1.08.2013

a week in my closet...

 Well hey there, lovelies!
So here's a weird thing.  I attempted to document what a 'week-in-my-closet' looked like.
Turns out I got bored/distracted/apathetic about the idea after only four outfits.
The days that I did remember to shoot a couple poses may give you a better glimpse into my sense of 'style' (ha, now I'm laughing...)! 
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Day 1: feeling fancy.
If my hair's down... it means I've showered.
Throw a lace collar on with a cozy owl sweater - a re-fashioned polka dot dress - and cable knit tights.
This was my 'lets go shop for art supplies' outfit.

 Day 2: feeling funky
Hair up in a messy bun.
A big bold scarf... my crazy homemade vest with a belt, a shirt with hip-zips... and some cardinal red skinny jeans.
This was my 'time to go to Church' outfit.

 Day 3: feeling 'fatigues'
I've said before that I would join a boot-camp just for their wardrobe.
If it's army green.. I'll wear it.
A vintage scarf, light loose cardigan, army shirt, khaki zippered skinnies and some favourite wrist cuffs make this my go-to-style.
This is my 'stay at home mama' outfit... (you know, when I'm not in sweat pants and barefoot in the kitchen).

Day 4: feeling friendly
This is how I dress if the possibility of social interaction presents itself... (i.e: I may escape the house!).  Hair down, another vintage scarf, my leopard print wrist warmers, purple cardigan over a plum dress/shirt and my gold corduroys.
This is my 'ready to go' outfit.
Oh yes, and I really was talking on the phone... bet you didn't think I could multi-task!
I can also chew gum and walk at the same time, folks.
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Hey look at this - a bonus shot:
Turns out I managed to take 5 shots this past week.

This is my essence-of-Mel shot:
I'm a bit frilly (handmade lace infinity scarf)
a bit frumpy (old man sweater with added elbow pads)
a teensy bit girly (coral tights)
a touch grungy (ripped jeans c/o my ben's closet).
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What I realised in doing this post: 
I'm always wearing a scarf.
I have an eclectic style.
Most of my outfits include something I've made/re-fashioned. 
Also, I feel 80% dork, 20% vain and 20% vapid posing for these shots.
That's 120% premium awkwardness right there.

Let's all breath a collective sigh of relief that this is NOT a fashion blog.
Don't get me wrong.. I love seeing what other bloggers wear... but I think the only time I'll be doing loads of posing around here is just to show what upcycles I've been creating! 

the frumpy funky fashionista...
Mel ;o)



8 comments:

  1. You are crazy cute. Could I use one of your outfits for a post of mine over at Mom Spark sometime? I'd love to feature you on one of our Fashion Fridays!

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  2. I am in mad love with the last outfit. You make grunge look good. I wish I was able to pull that style off. For me, it goes from being fashionable and funky to downright frumpy.


    I loved this post. I wish you were a fashion blog. Your style is rockin'!

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  3. Awww you big sweetie! You're kind to say those things (I'll pay you later!) ;o) You've got plenty of style over there too lady... loving those handmade bits added to your wardrobe too! xx

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  4. Wow.. I'd be flattered Des, merci! xx

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  5. look how cute your clothes are! i am in love with the first outfit =) i normally look like #3 and #5 - i practically live in my army pants - except mine are baggy - i bought them like 3-4 sizes too big so that they would be..i never could get into the "skinny" style that is/was going around? idk i don't keep up with what is in or out. then throw on one of my 100+ tee shirts and either a cardigan or a zip up hoodie- and you have my every day wardrobe!


    i am trying to branch out tho - i have been starting a collection of very cute dresses so that this year when i vend at the farmers market i can look super cute instead of scaring away customers.


    im not sure if you will ever see "fashion" shots of me tho - maybe..just maybe i will get up the courage to post me in one of my dresses this spring/summer - i'll need a lot of talking into that tho!

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  6. Oh well then Trisha, I'm going to have to dare you to do at least ONE outfit post - just so you can share in the torture here! Plus.. you're 'like' never on your blog, man! ;o) I think you and I would look pretty similar most days.. I'm all for the 'casual' layers most days. Yah - skinnies aren't my thing (as far as the SUPER tight, painted on.. 'I'm riding a chicken' looking ones)..just the skinny jeans that aren't baggy bell bottoms please. ;o)
    Ok.. go get dressed - and take a picture! lol
    xx

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  7. haha idk - i like to stay pretty hidden, have never liked being in front of the camera much. ;p


    yeah whats up with those painted on things people wear!? (hahah riding a chicken!)holy crap! my mister and i always laugh and shake our heads its insane! i used to wear insanely baggy pants, back in my "raver style" days.. now i wear a lot of mens 501 levis that are too big for me but comfy - and khaki style baggish pants - no crazy huge pants or anything - but well pretty much anything is huge compared to the painted pants!


    and well - maybe a picture - you'll just have to wait and see.. but please no holding your breath for it! don't want to have to come up their to revive you.

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  8. hahahaaahaa! Do eeet!

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