Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Opposite day

dress/boots: ModCloth | scarf: Charlotte Russe | belt: thrifted | cardigan: Target


It sounds silly now to think about it, but before I started reading personal style blogs, I had never thought of the concept of "remixing" an item of clothing. Summer dresses are for summer, winter dresses are for winter; a shirt is a shirt, a dress is a dress, and never the two shall meet. That's what I thought, anyway.

But once I started buying clothing that I actually liked - clothing that actually excited me and expressed something about my personality - I discovered that I didn't want to let certain items of clothing languish unworn in my closet for six months out of the year. That discovery has led to a lot of sartorial experimentation, and my bank account is grateful for that. With a little experimentation, just a few items of clothing can be stretched into an entire wardrobe.

This particular dress has seen me through numerous situations and seasons. On one hand, the fabric is very light - almost like a swimsuit cover-up. The day these photos were taken, on a photo adventure with Shelby (flickr/tumblr) nearly a year and a half ago, it had to have been nearly 90 degrees and humid, and we each scored nearly 50 mosquito bites apiece.



 dress: ModCloth | belt: vintage | oxfords: thrifted

But while the fabric is airy, it is also perfect for layering. Case in point: since I had never visited the lake during the winter, on a very cold day last year, Chris and I visited Rosy Mound. Rosy Mound is a park on Lake Michigan with a long winding trail that leads to a beach on Lake Michigan. We bundled ourselves up and hiked the trail, which was completely buried in over a foot of snow. Stairs were treacherous and nearly impossible...until I realized that the thick snow meant that I could use them as a slide!

No photos of that part of our little adventure, unfortunately, but we did snap some other photos to give you an idea of both the versatility of this dress, and the still, tranquil atmosphere of a massive lake in wintertime. If you ever get a chance to visit a beach in winter, go for it - it's like nothing you've ever seen.





9 comments:

  1. Amazing winter *__*

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  2. All the pictures are so pretty. I love dresses that can transition through all seasons. I try to remix most of mine.

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  3. Long winding trail... sounds magnificent. You've remixed the dress quite magically. You've inspired me to reconsider some garments in my wardrobe... So many possibilities!



    sending you happy spells

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  4. Great post! Love both the looks!

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  5. Yaay! Remixing is so great, it totally expands the wearability of all your clothes. I love the way you styled it from summer to winter so effortlessly. The stream you're standing in looks so serene and beautiful!

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    1. Thank you! Luckily, it's only a few minute walk from my house, on a gorgeous trail. Beautiful in the summer, but even more lovely in the fall :)

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  6. Hello,
    lovely blog! I really enjoy your style! ((^____^))

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  7. ohhh, love how you styled this for the sun and snow! and very jealous of the snow, you look so cute

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    xxx

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