NO MORE CLOTHES SHOPPING!!!

I recently started going through my closet and came across so many articles of clothing, jewelery, shoes, and accessories I forgot I had. Some still have the price tags attached! I will confess that I have a bit of a problem when it comes to shopping. I love buying but not actually using. In fact, I only wear about a quarter of the items in my closet. Here is a picture of my closet currently:



Keep in mind that there is still a substantial amount of laundry to be done so this isn't everything!!! Additionally, I have a dresser full of clothing. I have never counted but estimate I own approx. 100 shirts, 15 or so pairs of jeans, 25 dresses, 10 jackets/ blazers, 30 necklaces, 50 pairs of earrings, 12 scarfs, 30 pairs of shoes, 10 belts, and 25 or so purses.

My Mission: I have decided that my closet is just one big unnecessary money pit. So beginning on 12/1/13, my mission is to only wear items I already own for the next year.

The Rules:

• The same shirt cannot be worn within 2 weeks
• The overall outfit must be different from worn previously
• All outfits must include 1 piece of jewelry or accessory
• A post will be made once each week showing pictures of the outfits worn each day that week. A description of each piece along with approx. cost and date of purchase will accompany said pictures.
• The only acceptable newly purchased items will have to be purchased by someone else. Gift cards count as a gift from others so I can purchase new items with these.

This is not only a challenge for myself but somewhat of a style guide. I recently turned 30 years old and want to prove that I can be more sexy and stylish than ever. Although I usually dress down in a tee shirt and jeans, I actually do have an interest in fashion. I wouldn't have bought all of these items if I was not interested. The biggest issue is that it takes time, creativity, and even some guts to plan and pull off certain looks. I have a signature style that influences the items I purchase: sophisticated yet edgy. I call it "sophisti-edge." I would like to show everyone, through my clothing, that we 30 year olds may be considered sophisticated but can still have some edge... some boldness. My biggest hope is for anyone following these posts to develop a new-found passion for fashion, gain new idea's, and realize that you can be trendy and stylish while on a budget. You can look good using just the item's in your closet and can always find something to wear.

I look forward to this challenge. god knows I have plenty to work with!