Day 24- Interview Experience

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 button-down, H&M skinny pants, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Vintage earrings, Vintage clock necklace, Forever 21 belt, Forever 21 bangles

My next few posts are going to be of outfits that I wore earlier in the challenge but didn't take pictures of at the time. I did a bit of a photo shoot this morning with four different past outfits; my neighbors probably think I'm nuts, parading around on the front deck posing in different outfits. I wore this outfit in early December for an interview for an ambassador position for a clothing brand. They told me to dress in a way that represented my personal style, and I thought this look did a good job of both conveying my style while also keeping with the aesthetic of the brand. Unfortunately, I found out a week ago I did not get the position, but hey, I'll take all the interview experience I can get right now. Internship application season is coming up, so hopefully I will have a chance to do some more interviews in the near future, preferably with a better outcome!

Day 23- Pulled From the Archives

What I'm wearing: Uniqlo wrap sweater, Forever 21 printed top, J.Crew outlet jeans, J.Crew flats, Forever 21 belt, Necklace handmade by me

Day 23. Goodness gracious, I feel like I've been doing this challenge for forever. I think most of the others are finished at this point, but I got a slow start because of my class and work schedule. Tomorrow, I think I am going to do a big post on outfits I wore earlier in the challenge but never had a chance to take pictures of. Before the challenge started, while I was picking my items, I put together a few items that I thought would work nicely together and snapped some photos to remember them. Because I've been feeling particularly lazy lately with winter break and everything, this outfit was pulled from that archive. I wanted to accessorize this outfit up but had no silver necklaces that looked right. I also realized I don't have a single colorful necklace (excluding the one I wore yesterday). And then I remembered the box in the closet with all the jewelry I used to make. I discovered this necklace, which matched PERFECTLY and ta-da...today's outfit! I had completely forgotten about all of the beaded necklaces and bracelets I made a few years back, but after looking through them, some are actually really cute. They might just make into the Etsy shop as well (which I will be setting up after all the Christmas madness is over)!

Day 22- Simple Outfit, Statement Necklace

What I'm wearing: Loft sweater, Gap striped tee, Gap Always Skinny jeans, J.Crew flats, Handmade necklace, Lauren RL earrings, Kate Spade tote

You caught me. This is almost the exact same outfit I wore on the first day of challenge. But today was all about the necklace, so I needed a simple outfit to showcase it. For those of you who follow me on twitter (and if you don't, you should start!), you know I've been working on some DIY necklaces since I got home for break. This is the first one I've completed, and I LOVE it! Next time, I'm going to tweak the shape a bit, but besides that, I really like how it turned out. Today, a random girl at Target even stopped me and told me she liked it. Pretty darn impressive for my first test drive.

I'm thinking about opening up an Etsy shop with similar items. Thoughts? Any color combinations you would like to see?

Day 21- A Brave Soul

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 sweatshirt, Scarf via NYC street vendor, Old Navy jeans, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Forever 21 pearl earrings, Kate Spade tote

Today, my mom and I did the unthinkable. We braved the outlet malls the Saturday before Christmas. It is so unlike me to be this behind on my Christmas shopping, and even after today's adventure, I'm still not finished with everyone on my list! Please tell me I'm not the only one who has procrastinated this year.

This was the line outside the Coach store at the outlets. I'm more of a Kate Spade fan myself, but we promised my aunt we would pick something up for her, so we got to enjoy this lovely line and the even longer one at the register inside. But it was all in good fun; it's Christmas time!

Days 19 & 20- Dreaming of a White Christmas

What I'm wearing: Gap outlet turtleneck, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Forever 21 pearl earrings, Forever 21 floral bib necklace

Brrrrrrrr. Just looking at these pictures makes me cold. It's been snowing quite a bit here in Ohio, which is kind of uncommon in December; normally, the big snow comes in late January or February. But hey I'm not complaining; this year might be our first white Christmas in quite awhile! I wore this outfit for the ride to Columbus to celebrate my two year anniversary with the boyfriend. I wanted to be warm, so this turtleneck was an easy decision. Plus, it was one of the only items I hadn't worn yet out of my 30. I paired it with this floral necklace I hadn't worn since summer. And this is what it turned into: a simple yet stylish travel outfit!

What I'm wearing: J.Crew outlet tiered tank, J.Crew beaded cardigan, Old Navy jeans, J.Crew flats, Lauren RL diamond studs, Forever 21 necklace

This is what I wore for our anniversary date. We went to P.F. Chang's for dinner, did a little light Christmas shopping, and got Jeni's ice cream for dessert. We were considering going to see a movie, but opted to go home and watch Mad Men instead. Yes, we realize that we act like old farts already, but we're okay with it. It was a really nice, relaxing evening. I was planning on wearing my Target ankle booties with this outfit instead of flats, but because of all of the snow and slush, I chose the flats. And with this combination, I have officially worn all of my 30 items at least once, yay! Last time I had quite a few that I didn't wear at all, so I think this round can already be declared a success! Since I'll be in Columbus until tomorrow, tonight we have plans to check out a fro-yo place that neither of us has been before. From what I hear, its pretty darn good; there are apparently tons of toppings to chose from and you get to build your own! And for those of you who have been reading BFF awhile, you know I looooove fro-yo. What are your big Friday night plans?

Day 18- This is What Happens When I Run Out of Jeans

What I'm wearing: Gap striped tee, J.Crew dress, Target tights, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Forever 21 belt, Pink Box earrings, Headband made from dress sash

It's true what everyone says about this challenge: it really does change the way you get dressed. There is nothing particularly outlandish about this outfit, but it's not something I would normally put together. Today I was out of clean jeans and realized I had yet to wear this dress from my 30 items. I slowly pieced the look together, topping it off by using the sash from the dress as a headband. I originally intended to wear red tights instead of black, but I put a big hole in them while putting them on. Oops. But I'm in the middle of cooking dinner for the family, so short post tonight. I hope everyone has a relaxing evening; I know I plan on it!

Day 17- Chugging Along

What I'm wearing: Old Navy jacket, Forever 21 button down, Gifted scarf from London, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Nine West boots, Vintage earrings

It's so nice to be getting back to my normal blogging routine. I missed not getting to take regular outfit pictures towards the end of the quarter, which seriously prolonged this 30 for 30. Most people are finishing up right about now, and I'm still chugging along at day 17. Surprisingly, I'm still feeling inspired even though its getting later in the challenge. Last time, I was pretty much freaking out at this point because I had no idea what else to do with the items I had chosen. I wore this outfit today, knowing I needed something comfortable to wear for a productive day. My day included picking up books at the library, getting my phone looked at at the Verizon store, dropping my computer off to get fixed (currently blogging using my parent's clunky old desktop...blahh), and stopping by Michael's Craft Store and JoAnn Fabrics. I love that there is a little strip mall near us that has a Michael's and a JoAnns right next to each other; it's like crafting heaven. I've been working on some fun projects with my mom, and I can't wait to show you all when we're finished!