THE ARCHIVE
STYLE CHALLENGE: RECAP FOUR
This style challenge has really become a challenge, haha. And most days I’m not really in love with it… but then others it’s not so bad. The actual process of putting together the outfits and taking pictures of the outfits is annoying, but I love the process of seeing the outfits in photos and being able to reflect on whether or not I love each peace that I’m wearing and if it’s most flattering for my body type. I’ve also come to really enjoy the research part of the process when I’m trying to find a dupe to share with you guys… which is a surprise. In all honesty it’s probably helping me figure out what I like again. When we were paying off our debt, I rarely shopped at all… so much so that when I did shop I had no idea what I wanted or even liked. So while the challenge it annoying, it’s serving it’s purpose.
This recap marks a total of 28 outfits. I was telling a friend the other day that I’m not sure I’ll make it to 100 outfits. The weather is definitely dictating my choices and I haven’t really included any short sleeve tops or shorts. It will be interesting to see how many articles of clothing I end up actually using for this challenge.
Until next time! xoxo. Samantha
STYLE CHALLENGE: RECAP THREE
Okay! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done a style challenge recap. I was sick for over a week and didn’t wear anything aside from pajamas and I’ve spent this last week and a half doing a little catch-up. This challenge has become increasingly hard. Even though I counted all of my shorts and short sleeve tops, I haven’t been wearing them because it’s too cold, so I feel like I’m trying to create 100 outfits with something like 20 items and IT. IS HARD. Let’s be honest, I’m a little concerned about making it too 100, haha.
OUTFIT 18
VEST // TOP // BOTTOMS // NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS
STYLE CHALLENGE: RECAP TWO
Week two has definitely felt like a challenge… that’s why they call it a challenge, right, haha. Its so normal for me to wear the same thing over and over or grab the thing that I know is super comfortable. This week, I kept wanting to go back to the things I wear all the time, so it has been a challenge to make more outfits. But I guess this challenge is serving it’s purpose and I really love that.
A FEW THINGS I’M LEARNING
This week I spent more time trying to take pictures by myself, without Tyler, because he’s working a lot of overtime. I learned that I really need an iPhone tripod and I found a really good one on Amazon! I’ll share once it arrives. I’m really looking forward to using it… I always feel a little silly taking pictures by myself, but I also love that this challenge is forcing me to care less about what strangers think of me.
It’s been a while since I have enjoyed online shopping, but every time I put together links for each post, I almost always have to find a dupe for one of the items, and I’m having fun finding new fun things… which I often want to buy for myself, haha.
The more items in my wardrobe I wear, the more I feel like I get a better understanding of what I enjoy wearing which helps me to to know what I would like to buy in the future. This is huge for me because for so long I wasn’t sure what I liked or what types of things worked best for my body.
OUTFIT 9
I love paring leggings with any type of shirt. This American Eagle top is perfect for leggings because it’s long enough to cover your bum.
OUTFIT 10
This is another super comfortable outfit, which I could wear everyday.
OUTFIT 11
This outfit was super fun! You can’t tell with my vest and jacket covering my shirt, but it’s a baseball shirt or raglan shirt, which I think are super fun and comfortable. I’m thinking of finding a raglan shirt that is longer that I could pair with leggings.
OUTFIT 12
This outfit fell on a Wednesday and I couldn’t really think of anything to wear, so I wanted to share one of my workout outfits.
OUTFIT 13
Taking a photo on this day was such a challenge… this is when I thought about looking for an iPhone tripod, haha.
OUTFIT 14
I was officially over wearing pants on this day… I’m really over wearing pants all the time, but weather sometimes dictates that I wear pants because it’s cold. Usually, if it’s above 55º I’ll wear shorts… unless it’s raining… and it’s been raining a lot lately.
P.S. I couldn’t find my exact aztec print top, but I found this other one on amazon that is tunic length, which would be perfect for leggings! I really want to buy it, haha.
That’s a wrap for this week’s challenge recap. See you next week!
