Nov 2, 2010 | Fashion, Life
Yes, this is my closet. I store vests and cardis over dresses and blouses, and necklaces over that. Basically 3 things to a hanger. It’s scary.
Like many people, I have a whole lotta clothing in my closet I rarely wear. Day after day (since my routine is pretty much the same), I usually default to tried-and-true clothing combinations and outfits. As a result, when I look into my closet I see so many pieces I haven’t worn for awhile. One month stretches into two, then more…and I realize I haven’t worn stuff for 6 months to a year or more, simply because I’ve gotten into a fashion rut.
Well, you know what I need to break me out of it?? A CHALLENGE!
For 30 days for the month of November, I’m challenging myself to wear a completely-different, heretofore forgotten outfit each day, never wearing the same thing twice. (How will this help? you may ask. Well, it will remind me how much I love certain pieces that I’ve forgotten about. And stimulate my creativity. And help me clean out and purge that ol’ closet of mine. And help me be a better style blogger, since I post outfits only once in a blue moon.)
From now until November 30, I’ll be challenging myself to put together a unique outfit each day – and wear it all darn day, even if I’m just sitting on the living room couch, blogging and watching Law & Order: SVU reruns. And each of my outfits will contain something I’ve made or DIY’ed! This is a perfect chance for me to share with all of you some tutorials and ideas I haven’t gotten around to yet.
So, would anybody like to attempt the challenge with me? Do it until the end of November, wait until December, only do a week, whatever! Let me know in the comments and I’ll link to your blog! It’s just a bit of fun and some motivation to truly express your style.:-)
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 31, 2010 | DIY, Life
I noticed on Outsapop this short n sweet little video on how to create a bag from any scarf.
But the art of using a scarf as a bag is not a new one…in fact, the furoshiki (basically a large scarf) has been used since the early 1600’s in Japan as a carryall/gift wrap/bag/multifunctional accessory. From the Ministry of the Government of Japan, here is Minister Koike’s illustrated guide to using a furoshiki (with the recommendation that the Japanese people should start using them more, as they are eco-friendly, re-usable, and reduce plastic bag waste). Here are14 different ways to tie it:
(Click to enlarge)
What do you think? Do you have any beautiful scarves that might be repurposed into a casual bag or wrap?
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 30, 2010 | DIY, Life
Still stuck for something to wear – TOMORROW NIGHT??! (*gulp*) Here are a couple ideas that you could make from items that are perhaps already in your closet…or that are available at many stores for cheap:
From What I Wore, Jessica put together a list of her costume ideas from years past:
From Quickandsimple.com, here are some DIY Kid’s Costumes…that could be easily adapted to an Adult version:
On Instructables.com there’s a million iterations of Lady Gaga costumes (including many fabulous by user Carleyy – maybe it’s just the name that’s making me partial??;-))
Red Lace Costume by user scoochmaroo
And my own 2cents:
DIY Style Blogger
Go as your favorite Style Blogger! So many people have such signature looks. A couple photos to get you inspired:
Though you’ll have to wait until Halloween to see what I ended up as;-)
Happy Halloween!
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 25, 2010 | Life, Score!
Entry #7: JC
Congratulations! I’ve emailed her to get her shipping info.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 23, 2010 | Life, Score!
So I’ve decided to extend the Rowenta Iron Giveaway until TONIGHT (Saturday, Oct. 23 at 11:59 PM PST) since I’ve been completely without Internet access the last couple days and been unable to thoroughly promote this great giveaway. So if you haven’t entered yet, get those entries in while you still can! There’s a $125 Rowenta Pro Master Iron at stake, so
There’s only been 25 entries so far, so if you’d like a brand-new, professional-quality iron just in time for the holiday crafting rush (which I just know if going to blindside me this year…)…enter now!
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 20, 2010 | Life
So I am still in France…experiencing internet withdrawal since I’ve barely been able to use it since arriving…just a few minutes here and there when I’m able to catch the hotel’s wireless signal and falling into bed exhausted every night.
It’s been pretty bad weather on and off since we’ve been here…bitterly cold and rainy, so walking around (especially with a cranky, overtired 5-year-old with a sinus infection and no stroller), and me with a sprained foot, hasn’t been all that possible.
The macarons and cakes are delicious (but I’m super-tired of pastries, butter, and croissants!) and can’t wait until we’re back in Paris tomorrow celebrating Lil Tot’s 5th birthday. (Right now we’re somewhere near Vezelay in Burgundy.) I’m dying to look in the clothing stores in Paris!
And then we’ll back late Friday, and I’ll be back blogging regularly soon, with waaaaay more DIY’s to come! Til then, Au Revoir!
xoxox
Carly
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