Endless Separates

Day 86 and beyond.

2009-11-30T16:40:00.005-06:00

I did finish my project, and successfully (at least by my own standards). I really did go 90 days without repeating an outfit -- and then some. In fact, I've only repeated three outfits from the experiment since I stopped taking photos. But life interfered right after my trip to Missouri -- overwhelming job duties and computer issues -- that kept me from keeping the last leg up to date on the website. For that I apologize.

I learned a lot over the last few months. I learned that I can get by with fewer clothes than I thought possible -- and I only bought a couple of shirts from the thrift store and one clearance cardigan sweater during this whole time. I also got rid of two and a half garbage bags full of clothes that I didn't want to wear, which was liberating in and of itself. I also became completely desensitized to seeing myself in photos, which is maybe the most important aspect of this whole project. I'm no longer a shock to my own eyes. I'm just another person on film -- and that sort of emotional freedom from self-hatred was exactly what I wanted.

I declare this a success. On to the next thing...

Day 85: Heading home.

2009-10-19T08:47:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

Leaving for the airport, dappled in morning sun. Sometimes I really miss the country.

Day 84: Perfect weather.

2009-10-18T11:29:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed except...
Black tam, knitted by me.
Maroon tights, WeLoveColors.com.

This sort of day is why October is usually awesome in Missouri. It had been unseasonably cold, but not today.

Day 83: Chickens.

2009-10-17T16:15:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

These chickens are totally stealing the show here.

Day 82: Dinner out.

2009-10-16T22:22:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

I didn't realize my shirt was all wonky there. Oops!

Day 81: Travel weary.

2009-10-15T20:16:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed...
Except the grey tights, Target.

This is after the plane and a trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum. I was worn out, and I forgot to tell my photo-taker to make sure my feet were in the frame...

Day 80: Long day.

2009-10-14T22:12:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

We're leaving to visit my family in Missouri tomorrow, and I had a ton to get done today...

Day 79: Summer again.

2009-10-13T21:31:00.000-05:00

Everything remixed, except...
Green surplice top, thrifted.

It's completely hot and humid again. Jeez.

Day 78: Subversive.

2009-10-12T16:04:00.000-05:00

Everything remixed, except...
Mary Janes, Earth.

I look like such a nice office drone...until you notice the dangling skeleton necklace. And then you wonder.

Day 77: Chilly.

2009-10-11T14:19:00.001-05:00

Blue hoodie, Wal-Mart last year.
Grey t-shirt, Old Navy, remixed.
Black skirt, remixed.
Black velvet sneakers, Simple.

I went shoe shopping yesterday. These sneakers are so much more comfortable than Converse, and supposedly "green." So, suck it, hipsters!

Day 76: Crooked.

2009-10-10T14:41:00.000-05:00

Red cardigan, Alloy clearance.
Black and white print tank, remixed.
Black skirt, sewn by me, remixed.
Danskos, remixed.

My necklace and my sweater are crooked. My new haircut appears to be crooked, but actually isn't -- I overslept and didn't have time to fix it, so it was all wonky. But it's a fantastic haircut -- thank goodness.

Day 75: Ch-ch-ch-changes.

2009-10-09T23:30:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

When I left the house it was almost 90 degrees, but when I got to work it was at least 15 degrees cooler. It made me worry that I might flash freeze like a mammoth, which is a persistent neurotic thought I have. (Thanks a lot, Art Bell and Whitley Strieber.) Also, I am not being tormented by a supernatural entity; the white artifact in the picture is part of the tripod.

Day 74: The last hot day?

2009-10-08T20:32:00.002-05:00

Everything is remixed.

I understand a cool front is coming. I am so ready for that.

Day 73: Faulty memory.

2009-10-07T16:09:00.000-05:00

Kimono sleeve cardigan, Torrid clearance.
Paisley dress, sewn by me, remixed.
Purple shoes, remixed.

I honestly can't remember if I've worn this cardigan yet or not.

Day 72: Jaded.

2009-10-06T21:31:00.000-05:00

Scroll print cardigan, Alloy, remixed.
Purple tank top, sewn by me.
Capris, Lane Bryant, remixed.
Tevas, remixed.

This was the first knit top I've made without a serger in a long time. I guess I've still got the chops, though the pattern I used was a little wonky.

Day 71: Fortitude.

2009-10-05T19:54:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed. Again!

I look like I'm doing a half-assed ballet pose, sort of. Didn't mean to. Hmm.

Day 69 / Day 70.

2009-10-05T17:26:00.000-05:00

I was pretty much sick all weekend. I didn't leave the house, and I wore pajamas the whole time. I've decided that we're going to implement the snow day principle here. I think there was at least one other day during the project where I was sick and didn't get dressed, so I'm going to tack some extra days at the end, snow day style, to make up for it.

(See, for those of you who don't know, schools that use snow days build a certain number of them into their yearly schedule, and if they don't use them all, you'll get out of school that number of days early. However, if you use too many...you will have extra days at the end of the year, which is a serious bummer when you're 7. Trust me on that.)

Day 68: Not jazz hands.

2009-10-02T22:43:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

I'm really starting to enjoy that single bullet point. Also, it save typing. Hah!

Day 67: Bright is alright.

2009-10-01T19:39:00.000-05:00

Everything remixed.

There is purple in the scarf, so the shoes aren't as random as they seem. I really love that scarf.

Day 66: Plaid? Just a tad.

2009-09-30T17:31:00.003-05:00

Green cardigan, Torrid, remixed.
Orange plaid surplice dress, Silhouettes Outlet a while back.
Grey Docs, remixed.

I went through an orange thing last year. It passed, but I kept this dress. And check it out -- I am not wearing any black today. That almost never happens...

Day 65: Simplicity.

2009-09-29T22:26:00.000-05:00

Favorite silk scarf, thrifted, remixed.
Black v-neck t-shirt, thrifted.
Denim skirt, Old Navy, remixed.
Medieval reproduction shoes, purchased at the Renaissance Festival years ago.

I completely forgot I had this shirt. I got it with a specific sewing purpose in mind, and found it in my fabric box this week. I had lost my enthusiasm for the original project, so now I have a nice new (to me) shirt. And the shoes are ridiculous-looking, I know -- but they're so comfortable that I still wear them sometimes.

Day 64: Not a trick.

2009-09-28T16:43:00.002-05:00

Green cardigan, Torrid, remixed.
Black dress, thrifted, remixed.
Green tights, Target, remixed.
Danskos, remixed.

I admit that this is almost the same as a previous outfit, but I checked -- and it was a different dress. Whew. I am actually starting to run out of combinations...gulp.

Day 63: Brunch.

2009-09-27T13:38:00.000-05:00

Leopard cardigan, remixed. (Understatement.)
Black gathered-detail tank, Old Navy, remixed.
White camisole, Old Navy.
Dickies denim Bermuda shorts, Torrid, remixed.
Tevas, remixed.

Not pictured: Desire for hash browns. But it was definitely present.

Day 62: Remix Saturday.

2009-09-26T11:17:00.000-05:00

Everything is remixed.

Sometimes you just have to wear the purple shoes. Trust me on this.

Day 61: Shiny, happy Friday.

2009-09-25T21:29:00.000-05:00

Green cardigan, Old Navy clearance.
Turquoise t-shirt, Avon, possibly remixed.
Grey camisole, Old Navy, remixed.
Black skirt, sewn by me, remixed.
Tevas, remixed.

I got this sweater in the middle of the summer, and this is the first time it's been cool enough to wear it. It's a really soft cotton -- I think it will become a favorite.