30 for 30--my pieces

For the next six weeks, I'll be taking part in Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge. You can find all the rules here, but the basics are: 30 items of clothing, 30 different outfits, no shopping until I've worn them all. Accessories aren't part of the 30 because, as Kendi wisely says, accessories are "the chips and salsa of a meal, those calories don't really count." So here are my 30 (excluding two pieces I ordered from Ruche last week which I plan to include once they arrive, I swear it's not cheating).



clockwise from top left: striped tee (target), black tank (forever21), gray tee (american apparel), striped button-down (forever21), white tank (forever21), white tee (j crew), checkered button down (thrifted), colored blouse (anthro), coming soon: this tank from ruche



clockwise from top left: floral skirt (DIY), white skirt (old navy), black ruffled skirt (forever21), sailboat skirt (old navy), yellow linen skirt (DIY), orange skirt (american apparel)



from left: purple dress (anthro), gray dress (loft), white dress (banana republic), navy dress (american apparel), coming soon: this dress from ruche



from left: cutoffs (DIY), black cropped pants (gap circa 1998)



from left: gray (j crew), green (j crew), yellow (target)



clockwise from top left: maryjanes (dankso), wedges (indigo by clarks), sandals (birkenstock), very dirty and beloved black flats (yellow box), gladiators (steve madden)

Each of these pieces will see at least 2 but closer to 3-4 wears each, so I'm going to summon all my best remixing skills for the next 30 posts. I'm excited to take part in this--check out the other participants and the full rules here.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Works Cited
obama tee: gift from my mom
skirt: i made it
belt: uo
flats: old navy

I don't consider myself a particularly patriotic person, but I have to confess I love a holiday that includes fireworks, barbecue, and a lot of time outside; plus, it gives me an excuse to wear my Obama shirt.



S. did a little feature on me at Academichic today, and I laughed when I saw the compilation of my signature outfits--tee shirt and high-waisted skirt--and realized I was wearing the same thing again today. I hope it doesn't get too repetitive, but it's been a busy week, so I find myself gravitating to pieces I know will flatter. Today, I wanted to do red, white, and blue in slightly more subtle ways--an orangey-red patterned shoe, and chambray for my blue.



Are you doing Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge starting next week? I am, and I'm already excited to see what other people come up with! Have a terrific weekend and see you on Monday.

P.S. Last chance to win a printed bag from mengseldesigns!