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new challenge: a picture says a thousand...styles?

hi guys!

as it's been a while since we've had a challenge, i thought i'd start another one... assuming you guys are interested, of course :).

this time, i wanted us to think outside the box in terms of drawing inspiration -- and to see how something that inspires us in one way, can inspire someone else in totally different ways! so this is the "picture perfect" challenge. if you're interested, here's how it will work:

- this challenge will take place over the course of a work week (perhaps the week after next, as this weekend is a long weekend?). THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH WORK DAY i will post a picture from flickr's "interesting things" calendar:

http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2009/08/

these photos are uploaded daily and i will put up that picture no matter what it is; this means i will not be selecting photos that especially appeal to me or anything like that. it will be as much of a surprise to me as it is to you!

- your challenge will be to draw inspiration from the photo to come up with an outfit for the next day! post it in the thread where i posted the original photo.

what is this supposed to teach us? we've all fallen into ruts with our wardrobes where it can seem impossible to create fresh, new combinations -- especially if you're on a tight budget and can't afford to splash out money on new things. this challenge should help train our eyes to draw inspiration from sources that aren't necessarily fashion-y, and force us to reevaluate our wardrobes and come up with fresh outfits. and plus, it's always fun to see what others see when they're looking at the exact same thing!

so? anybody game? i'll be doing it anyway, so you're welcome to just offer your much-appreciated feedback, but i'd love it if anyone else wanted to participate :)

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27 Replies

Posted 6 months ago

Me! Love it hanna! I think I might have mentioned this as an idea in one of very first challenge idea brainstorming threads. So many people can interpret this is so many different ways; I'm just so excited to see what comes out of this!

And I love that calendar, thanks for posting it hanna :-)

Posted 6 months ago

I'll play! yay for a new challenge!

Posted 6 months ago

I'll play. A lot of my clothes don't fit me right now, but I'll do my best!

Posted 6 months ago

This sounds like fun and it sounds like a great way to give me a kick in the rear to get in my closet and start putting things together in interesting ways.
Thanks Hanna. You're great!

Posted 6 months ago

If I can figure out again how to post I'll try to play. LOL@ today's (or at least the most recent ) photo as inspiration! http://www.flickr.com/photos/rowenar/3878914744/

Posted 6 months ago

Thanks, hanna! Another interesting challenge. I'll be the ra-ra cheerleader.

Posted 6 months ago

I can't play this one, but wanted to give kudos to your creativity! I look forward to finding out what everyone comes up with.

Posted 6 months ago

Hmm...Michelle, if maybe some of us took a shot at describing the picture (colors, texture, description of the scene etc), would it help you participate?

Posted 6 months ago

Yes, Michelle! Do you think that could work? Thoughtful, Vani.

Posted 6 months ago

michelle, i would really love for you to participate -- i'd hate to think i was leaving you out of anything! how about when i post the picture for the day i write a description for you as well? i'll do my best to convey the details; it should be a good test of my journalistic training, and i'm sure the others will chime in if i leave something out!

Posted 6 months ago

Hanna, great idea! I wish I had an ounce of your creativity!

Posted 6 months ago

:) thanks debora. glad to know there are so many takers. any more? :):)

michelle, what do you think of our suggestions? :)

Posted 6 months ago

Hanna, this sounds like a great idea. Now that my body is starting to change thanks to pregnancy, I am finding myself in a severe rut - wearing the same 4 bottoms with the same 8 tops. This challenge will help me mix things up and recapture some of my fab feelings that were lost.

Posted 6 months ago

I'm in!

Posted 6 months ago

I am totally in!

Why not start next week? The Monday holiday would give some of us working girls *grin* a chance to play in our, er, play clothes. (Which is still how I refer to them all these years later: school clothes, church clothes, and play clothes. LOL!)

Posted 6 months ago

I'm in!

Posted 6 months ago

Vani and Hannah, you guys are so thoughtful!! A description would most definitely help, so count me in with one proviso: I'm still in guide dog training and will be for some time, so I may not be able to jump in every day; it'll depend on what items I have here.

Posted 6 months ago

I'll try. Being a SAHM I sometimes don't leave the house, but on the days that I do I'm in!

Posted 6 months ago

That sounds fabulous! I'm up for it, Hanna. Thanks for initiating another challenge.

Posted 6 months ago

I am with Kristen. Let's start next week.
Also, I don't think people should feel like once they commit to doing the challenge, they should stick to it religiously every day of the week. I think it is ok to drop by and do an outfit or two if you feel particularly inspired by the photo.

Posted 6 months ago

okay, next week it is! i will post the first picture and description on sunday night.

and yes, of course bella, this is not intended to be a strict challenge -- participate as and when you are able and when the picture inspires you, though i do think part of the challenge is finding inspiration in the unlikeliest of photos :)

i look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

Posted 6 months ago

Great idea for a challenge, hanna! I'm in for a few days or so :)

Posted 6 months ago

I'll try as much as I can too - sounds fun. Thanks so much for suggesting this hanna - the last challenge was so fun!!!

Posted 6 months ago

If I am able, I will join. Next week is a bit crazy because of the start of the school year but maybe I will find time. If not I will be cheering you on, thanks Hanna!!

Posted 6 months ago

Fab idea can't wait to give it a go x

Posted 6 months ago

I'm up for a challenge. Haven't been around much lately because of craziness at work and home and computer complications but I miss everyone. This will be a fun way to get back into the swing of things.

Posted 6 months ago

This is a super idea Hanna, thanks!

I'll try to do at least one day, but I'm not promising anything: I start a new (temp) job on Monday and will need some time adjusting to the new rhythm (going from full-time freelancer to full-time employee + freelancing;-)

Posted 6 months ago