I like playing with the idea of creating two different outfits from one same base, in this case the base (or the carry-over items) being any part of the first outfit that is/are repeated in the next one.

In many cases the idea behind this is very practical - once certain clothing item is in rotation I don't like putting it back to the wardrobe with the clean stuff, instead I keep it on the hanger or folded outside and I like to get the most use out of it before it ends up in the washing pile. Ideally, I'd like to have a part of wardrobe where I'd hang or put already worn stuff, but at the moment it is not possible.

This approach actually works for me really well. The clean and already-worn-but-still-wearable things don't mix up, I get to be a bit more creative with what I put on, I am forced to reuse the clothes quickly as I don't like seeing too many things outside the wardrobe and the laundry pile is significantly reduced. Win-win.

On Friday I had to pop to school for a quick catch-up with my son's teacher. I realised over time that I tend to start with button-ups as the basics for the school visit items. This time I reused the white one I wore the day before which I had on for only a short period of time, so it was still fresh although a bit less crisp. Still, it was not a laundry pile item.

Later in the day when I had to pop out to run some errands the shirt was no longer usable, but the skirt and hose were carry-overs. I reused the same principle of double stripes as worn recently and just changed the shoes.

In both cases I wore my denim jacket. I did not wear it when I was at the school, but it was a welcome topper for walking outside both times.

Btw, I've shortened the bangs in the meantime. I need a haircut soon anyway, but after a winter when slightly shorter hair was more practical for squashing under hats, I am trying to decide what length to go for now. The current one or an inch or two longer?

Thanks for reading. Comments, suggestions and spanners equally welcome.