October 15, 2012

Challenge Your Closet- Week 5

Life After I
Welcome to week 5 of CYC.  I took last week off and I almost took this week off {due to no cute outfit wearing} but thanks to a fabulous anniversary/date night I got dressed up and tried on one too many outfits trying to pick the perfect one.  Of course I couldn't decide on what to wear so I turned it over to my favorite app, Instagram.  I swear, without that program I would have no photos, like ever.

This week it's all about the red jeans.  I bought these before I started this challenge, in my attempt to be trendy and step out of my comfort zone, and I  knew that our anniversary was the perfect opportunity to rock wear them.  I mean nothing says sexy and sassy like some deep red jeans.  And red is the color of love, after all.  Jimmy told me my butt looked great in them too so I was sold.  Side note:  I need a new full-length mirror in a bad, bad way.

Outfit 1 

Feather top- Target
Tank- Old Navy
Jeans- Macy's
Wedges- Go Jane

This was definitely a more casual look.  I love this feather top that I got last year and I have yet to wear it because I just can't find the perfect pair of pants {for some reason I don't think it looks good with plain jeans}, I think it's safe to say I love the red jeans with it.  Like I can't wait to wear this outfit somewhere, really soon.  This outfit was very comfy, minus those damn wedges.  They are cute but dang they aren't walking shoes, that's for sure.  If I was going to wear this for an every day outfit I'd definitely pair it with some black flats. This look didn't get many votes on the ole Instagram machine so it was on to outfit #2.

Outfit 2

Top- Express
Jacket- Gap
Jeans- Macy's
Heels- Target

This was my favorite look.  You know I am a sucker for a jean jacket any day.  Love them.  I always have such a hard time wearing them in the fall because I wear jeans 99.9% off the time and I risk looking like Britney Spears circa the 2001 American Music Awards.  No bueno. But, with colored denim, it's a total 'do', in my book anyway.  I loved the girly, lace details of the top and patent heels mixed with the rougher mix of denim.  This outfit was a close 2nd {but was #1 in my eyes} but still didn't take the cake like outfit #3.

Outfit 3

Top- Old Navy
Belt- Macy's
Jeans- Macy's
Heels- Target

This outfit hit it out of the ball park.  You all loved the mix of the leopard and red and and patent and said it was every thing from sexy to hot to baby- making material.  You loved this look.  I was indifferent, I mean I loved the look but I wasn't sure it was right for date night.  The top seemed a little mom-ish for date night but I trusted my Instagram lovers and went with it even though I was definitely leaning towards outfit #2.  What can I say, I'm a sucker.  I thought with some arm candy I could make it work and not look like a mom outfit.  I mean mom's don't wear 3 inch patent heels {normally}, right?







I must say I was pretty comfortable all night but that damn top is so slinky against the patent belt that I was adjusting it all night long, annoying.  I did feel pretty sassy and stylish though, I must say.  If you've been contemplating buying a pair of colored jeans I highly recommend it.  These, from Macy's, have a bit of stretch in them but they don't stretch out.  They're basically perfect and if I could I'd buy a pair in every color they offer.

I wished I would have worn outfit #2 but that's OK because it just gives me an excuse to wear it again, hopefully soon.  It was just more "me" and I think I would have been more comfortable.

I think Jimmy would have liked outfit 1 or 2 better because when I put on the leopard top he was like, "oh...you're wearing that one?".  I get it though, it's a blousey top and, let's face it, guys don't like blousey.  But, all night he kept telling me how good I looked and I believed him.

The best part about doing this challenge, for me, is that I get to try on all of these outfit combos but since I don't get dressed up as many days as there are outfits I have cute outfits stock piled for any future events or outings.


12 comments:

  1. Wearing my red pants today! Got to love them!

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  2. I looooove the red pants and the top LOOOOVE it too! I promise I can wear colored skinnied everyday if my job allowed

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  3. CUTE CUTE CUTE!! Love those pants my friend!

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  4. I personally LOVE the first outfit.

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  5. You can rock this shit like no other. I'm impressed!

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  6. Love all the outfits but after I said I voted for #2 on Instagram, I thought about how guys like more fitted tops. My husband always asks why I am wearing a baggy top, lol! The red jeans look so great on you!

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  7. I am now in search of red skinnies.

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  8. i love ALL of these outfits - so cute!!!

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  9. love the red skinnies!
    i'm back for another week of the challenge too- check it out
    http://sarahandkris.blogspot.com/2012/10/closet-challengewhat-i-wore_16.html

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  10. the 3rd outfit is my fav. my closet is so boring. The only way it will be better is if i win a shopping spree. LOL

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  11. You can't go wrong with any of those outfits. You look HOT in those red jeans - ow ow!!!

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  12. love the red on you. i need to participate in this challenge!!

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