December 2010
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Day 23 30x30 Remix: Pattern Crazy
I hadn’t intended to wear three different patterns today. I think it started as necessity [chilly day] and just sort of went organically from there. I like how the stripes ended up showing through the sheer grey shirt.
It’s another stay at home mom day, which meant yoga in the morning and Target/mall shopping for Christmas in the afternoon. Comfort and easy nursing is what this...
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Day 22 30x30 Remix: Purple People
I have a thing for purple. My closet is full of it, I think it looks great on many different skin tones [there’s a reason people always say jewel tones are flattering!] and I even have a shiny purple iPhone case. So it’s not a surprise I have two shades of purple in my remix wardrobe.
It’s incredibly sunny out today. Sorry for the squintyness and stark light of today’s...
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Day 21 30x30 Remix: Birthday Party
Today we went to brunch with friends, saw our friend Erika off [back to LA] and went to a one year old’s birthday party [Zeke, the son of Law Mama, a friend and fellow remixer!]
I had a little trouble getting dressed, and Liz and I commiserated about being sick of all of our 30 items! Funny, I didn’t think it would hit me so hard, but really I’m kinda stuck. I think because...
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Day 20 30x30 Remix: Workin' It
Everyone has the weekend off for Thanksgiving. Not me! I volunteered to work today because Saturdays are fantastic in the salon. Busy, yet everyone is relaxed. I love it! So I decided to use my dress from Day 6 and work my cardigan from Day 14, and some awesome sparkly woven Free People tights from Jeremys.
It’s funny how I was just saying the other day “I can’t do that whole...
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Day 19 30x30 Remix: Black Friday
I had no intention of going out to any Black Friday sales. But sometimes, the Black Friday comes to you.
Our friend Erika is visiting from LA and has never really been to San Francisco, so we ended up in the city in Union Square on the busiest day of the year. Forever 21 was insane. Of course I didn’t buy anything! But looking was fun. I’m excited to buy a little something sparkly...
Day 18 30x30 Remix: Thanksgiving Edition
I know this outfit doesn’t scream holidays. But it does scream Thanksgiving, and I’ll tell you why.
Acid washed jeggings from Mossimo: stretttchy. Loosey-goosey blue sweater from Forever 21: rooooomy. Are ya catchin’ my drift? Our Thanksgiving was full of veggie wonderfulness [haven’t eaten turkey or any other meat for 21+ years!] and so so delicious. No travel, no...
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Day 17 30x30 Remix: The Wild Card
I know this short sleeved jacket doesn’t seem like the wild card of my 30 items, but I assure you this is really going rogue for me. I bought this at Zara a few years ago and have worn it maybe 5 times. In 3 years. Oh my.
So I chose this with the intention of getting some use out of it finally. As you can see it took me until the 17th day to wear it, so I’m not sure how many more...
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Day 16 30x30 Remix: Blinding Stripes
Today was another rainy, cold, WINDY day. I’m surprised I could even get one photo outside. But the rain eventually went away, so I could snap these in the sun.
Something I’m figuring out as I go along: I should’ve tried everything on before committing to it for 30 days! My post pregnancy body is actually smaller, so now for instance these jeans no longer fit me like a glove....
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Day 15 30x30 Remix: A Birdie Told Me
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long in the remix to wear my favorite scarf. I bought it at H & M a few years ago, and it’s just the best.
It’s a cotton knit just like a t shirt, and just as comfy around my neck. I love the bird print [I’m a sucker for all things bird-y, just see my tattoos for evidence.] I wore this with a sheer grey t shirt but it was...
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Day 14 30x30 Remix: Holiday Mood
Sunday finds us with family time. We went down to 4th Street in Berkeley for a little window shopping. They’ve lit up the street with tons of lights, there’s hot cider to be drunk, it feels like the holidays are finally here!
It was chilly. I only opened my coat to take the photos.
I love when you can layer things in the winter that otherwise might never get worn. This grey tank...
Day 13 30x30 Remix: Work & Play
It’s funny. For the most part, anything I wear to work is something I’d wear for a night out. So when I planned my 30 items for this challenge, I figured I could work something out for special events. And let’s face it, I don’t really go out much with an 8 month old at home. Then cue Saturday: wanting to be warm and comfortable for a busy busy day at the salon, and then a...
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Day 12 30x30 Remix: Bang Bang
So it’s Friday, and it’s cold and rainy. My husband and I decide to get an early breakfast before work since the baby’s off at daycare.
Breakfast was a total FAIL [they were out of tofu. IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.] So I headed off to work.
And then I decided to cut my fringe! Been a while since I’ve had bangs [can’t stand the word, ugh] and I really like having...
