What I Wore Wednesday-Week Six (and a Challenge!)

Hey All, it’s Wednesday again!  Time flies when you’ve had your nose to the grindstone trying to get things done before school starts.  This weekly link party over at The Pleated Poppy has really been good for me since it has challenged me to utilize what’s in my closet and accessorize (although I’m still working on building up my accessories stash again).  In fact, it’s challenged me so much that I’ve decided to put a little challenge out there.  Like I mentioned last week, Olivia over at (406) Olivia brought up that limiting yourself to certain in your closet was, well, (and these are my words), a tad bit restricting.  Some of us like to shop!  So my challenge (for me and for anyone that wants to join in) is to utilize what’s in my closet for 30 days, starting September 1st, meaning I will not be wearing the same outfit twice.  In fact, I am shooting for not wearing the same article of clothing (minus the underpretties, shoes or usual jewelry like my watch and rings) twice!  I know I have more than 30 pairs of jeans, pants, and capris, not to mention dresses and skirts to do this, and I have more than enough tops.  I’ve been shopping way too much lately and it’s time to wear what I’ve got.  Granted, I’m not placing any shopping restrictions on anyone (because I would go insane if someone told me I couldn’t), but since we’re transitioning into fall, now is the perfect time.  If you don’t have enough jeans/pants to do it, no biggie, just mix up the outfit so that it’s not the same.  Get all the summery stuff worn early in the month and embrace sweaters and jeans at the end!  It’s just for fun and coincides with What I Wore Wednesday’s over at The Pleated Poppy, so why not?  I’ll have a button posted on my sidebar by the weekend if you’d like to jump in.

And with that, here’s my week of outfits!

Last Wednesday (when my camera battery died):  Running around over in Dallas, picking up supplies and such

Teal tank top you can barely see:  Express

Top: Old Navy

Jeans:  Silver, thrifted years ago and too short, but perfect for rolling up!

Shoes:  BCBG, thrifted

Necklace and bracelet:  Gift from an ex-the only reason I’ve hung on to them is they were handmade by a tribe in Kenya

Thursday:  Date night with the hubby, which is super rare.  We went to dinner at this little place called Yucatan Taco Stand Tequila Bar and Grill and then went and saw Salt.  Salt was decent and I expect there will be a Salt II based on the way it ended.

Dress:  J Crew, thrifted

Shoes:  Michael Kors “Allie” wedges, which I won on Ebay for $25!  Since I am obsessed with Project Runway, I thought it only proper that I have something of Michael Kors in my closet.  And these puppies are sooo comfortable!

Friday:  Lunch with the hubby, running around

Top:  Misue, Plato’s Closet-what you can’t really see is it’s all crocheted around the neckline and matches the crochet on the bottom of the skirt

Skirt:  Old Navy, thrifted

Flip Flops:  Old Navy

Saturday:  Meeting our crazy Canadian friends down in Arlington for dinner.  They are huge Oakland Raiders fans and the Cowboys were playing our Chargers, so our whole family was sporting the Chargers gear.

Top:  Reebok from the Chargers shop

Jeans:  yep, those Silver ones again from Wednesday!

Flip Flops:  of course, Old Navy

Sunday:  Girls day out!  We went to Piranha’s Killer Sushi in downtown Fort Worth (their Death by Chocolate martinis are to DIE for-the glass is rimmed with chocolate mousse…yum…), had a beer at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and then my BFF and I went and saw Eat Pray Love.  Good movie, but the scenes from Bali don’t do that gorgeous country  justice.  I did want every outfit she was wearing there though!

Lace tank underneath:  Charlotte Russe

Top: Charlotte Russe-too bad I forgot to have the hubsters take a picture of the back-it’s all open and that was why I bought it.  Darn!

Shorts:  Macy’s from four years ago

Wedges:  Nine & Co, thrifted years ago

Monday:  Million and one errands to run.  I was out of the house almost all day and it was HOT!

Top:  Eyelash Couture, thrifted

Jeans:  Old Navy boyfriend jeans

Wedges:  Xhilaration from Target-these make me so tall that one of the clerks at JoAnn’s commented on the fact.  Oh well!

Tuesday:  Went to the gym since I am getting back into a regular workout routine (but I will spare you the outfit) and then came home to work.

Top: Language, thrifted

Leggings:  OP from Walmart-$5!  I am thinking of buying a bunch and then having fun with some…if only I looked good in them.  I have discovered after seeing this picture that tunics and leggings do not look good on me.

Flip Flops:  Old Navy

So that’s it!  As usual, I’m linking up with The Pleated Poppy.  If you haven’t already, stop by and check out what everyone else is wearing.  I’m also linking up with Morgan over at Meet Virginia since she is back to doing Weekend Wear.  Support her new party by joining in!

‘Til next time,
Nicole