Style My Closet Challenge – 31 Days to Fall In Love With Your Closet Again

Happy Saturday, friends! I don’t pop into your inbox on the weekend very often, but today, there is good reason! I’m so excited to be introducing a brand new challenge kicking off on October 1st! The Style My Closet Challenge was designed to spark creativity and find joy in our own closet. The idea is to “fall in love” with your closet again by getting creative and wearing what you already own. Everyday, all month long!

HOW THE MY STYLE YOUR CLOSET CHALLENGE WAS BORN

After planning outfits for my recent trip to NYC for the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker Event and then actually taking the time to get dressed, put on make-up, curl my hair and slip into high-heels while I was there, it really made coming home to yoga pants and old t-shirts feel pretty lackluster.

Don’t get me wrong, there are some CUTE tees and I love wearing them casually and dressing them up, but there is something about being a SAHM and a part-time blogger where I crave a reason to get dolled up!

After hearing two powerful and inspiring women speak at the event, my blog bestie, Heather of Southern State of Mind and I were dreaming up ideas [and excuses] to put on our skirts and heels again #sequinsandsnakeskin

We first heard from one of Marie Kondo’s leading training consultants, Patty Morissey, where she talked about finding joy in your life through identifying your “life KPI’s”. Finding joy in what you have, but then realizing its okay to release and let go of the rest.

I want to create more structure and find more purpose in my days and dressing the part is a factor in that.

The second speaker was Marian McEvoy, former European Fashion Editor of Women’s Wear Daily and W magazine in Paris and then eventually Editor of Elle Decor Magazine. She had such a vibrant spirit and spoke of how everyday we get dressed, is an opportunity to “decorate ourselves”.

So over a glass [or a couple] of Rose, our Style My Closet Challenge was born! Right there in the streets of NYC! 

It’s so easy to wake up, grab whatever is close and clean and then dive into the hustle bustle of the morning routine with the kids. And as someone who loves fashion and accessories, I find myself so unimpressed with my daily look.

Hello, sweatpants or leggings! UGH!

Heather and I chatted about how we always feel like when it’s time to actually get ready to go somewhere, we say we have nothing to wear. And buying new clothes always seems like the quick and easy fix. But in reality, more is not always better. 

We are pausing the urge to bring more in and celebrate the clothes already in our closet by pulling them out, putting them on and decorating ourselves each day for 31 days!

Since we are so excited and inspired to take on this challenge, we thought you all might be too! We started jotting down daily themes and before we knew it, we had 31 super fun ideas to celebrate Fall!

 “Vest Life is the Best Life!”

“Crazy for Camo!”

Want to wear something leopard heels on a Thursday? or super funky statement earrings on a Monday? Then do it!

Reach way in the back of your closet and bring something out that you haven’t worn in awhile. Give it new life and just have fun with what’s already in there!

We have prompts for everyone – pattern play, stripes, you name it!

Whether you’re a 9-5 gal, a stay-at-home-mom, working your part-time side hustle or are in your retired years living your best life, we’ve got you covered. Our daily themes are intended to spark creativity and inspire you all October long!

Here is the Style My Challenge guide below!

 

You can also use this calendar view version!

We will be sharing our outfits over on Instagram and on our blogs [here and at Southern State of Mind] as well.

We would LOVE to hear from you if you are participating. Please follow us on Instagram [@thisisourbliss & @southernheather] and then tag us in your pictures. Snap a selfie and then be sure to use the hashtag #stylemyclosetchallenge !

You can also check out more style inspiration on the blog here!

Are you ready to do this?!

October, we’re ready for you! Well, at least our closets are!