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Day 11 30x30 Remix: Vintage Rose
I was feeling a bit romantic, somewhat vintage-y. Yet nothing here is vintage! I decided I needed to spruce up my hair accessories, so this large cream rose pin was turned into hair ornamentation. Sadly the wind today didn’t help this hairstyle.
I loooove the inset in this top, so very 40’s inspired.
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Day 10 30x30 Remix: The Big Switch
So I mentioned on Twitter yesterday that I was contemplating switching out one of my 30 pieces. Simply because I chose a pair of leggings for one of my pants, when really I only wear leggings like I wear tights. Tights = accessories, therefore not a part of the 30! I’d had plans to wear other leggings within the remix, so I think this works with the rules. So here we go: this dress is the...
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Day 9 30x30 Remix: Pumpkin Plastic Pompadour
My honesty: I didn’t get dressed until 3 pm. Morning yoga + starvation right after = eating lunch in workout gear. Not a pretty sight, but at least tonight I have a book signing to go to, so I managed to get properly dressed.
I LOVE this color combination! The pumpkin cardigan, the aqua tank, the grey jeans, it’s all good.
This necklace is a show stopper. Not something I...
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Day 8 30x30 Remix: Bok bok!
A home with the baby day. Sometimes it’s a crawl all over the living room floor kinda day, sometimes it’s errand day. Today was a little of both. I decided my super casual outfit needed a punch, so I layered two lightweight shirts, jeans, and boots to make the whole thing more interesting.
A chicken purse doesn’t hurt, either.
Another braid variation. Way too hot today...
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Day 7 30x30 Remix: Lazy Sunday
Sunday is Funday! And by fun I mean vegan soul food brunch with good friends and coffee and naps and possibly more coffee.
Comfortable, easy, love it.
Shirt: Sparkle [UO] // Purple tank [not part of remix]: Gillian O’Malley [Target] // Jeans: Gap Always Skinny // Corduroy yellow slipons: Toms
As much as I love my hair, I might have to cut my fringe. I’ve tucked my hair behind my...
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Day 6 30x30 Remix: Girlish details
It’s all in the details, as they say.
I love this dress, but the cable knit white tights with it? Totally different level of girlishness. Cutesy shoes and some fun jewelry and I’m all set.
I should mention that white tights are not easy to wear. I’ve owned these for 3 years and worn them maybe once? They make everything look bigger, and it’s hard not to feel like a...
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Day 5 30x30 Remix: Very Me
Day 5 finds me wanting something not too challenging, something that just feels like “me”. Yeah, I know all the 30 items I chose were from my closet, but some are just more effort, ya know? This outfit says Nicole all over it.
Top knottin’ it up today, certainly not a hair washing day.
I love this look because it’s slightly girly, ruffly, sparkly. Then you’ve...
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Day 4 30x30 Remix: Easy as ABC
Ah, Day 4. Today I’m back to work in the salon, so a bit more fun can be had. This outfit is a perfect combination of brand spankin’ new stuff, things from a few years back, and several trusty standbys.
New items: Black booties by Madden Girl [thank you Zappos, for having such a nice selection of non-leather items!] and the striped silky skirt from H & M.
Few years back...
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Day 3 30x30 Remix: in 3D
This was a challenge. I’ve never tried to wear such a ‘dressy’ look while staying at home all day with the baby. It started with this thrifted skirt made by Esprit [probably around 1985] which has a print from Life magazine.
Fortunately it’s a stretchy tube skirt so comfort is high. Having a challenge breastfeeding the little one with a tucked in shirt [Mossimo for...
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Day 2 30x30 Remix: I'm a little bit country
Sometimes things seem like a good idea and then they sit in a dresser drawer for 2 years. This shirt may just be one of those. I pulled it out because the day seemed sunny and warm [by the time I got dressed, I went to yoga in the morning] so here’s my sunshiny outfit. Didn’t mean for the shoes and shirt to match, but there you go!
I should also mention: I’m vegan. I am...
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Day 1 30x30 Remix
I should mention something before I start my 30x30 remix: I’m a SAHM 4 days a week, and a hair dresser in the salon 3 days a week. This means my 30 outfits must typically be A) very comfortable, B) nursing friendly, C) baby-proof on stay-at-home days, and D) still hip and cute! So here’s Day 1, a stay at home day:
It’s only 50-60 degrees here today in the Bay Area, so layering...
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I'm finally posting my 30x30!
I’m finally posting my #30x30 fashion remix selections! The rules are simple: choose 30 items [including shoes, not including accessories or coats], create 30 different looks for 30 days. I had such a hard time narrowing it down, I feel like my closet is bursting with fun things to wear! The clincher with this challenge is no shopping. A great time for me to do this, yes, but it’s so hard not to...
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