Fashion Remix!

I am setting some year long goals for my self, one of those goals is to be more fashionable. When I worked for Torrid I would dress cute make fun outfits and really show my personality. In the past 3 years working at my current job I have started to loose some of that spunk. I dress business casual for work and then come home to throw on jeans or maybe even PJ's. I usually look better than my boss, so that is a plus. But, being that I don't see many people during my work day, I haven't been making a huge effort besides fixing my hair, basic make up and putting on some slacks and a sweater.

I saw on Mandy's Blog called Life in the Fashion Lane she was doing a challenge from  Kendi Everyday's blog- a Closet Remix. The idea is to use 30 items you already own and not shop for an entire month- just use what you have. I really think I could do that. I think I could force myself into looking better everyday, therefore feeling better too.

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Seems like for me the hardest part will making it through this challenge with out shopping and into something for us plus size gals to do. I do not wear skirts or dresses normally, but have a great assortment of dress pants and jeans. I just need to release that inner diva again! I am going to take some time this weekend and figure out some key pieces and work some ideas out. Wish me luck!

111 for 1/11

I am proud to say that we accepted the 111 in 1/11 challenge & totally rocked it! All in all we got donated, removed, gave away, threw out or returned / exchanged over 150 items. I am so glad we participated in this challenge!

 Here are some of the areas I was dying to work on in my house. 1. The pantry 2. Cookbook area 3. Our closet. All 3 areas were over run with items we were dumping because of the lack of organization. After filling in my Husband on my goal, he was in and started to take apart closets and drawers

What a mess! 

The After shot -33 items removed and donated

Organized and eliminated clutter

The items ready for the garbage

I had over 25 headbands! I haven't worn these in years!

Donated an entire set of dishes to a family friend in need

111 items in 1/11

I am getting in on this challenge from wordsonwendhurst.com. The goal is to look at your home and find 111 items you can get rid of. I THINK that I have enough items that are just taking up space in the house. I will take some pics and post as I go. Even if I get rid of 50 items, it will help!

I Dare you!

My blogger friend Kim over at the Newlywoodwards is throwing her 2nd annual Dare to DIY Party!

Last year she posted about this and I wasn't in time to really get involved and challenge myself... But this year it is ON! I am getting my glue gun ready, sharpening my scissors and pulling out the coupons from the Sunday paper for Michael's and AC Moore.

Come on in and show your creative side!