Jan 30th - Outfit #27 - Leaves and Replacement Fluevogs
Oh, I faked it today...sucked it up (buttercup) and pretended to be more well than I was. I need a couch. Now. Please forgive me for not commenting the last few days - life's been crazy and there are...
View ArticleJan 31st - Outfit #28 - The Last Outfit
Holy smokes, you guys! This is it! The last day of my year-long challenge!That's a lot of pressure for an outfit to bear. I wanted to end this capsule year with an outfit that would sort of summarize...
View ArticlePost-Challenge: When In Doubt, Wear a Dress
This feels so weird! I admit, I struggled with what to wear on Day One after the challenge! After a year of only having 30 items to choose from, it was a bit panicky to review my entire closet (and all...
View ArticleFiesta and Lacing Boots with Vizzini
Ah, weekend, it felt like you were barely there long enough! So much excitement, and now I am just tired and ready for a nap.But we slog on, and we wear the crazy vintage dress a second time!And yes, I...
View Article30 For 30 Challenge - January Recap - It's Over!
And this is it - a year is finished! Here's my recap of the 30 For 30 For 12 challenge for January.[Warning: this is a big post]Summary of Items with Links to PicturesShoes/Boots: 7 pairs Adrian Agnes...
View ArticleFlies, Leaves and a Flower
Is it really only Tuesday? It feels like it should be Thursday at least!Today is the second wearing of the black leather skirt, and I must say, some of the honeymoon is over.I love the cut and duh,...
View ArticleBlack Dress and Purple Legs
I made it back to the gym today after a week off - it felt good to move and sweat and work my muscles again. I will beat this dratted cold!Today, I went for comfort and another wear of this black...
View ArticleBrown Lace Skirt - Round 1
Time to throw another article of clothing to the wolves! This brown lace skirt has been in my closet since about 2007. It never made it into a capsule last year, so it's getting the same treatment as...
View ArticleSmoking Lily Bonanza, Voting Verdicts! and Lilac Greyhounds
This is a long weekend in my lovely province of BC (Family Day, a new, invented holiday), so I have Monday off - woo hoo! I started my week off with a bang, and the third wear of my vintage 80s...
View Article30 For 30 For 12 Challenge - Favourite Wild Card Outfit!
When I started the 30 For 30 For 12 Challenge in February 2012, I gave myself the leeway to have one "Wild Card" outfit per month, so that I could wear whatever I wanted for a special occasion. It was...
View ArticlePink Velvet for Valentine's
Why is the Tuesday after a long weekend so much like a Monday? Arg. Let's try to buck up and think happy lovey thoughts for the impending V-Day, shall we? I'll be doing a pink-red romantic clothing...
View ArticlePink, Pearls and Lace With Coffee
Woo! It's Wednesday! And tomorrow is Valentine's Day! I like V-Day: it's a chance to tell people you care about them, and not necessarily a spouse or partner, but family and friends. I'm showing my...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's! Red Dress for Tamera
Happy V-Day, my dear friends, readers and fellow bloggers! You're all special to me and I wish you happiness and joy today and every day!And now...a red dress.Accurate colours - it's a RED dress!I just...
View ArticleWeekend in Purple and Red - Two More Votes!
Happy Saturday! I hope your days are full of sun, wind and lovely strolls (well, that's what mine's been full of!).To start off, we have the second wearing of this lilac Smoking Lily tee:I previously...
View ArticlePrimary Sunday Colours
Today, I went to the grocery store, then ambled through a few neighbourhoods, down to one of my favourite consignment shops. I felt like being bright! It was so sunny out, that none of my stair shots...
View Article30 For 30 For 12 Challenge - Favourite Outfit! and Wild Card Winner!
First up, the winner of the Favourite Wildcard Outfit of the 30 For 30 For 12 Challenge is...at the end of the post (heh, you didn't think I was really going to put it right at the front of the post,...
View ArticleLast Chance for Brown Lace
For a Monday, today was surprisingly mellow - spring must be on the way! I've seen crocuses and the first buds of the daffodils pushing up. And here we go - the third outfit for the brown lace...
View ArticleSecond Time for Pink Velvet
Just a reminder to vote for your favourite outfit of the year-long 30 For 30 For 12 Capsule Challenge here, in case you missed it. Please leave a comment with your top 3 faves.Today's the second time...
View ArticleRed Dress Layered
Hey, hey! It's late (worked late, didn't go to gym and am starving), so I'm going to be quick(ish).The 3rd wear of the red dress:Lots of texture and pattern going on, starting with the blouse, one of...
View ArticleHoly Ship! Round One
I had major minor annoyances all day, but first, the dress.Holy ship! Yes, that is what I've dubbed this dress, and Holy ship! it shall be. This is of course, my Smoking Lily ship dress that I...
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