11 January 2011

Wardrobe resolutions

As I was going through my photos putting together my favorite outfits from 2010 a realization hit me. I wear a lot of the same things. This year I am going to branch out and diversify my style. Here is what I'll aim to change:
1. More patterns (less stripes). I love patterns and mixing patterns/textures/colors, but mostly I just wear stripes. I've actually lost count of how many striped shirts live in my closet.
Going from this:Adding simple illustrated designs like this Marc Jacobs dress and Miu Miu clutch. A girl can dream right?2. I really, desperately need to update my shoe collection and start switching up my footwear once in awhile. (Please refer to my favorite work-day Aerosoles booties in all my pictures with stripes!) Low heels are my favorite since my commute is so long. I especially like these Irregular Choice, Aldo, and Seychelles options.
3. My favorite color is yellow. It always has been and always will be. So why don't I wear more of it? These are two gorgeous sunshine colored dresses I'm lusting after from ASOS and Alice and Oliva.4.The most interesting challenge I'm presenting myself with is to buy clothes I really love, not just like because its stylish. If its not exactly what I want I won't buy it in an attempt to buy less. I'd also like to start buying more vintage or thrift store clothes to reduce waste. Perhaps its time to organize a clothing swap too!

What are your sartorial changes looking like for 2011?
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I'm going to try to buy less clothes too, always a problem! I love that you mix the patterns for your outfits. They always work so well together!

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  2. Chelsea LaneJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    these look like really great guidelines to go by! I also need to expand my shoe collection, and I want more dresses :)

    xoxo

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  3. LulaJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Haha I feel ya! I've got SO many striped shirts. 'Nyways, I'm doing a Burberry perfume giveaway on my blog, just thought I'd let you know girl!
    Kiss
    Lula

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  4. liyanaJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    i love the background of the first picture of you andd your outfit as well. its always cute! x.x






    http://moncheri-lily.blogspot.com

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  5. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Good resolutions... I'm actually at a big of a loss as to how to shake my wardrobe up. I resolve to go thrifting and see what happens...

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  6. LucyJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I cleared out my wardrobe last night and I STILL have 23 dresses - and not a thing to wear! Ibed to start looking at my clothes in different ways and matching them up differently too. Love those Irregular Choice shoes :)

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  7. tessJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I love you in stripes, but I'm all for more patterns

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  8. daisychainJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Kallie, thank you SO much for the package, it was waiting for me when I got home from work...what a wonderful suprise! I can't wait to wear the bow xox

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  9. Courtney ErinJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I'm just trying to wear more color and stop living in black!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  10. Lea's SuitcaseJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    are your eyes green? wear more green :)

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  11. kristineJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Love your shoe choices. I have some just like those gold Seychelles, and they are a life saver.

    Kristine. Or Polly.

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  12. ShybikerJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    We all have preferences we tend toward. There's nothing wrong with that (you look GREAT in stripes!) but it is nice to add new dimensions to our appearance. I applaud your willingness to expand your looks.

    Yellow is a great color and would look terrific on you. Go for it!

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  13. MichalJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    These are really good resolutions. I think I'm going to incorporate numbers three & four into my own list.

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  14. sojourned in styleJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    your issue with overused stripes aside all of these outfits are equally fantastic! i get what you mean with revamping the wardrobe. i've been dreaming for a while of magically getting one of akind pieces for under a few dollars. we can dream right?

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  15. LynzyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I think I may make this resolution every year....to buy less impulse clothing. I really want to transform my closet into pieces that I love and thought a lot about buying. Heres to trying another year :)

    xo Lynzy
    http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

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  16. mode.January 12, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    love the stripes and red tights! lovely.
    <3 mode.
    http://modestylist.blogspot.com

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  17. SonjaJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Yellow's my favourite too!!!
    and hey hey, there's nothing wrong with stripes! hehe
    But branching out is fun, cause I'd love to see more of your outfits.
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my year in review post!
    the travel show comment made me smile :o)

    PS is that first image in your house!? It looks like your in a doll house! It's so cute! hehe

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  18. Passport SmilesJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I'm lovin' the yellow dress on the right.

    Sartorial changes for 2011: I would love to learn to walk in heels, because, let's be honest. They make every outfit look so much better.

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  19. arniqueJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Yay for wardrobe resolutions! I'm actually resolving the reverse! I want to cut down on buying items that vary too much in style and settle for a capsule look. So... more stripes! :))

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  20. MeJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Your clothes rock :) And I love your hair style hun! :) ♥ xxxx www.makinglifemorebeautiful.co.uk

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  21. RaquelJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I really relate with your resolutions, though you wear stripes so well! But I'm sure you'll succeed and I can't wait to see you doing it!

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  22. Nayantara SamJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh my gosh, you are so pretty! Gah, I'm jealous :P That outfit is adorable! Following.

    http://www.seren-dip-a-tea.blogspot.com/ Please follow me :D

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  23. BetseyJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    love these outfits and your plans for changing your style up a bit sound lovely! i especially love how you're going to try to mix prints more!

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  24. India Ink ElephantJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I guess I started on my change a little early, but since the fall I've been slowly but surely weeding through my clothes, on average exchanging about 4 pieces of clothing that I'm "eh" about for every 1 new (thrifted) piece that I'm in love with. I ended up with a much smaller, far more satisfying closet. =)

    Good luck with yours! And go easy on yourself about the stripes...they're addicted. I'm pretty sure they're the heroin of patterns.

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  25. Emma (Scrapbook de la Emma)January 13, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I used to wear way too many stripes, thankfully ive kind of grown out of that! I still love them though, so classic
    Scrapbook de la Emma

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  26. ChuckJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Ooh, excited to see the yellow in action. It is a colour that makes me a bit nervous - I like it on others but I think it makes me look like the undead...

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  27. EevvaStyleJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    you look so great!

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  28. ChuckJuly 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Ooh, excited to see the yellow in action. It is a colour that makes me a bit nervous - I like it on others but I think it makes me look like the undead...

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  29. EevvaStyleJuly 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    you look so great!

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  30. arniqueJuly 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Yay for wardrobe resolutions! I'm actually resolving the reverse! I want to cut down on buying items that vary too much in style and settle for a capsule look. So... more stripes! :))

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  31. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Good resolutions... I'm actually at a big of a loss as to how to shake my wardrobe up. I resolve to go thrifting and see what happens...

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  32. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Good resolutions... I'm actually at a big of a loss as to how to shake my wardrobe up. I resolve to go thrifting and see what happens...

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  33. Emma (Scrapbook de la Emma)July 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I used to wear way too many stripes, thankfully ive kind of grown out of that! I still love them though, so classic
    Scrapbook de la Emma

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  34. Passport SmilesJuly 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I'm lovin' the yellow dress on the right.

    Sartorial changes for 2011: I would love to learn to walk in heels, because, let's be honest. They make every outfit look so much better.

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  35. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Good resolutions... I'm actually at a big of a loss as to how to shake my wardrobe up. I resolve to go thrifting and see what happens...

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