Skirt: Gap
Tee: J Crew
Shoes: Crocs
Earrings: Turkey
Belt: gift from my mom
Sunnies: purchased in PR
Y'all, I have a confession to make: I quit the 30x30. I wore fourteen outfits, posted nine, photographed ten, and then decided I was over. it. Why did I quit after completing two 30x30 challenges successfully? Well, for one, I felt like I had learned all I could from the challenge. For two, remember the time I had to get rid of or store about 80% of my wardrobe? Yeah, that was a lesson in consumerism greater than the challenge.
And I was already feeling pretty deprived in every other aspect of my life (we're poor, we don't have access to a car right now, there's no public transportation, and there's not a whole lot of choice when it comes to diet). Adding the challenge felt like the opposite of fun. My life is pretty bare bones right now, so I'd at least like full access to the 20% of my closet that's still in my possession.
Anyway, my aunt M got me this red skirt at Gap when I was back in Puerto Rico visiting family. It was $3.97, so I went for it, even though it's a size larger than I usually wear. I'm not sure if I love the way it fits because it's a little lower in the hips than I'd like, but I think I can make it work. I think it might also be good for a mini alteration with my remedial sewing skills - I should be able to take in a waist, right?
jejeje yeeey welcome to the club amiga! I love your red skirt. =D
ReplyDeleteI can totally understand your reasons for quitting this time around. I'm curious what your diet is consisting of. The skirt looks lovely as is.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your reasons for quitting. Your already living a challenge of your own. Love the new skirt by the way.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your outfit. You always look so chic. And I am happy you have food and clothing and a roof over your head. I know from personal experience how hard it can be to do without all of the other things you mention. I know you will make it through this rough period. I am thinking of you.... cheers! xoxo
ReplyDelete@ Terri: We've been living in a restaurant and eating whatever needs to be consumed ASAP. Now that we're moving out of the restaurant, we're using up what's left. Mostly, there's rice, sometimes beans, and an assortment of extras (eggs, yucca, potatoes, chayote...).
ReplyDelete"You know that's right" Girl, you look great! I love your honesty and most of all I admire you willingness to go to CR and do something. I just wanted to remind you that you are a constant encouragement to me and a dear friend. Keep your head high as you learn and grow in this season of life.
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't blame you for quitting, and you are like the fifth person I follow who has. And that is why I won't do it - who wants to ban themselves from clothes they already own for a month?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you can alter the skirt in a cinch. I really love the color!
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Woo hoo no 30 for 30, I don't understand it at all... I think you look fab and that skirt is a cute length.
ReplyDeleteHola amiguita bonita, solo pase por aqui para decirte que espero que todo este bien y que regresen con bien a CR, God bless you!
ReplyDeleteGot rid of your wardrobe? Oh my, I am almost hyperventilating just thinking about it!
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Red is your colour guapita!
besos,
ML
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Totally understand.
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is adorable today, I'll be following you anyway with or without the remix.
You can't feel ashamed of quitting! You have great reasons.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is so cute. I love the casual feel, but you're still dressed up in that skirt.
You CAN take in a waist, I'm sure you can!
ReplyDeleteYou're not quitting. You're just not finishing. :) And I think all of your reasons are entirely valid, not that what I think matters. I'm just sayin'.
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I just LOVE to mix stipped black-and-white with red. (this skirt is red, right?) I don't know why, but it's the kind of combo that always wins me over.
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Love your remixes! This outfit is adorable. And the scenery is stinkin' gorgeous!
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Love your remixes! This outfit is adorable. And the scenery is stinkin' gorgeous!
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"You know that's right" Girl, you look great! I love your honesty and most of all I admire you willingness to go to CR and do something. I just wanted to remind you that you are a constant encouragement to me and a dear friend. Keep your head high as you learn and grow in this season of life.
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't blame you for quitting, and you are like the fifth person I follow who has. And that is why I won't do it - who wants to ban themselves from clothes they already own for a month?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you can alter the skirt in a cinch. I really love the color!
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