Thursday, January 10, 2013

Challenge: Remixing the Linear Landscape Maxi

Hi all!

Yesterday I posted a picture of a dress that I found hanging in my closet, a little lonely and unloved so far this season:

Exhibit A: Linear Landscape Maxi


Since buying this dress I have worn it quite a few times, mostly in the spring or summer months.  It may be in the dead of winter here in the mid-west right now, but I felt like busting it out and bringing new life to it last week.  I have often been perplexed with how to accessorize this dress with a necklace because of the V-neck.  Call me crazy, but V-necks just stump me.  I struggle with finding the right necklace to wear with them every time!   This time I decided to do away with a necklace altogether and create a new look that I hadn't tried before:

OOTD 1-4-12


And here's how it turned out in real life:


Original polyvore set for this look can be found HERE

Linear Landscape Maxi-Anthropologie
Cropped Denim Jacket-J Crew Factory
Scarf-birthday gift from my sis-in-law, Erin, a few years ago
Carapace Wedges-Anthropologie
Strung Hoop Earrings-Anthropologie
Bracelet-Silpada Jewelry
Sparkle Flower Ring-Banana Republic

Instead of trying to come up with a necklace to flatter the V-neck, I did away with it completely and went with a scarf!  I wore it just like this all day long and it worked out perfect.  I was excited to find a way to use what I already had in my closet to create this look...it was all just sitting there waiting to be remixed! =) 

So did you take my challenge?  Did you find something in your closet to remix and create a new look with?  If so, I'd love to hear all about it!  And see pictures too, if you have them!  Leave me a comment telling me what you remixed and a link to a picture if you took one so we can all see!  Perhaps I'll make this a regular post...remixing specific items in my closet.  I definitely plan to remix a lot this year.  I know I have tons of outfit possibilities in my closet...now it's time to create them!

Have a great day!

25 comments:

  1. love the way you styled that dress! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

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  2. I really like your challenge idea and I plan to send you a link when I get back home from my travels. I also think that your outfit really turned out great...it's amazing how the scarf makes the outfit pop! Thanks for the idea. If you have a chance, check out my blog for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Anthro or J.Crew!

    Moody Girl In Style

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    1. Thanks! Can't wait to see what you come up with too!! I'll definitely go check out your blog...I've stopped by before...it's great!

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  3. I really struggle with remixing my maxi skirts and dresses in winter. The denim jacket and scarf is such a great look. I'm going to start working on a post with my black and white striped maxi skirt and use your look for inspiration and another look that I had styled for it. I'll send you a link when I get it posted in a week or so. Thanks for the ideas!

    Alison
    http://www.getyourprettyon.com

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    1. I have always been stumped by the maxi skirt so I've stuck to maxi's mainly. I do better with one piece! =) Can't wait to see what you create!

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  4. I love your remix of this dress! I'm thinking of bringing out my denim jacket today too!

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    1. GO for it! I love my denim jackets...I can't believe it took me as long as it did to get one!

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  5. Lovely look without the necklace!

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  6. You look GREAT! Wow! I think I like it with all the layers more than I would worn in the spring and summer! Well done!

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    1. Thanks so much Sheaffer! I was actually thinking the same thing when I was writing the post...I kind of like the winter version better! lol

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  7. Morning Jenni! Okay I LOVE this outfit!! I am scarf girl during the winter months love.them. I also love maxi dresses...durning the summer but I have found a few new ways to wear both! So ofcourse I loved seeing this on you!

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    1. Thanks Jenny! I remember seeing a few outfits of yours with Maxi dresses and you always looked so cute! So you!

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  8. Muy buen post!
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  9. You are beyond darling!! I love all your creations. Love checking out your posts.

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  10. I WANT THIS DRESS! It is so pretty alone and especially paired with the jacket & booties as you've done here.

    I already went straight to ebay to see if I could find it :)

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  11. I love it!!! You've styled it absolutely perfectly! I love the denim jacket and scarf with it. Too cute!
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  12. Blog hopping - you nailed this outfit perfectly!

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  13. Love it!! I have an Anthro maxi {the Sand-Skimmer Dress} that needs to be worn in a new way. Perhaps I'll pull it out and try some remixing ideas with it this week. :) If I do, I'll share the link to my outfit post with you.

    Bramblewood Fashion

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  14. I really love that skirt! I think I'll wear a similar one tomorrow!

    Chandra
    More Modern Modesty

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  15. Love that dress! And your outfit with the denim jacket and scarf is perfect!

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  16. I love how you styled this dress! You look great!!!

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  17. Stumbled upon your blog from Plane Pretty! New follower!
    Love this outfit!

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