American Girl (30 for 30: Day 4)

Happy Veterans Day (and Day 4 of the 30 for 30 Challenge!) I was feeling a little patriotic this morning and threw on this red, white & blue (and teal) number. This is one of my fave sweaters ever- my sweet mother-in-law got it for me last Christmas and I have gotten a ton of wear out of it. And I was feeling a little colorful so I threw on a big pair of red and orange earrings from Anthro and my most comfortable red flats. Voila- an outfit as American as apple pie.

I'm am learning more and more from this challenge everyday. I really feel like it is teaching me to pair colors and tetures that I wouldn't normally think of (like teal and blue and red and orange and stripes- oh my!) And I am grateful for the blogging community who truly have embraced this challenge and are supporting each other- thank you for all the comments and love ladies!

And today I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to my friend Laine's Hubby Dustin and her brother Randall, and all the veterans that have served and are serving our country. I appreciate the sacrifices you make everyday to keep us safe and protect the things I love most. Love you guys (and girls)!

XO
-L

30 for 30: Day 4 by OliveandBleu 

Its a Plaid World (30 for 30 Day 3)

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of the 30 for 30 Challenge. I have to say, I thought this little adventure would be really restrictive for me and that I wouldn't have many ideas, but it has been just the opposite. It may sound odd, but by limiting my pieces I feel like I have a ton more ideas for how to style them. I guess its easy to get overwhelmed with "stuff"- endless things taking up space- but when you really buckle down and use what you have, it can be just as exciting as weekly shopping trips. (Now I just shop in my closet...)

Anyway, enough on the anti-consumerism rant...I will always love to shop, I am just choosing to focus those funds on the big picture now- a house and future. And I really think this 30 for 30 Challenge will help me do so.

Any of you have any 30 for 30 ephiphanies yet?

XO
-L

30 for 30: Day 3 by OliveandBleu featuring a cotton jacket

Spotted (30 for 30 Day 2)

Good Morning! Welcome to Tuesday-Day 2 of the 30 for 30 Challenge (still going strong). It looks like the shopping ban could not have come at a better time, we found out yesterday that we are having to cut back hours at work. For those who don't know, I am the Senior Art Director for a design firm in Dallas. I love my job, but it turns out I will probably need to start looking for something new. Prayers and luck are needed! 

So after getting that bad news, I decided to cheer myself up with my favorite top. I waited forever for this little baby to hit the sale rack at Anthro, but when I got 4 gift cards to Anthropologie for my birthday in August (um, I guess I'm not so subtle with the Anthro love) I snapped it up at full price and have loved it to pieces. (And its STILL not on sale- sheesh!) Its definitely in my top 5 favorite pieces of clothing. Luckily, I included it in my 30 for 30 pieces. Hope you like it!!

XO
-L 

30 for 30: Day 1 (and away we go...)

Happy Monday Lovlies! I hope everyone had a great weekend. We did- it was my brother-in-law Andy's and my brother Joe's birthdays this weekend, so we got to have some yummy dinner and spend time with family. And I had a nasty bout with strep throat last week but am back to my old self just in time to kick off the 30 for 30 Challenge. I had a hard time narrowing it down over the weekend, but I think I've got it paired down to things I can work with. I'm actually excited to do this... (well, maybe not the 30 day shopping ban, but it will be good for me, right? Right.) So, without further ado, I give you my Day 1 ensemble.

XO
-L

30 for 30: Day 1 by OliveandBleu featuring cardigan tops

 

30 for 30 Challenge with Kendi Everyday

I am taking the challenge folks! One of my fave bloggers, Kendi over at Kendi Everyday has announced her Fall 30 for 30 Challenge and I've decided to hop on board. What is the 30 for 30 Challenge? I'm glad you asked...

It's all about learning to love what we have and shop our own closets ladies.

Let's let Kendi explain further, shall we?:

"The 30 for 30 is something I came up with in April to help me learn my way through my closet by remixing my clothes. So here is the basic premise, I take 30 items from my closet (shoes included) and mix them into 30 different outfits over about a month period." 

THE RULES

1. Pick out 30 items from your closet. Shoes are included in the count, coats and accessories (i.e. tights, jewelry, hats, gloves, and so on are not.)

2. Remix the 30 items into 30 or more outfits.

3. No shopping for 30 days. (ouch)

Here are the 30 pieces I will be remixing for the month:

30 for 30 by OliveandBleu 

So, Starting Monday, I will be remixing these 30 Items from my closet and blogging my outfits. As a show of support, my sweet hubs has even offered up a prize if I finish this little adventure-a bit of extra moolah in my shopping budget. YAY! Wish me luck!

XO
-L