WIW-30x30- week 1 - YouLookFab Forum

Well, I'm squeezing a lot out of this 30x30 challenge, although I'm also playing fast and loose with the 30 items! Only counting clothing - no shoes, bags, or accessories.

I'm trying to wear the heck out of my clothes. I don't mind repetition. I am starting with a small capsule this week (12 items) 4 black, 4 white, 2 blush, 1 grey, 1 Jean)

Black Zara embroidered bomber
Black skirt with lace detail
Black cotton tank dress
Black cutoff jeans
White cotton sweater
White shorts
White jeans
White jean jacket
Blush lace tank
Blush chinos
Grey 3/4 sleeve T
Jean jacket

I've only worn 9 from the list so far. (It was too wet/rainy to get out my whites - White shorts, white jeans, white jean jacket). Also, there were two clean the office//purge days where jeans were suggested!

I will probably wear the white shorts and the black cut-off jeans this weekend with the grey t and white sweater.

Next week I plan to add 4 new items in blue, bringing my capsule up to 16.

I'm also in week 3 of following a new skin care regime, and making a concerted effort at wearing lippy every day. Alas, after a 12 hour day and a week of high humidity I'm a bIt wrinkled and frizzed out, but hanging in!

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6 years ago

Nomad

Active Member

I especially like the simple elegance of #4, but #5 is my favorite. Lovely soft colors that suit you well, and that scarf is beautiful. Great week!

Emily K

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Veteran

Nbr. 5 IS really pretty! I'm amused that you are making the capsule gradually, as you go--some of us may begin to wish that we'd copied your strategy.

Dianna

4 and 5 are my favorites, but it was a really close race. The bomber is so pretty and versatile.

skylurker

I love #4 and #5 : you look great in light coloured outfits, I like how the clothes fit, the light coloured shoes look prim and neat, and the scarf adds a touch of elegant feminity.
I don't like you in all black, it's harsh. Also the waist placement of the dress looks off to my eyes.
I like the bomber better with the blush top.

Style Fan

The weather has been very strange for this time of year. Rain and more rain.
#4 and #5 are my favourites. I like the simplicity of #4 and the colours of #5 are lovely on you.

Jane

Love 5, great colours; 1 is good to my eye bit RATE (just found out what this means, so gotta to use it!).

Anonymous

My favorites are numbers 1 and 5!!

I second Skylurkers comment about the black in number 3. I can make this statement only because I can compare it to the other outfits. The black in number 3 would not stand out as less flattering if not for the easy comparison to others, especially numbers 4 and 5. This is a possible side effect of the 30 x 30 challenge.

The idea of building your capsule gradually is a brilliant idea. I kinda wish I had thought of it. It seems much more organic and adaptive. If I ever do another 30 x 30, I will certainly use this strategy.

WRT self care. I find that I have more time to really take better care of myself. I should be doing more skin care. I am not. But I have spent considerable time on pedicures/manicures. I also am striving to wear lipstick every single day.

Runcarla

Thanks for the feed back. #4 feels the most authentic 'me.' Interesting that so many folks like the pale combo #5 (food for thought!). A picture is worth a thousand words and I agree about the dress in #3. This is year 3 for it, and I was kind of surprised how 'flabby' and worn it felt when I wore it. Probably shrunk a bit over time as well since it is 100% cotton (Loft). Time to edit it out - I've got my value from it and I've got other summer dresses, in non-black.

I like how in the 'Vivienne Files' capsules are built up in units of 4 garments of the same colour. Whenever I do a seasonal shop and decide to audition a new colour, I try to collect 4 items in that colour so that I can give it a good run. This spring I decided to give blush a try, since there is so much of it out there. Next week I will see how it works with the blue items I plan to add to my capsule.

Sal

I love four and one the most. The bomber is a versatile piece for you - and a great mx of soft and RATE.

I like how you wear the bomber jacket. Although it is not a style that spoke to me right away--I guess it took a while for my "eye to adjust"--I've found myself wanting to add one to my wardrobe. For that reason, I was glad to see them well-represented in the NAS catalog. It's an easy and stylish pop-over in look #2.

Jaime

My favorites are #1 and #4 and your hair!

Oh, Shevia-thanks! It has been so humid, rain for days on end, and relatively warm - my hair is as tightly curled as a poodle's! Would you believe the bang/fringe is almost to my chin when straight?!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

GREAT.

Extra love for #1 and #5. Killer looks.

Lisa

I adore when a piece is remixed in lots of ways. That floral bomber is lovely in every look here. Nice job!

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