one closet, one year!

I was getting dressed for a friend's birthday party and I didn't know what I was going to put on my body. I looked in my closet and it seemed empty, unpromising. I've had these moments before; everything was old, ill-fitting, or blah. I thought to myself, "Ugh! I have NOTHING to wear!" Then I began rifling through my closet and saw a forgotten shirt I loved and many more, and I realized I was crazy. I had plenty to wear, and plenty to choose from. My closet was FULL of treasures! At that moment I decided I would take a year to explore my closet and to add NOTHING new to my wardrobe.

I would create a NEW outfit for each day in order to maximize my wardrobe and shake up my style.

Basically, I would try to "snap out" of my fashion rut, and appreciate what I have.

It was my New Years' project:
One Closet, One Year.
Showing posts with label Griffith Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Griffith Park. Show all posts

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Trails!

We were invited to spend the morning in Griffith Park in the area around The Trails cafe. I had no luck convincing the boys that they would love the scenery and food at The Trails, so I went alone with Hollis. The boys wanted to stay home and play with Legos. Since they rush hither and thither all week, I decided not to force them out of the house, even though I wanted to. I really wanted to.

The scenery at Griffith Park is stunning, and it was also quite a scene. The hipsters were out and in full force. There was a TV actress, a skinny jean wearing femme-boy, bikers, middle-age rockers with their fashionable kids in tow, neo- bohemians, nature enthusiasts, and dogs. I love L.A.!

I forgot to post another poll, but I will add it tomorrow. Although only twelve people responded, it was clear that I was the only person with more than 60 shirts. Oh well, it's still less than Oprah, I'm sure!

Outfit:

Because I spent so much time trying to convince the little dudes to come with me, I had to rush to get dressed. I decided to wear jeans again, and I threw on a shirt I have worn before, but backwards. I didn't think about it too much, but when I got home I started to worry that some people might not think it is a different outfit. It is a little lame, but I have a different sweater underneath, different shoes, and I think the look is pretty different. If you disagree, you can let me know!

Shirt: I got this at a warehouse sale. I took the label off, so I can't say who made it. Seen in: Hey Thursday! I belted it with a scarf my friend gave me long ago.

Sweater: From cousin.

Jeans: From cousin. Gap.

Shoes: Wanted.