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Closet Confection: Twelfth Night

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When: Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Where: Work

What: Sweater (Rugby, similar here), skirt ($36 Gap w/ 40% off coupon), shoes (Vince Camuto via Loehmann’s), bracelet (Gap), watch (Croton via Loehmann’s)

So, I think I may have boxed myself into a corner with these clever (hopefully) numerical post titles and cute (at least I think so) poses with the numbers…

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I’m kinda runnin’ outta of ideas.

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It turns out there are lots of clever sayings and catchy song lyrics for numbers 1-10, but it starts getting tricky after that.  For instance, what’s really special about 14, 19 or 22?

I got nothin’.

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Also, this particular photo shoot ended with me turning to my husband and saying, “Oh crap, what should I do with the number this time?”

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I guess that’s what I get for setting the bar so high for myself.

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Writer’s block aside, there are some definite perks to this challenge.  Namely that I get to wear some of my favorite pieces over and over again.

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This skirt is quickly becoming one of those favorites. In addition to being absolutely gorgeous, it’s just so versatile. I have several additional outfits planned around it using other items in my roundup, and I’m having a hard time choosing between them. My plan was to wear each of my items at least twice during the challenge, but now that I’m almost halfway through, I’m definitely gravitating towards a few key pieces.

What about you guys?  Are you equal opportunity remixers, or do you find yourself just wanting to wear a few of your favorite pieces over and over again during this challenge?

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Closet Confection: The Eleventh Hour

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When: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Where: The usual

What: Cardigan (H&M), dress (Ben Sherman via Daffy’s), socks (Tommy Hilfiger via Century 21), boots (thrifted via Beacon’s Closet), hat/scarf combo (H&M years ago), cape ($32 Forever 21), cameo necklace (H&M)

Watch out!  The caped crusader strikes again!

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Here’s one of the things I love about this time of year: Even if I’m not so thrilled with my outfit, I can compensate by wearing really fun outerwear.

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I have a semi-obsession with cold weather accessories.  This time of year, I’d usually be out stocking up on knit berets, woolen scarves and fuzzy mittens. Unfortunately, this 30 day shopping ban has put the kibosh on all such activity.

So, I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands… literally…

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I’m learning how to knit!

Because I’m stubborn and refuse to take a class, I’m trying to teach myself using the online tutorials at www.lionbrand.com.  I’ll be honest, it’s been going pretty slowly. I’m  also a little embarrassed to admit that it took me two hours and several dozen times watching and rewinding the same 45-second video clip to even learn how to cast-on properly.

But like I told you guys yesterday, I’m no quitter.  And I’m determined to knit myself a scarf by the end of this challenge.  Wish me luck!

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Closet Confection: Perfect Ten

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When: Tuesday, November 17th, 2010

Where: Work

What: Dress ($40 H&M), rain jacket ($55 Michael Kors via eBay), sequin beret (H&M), belt (H&M), tights (Trina Turk for Hue), shoes (Via Spiga)

Hey Gang!

I’ve got good news and bad news…

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The good news is that I made it 1/10 of the way through the 30 for 30 challenge.

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The bad news is that I’m officially calling it quits.  I’m getting bored with these clothes, and I want to wear something new.  Besides, there are just too many holiday parties (and holiday sales) coming up, and I feel deprived.

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JUST KIDDING!

What?  You didn’t think I was a quitter did you?  A loser, maybe (especially at sports or other activities that require hand-eye coordination), but never a quitter.

Hey, I was the kid who squeaked by with a passing grade in her elementary school gym class simply by dangling at the end of the rope and hanging on for dear life because she knew there was no chance in heck that she’d be able to pull herself all the way to the top.

What can I say, I have the tenacity of a bulldog and the upper body strength of a… Well, I can’t think of any animals with weak upper body strength, but you get the picture.

So yes.  I’m am forging on with the challenge and will emerge victorious!

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