I hope all of you have gotten off to a great 2014 so far! T.G.I.F! In a previous article (HERE), I mentioned how I plan to shop my closet more as an incentive to stop spending so much money on clothes. Well, that’s exactly what I did this week and I’m so proud of myself!
Resisting the urge to shop, especially when you have a personal style blog, can be REALLY hard….almost impossible at times. But you’d be surprised at some of the things you find in your closet that you haven’t worn in a LONG time, at least that was the case with me. I went on a treasure hunt in my closet last Saturday and came back with GOLD! I found things in there that I had completely forgotten about! The dress that I’m wearing in today’s post was only worn once, and it was early last year when I wore it. If you don’t think that shopping your closet can be fun, then do something to make it that way. The rule of thumb I like to follow is to NEVER wear the same item in the same way. By challenging myself to style things differently, I get to utilize other items I may not have worn in a long time as well!
My challenge to you guys today is to find something in your closet that you may have only worn once or a few times, and style it in a way you’ve never worn it before. I’d love for you to share your results with me as well so feel free to leave a comment!
Here’s my look:
NOTE: The first picture in this set is INTERACTIVE and SHOPPABLE
I’ll be sure to let you all know in future posts what other treasures I found hidden in my closet!
So, what’s the best thing you’ve found hidden in your closet?
Until next time!
Veronica Lee says
You’re really rocking that outfit, girl! Love that belt!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thanks so much Veronica!
Melanie Smith says
I looove this loo!. I like when I find shoes that I haven’t worn in awhile 🙂 Accessories too. I tend to continually buy, but where the same handful all the time.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hey Mel! Thank you! That’s how I am too! I swear I have SO many pairs of jeans and only wear like 2 of them. Just goes to show that I spend too much on clothes. LOL!
Naznin Azeez says
I love your style and your beautiful figure!. I really should try getting something out of my closet that I haven’t tried in a while and style it in a different manner. Should be fun!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Oh thank you SO much Naznin! I’d love to see what you come up with!
Holly says
Your style is so snazzy! Gorgeous. I’m going through my closet hoping to pair things together in a new way
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Holly! Welcome to the blog! And thanks so much for your comment! Is love to see what you come up with!
krystel says
love that outfit
Shane says
Loving the idea of shopping your own closet 🙂
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Shane! I’m going to try my best to shop my closet so I can save some money. We’ll see how long that lasts! Lol!
Dawn Monzu says
Ok…why can’t I come up with these kind of ideas? What a GREAT way to find different looks! I am broke right now, so this is right down my alley! Thank you so much for the info. God bless!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Dawn! You can! I get a lot of my inspiration from friends and other bloggers so start there. Eventually you won’t even need the inspiration. Thanks so much for your comment!
Shannon says
Wow girl you look gorgeous in anything. I will try this out…
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thanks so much Shannon! I’d love to know how it works out!
Anna says
you look amazing
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Thank you Anna!
Megan @ Lush to Blush says
You look so great here! I really need to be better about shopping my own closet. I have so much stuff in there!
xo Megan, Lush to Blush
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hey Megan! Yeah I really need to save some money this year. I shop way too much and there’s even times when I’ll buy something and wear it once for a blog post, then never wear it again 🙁
Sonya Morris says
You look amazing in that dress! I just had two little ones back to back so going through my closet has been bittersweet! Out with all the maternity clothes but my pre-maternity items are not fitting right since I am still breastfeeding. I won’t be buying anything until I wean this little guy so I am making the best of it.
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Sonya! Welcome to the blog, and thanks SO much! I’m not a mom yet, but as I woman, I certainly know how you feel. My weight tends to fluctuate and I feel like I’m constantly trying to manage it. Congrats on your new little one!
Shannon says
I love this outfit on you! Fabulous!
Johnnalynn Lynch says
Hi Shannon! Thank you!