Style My Closet Challenge Update Part 2

You guys! We’re almost to the end! There’s only a little over a week left. I’m actually the one giving myself a pep talk over here. While I’ve loved pulling some gems out from the back of my closet, it has been quite the exercise to power through each morning. Especially on the cold and rainy days when I really just want to stay in sweats all day! Thanks to the Style My Closet Challenge, I’ve had to push on and pull myself together. And then, incidentally, feel 1000% better!! Today, I’m sharing another recap so let’s get to the Style My Closet Challenge Update Part 2!

When my girlfriend, Heather of Southern State of Mind and I created the Style My Closet Challenge and decided to give this whole get-dressed-for-31-days-thing a shot, we had no idea what we were in for! Sure, put together an entire look following daily prompts and get excited about what we already actually own!

Head here to see my Part 1 Update if you missed it!

What I didn’t realize was how often I bummed around! As a SAHM, only truly getting ready for appointments or sprucing up later in the day if we had plans that night.

I’ve been training myself to try different ensembles and have fun with my clothes again. We’ve heard from so many of you that you are enjoying the Style My Closet Challenge just as much as we are and we thank you for all of the support and comments!

Even if you don’t play along every day, try a few! It’ll be fun!

Let’s take a look back at days 12-21 now, shall we?!

DAY 12: LET’S GO APPLE PICKING

DAY 13: ANIMAL PRINT IS A NEUTRAL

New favorite leggings right here!! Under $20 and super silky smooth! Animal print is always a yes in my book – even in legging form! And this tunic sweatshirt is the perfect length for leggings!

DAY 14: CLASSIC CORDUROY

I haven’t owned corduroy in a very long time and I’m not sure why?! These rust corduroy pants were a Target find, but run on the small side. I sized up to an 8 [normally a 4 or 6]. I love how my pants were the pop of color with this ensemble!

DAY 15: WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY

Rules were made to be broken, right?! We are embracing the year-round white denim look and you can too. I grabbed my white jeans and a taupe sweater and booties for this look. It has a tone on tone vibe that I love. A white or cream sweater is perfect too!

DAY 16: PUMPKIN SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE

This tee has been so popular with you guys ever since I first shared it in my Fall Amazon Finds Under $40 post. It’s soft and stretchy and oh-so-cute for the season! And I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the price on these rose gold sneakers! I scored them for $14 last month, but they run BIG! I’m a 7.5-8 and got a size 7.

I always love a dose of metallic 🙂

DAY 17: VEST LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE

I’ve had this camo puffer vest for a couple years and this tunic is a fav find from last year. I actually have it in black and white. You can’t see the detail on the sneakers, but the have a tiny snakeskin print stripe on the heel. I picked them up in September this year before heading to New York. I love how subtle, but fun they are!

DAY 18: LAYER LOVE

More layers, equals more opportunity for pattern play! This polka dot sweater is old and olive leather jacket are old, but you can’t go wrong with a classic chambray shirt. It will go over or under EVERYTHING! And how fun are my leopard hi-top sneakers?! They are under $30 and comfortable. I have a size 7.5 [and am usually a 7.5 or 8].

DAY 19: VINTAGE VIXEN

This one was a bit of a stretch! But low and behold, I found my circa 2005 flare jeans and put on my “vintage” Queen tee and this is what I rolled with! I feel like my jacket gives off a vintag-y vibe too, don’t you agree?!

DAY 20: PUMPKIN PATCH OR BUST

You really can’t go and do any of the Fall things around here without getting rained on this year it seems! Chicago has been wet and cold all month, but that’s what Hunter boots are for! I’ve had this pair for over 5 years and they’re still in great shape. My sweater is old, but my belt bag is new from this Summer. I linked mine and a really similar one from my Fall Amazon Finds Under $40.

DAY 21: TEAM SPIRIT

Bear down, Chicago! T-shirt, plaid flannel, jeans and sneakers – this is as sporty as you’ll ever see me! I usually don’t even wear the actual team logo, but instead wear their colors in a stripe or plaid version! This day, I was feeling the extra team spirit!

I hope this post was helpful! Not only am I wearing what I have, but I haven’t bought one new item so far this month! I’ve been tempted, but I wanted to get through this challenge first so I could dig, purge and clear out before the holidays!

Anyone else doing the same? I don’t like to wait until the new year to declutter. I actually go through my closet on a monthly basis and it helps so much!

Looking ahead!

DAY 22: COZIED UP SCARF STYLE
DAY 23: MATCH THE FALL LEAVES
DAY 24: BOO-TIFUL BOOTIES
DAY 25: LET’S GO NEUTRAL
DAY 26: STRIPES ARE ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA
DAY 27: GLITZ & GLAM
DAY 28: CARDIS, COATS & BLAZERS – OH MY
DAY 29: LIFE IS SHORT, WEAR CUTE SHOES
DAY 30: FEELING WITCHY
DAY 31: FABOOLOUS & FESTIVE

Don’t forget to head over and see all of Heather’s looks in her Part 2 update !

And you can follow along with us to see both of our daily looks on our Challenge Instagram account – @stylemyclosetchallenge !

Style My Closet Challenge Into
Style My Closet Challenge Update Part 1
Style My Closet Challenge Update Part 2
Style My Closet Challenge Update Part 3

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