#RemixFix2015: The Capsule

Before I jump into this, let me just recap some of the history for those of you who are just tuning in. I explained the whole concept behind #RemixFix2015 here. Jenna did an amazing job picking her items AHEAD OF TIME, as I should have done, but had way too much anxiety to do so. You can see her capsule here. I took a little bit of an easier way out and picked my pieces over the last three weeks. I gave myself until the end of January to lock in my capsule, so now that the vault is sealed, I can share everything with you!

Note that the majority of these stock photos are NOT my exact pieces because the actual stock photos were either unavailable or had models wearing them. I've indicated the brand/designer of my exact piece below each collage. I am also only linking to pieces that are still available.

Poncho: Express | Striped zip cardigan: Caslon (solid colors here) | Chunky cardigan: H&M (similar) | Marled Cardigan: Express | Striped sweater: Target | Cashmere sweater: Neiman Marcus | Black tunic tee: BP | Striped tunic tee: BP | Sweater with zip vent details: Caslon | Buffalo plaid top: Express | Camel sweater: Banana Republic | Colorblock sweater: JCrew Factory | Gingham top: JCrew Factory | Green plaid top: Gap | Graphic tee: Teespring | Blue plaid top: Express | Radiant orchid top: Express (similar colors here) | Chambray: JCrew Factory

Blazer: Express | Moto Jacket: Express (other colors here) | Anorak jacket: Express | Wine colored coat: Tahari | Denim jacket: JCrew Factory | Buffalo plaid vest: JCrew (Factory version here) | Cream vest: JCrew | Herringbone vest: JCrew Factory

Black skinnies: Express | White skinnies: Express | Sweater leggings: Express | Lightwash destroyed jeans: American Eagle | Dark wash destroyed jeans: Express | Olive cargo skinnies: Express | Scuba leggings: Express | Wine skinnies: Express

Striped dress: Old Navy | Tank dress: Bailey 44 | Boucle mini: Express | Ruched skirt: Express

Floral print scarf: Express | Leopard infinity scarf: Express | Plaid blanket scarf: H&M | Emerald knit scarf: Grace and Lace | Bracelets: Open cuff (Nadri), Cluster (Stella and Dot), Circle hinge (Nadri), Channel set pave (Nadri) | Necklaces: Long bauble (Kate Spade), Long pendant (Stella and Dot), Chevron (Express), Tassel (Stella and dot), Short bauble (Express) | Belt: Express | Sunnies: Vince Camuto, Tom Ford, Gucci

Blue crossbody: Marc by Marc Jacobs | White Peach satchel: 3.1 Phillip Lim | Cognac bag: Michael Kors | Wine colored hobo: Lauren Ralph Lauren (other colors here) | Animal print crossbody: Tory Burch | Wine colored crossbody: Rebecca Minkoff

Buckle booties: Vince Camuto | Black wood stacked heel booties: Cole Haan | Suede over the knee boots: Vince Camuto | Grey riding boots: Frye | Rockstuds: Valentino | Leopard pumps: BCBG | Buckle sneakers: Ash | Cognac booties: Hinge | Suede knee high boots: Naturalizer | Cognac riding boots: Naturalizer

It was extremely helpful to build each of these polyvores as I wore the pieces. As I was getting farther along, I could start to see where I had gaps and missing pieces. For the sake of quantifying everything, here is everything in list form:

8 sweaters: 1 poncho, 3 cardigans, 4 pullover sweaters

10 tops: 3 long sleeve tunics, 4 print button ups, 1 solid colored button up, 1 chambray, 1 graphic tee

5 jackets: 1 wool coat, 1 anorak jacket, 1 denim jacket, 1 moto jacket, 1 blazer

3 vests: 1 plaid, 1 herringbone, 1 solid

8 bottoms: 4 pairs of jeans (dark, light, black, white), 2 pairs leggings (scuba, sweater), 1 wine colored skinnies, 1 utility cargo

4 dresses/skirts: 1 tank dress, 1 sleeved dress, 1 boucle mini, 1 black mini

10 pairs of shoes: 1 over the knee boot, 2 riding boots, 1 knee high heeled boot, 2 pairs heeled booties, 1 flat pair booties, 2 pairs pumps, 1 pair sneakers

48 total clothing/shoes

6 bags: 2 solid crossbody, 1 animal print, 3 large tote/satchel

4 scarves: floral, leopard, knit, blanket scarf

9 pieces of jewelry: 4 bracelets, 5 necklaces

1 belt

3 pairs of sunnies

23 total accessories

This sounds like a lot of items, but when you compare it to the bedroom sized closet full of clothes, shoes, and accessories that I own, well, this is just a drop in the pan. I could definitely pare this down a bit, but I was interested to see how many pieces I would end up with for me to feel comfortable with my capsule.

And these are the initial 16 outfits that locked in all the pieces of my capsule. I was originally shooting for 12 outfits to create 2 months of outfits, but as I was nearing those 12, I knew it wasn't going to be enough and I still had gaps to fill.

Whew. Thanks for those of you that stayed to the bitter end of this post. Though it won't take you near as long to read it as it took for me to put together. I showed you my capsule sorted individually by categories, in list form, and via the original outfits. Not sure how many other ways I can summarize this! At any rate - here it is, locked and loaded! Let the remixing begin in full force! I am kind of excited to see how many different outfits I can create from all this! And hopefully, by the time this is over, spring will be here and we can talk about something new! :)

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Random roundup

It's Friday so that means another random roundup for you! I got a couple of comments last week that I was overloading you guys with outfits, and although I did take them as positive comments, I think I will still try and limit these to be about 5-6 outfits. As with other random roundup posts, I will only be linking to the items that are still available! Hope you like!