STYLE CHALLENGE: RECAP ONE
Oh man, week one of my style challenge is complete. (Not sure what my challenge is about? Click here.) Technically we’re 8 days in because I started last Friday. I don’t have a crazy amount of thoughts about these first 8 days. I will say that I’m starting to get into a rhythm of picking out outfits which is awesome. And Tyler and I have gotten pretty good at snapping a few photos on the way to work which is great too because taking selfies in the mirror is hard.
A FEW THINGS I’M LEARNING
Posing is hard, but Tyler suggested I practice, so that’s what I’m doing. It makes sense that he would suggest this… he is an animator….it’s his job, haha. Anyways, so I literally stand in front of a mirror and figure out how to pose. Tyler said if I can understand how my body feels within a pose, then there is a greater chance that I’ll be able to easily pose during photos. I’m not super keen on spending a lot of time taking photos, so if I can get better at posing then we’ll be faster at photos.
I’m really loving that I get a photo of each outfit I wear. I hadn’t thought about this before, but seeing each outfit helps me determine if I really love the items that I’m wearing and if I really love the different pieces together. It also helps me to mentally put together different outfits that I think will work better together in the future. I feel like I’m learning what is most flattering on my body and what’s not.
I knew this about myself before, but seeing each outfit confirms it… I definitely lean towards a more athletic style, which I really like and I want to learn more into that. As this challenge continues I really want to learn how to mix my athletic style with a rustic style… if that makes sense. Day 8 outfit was close. So was day 2 outfit. Both of which were two of my favorite outfits.
I used to wear jewelry, but haven’t in a long time. I’m going to try to incorporate this into my future outfits.
OUTFIT 1
This was the morning after we moved and I was picking out clothes from my suitcase… and a pile of clothes on the floor. This is something I do often… find whatever and put it on. If I’m honest, I’m not in love with this outfit, at least not compared to other outfits within this first week.
OUTFIT 2
This was one of my favorite outfits for the whole week. It definitely leans into the athletic style I love and I managed to do a little accessorizing, thanks to Tyler. This outfit hits all the marks for me, super comfortable and cute.
*it was a challenge to find my exact utility jacket and leggings, but found some great dupes!
OUTFIT 3
I wasn’t actually sure what I wanted to wear this day, but I knew I wanted to be warm. We walk to church everyday Sunday and I wanted a top that was warm enough with my vest that I wouldn’t need a heavier coat. This Prana top is super warm, but I’m not in love with the cuffed bottom and sleeves. I’m sure the top is designed this way to keep you warm, and in that case, it’s perfect, but I’m not in love with how it lays. I think it may be styled better with leggings and no vest.
*I couldn’t find my exact Prana sweater, but I found two more that I like even more!
OUTFIT 4
This was another one of my favorite outfits. It really wasn’t warm enough for shorts on this day, but I was inside anyways and I knew if I was going to be out, I would change. I did check in with our apartment manager, so that counts. If you’ve been hanging out here long enough you know how much I love shorts, I want to wear shorts every day of the year and I’m happy to wear them with any type of shoes and any type of top, haha.
*My shorts are from Plato’s Closet, but I found these super cute ones from Amazon.
OUTFIT 5
This is what Tyler would call a classic Sam outfit. Workout gear from head to toe. This is actually the first time I paired these items together… (that I recall) and I love this outfit. Again, it’s more on the athletic side, which is why I like it, haha.
OUTFIT 6
This is another classic outfit I wear. Athletic clothes are always my base and I really love how this long hoodie paired with my green jacket.
OUTFIT 7
I don’t actually have a lot of thoughts about this outfit. This is what I normally wear when I think I should wear something other than workout clothes, haha. I will say this top is super soft and comfy and I really love the length… I could probably wear it with workout leggings… and I probably will.
OUTFIT 8
This turned out being another outfit that I really loved. I had never paired these items together, but it’s right along the lines of athletic meets rustic and I’m here for it! This Prana top is super cute and has great texture, which you can’t really tell in the photo. I love how it lays, contrary to the other Prana top from day 3.
*Couldn’t find my exact Prana top but found two more really cute ones.
That’s a wrap for this week’s challenge recap. See you next week!