are comfy!

What do you think of these outfits? Which do you like best?

How do you wear dressy sweatshirts?

Have you ever hit the vintage costume jewelry jackpot?

All for Now,

Alexandra

My second remix outfit can be found here.

A Bright New World // Remixing Challenge

You may have seen my first remix challenge post here. Well, here is another outfit. This one contains shirt that I have had for a long time.. and used to wear all the time. Recently not at all, but this remix has me wearing it in completely new ways, which is so terrific!

Have to say, I'm still doing well on that whole color goal for the year.

Cardigan: TJMaxx, $16. -Clearance

Floral Top: TJMaxx, $20 (or less, I have no idea) - Old

Skinnies: TJMaxx, $16.

Flats: Target, $21.

Bangle Bracelet: Local Artist, gift.

Earrings: Renaissance Festival $32

Total: $105

I am so so pleased with this cardigan. The color is really nice, almost a coral-y pink... and the fit is great. It goes with a surprising number of things! This remixing challenge has really helped me blend the old with the new! How cool is this bracelet?!? It's made out of recycled cardboard tubes and then given a texture and pattern! I just love the yellow color!

And it coordinates well with the yellow tones in the flowers on the shirt!

These rosebud earrings are a souvenir from the first year that KC and I went to the Renaissance festival. They are real rosebuds that have been preserved and turned into jewelry! I love the color and have found that they look so nice with dressy and casual outfits. Such a pretty investment!

Do you have any old favorite pieces that you want to find a new way to wear? 

Have you ever bought anything that you didn't expect to wear so much?

Have you ever had a successful remix challenge?

Thanks for Reading! 

Alexandra 

It's National Pie Day! Do you have a recipe yet? I've posted some of my recipes here!

I am linking up with Greater Than Rubies for her Colored Cardigan Link Up! See that post and other link ups, here.

Like Loungewear But Cuter (I) // Remixing Challenge

I came across this fantastic blog called Greater Than Rubies, where she (Caitlin) challenged herself to quit shopping for a year (!). In the process she learned to be an expert remixer. Now she hosts link ups for remixing wardrobes. She is currently doing a winter 20 X 30 (twenty items (not accessories) to make 30 outfits). I didn't get any posts up in time, to link up from the beginning, but I am trying it out at home all the same, and so far it's going pretty well! I have picked my 30 items, stuck to them and come up with at least 15 outfits, if not more so far! It's kind of a select as you go thing. But for me even 15 outfits is good with so few items! :)

I found this challenge so helpful in revealing the hidden potential in my closet. A lot of times I think I over-wear things, or wear them the same way so many times that I just need a new idea. This challenge forces you to be creative and try combinations  that you wouldn't have before. Not all of them are going to be great... but some might be amazing. :) 

So I am going to start sharing some of those outfits on here!

Like Lounge Wear, but Cuter (I)

Necklace: Francesca's, $26

'Dressed up' Sweatshirt: Aerie, $40*

Pink Jeans: JCP, $15(!) - bought with Xmas money!

Navy Flats: Payless, $15 (BOGO Price)

Vintage Cocktail Ring: Salvation Army, $3(!)

Total: $99

This outfit also works well for this idea that The Girls With Glasses posted about on Babble recently (here). They are calling it 'Dress For Happiness' and it's basically just wearing fun things that make your day a little bit better. It might sound kind of silly... but it really can work. When your shoes are sparkly or you have a colorful pattern on, it actually can make you a little more excited to run errands. :)

*This sweatshirt was a bit more pricey than I usually go for.. but I wear it ALL the time! Working in a preschool means I want to be comfy and warm, so I wear it weekly! I even bought it in a cream/tan with a gold fleck too! Great investment! Plus dressy sweatshirts are one of the fall trends I was wanting to try... and I'm in love!

My love for colored denim goes on and on. This pink is shockingly easy to wear. I love love love love bright pink with navy! My first pair of $10 clearance hot pink jeans wore out, and luckily I found this pair at a day-after-Christmas sale at JCP. They were such a good deal I got the same pair in black and red! (so excited to try the red!) 

And the statement necklace lives on! I can't tell you how many times I've worn them! More about my love for these statement necklaces here. 

I love how pairing dressed up basics makes for a comfy but polished look!

So easy. So cozy. But cute.

Have you ever done a remixing challenge?

What are your favorite/most versatile pieces?

Do you have any dressed up basics that you swear by?

Leave me comments and I would love to know!

Thanks for Reading!

Alexandra