30 x 30 Closet Remix Challenge

As you probably know, we recently packed up our belongings and set out for a new hometown (Huntsville, Alabama). As I stood in front of an over-stuffed, overly trendy closet (with hopes to whittle it down to things I actually wanted to move), I became a little overwhelmed and realized I needed to purge in a big way! In months past, due in part to my blogging journey, I''ve accumulated quite the collection of pieces I never really wanted to wear twice... oops.

Enter the 30 x 30 closet remix challenge. With thirty days of travel, unpacking and transitioning ahead it seemed like the perfect time to test myself. I'm taking a cue from a few of my favorite girls (Kendi and Jessica) and embarking on a little closet remixing journey.

Here's the deal: I packed a suitcase with thirty wardrobe staples (and a WHOLE lotta stripes...) and am going to live out of it for the next thirty days! I'll be mixing and matching pieces I already had in my closet and TRYING (hard) not to buy anything new. I want to see how easily I adapt to a neutral, more classic wardrobe.

I want to know... what do you think about this crazy undertaking? Are you ready for 30 outfits?

Chelsea Jackson
Fall Essentials: Embellished Collars

clockwise from left: ruffled rhinestone top, baseball sweater with removable collar, striped necklace tee, jeweled collar waffle sweater, peter pan collar tee, crystal wildflowers necklace

Who doesn't like a little sparkle in their look?! This Fall brought forth a crop of crystal collars and I'm so excited to add a few pretty pieces to my closet. With the layering of jackets becoming a necessity, a pop of glamor is the perfect way to sneak a bit of personal style into your cool weather wardrobe. Add a few menswear inspired items (loafers, oxfords, boyfriend jeans...) to balance out the shine and you're sure to sparkle!

Did you miss the others? See previous "Fall Essentials" here.

  1.  J Crew Merino Tippi Baseball Sweater with Removable Collar
  2. J Crew Mirror Metallic Oxfords
  3. J Crew Marlie Satchel
  4. Rag & Bone Boyfriend Jeans
  5. Chicnova Retro Distressed Denim Jacket
  6. J Crew Stripe Necklace Tee
  7. J Crew Darby Glitter Loafers
  8. Joie Beale Suede Mini Skirt
  9. J Crew Coated Stone Bracelet, Classic Pave Link Bracelet & Golden Open Bangle



P.S. Today is the last day to enter my 2 year blog-birthday giveaway for a chance to win a Baublebar Pave Links Bracelet and silver hanger necklace. Good luck!

Chelsea Jackson
Happy Friday! + weekly roundup


Happy Friday guys! This week was amazing and a little sad all at the same time. We waved goodbye to a truck filled with a million boxes of stuff (mostly my clothes... but that's the life of a style blogger, right?!), closed on our new apartment and this weekend we're on the road to sweet new home Alabama. Today I'm driving my sister, who was an incredible help during her visit, to the airport and watching her board a plane with Lorelai. They'll be with my parents in Los Angeles for twelve days before I fly out to join them and I'm 100% sure I'll be sobbing quietly to myself on my drive home!

Here's what I've been loving this week:

Could I Have That's AHH-MAZING video featuring three of her looks from NYFW
a gorgeous look at the windy city (I can call it Chi-town... right? Whaddup homies?!) on SMP Living
Grace Atwood's chic home tour by The Glitter Guide
the perfect Fall outfit on Stephanie Sterjovski's blog
a fun documentary about the "street style" photo craze
& Ashley Rose's Houston Townhouse Tour on The Everygirl

images via pinterest + tumblr

Chelsea Jackson