Thursday, November 4, 2010

Getting into the remix mindset


I'm sorry I didn't post yesterday. The weather here has been a double whammy of miserable rain and chilly temperatures for the last couple of days that outfit photos outside have been hard to do. I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to being outside on blistery days, so I'm either going to have to learn how to take my photos indoors or wear three layers of tights soon...

In other news, I've decided I want to participate in Kendi's 30 for 30 Challenge this go-around, in which participants choose 30 items and remix them for 30 days. I haven't picked out all my pieces yet, but mine will probably be a dress-centric challenge (surprise, surprise) so a lot of the remixing will probably revolve around restyling a frock as a main piece. To get into that mindset, I thought I'd illustrate some remixing ideas from past outfits that include one surprisingly versatile Old Navy orange dress. I'm not sure if I'll include this dress in the challenge wardrobe, but the ideas will hopefully inspire me to be playful with my combinations.

So far, it's worked well under skirts...


Plays well with sweaters...


And looks good with tall boots.


How else would you restyle this piece? Are you participating in 30 for 30? If so, what are you using?


signature1 by you.

17 comments:

  1. YAY I'm so excited you're participating - I'm going to give it a shot, too! Thanks so much for the versatile dress advice, I have a red one just like yours that I may include in my 30 now..

    ReplyDelete
  2. Wow that is a versatile dress!!

    I was tempted to participate but the weather here is seriously so unpredictable I think I would have a hard time picking which pieces could work for a whole month! I'm hoping to get inpiration from everyone then maybe participate in a future challenge :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Good luck with the 30 day challenge hunnie....you will do fabulous!!! I know how you feel about the weather....I was in between rain drops yesterday!! yikes!!!

    Stop By and Say Hello♥
    Statements in Fashion Blog♥

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love all the ways you wore the red dress...cannot wait to see what you do for the 30 for 30.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I really like your skirt in the first picture.



    Just Better Together

    ReplyDelete
  6. I 'll do the remix as well and I'll relay heavily on skirts.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm participating too so thanks for giving me some ideas! I haev a very similar dress that I might need to break out for the challenge!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hey - I'm a new follower - my Google Reader suggested your blog and I love it! I have a very similarly colored dress from Loft that I'm trying to think of ways to remix - this post definitely gave me some ideas.

    I did the remix challenge this summer, but I think I'm going to sit this one out - I can't wait to follow the participants, though!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I'm participating too! I'm picking out my items today, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to choose all the wrong things. Can't wait to see your other picks, and see what comes of it!

    ReplyDelete
  10. how funny! I have that dress and I am wearing it in a post scheduled for tomorrow. I love all the ways you remixed it!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hey! Thanks for the comment. A couple of my friends live in Athens. One is a Graduate Teacher's Assistant at UGA.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I love the second outfit the best! :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love this idea of layering a dress under a skirt and would never have thought of doing it, but your ideas look so great I think I will have to try it. I am doing the 30 for 30 for the first time so am excited about it.. just have to get more things than all the black I seem to have :(

    6 more days...
    BETHANY JANE DESIGNS EARRING GIVEAWAY
    look forward to seeing your outfits over the 30 days...!! cheers,
    Jodi

    ReplyDelete
  14. I'm in the middle of a 30 for 30 right now and having a blast. I'm excited to see you mix and match! You've got such great style so I'm looking to steal some inspiration...
    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love these examples, it's totally motivating considering all I do is remix my wardrobe :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. I'm doing 30 for 30...and as long as I've got my shoes, I'll be OK.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Very cool that you're doing the 30 for 30!! I've definitely learned a lot seeing how other bloggers like you restyle dresses and layer things so creatively!! Its so awesome how many ways you've worn that dress! :)

    ReplyDelete

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Related Posts with Thumbnails