30 for 30- Remix Items!

Sometimes people ask me for style suggestions. Maybe its because I'm a clothing designer. Maybe its because I wear all black, so my clothes always "magically" go together and they think I have good style. Maybe its because I write a blog about fashion and they think I know stuff. I like to give people advice about what they wear. I like to be helpful. Sometimes they listen. Not usually.

Many times, my advice is to clean out your closet, once or twice per year (Spring and Fall) and try on everything - making outfits- so you know what fits, what goes together, and what you still like! (I can go into more detail about this process another time.) I even suggest taking pics of your outfits, so getting ready in the morning is a breeze. I did this last Fall, and not only was it super fun, but it helped me style my wardrobe in ways I hadn't previously though to do. Now- Summer. I am struggling with my Summer clothes, as you know. So, yesterday, I came across a fabulous way to challenge my Summer styling skills, and save some $$. Check out Kendi Everyday, and follow her immediately. Please. After you follow me. Please.

SO, here are the rules of the 30-for-30 Challenge!

1. First rule of 30 for 30 challenge, don't talk about the 30 for 30 challenge.2. Pick out 30 items (shoes included) and list or take a picture of the items and post on your blog. (other accessories are not included- belts, jewelry, watches, etc.)3. Only wear the selected 30 items for the next 30 days- "remixing" them in new and awesome ways, making fabulous outfits.4. No shopping for 30 days. This was Kendi's rule, which many of the other participants have also adopted. However since I am currently already on a shopping freeze, I am giving up eating lunch out during the week. Instead I will come home, or eat at work. 5. Spread the love to the other re-mixers. And invite others on your blog to join in as well.
So, here are my 30 "Remix" items. I know what you're thinking, they are all black and white. (Duh. Its me!) But as you can see, I have SOME color in my accessories. So you will not die of boredom for the next 30 days.

(I felt like I was taking a pic of my kids here) 5 Dresses

4 Tops

2 Cardigans

2 Skirts, 1 long short, 1 cropped pant, 1 pari of jeans

6 Tanks (layering)

4 Tees

4 Shoes

see? Color!

What do you think!? If you want to participate in your own 30 for 30, let me know!!Also, please know that I will still find the time to post pics of people with terrible and offensive style over this next month. So if you don't want to see pictures of ONLY me. So, don't worry. There will still be pics of horrible looking people on this blog, you know I can't help myself.

Viv in Shorts

Alright, you know how yesterday I was all "shorts are SO important! Go buy shorts and wear them right friggin now!" Shorts shorts shorts!" Well, here's the thing. I don't even like shorts. For me! I know, I am such a jerk, right?! Did you JUST get home from the mall with like 8 new pair? (I'm so proud.) Well, the problem is my thighs, you see. I choose to keep them in hiding and captivity in garments like dresses, skirts and pedal pushers- so I avoid shorts. Now you know the truth.

See me in (long) shorts here:

Hear me in (short) shorts here:

Viv: Oh look at you guys!

R Thigh: Geez Viv, did you think we left? We've been here all along under all the dresses.

L Thigh: Yeah, if you hate us, why don't you take us to the gym or something!

Viv: UMM! I do!! Like every day! Why don't YOU cooperate and stop looking like that!

R: Well, we all ARE 30 now, it takes more work, you know.

Viv: Well... that's true I guess. Dang it.

L: Yeah, and we all like to have wine! And extra sleep.

R: You know, we like skirts and dresses more than shorts anyway!

Viv: That IS true Lefty, we DO like dresses better.

L: Screw the shorts, Viv.

Viv: Yeah, screw the shorts. Let's get me some wine.

End of story.

Shorts Shorts Shorts

I design pants.

Pants and shorts. Pants shorts pants shorts pants shorts. All day long. In case you have not noticed pants have been trending -big time- this year, and now so are shorts. You may say, duh Viv. Its Summer, people always wear shorts in Summer. Well, obviously they wear shorts during the Summer, more than they do any other time of the year, Smart-ass. But shorts are more important than usual this year. They come in more lengths, they have different types of pockets and hems, and waistbands... people are buying and wearing lots and lots of shorts, and if you are not also doing this, you should be.

See these girls?

Please know this about wearing shorts this Summer:

1. If your shorts are squeezing any part of your body, which then creates 2 parts. Please do not wear these shorts.

2. If you are not able to sit, eat, walk or breathe in your shorts (denim specifically). Please do not wear these shorts.

3. Please do not wear shorts that are meant to be worn to the gym, anywhere other than to the gym.

4. Please do not wear shorts that belong to a man, unless you are a man.

5. Although I support wearing heels with shorts, please do not wear heels with either of the shorts mentioned in points 1 or 2.

Have fun wearing your shorts. Or not.