
Official outfit #2.
I started the 30 for 30 Challenge because I was feeling a serious lack of creativity and wanted a reason to love the pieces in my closet again – without feeling the constant need to go shopping. The original rule of the challenge is to create 30 outfits using the 30 pieces, but I found that some of the items I chose are rather plain and that some of the outfits needed a little extra umph to make me truly enjoy wearing them. Based on this observation, I’ve decided to use the 30 pieces as “foundation pieces” and go from there. The result: this outfit! The top, pants, and shoes are on the list. When trying to figure out the best way to complete it, however, I felt all the cardigans and blazers in my list were too boring. When I paired with this blazer (which is new and therefore not in the list) I loved the outcome. It’s definitely a winner.
The stripes on the blazer and shoes are the same color (navy).
And just for fun!
I love the colors in this outfit – now if only I had a striped blazer so I could copy this!
Thanks, Fran! You’re a big inspiration for me so I’m glad you like it 🙂
Never heard of the 30 for 30 challenge before. It’s a great idea. I should try it out for myself.
Your outfit is really cute here. Love the burgundy pants and and striped jacket.
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Such a cute outfit! And I have similar pieces in my closet so now I’ll be trying it out, too. Just as soon as I find navy heels. Love the look of the Anne Klein ones but that brand just doesn’t fit me very well.
I haven’t done a 30×30 challenge yet but it’s on the list to do one of these days. I know a few other bloggers who have done them but not included shoes in their 30 items which I think makes a HUGE difference.
P.S. Found you via Stylin in St. Louis’s link-up.
[…] with navy shoes and blazer toned it down a bit and made it feel professional. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m taking some creative liberties with my challenge. The top, skirt, and shoes are in the […]
hmmm im kind of tempted to try that out too- it’d be a fun way to force yourself to get creative again! and can we talk about how awesome stripes look with maroon? i’m totally smitten with that combo!
xo marlen
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Marlen, I agree – stripes with maroon are a great combination! I’m now on a mission to figure out more ways to wear them.