11/8/10

Tips it from an old pro.

A few of you have asked me to share some tips since this is my second time around with this 30 for 30 challenge. Well, here ya go! Even if you're not joining in the challenge, these tips may offer you a few ideas on how to change up your current wardrobe!
Tip #1: Not what they seem. By day 15 or so, you may feel like you've already exhausted all of your ideas for remixes. This is when things get a little crazy! Try wearing a dress as a skirt, or tucking a shirt into pants and wearing it as a top!
I wore this skirt as a dress:

I wore this dress as a shirt:


Tip #2: Inside out. Is one of your pieces lined in a different color fabric? Turn it inside out! Just be sure to cut off any tags. If there are any raw seams, you could try covering them up with a belt or accessory. Seen here:


Tip #3: Make a distraction. It's kind of hard to tell what top I'm wearing when I add a big scarf over it. Co-workers will never notice you've worn the same top over and over when you distract them with a bright colored scarf.


Tip #4: Double Duty. Use a blazer to make a fun dress work-appropriate, or pair a blazer with jeans for a chic night-out look.


Tip #5 Make a chart: I know it might be nerdy, but I totally made an excel spreadsheet last time! It really helped keep me organized. I put the bottoms and dresses in the columns and the tops in the rows. I highlighted it when I had worn it. This way I could know what items I had worn the most/least.

Well, hope these tips help!! Happy remixing!!!!

14 comments:

  1. Great ideas! I love that you did a spreadsheet, makes me feel better about my overly organized and numbered 30 items post! :) Also love the idea of looking at whether or not I can turn anything inside out!
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  2. I want your spreadsheet!

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  3. Yeah, I kinda love your spreadsheet idea! I fully plan on copying (it's the best form of flattery) tomorrow morning!

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  4. Wow, love the spread sheet... what a good idea!

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  5. I totally stole the chart idea from your during the last 30 for 30 and am definitely going to use it again this time around. Great tips :)

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  6. These are great ideas. I love the dress inside out!

    Thanks!

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  7. Awesome suggestions! As a first time remixer, I will be sure to use them once I hit the day 15 mark, I'm sure of it. ;)

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  8. I love the inside out idea! I don't think I can do it with any of my items though, we'll see! Thanks for the tips!

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  9. great tips!
    I'm really impressed with the excel chart, but don't think I'm up for it.
    Would love for you to let me know how you think I'm doing in the remix!

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  10. heehee guilty of making a spreadsheet too. it takes pressure away for sure :) awesome tips!

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  11. Thanks for sharing.It makes everything so much easier if one is organised!

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  12. Love your creativity..keep it up girl!!! adorable.

    Lisa

    sweetiesvintage.com

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  13. This is so helpful! This is my first time doing 30 for 30 & I am thinking organization is the key to this whole process. Love your blog BTW, i'm now a follower!
    Have a beautiful day,
    Lauren

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  14. Great Ideas, I always do the scarf trick, never thought of wearing a dress inside out....a very innovative idea!

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