31 Days of Simple Outfits {Day 4}

It's a little hard to tell in this picture, but the jacket is a wine color. It appears brown, but it's closer to purple in real life. It's one of my favorite pieces because it just fits so well (aka: makes me look thinner) and it's incredibly versatile. I've been amazed at the patterns and colors it pairs well with.

My sweet sister bought me this maxi dress. I love it because the fabric is fabulously soft and the neckline is flattering; it's high enough to things modest which keeps me comfortable. This dress is perfect for so many occasions, casual and a bit dressier. I love wearing it out to parties or girl's nights, but it's just as great for a day of picking up kids from school.

Do you have a jacket you love?


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31 Days of Simple Outfits {Day 3}

I wear this striped cardigan often. It's incredibly comfortable and perfect for having just enough warmth. I paired it with my army green skirt (a-line) and boots. These boots have been with me for so long and they've served me well; but I have a new pair picked out for my birthday in November. I'm allowing myself replacements if it's truly needed and as long as I get rid of the old version.

Limiting my wardrobe is actually freeing me in so many ways. Having less to choose from takes away the burden of shuffling through ALL THE THINGS and lets me focus on clothes I love that fit well. It's a relief to pull out any piece that is currently hanging in my wardrobe knowing it will fit me and that I love it. Also, I purposely chose a color scheme which is helping enormously to pair multiple clothes together. Most of the pieces in my closet go with every other piece in my closet. That cuts down on the "oh-no-the-shirt-that goes-with-this-skirt-is-dirty" syndrome because every other shirt goes with it too!

What colors do you gravitate to in your wardrobe?

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31 Days of Simple Outfits {Day 2}

I love this little denim dress. It's simple and versatile; light and easy for layering. I paired it with Toms to keep the outfit casual. This is one of  my go-to outfits for running out the door on errands. It is a tad bit short so I do wear shorts underneath just in case the wind decides to flip the skirt.

I used to shy away from dresses and skirts, but a few years ago I gave them another chance. I found that one dress, being a complete outfit, was wonderfully quick for throwing on and hurrying out the door. It made me look put-together when I'd taken five minutes. It cut down my get-ready time so much that I began wearing them more. None of my dresses are too fancy (remember my style is comfy classic), but they have the capacity to be dressed up with scarves, jewelry and heels.

Do you like wearing dresses?

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31 Days of Simple Outfits {Day 1}

Since I've been focusing on simplifying my life and limiting my clothing, shoes and accessories, I thought it'd be fun to show a different outfit each day of October from my small allotment. Sometimes having boundaries helps my creativity and I love the challenge of mixing things up. I want to prove to myself that having a small amount of clothes doesn't limit my options. I'm obviously not a fashionista, but I do want to look presentable. So I'm hoping by the end of this month I'll have a nice group of pictures to reference and hope that it'll inspire you too. My style is self-defined as comfy classic. 

Today's outfit is French-inspired. I love the brightness of the red jeans against the polka-dot blouse. This outfit makes me feel professional with a splash of fun. The flowing fabric is flattering and the elastic waistline highlights my waist. I'm an artist and love color. Red is one of my favorite accent colors but I use it sparingly. I only have this one pop of red in my entire wardrobe. Colored jeans really help a limited wardrobe stretch. It creates more crossover for mixing and matching.

I'm joining up with the The Nesting Place's 31 Days Challenge. There are so many great subjects, you should check it out!

What is your favorite accent color?


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Hello October, Hello Simplicity

I've been debating Project 333 for awhile and finally decided to join this year for the Fall session (you know how I love a good challenge). I've been cleaning out and getting rid of tons of stuff: clothes, books and whatever. Can I let you in on a little secret? It feels amazing!! Me and simplicity are bff's now.

Sooo, I'm joining the challenge of wearing only 33 items of clothing/accessories/shoes (not including undergarments, pajamas, workout or lounge wear) for the next 3 months (333, see?). (You can read more about it here.) I thought it'd be fun to share my 33 items with you. I apologize for the poor photo quality, I was rushing and my camera batteries were dying. I only photographed the clothes but I'll try to show you my accessories and shoes in another post when I update my progress.

Here's the breakdown:

2 Cardigans and 1 Sweater

 2 Coats

 3 Dresses

 2 Jackets

 4 Jeans/Pants

 2 Skirts

 10 Tops

I've chosen to stay within four colors: Black, Purple, Gray, and Blue. I also added red as a splash of color and tones of green in one skirt and some blouses. I made sure all the pieces went together so assembling outfits would be easy. I tried to choose various patterns so I wouldn't get bored or have outfits look too similar (my scarves add additional colors and patterns).

Although this wardrobe needs to last through December, I chose light fabrics and more short-sleeve tops than long-sleeve because lately my body barometer has been crazy. I decided to focus on layers since they can help to stay warm or be shed to cool off. If the weather gets super cold, I'll trade out lighter fabrics for heavier ones.

Do you think 33 items is too small for a wardrobe? Have you ever limited your closet?