One Month In!

I'm officially one month into my $1000 shopping budget for one year challenge! I'm actually really enjoying it so far. Just prior to embarking on this challenge, I paired down my wardrobe to the essentials - getting rid of 1/3 of my clothes - and now I'm down to my favorite pieces that work together perfectly!

This challenge is allowing me to get to know my wardrobe intimately, and I find I'm more proud of the outfits I'm putting together! Here are a few of my favorites from month one...

Starting with my 2 favorite dress-pant looks:

Look #1

These pants are so much fun! I love how wide & comfy they are. I saw a similar pair on a lady The Sartorialist took a picture of, and was inspired to wear mine!

To offset the seriousness of dress-pants, I paired them with a Wizard of Oz t-shirt & a navy boy blazer! I kept the accessories to a minimum as so much was already going on with the t-shirt.

This was an outfit that came together beautifully and to boot, it was super comfy making it perfect for a full day at the office and a committee meeting after!

Pants: Anthropologie

T-shirt: Urban Outfitters

Blazer: Aritzia

Shoes: Marc Fisher

Look #2

I bought these pants several months ago, and was struggling how best to style them. But this striped top and bow belt just felt right, and frankly, I think it looked right too!

I love how the black & white weave of the pants works with the black & white stripes in the top. Using different size patterns in the same colors is a fun way to create contrast & depth to an outfit.

I always love to have something quirky added to my look, as it's no fun to take yourself too seriously! So, I added my bow belt from Paris to finish the look off, but I kept the jewelry minimal to avoid an over cluttered outfit.

I felt super sophisticated yet fun in this ensemble! I'll be wearing it again for sure!!

Top: Club Monaco

Pants: Anthropologie

Belt: Galerie Lafayette in Paris

Shoes: Nine West

Over the next few days, I will post my other favorite looks from month one!