30 for 30 Winter Challenge Items

8 tops

1 blazer, 5 sweaters

2 dresses

8 bottoms (2 pants, 1 pair of shorts, 5 skirts)

6 pairs of shoes (2 boots, 2 flats, 2 heels)

See those little babies I so cleverly photoshopped in all the way to the right? They should be coming in the mail by the end of the week. I’m so excited!

I’m not going to do another outfit post before the 30 for 30 starts Tuesday. I’ve been way too comfortable hanging out and working in my sweatpants. But I’ll have another shop update tomorrow, and then tuesday the challenge begins! 

Turquoise and Scallops and Bows - Project ReStyle

January 27th, 2010

top and belt: Urban Outfitters, shorts: Urban Outfitters re-styled, headband and tights: Anthropologie

Worn For: Showing off my first Project Restyle item! So I finally got my butt moving and re worked these pants. They were fine pants, but I wasn’t completely won over by the way the fit me. So with a little snip snip and some fray check and I got myself a new pair of scalloped shorts! And for the cherry on top- I used the extra fabric from the pant legs to make little bows for the back pockets. Yes, I do like bows on my bum. 

^ I’m dancin’ ‘because I got new shorts. 

Handmade and Polka Dots

January 26th, 2011

cardigan: Victoria’s Secret, top: handmade by me- Hollydoll (sold!), pants and shoes: Urban Outfitters, Scarf: Target

Worn For: Ok, so I didn’t actually wear this today. I’ve been spending most of the day in my sweatpants working. But I just posted this top in my etsy shop and I really wanted to style it for a quick outfit post. And guess what? Before I could even get this post up, the top sold! Thanks Ashley!

Everybody, Everywear: Breton Stripes

January 25th, 2011

cardigan: Forever21, tank: Delias, skirt: Tulle via Modcloth, belt: Anthropologie, tights: Urban Outfitters, boots: Vince Camuto

Worn For: Sewing and crafting day! And a few errands.

When I heard Everybody, Everywear's next piece was breton stripes, I actually had another top in mind. But this is one of the outfits I really wanted to get in before the 30 for 30 started. So, why not! Both top pieces were actually a gift from my friend Ashlee. She gave them to me as seen on me. Not separate. But as and outfit. Which I thoght was adorable, so I had to wear them together.

Now, I’m off to get started on some projects! More shop/crafting updates coming later….

DVF Makes Me Happy

January 22nd, 2011

sweater and yellow tights: Urban Outfitters, black tights: ?, skirt: Diane von Furstenberg, scarf: Target, shoes: Steve Madden

Worn For: Boo and I didn’t do friday date night this week, so we decided to go into the city saturday for a movie (No Strings Attached - hilarious) and dinner. 

There is a good story behind this skirt. Well, at least, it makes me happy. In the summer of 2008 I did a design internship at the Diane von Fursteberg studio in NYC. On my very first day there was a DVF sample sale going on. MY boss told me and the other intern to go ahead and take a long lunch and go shop the sample sale. “And oh, don’t forget to tell them you are an intern here.” What we realized when we got there, is that, not only is everything already way cheaper because it is a sample sale, but employees got an even cheaper deal - any item for $25. Thats right, no matter what the item was, it was $25. I.was.in.heaven. I mean, my first day of work and I was out shopping and getting the employee discount. Sweet. 

So, this DVF skirt - $25. Yeah. I’ve worn some of the other things I got that day on this blog, I just never thought to mention that story. But that was a good day. 

Hey There Sports Fan

January 20th 2011

sweater: Gap via Buffalo Exchange, shorts: Express, tights: Urban Outfitters, shoes: Steve Madden

Worn For: The Sabres are in Boston tonight! So you know what that means - obligatory sabres outfit post. I haven’t worn a Sabies outfit in awhile, so its about time. No, those are not two toned tights, I am actually wearing two different pairs. Don’t ask how, but some how I managed. Lets just say if I were to lift up my sweater, you would see the other two legs tied around my waist. And now I am realizing just how weird that is. Preeeeetty crazy, I am. 

Now, I am off to the game, which means I will be missing the big swap. Boo. But I will be seeing my babies play. Yay! And yes, this is what I am wearing to the game. Minus the heels (I have a no heels at hockey games rule). So add some boots and a jersey, and you got my game outfit!

Lets go Sabes!!!!