I usually don’t buy Lucky magazine, but my sister convinced me that they have good articles that show you how to mix and match your clothing and make the best out of your wardrobe.
Look what I found in the July 2009 edition.
It’s not the particular style of clothing that interests me, it’s the concept board. Nothing new, I know. However, I’m an extremely visual person, and this concept board just makes me want to play.
To mix and match the seven outfits, they used 22 items:
- 2 dresses
- 2 jackets/outerwear
- 2 tops
- 1 skirt
- 1 pants
- 3 belts
- 4 purses
- 3 pairs of shoes
- 4 pieces of jewelry
Can you see where I’m going with this?
I’m challenging myself to put together a vision board for “A Week’s Worth of Style.” My vision board will also include 22 items, but I am not going to stick to the same pieces as the magazine. (I’m sorry but 4 purses is just absurd!) I aim to use clothing and accessories that I already own, but who knows…maybe I’ll find something that extra.
I’ll give myself 3 weeks to put together my vision board, and I’ll post it on Friday, July 16th.
Anyone else wanna play?
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Sounds fun! Are you making it with stuff you already own?
This is a GREAT idea. I’m definitely going to play. This weekend I’m going to go through my closet and see what I can put together. Considering I have a TON of clothes I’m sure I’ll come up with some pretty interesting outfits. I’ve seen this idea done in magazines SO many times but I’ve never really taken the time to try it out with my own wardrobe. Thanks for inspiring me to put the great idea into action!
let’s see. jeans and t-shirt. t-shirt and jeans. I can only think of two.
can’t wait to see your board. i’m sure you will inspire me to think outside the t-shirts : )
@ zarah~
Yeah, I’m going to use things I already own. If I find something I *need*, I’ll contemplate buying it….but we’ll see. The goal is to use pieces I already own. Wanna play, too?
@ PP~
Yeah! I’m so glad you’re going to play, too. I know you’re an Anthro-nut, so I’m sure you’ll have lots of cute outfits to put together.
@ Denise~
Ha ha. I’m going to have to push myself out of the jeans & t-shirt comfort zone!
This is a great idea. I know I need to look at my closet with fresh eyes.
I want to play! This is almost like a puzzle
I agree with you about the four purses - I say two, three max. Which even makes me laugh to say because I almost never change purses! But I’m going to challenge myself to put together complete outfits - head to toe. 
How fun!
This is fabulous! I love the idea.
I have to say I can’t commit quite yet. I’m about 18 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight (UGH UGH UGH) so all I REALLY own right now is a few pr of jeans and many, many, many black tops LOL.
I do have a closet full of fun clothes that I can’t wait to get back into. I hope by fall I’ll be there
Then I’m taking this head on!
Good for you! Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck with the same outfits and forget to mix things up a little.
I just went through a similar exercise to come up with options for a 4 day conference trip, and found that a couple of brightly colored T-shirts with appropriate accessories can be a huge help in varying the look.
Please share what you come up with!
Oh how fun-what a great idea-makes getting dressed up super easy-I’ll have to brainstorm with what I’ve got in my closet!
Great idea! I can’t wait to see what you will come up with! I have never read Lucky mag, but so many people say I should check it out!
What a great challenge! I’m a bit more in Ang @ The Creative Mama and Denise’s boat. Can’t wait for that time to mix-in some clothes that weren’t manufactured to weather spit-up and be nursing accessible. Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!
@ Jane~
Come out and play! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
@ Sharone~
Yay!! A playmate! You’re right — it’s very much like a puzzle.
@ Ang~
I still have 15 or so lbs I’d like to lose, and since my youngest is 3, I can’t really blame it on *baby weight.* If it’s fun, maybe we’ll do it again in the fall. Maybe you’ll be ready to play then.
@ Struggler~
I’ll def share what I come up with. Hopefully, it’s creative!
@ Gina~
I hope you join it — it will be fun!
@ Jill~
Thanks for stopping by! {I love your blog!} You should def check out Lucky magazine — it’s great for stylin’.
@ Amy~
Like I said to Ang, maybe we’ll do it again in the fall. Maybe you’ll join us, then.
Um, I sort of lack style that way but I cannot wait to see how your vision board turns out