Wednesday 3 March 2010

Spring Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Day Three


I didn't intend to wear this ensemble today.
I was planning to wear the skirt with the striped top and black cardigan but when I saw this article in The Tmes this morning I decided to go for the belted shirt over the skirt.
I have been looking at my capsule and can see at least 14 possible outfits so may well continue beyond Friday.
I have been loving catching up with how everyone is responding to the challenge and amazed by the creativity, the colour and the sheer variety of outfits.
Maybe I made it too easy.
Maybe next tiime it will be 8 items and 2 accessories.
What do you think?
Today I wore:
Boots - tesco
Skirt - Marks and Spencer
Blouse - Boden
Necklace - Top Shop
Belt - Primark

26 comments:

  1. Hahaha! I guess it's not about the number of items, I think the challengers are all so creative. Love the belted shirt over the skirt. Your outfit is so perfect for spring. xoxo

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  2. This outfit is really lovely. I think I will use it for inspiration (as soon as the challenge is over, lol). Yea, some folks are reaallllyy creative. I cant wait for the roundup at the end of the week, so I can see what everyone did.

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  3. Leah - I agree the challengers are incredible. We can all learn so much from each other.
    Totally Inspired - thank you - I look forward to seeing what you wear and writing the roundup too.

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  4. Hi. I'm not taking part in the challenge as I don't have any way of showing you the outfits. I do think it would be more creative if you extended the challenge over a weekend instead of just Mon-Fri. Personally I wear pretty much a self-imposed work uniform which is a capsule wardrobe of it's own, but it would be more difficult to incorporate some of the looks from my (very different) weekend wear. I think this would be a more interesting way of making it harder than decreasing the number of pieces allowed. Just a thought...

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  5. This outfit so far is my favorite- bright colors, lovely necklace, great skirt and boots- perfect!! :)

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  6. Fay - What a great idea. In my next post I will offer the challenge to make it over the weekend.
    Meli - I am so glad you like it and it is all down to The Times - not my usual paper I might add.

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  7. Oh forgot to say- I am a layer-er. 10 items is hard to begin with, let alone 8! ;)

    Oh and I have been in the hospital with my neice from Monday mid-day until this morning, so I guess my wardrobe capsule challenge will have to wait for another week? I'll post on my blog about it...

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  8. Oh making it last over the weekend would definitely be more challenging

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  9. Meli - whenever you are ready. I hope your neice is on the mend.
    Tsnya - A week it is!

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  10. darling outfit! looks like i may be graduating from scrubs so i hope to participate in your next challenge ;)

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  11. oh, dear, i beg of you -- please dont limit my accessories! *giggle*
    this challenge has already taught me that i actually rely much more on my accessories to make an outfit unique than the actual wardrobe pieces. never knew that about myself!

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  12. eek - that would be wonderful. I was thinking about June for the next one.
    EvaNadine - There is always something to learn from the capsule challenge.

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  13. Jane thank you so much for your kind words.... i felt uninspired and am tired... but, you have uplifted my spirits ! Thank you, I can't wait to see you in trousers and for the dress...the best part is I paid 6 dollars for it (NEW) !
    I am now going to read the article you mention...
    and I need a faded jean skirt like yours )

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  14. Nice look, the blouse looks great belted up!!

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  15. I like the idea of extending over the weekend rather than cutting back on pieces... do you know how hard it was for me to only choose 2 pairs of shoes and wear the same necklace?!?! :)

    I do love this idea and I bookmarked your inspiration. I think that a pencil skirt challenge is in order and will be thinking of some rules to go along with it soon!! :)

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  16. I've always liked the idea of forcing us to do less with more. I think I made some bad picks, this time, and so my capsule isn't terribly versatile, but last time I could've gone on for at least two more days. So I agree; next time, make it harder! I'm really interested to see your outfits if you decide to continue using your capsule for a few extra days.

    PS Love the big belt with the floral shirt and jean skirt, very Western!

    xx

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  17. Personally, I didn't think I could do this, thank you for letting me see the light that I don't need a whole lot of clothes to do a full wardrobe....

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  18. Good grief cut the allowance - is power going to you head!! I reckon you could, but it would be really hard, maybe not so hard in the summer.

    I had to laugh I saw someone today who I hadn't seen since the last capsule wardrobe challenge.

    Also it was freezing in London today so might have to wear a proper coat tomorrow plus warm hat & scarf as it is going to be very cold again xx

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  19. I'm also continuing over the weekend. I could easily make 14 outfits from my pieces too. Maybe restrict the challenge to only one dress. A dress can be an outfir in it self, so maybe that is cheating?

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  20. so lovely! i love this ensemble! definitely a good choice! :)

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  21. I could definitely do a few more outfits with my items - and I even have three pairs of shoes. Though I have to say I'd rather have more accessories - I didn't include any earrings and I've been missing them.

    I like the belted top, good choice!

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  22. LOVE the boots!! You look warm, yet springy!

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  23. I totally think you could decrease the # of options or increase the days. If you included the challenge to have a weekend too that would up the difficulty fo sure... work wear and weekend shenanigans in one capsule. I am having way too uch fun with this...thanks!

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  24. I think that increasing the number of days, and particularly extending the challenge over a weekend, would add to the difficulty for sure. One of the benefits for me is that I can wear business casual clothes all week since I'm working, but "budgeting" for a weekend wardrobe would be tricky!

    I get such a kick out of seeing the various responses to the challenge, whether people are trying it for the first time, or are repeat challengers. It keeps getting better and better.

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  25. i LOVE this jane! you look so adorable and spring is definitely on its way with this outfit!

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  26. I'll add my support for extending this over a weekend - that would really be a challenge for me since I live in casual wear on the weekend, but do ultra-dress for work during the week.

    Please don't limit the number of items! I'm already wearing one poor tee 4 times this week. :)

    I am loving seeing how everyone puts together their outfits, and I have surprised myself with new combinations and looks! Thanks for doing these. I would love to do a summer one!

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