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July 6th, 2009 · 6 Comments

I am on a total makeover kick & was wondering if you guys have any suggestions to help me improve this blog.  Is there anything you would like to see more of? Less of? Anything you haven’t seen on here that you would like to?

One thing I’ve been considering that would take some involvement from you guys:  A weekly or monthly “uniform” post

The idea came to me from a couple different directions. 

  1. Fab Finds Under $50 posted an outfit from Lucky that she had done in her own version.  I almost immediately did my version as well (will post a little later this week).  I am pretty intrigued with how we all have our own look even if the pieces we put together are similar.  Realizing this sparked the idea.
  2. Another inspiration point – The Uniform Project for which Sheena Matheiken is wearing an identical dress every day for a year.  Each day she accessorizes it differently, etc…  I love, love, love it but also think it would be interesting to see how multiple people accessorize a similar outfit.  Of course, we will also see different cuts of clothing – for instance, my LBD will not be identical to yours & it speaks of our personalities, body types & fashion choices.

This is how it would work:

  • The main idea is that we would all post a similar outfit but with our own styling, showing off how different very similar clothes can look when accessorized.  And showing off our own brand of fabulous!
  • I would email or post what the outfit of the week/month was – suggestions would be taken to determine what it would be.
  • We would each post our outfit separately during that week/month
  • Then I would gather the links into one post & we would all re-post the list with our own words to introduce it. (Side bonus: This would help promote us all & get our blogs out to people who may not be reading us yet.)
  • I really hope you guys will be down with this – sadly, with only me doing it, it would just be pointless LOL.

Other than that:

Posts have mainly consisted of wardrobe shots & DIY tutorials lately.   Here are some other plans for the future.  Tell me if you likey or no:

  • I want to do video tutorials but lack a video camera.  Any suggestions on an inexpensive but good one? The one that’s on my wishlist now is the Flip MinoHD and it’s probably way more than I really need at this point.  Suggestions for something much cheaper but that would work instead are appreciated.
  • I’d love to do some outdoor “fashion shoots” with a theme.  (I had a great one planned for over my staycation but didn’t have enough time to do it.)  I’d like to wait until I’m a bit more firm from my gym regimen though - I feel like I only look good from one angle right now LOL.  Anyway, this one would take a lot of time & I will need to create time to do it.
  • I’d love to do more “stretch your wardrobe” posts.  I haven’t been inspired lately but hopefully I can come up with some great ideas for you if I keep thinking about it.
  • More Link Love posts – there is so much out there right now & I have been totally slacking on my link love for all the kick-ass bloggers out there!  Maybe I’ll hook up my Delicious.com to post automatically??  Love it or hate it????

OK, I know that’s a lot to process.  Please leave a comment with your thoughts & if you’re interested in being involved with the uniform post.  Hugs & Kisses!

Tags: Life & Miscellany

6 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Hals // Jul 6, 2009 at 8:37 am

    The uniform post sounds fun!

    As far as cameras go, any digital camera now has a video function, and you can probably get a pretty good camera for around $100…check eBay, Amazon, etc.

  • 2 Impress for Less – Another Take // Jul 7, 2009 at 8:19 am

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  • 3 admin // Jul 7, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Of course! (Palm to forhead!) Thanks for helping me discover that my camera has video. Geez, since I’m a web designer you’d think I’d be more up on techno-stuff. Oddly though I cringe at learning new gadgets or functions. Thanks again!

  • 4 Anusha // Jul 8, 2009 at 8:27 am

    I’m clueless about cameras, but I really like all your ideas! I think it would be really cool to do a “theme outfit” kind of thing. It would be a great way to discover new ways to wear what’s in your closet.

    I think you should jump right into the outdoor shots! I think you look really fabulous just as you are right now, and don’t need to worry about going to the gym more … though I do understand this, as I think the same way. But outdoor photos are really marvelous, and I think you’d love it!

    Thanks for posting the link to the Uniform Project! I’ve seen a similar one done as a kind of art/environmental project called “One Brown Dress” or something like that, and found it very intriguing! Don’t think I could quite pull it off (I get bored way too easily), but the idea is immensely appealing to me.

    I also think the Stretch Your Wardrobe posts would be fab. Really … ALL your ideas are fab! ^__^

  • 5 miss morgan potts // Jul 10, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I love the uniform/similar-clothes-different-styles idea! You can count me in (so long as I’m not on vacation in Mexico at the time!).

  • 6 admin // Jul 13, 2009 at 11:31 am

    @Anusha – Thanks for the support on the outdoor shots. I’ll have to make some time to do a shoot. I’ll love to do a whole series for sure. I’ll also be on the lookout for Stretch Your Wardrobe ideas to inspire us all!

    @miss morgan potts – great! I will count on you :)

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