5 Days, 5 Outfits, 3 Style Challenges

May 24, 2016 / 44 Comments

I think I have mentioned in previous posts that I like to use Instagram Style Challenges as inspiration for choosing my outfits on days when I have no idea what to wear. I see a lot of IG accounts which combine multiple style challenges into one outfit. It looked kind of fun to me so I decided to choose three different style challenges and combine them all into one outfit every day for the entire week (Monday through Friday). It was a bit challenging, but it certainly got me thinking outside of my personal fashion box. And I ended creating some outfits that I never would have otherwise. Some were a little outside of my comfort zone, but I put on my fake confidence anyway and walked out the door. I will admit, I contemplated changing on some days after I took the photos. But that would be cheating, so these five outfits I did wear all day on the days I styled them. And the ones I felt least comfortable in were the ones I received the most compliments on. So if you are ever lacking outfit inspiration, do try a style challenge (you don’t have to post pictures if that’s not your thing). I promise you will discover a fabulous fashion sense that you didn’t even know you had!

In a recent post, I talked about the super cool Mercedes and Andy of COTD Style who host a style challenge every Monday through Friday. Andy chooses two colors (or patterns or textures) and Mercedes posts them on IG @COTDStyle and Facebook (she also posts a Pose of the Day as well on Facebook which looks like a lot of fun).

Elsie of @polishedwhimsy and Sarah of @queserasarah hosted #midMayMixitup for the week of May 16-20 with the focus on a “plethora of pattern.”

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And Shauna of @911style_ with Amy and Jennifer of @mypurpleblazer hosted the #911style_challenge for the week of May 16-20.

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For more style inspiration, definitely check out all of the fabulous people who host these challenges each week! The links provided will take you directly to their IG accounts.

So these are the three challenges I decided to combine for the entire week. Have a look at what happened!

Monday

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#cotdstylechallenge: Fluevog Toledo Green and Purple
#midMayMixitup: Stripes & Animal Print
#911style_challenge: Purple

My interpretation:
Green jacket and purple necklace and boots (#cotdstylechallenge and #911style_challenge)
Striped tights and mixed animal print scarf (#midMayMixitup)

Tuesday

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#cotdstylechallenge: Road Stripe Yellow and Asphalt
#midMayMixitup: Polka Dots & Plaid
#911style_challenge: Layers

My interpretation:
Yellow camisole and shoes with black jacket (#cotdstylechallenge)
Polka dot shirt and plaid scarf (#midMayMixitup)
Button down shirt layered over camisole (#911style_challenge)

Wednesday

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#cotdstylechallenge: California Desert Sage and Cotton Chino Texture
#midMayMixitup: Gingham & Leopard
#911style_challenge: Prints

My interpretation:
Dark sage colored cotton chinos (#cotdstylechallenge)
Gingham button down shirt and leopard shoes and belt (#midMayMixitup)
Striped tank top (#911style_challenge)

Thursday

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#cotdstylechallenge: Varied Circles and Lots of Silver
#midMayMixitup: Fruity Print & Stripes
#911style_challenge: Menswear

My interpretation:
Lots of circles and silver on my jewelry (#cotdstylechallenge)
Pineapple cardigan and striped tunic (#midMayMixitup)
Burgundy Brogues and trouser socks (#911style_challenge)

Friday

#cotdstylechallenge: Grand Canyon Orange Flower and Pink Rock
#midMayMixitup: The more the merrier
#911style_challenge: Bring on the Bling

My interpretation:
Orange cardigan and sandals with deep pink pants (#cotdstylechallenge)
Color blocking of 4 bright colors (#midMayMixitup)
Sparkly shiny, blingy jewelry (#911style_challenge)

I think Friday’s color blocked outfit turned out to be my favorite. And something I have never done before (bright color blocking). Which is your favorite? Would you try a style challenge (if you don’t already). I would love to hear from you!

Trying new things on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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