Vest: JCrew | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Sweater: JCrew | Top: Gap | Bottoms: Express | Boots: Frye (in grey antique)

I don't know how many times I have to say this is my favorite winter outfit formula. It's all about the layers - and I especially love this for errands like shopping when I don't want to lug around a big coat with me! These Fryes are my favorite in my collection. The color and the fit are perfect - even though they aren't stiff, I love how they don't gather at all at my ankles like most boots do. I think this is my third year I've had them and they still look brand new. Definitely a worthwhile investment.

Jacket: Express | Necklace: Kate Spade | Top: Pulse STL | Leggings: Express | Boots: Frye

One Sunday a month, I put together outfit inspiration posts for the Pulse flash sales. I featured this top last month, and well, one thing led to another and I decided I needed it myself. I loved pairing this sweet top with some edgier moto inspired pieces. I actually styled this directly from my Polyvore, which surprisingly, I always forget to refer to!

Coat: Tahari | Scarf: H&M | Tank: Express | Cardi: Express | Jeans: Express | Boots: Vince Camuto (in black leather here)

I'm sick in this picture, can you tell? Ugh, as I type this I'm still coughing up a lung and I wish I could shake it. I had to go into work on Wednesday to get some stuff done - and all I wanted was anything cozy, so I got bundled up and made it through the day. I favor these  OTK boots with my faux leather leggings, but loved the way they looked with jeans also!

Top: Old Navy (other colors here) | Leggings: Old Navy | Leg warmers: Grace and Lace | Socks: Toesox

I thought I would break up the monotony of the outfit posts and share a workout OOTD. I wore this to my first Pilates class of the year and was psyched when Toesox regrammed my selfie here. I realized that leg warmers are a great way to wear your cropped leggings in the winter. And since I never get super sweaty in Pilates unless I'm doing jumpboard (which I was not this day), the leg warmers worked perfect and were pretty dang cute, too!

Vest: Express | Sweatshirt: Culture Flock Clothing (via The Foundrie) | Bottoms: Gap | Shoes: Cole Haan

I had actually planned to wear this for proper blog photos, but that was before I decided to commit to the #remixfix2015 challenge. While I love all these pieces, I wasn't sure if I wanted them to be part of my actual capsule. So, instead, I decided to wear it just before I started the challenge. The camo pants may end up making its way into my remix collection, but I was just feeling like I have a ton of pants already. We'll see after the end of week three!

Vest: JCrew Factory | Sweater: JCrew | Top: Express | Jeans: American Eagle | Wellies: Hunter

The last time I wore this shirt was the last time I wore this vest. Ooops! Clearly I felt they were meant to be together! I love this vest a lot and need to wear it more. Bethany wears hers a ton, which inspires me to do the same. It really is a versatile piece!

And that ends this week's roundup! Have a great weekend! The husband and I are in New Orleans! I'm probably eating beignets as we speak!

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Over the moon

Sunnies: Vince Camuto (option) | Coat: Tahari | Necklace: Stella and Dot | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sweater: Caslon | Leggings: Express (option) | Boots: Vince Camuto (in black leather here)

Can you tell I am just over the moon in love with my over the knee boots? They have given me a new appreciation for styling leggings, especially the faux leather variety. And this sweater - let's call it a new favorite. Express has a similar version here, but I was never able to see it in real life to try it on. I don't normally like v-necklines for my sweaters because I feel like a) it forces me to wear a cami underneath it, and b) looks too collegiate for me when layering over button ups. I was willing to give it a try if I ever saw it in person, but alas, I guess it was not meant to be. 

You can imagine my delight when I saw this hanging in the store. Similar zipper vent details, and I loved the texture and color blocking. You know I can't go without a contrasting color pop though, so I added in my new bag and this coat, which is also a recent purchase! One big happy outfit family!

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Pretty. And hot!

Sunnies: Oakley | Necklace: Honestly can't remember?? My guess is Express | Bag: Chanel (budget option) | Top: Express (option, option)  | Bracelet: Express | Skirt: Tinley Road (option, option, option)  | Shoes: Tahari (option, option, swoon)

Pretty. That's the one word I would use to describe the outfit. The cut and print of the skirt and the ruffle detail in these heels make this outfit simply pretty to me. I should have gotten a back view of this top because it's got a bit of a ballet back and dips lower than the front, which just adds to the pretty factor.

The last time you saw this skirt was way back here. (I know you miss staring at my front door, huh.) I'm digging the styling today better. Even though I'm still somewhat monochromatic, I swear nothing beats a crisp wide stripe.

I hate talking about the weather because I feel like it's the one topic that you talk about when you don't have anything else to talk about, but let me just tell you - it was FREAKING HOT while taking the photos this weekend. I only had 3 outfits to photograph on Sunday, and I tried my best not to make sudden movements lest I start sweating profusely in my photos. I had to tell you this because you'd never know that it was sheer torture standing here smiling for the camera. 105 degree heat index certainly made me question my life choice for taking photos. I told the husband that we should do the ice bucket challenge again after my pics were done - even though we both did ours last week. That's how freaking hot it was!!!

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