Remix Friday: Purple Gingham Dress

Ah, this dress. What a beautiful, perfect dress. eShakti sent it to me a few years ago, and it has served me well. Unfortunately, I haven't taken the best care of it. After many, many wears, it's slightly ripped and a little short from shrinking in the wash. Oops. Even so, we shared enough good times for me to not be too heartbroken.  

For as many times as I've worn it in real life, I've actually worn it very few times on the blog. I wish I had taken a few more sets of outfit photos before it died on me, but I'm happy with how I've worn it the few times I did. I think my favorite, though, is paired with the extra long cardigan. Which way is your favorite?

Remix Friday: Thrifted Mint Cardigan

Something Creative and Witty // Thank Goodness for Goodwill //  Mint Cardigan + Polka Dot Dress // Ice Cream and Oranges

I'm going to be honest. I almost didn't share this post. When going through old outfits, I tried to look for items that I had featured in at least five or six looks, and I thought it might be fun to do an extremely versatile item -- a cardigan. I wear cardigans in probably 60-70% of my outfits, so I figured that it would give me a wide range of looks to share. 

Wrong.

The first cardigan I thought of was this mint one that I thrifted a long time ago, and I was pleased to see how many outfits I had worn it in it. I started going through posts and saving photos into a folder, only to be a little embarrassed when I looked at them all next to each other. In the eight outfits I had found, I had managed to style it almost the exact same way in most: with something blue, something white, and/or something polka dotted. So much for versatility. 

I started looking through other posts to find another item to feature, but ultimately, I thought this was pretty funny -- and insightful. I think we all often struggle with defining our personal style, but embarrassing as it may be, it's a little comforting to see that I've kept it so consistent over the years without even really trying. That's okay in my book.

Blossoms // We Used to Be Friends //  Two Headed Boy // That Moon Song

Which of my (very similar) outfits featuring this mint cardigan is your favorite?

Remix Friday: Thrifted Floral Skirt

Yellow Cardigan + BB Dakota Floral Skirt // Thrift Store Hero // Good Night

I remember the exact moment I saw this skirt. I was at a thrift store with my friend Nataly, and she picked it up first. My eyes immediately went to it as I watched her hold it up, take a look, and put it back. With a gasp, I darted to it to take a look for myself. It was floral and pleated, and I was sold. Then I looked at the tag: BB Dakota. Then the size: size 8. A style I loved, a brand I adored, my size, in perfect condition, and $4. Ever since that fateful day, this skirt has served me well. It has been on heavy rotation in my closet, and it's made more than a few appearances on my blog and my Instagram. It's too pretty to be left sitting untouched.

Head to Toe Remix: Tops // A Light Jacket and Spring Floral // But First, Coffee

I just want to take a quick moment to say hello to my new followers from the Buzzfeed feature! In all honest, I've never been the biggest fan of Buzzfeed, but the exposure this list has gotten me is a bit surreal. Their audience is crazy, and I'm grateful to be noticed for something that I'm proud of: being a thrifty blogger. I first saw the article on Lauren of Someone Like You's Facebook, and I decided to take a look...you know, just in case. I was pretty surprised to see my face there, and it's been so cool to see my followers grow overnight.

Okay, okay. You're not half bad sometimes, Buzzfeed.

Remix Friday: J. Crew Peter Pan Collared Top

Collar, Cardigan, and a Cool Skirt // Ballerina // Love in the Time of Collar-A

For such a versatile piece, you'd that I would have styled this J. Crew collared top differently over the years. But, no. All I've ever needed is a high-waisted skirt and maybe a cardigan to make this one of my most worn pieces. For this week's Remix Friday, I thought that it only made sense to show you a top that you're probably sick of seeing. Ever since I got this gem in a J. Crew Factory sale, it has been on constant rotation. I'm honestly surprised that I was only able to find six ways that I've styled it for the blog, although the fact that it pops up on my Instagram so much (like here and here) would explain that. I have a feeling by this time next year, I'll have six more to share. Did I just challenge myself? I believe I did. Challenge accepted.

Which look is your favorite?

But First, Coffee // Peter Pan Collared Top + A-Line Skirt // Tread Lightly

Remix Friday: Red Modcloth Dress

Red-y to Go // Modcloth Collared Dress + Gingham Skirt // Red Modcloth Dress + Gray Lace Cardigan

Oh, man. Has this dress taken me through the seasons or what? I got this dress a few years back while on summer break, and it stayed with me through my senior year of college in Illinois and back to California. I still have it and wear it regularly, which is usually a good test of a lasting piece. I can't imagine getting rid of this one any time soon, and looking through all of my old posts has truly solidified that for me. Looking through all of my old posts also reminds me that I used to live in a place where it snows, and I also was very excited to start my customer service job that I later couldn't get out of soon enough. Ah, nostalgia. 

I usually cringe when looking through old outfits, but I actually still really love all of the ways I styled this dress. I'm of course partial to my most recent attempt, when I wore it as a top with a gingham skirt. However, I also loved wearing it as a skirt with a sweater over it and just on its own when I first got it. 

Which look is your favorite?

It's Snow Problem // Back to Layers // Red Collared Dress

Remix Friday: Fleet Collection Plaid Skirt

Mustard // Plaid Separates + Tan Heels // Aggie Again

Oh, yes. I am indeed attempting to start another series that undoubtedly will forget about in a week. It's a specialty of mine. I had so much fun during my remix series with Priya, that I thought it might be fun to share some of my remixes weekly. The best way to start? One of my all-time favorite pieces, of course. This plaid skirt from the gone, but certainly not forgotten Fleet Collection, will forever be one of the best things I own. With "fall" here (but not reall), a plaid skirt felt appropriate. This skirt part of a set, which you can see in my outfit post above, but it's so versatile and easy thing to pair with most tops I own. Wearing it with the matching top may be favorite way that I've styled it, but I'm also partial to the simple mustard yellow henley with it. 

Which way is your favorite?

Buffalo Exchange Top + Plaid Skirt // 40 // Yellow Tank + Fleet Collection Plaid Skirt