Yesterday, I rounded up another week of the PinStyle challenge (that's #pinstyle13, if you're following along on Instagram). I committed to the style challenge for the month of April in an effort to step outside of my comfort zone and break away from the rut of wearing the same things over and over. I never imagined I would actually enjoy the challenge as much as I have, I'm actually sad that next week I'll be wrapping it up. There's still time to join in, the "rules" are simple: Here is what you do: Pick an outfit from your Pinterest style board (or stalk your fashionable friends boards), Document yourself wearing it (selfies are fine, too!), Share your outfit on … [Read more...]
PinStyle Challenge: Week 2
I'm back for another round of the PinStyle challenge. Last week was crazy. I'm not sure how I accomplished anything aside from making tulle wands and party favors. Busy or not, I had to get dressed every single day, so this PinStyle challenge didn't get put aside like so many other things. If you haven't joined in you, I encouraged you to try it out, I'm wearing things I haven't worn in quite a well and really utilizing the things in my closet. I was stuck in such a rut and wearing the same things over and over, it's nice to pull out some older pieces and freshen them up a bit. Once again, here's a quick overview: Here is what you do: Pick an outfit from your Pinterest style board (or … [Read more...]
PinStyle Challenge
I have a real confession: I am not very fashion forward. At all. If I ever wear a trendy outfit or something that gets a ton of compliments, it's always one of the outfits that the friendly lady at the local boutique chose for me. Or the one I saw on the manequin at one of my favorite stores. I certainly wouldn't consider myself a fashion risk-taker and I have more black in my closet than any other color. Don't get me wrong here, I would love to be a little more fashionable, but I tend to stick with safe options. If I buy a pair of shorts and a top together, that's how I always pair the two pieces. I've known for a while that I really need to branch out and take … [Read more...]