Not Your G-Ma’s Wardrobe
Have you ever heard of the website Polyvore?
I first heard about it over on Pinterest, which has quickly become one
of my favorite hang-out spots. I have a folder there on fashion where I put pictures
of clothes, accessories, shoes, etc. that I like. I started noticing these pictures
on there that showed all of the components of an outfit minus the model.
I kind of liked the fact that there is no model because sometimes I get hung up in thinking
the outfit is cute but I am not 6 feet tall and 95 pounds, would it look as good on me?
Anyway, at Polyvore you can build your own outfits from a selection of pieces
that actually link to the stores you can order them from.
I love it as a way to keep track of either new things I would like to put
together, or pictures that represent things I already have that I could
combine in new and different ways.
I was looking through some of the combo’s and thinking about my upcoming
trip to Tennessee and I had a great idea! I have been doing this Not Your G-Ma’s Wardrobe
post every week for about a year now, so I have a huge backlog of pictures of me in different
outfits I already own. It occurred to me that I could use those pictures to
help determine my wardrobe for the trip. Because I am a planner…
Are you the kind of person that just throws a bunch of clothes into a bag
the night before you leave, or are you like me? I like to figure out what I am wearing
each day, and try to double up on clothes to reduce space in my luggage. Because
I only take a carry on when I travel…I have a huge fear of my bags going where I am not…
It is not totally unprovoked, it happened once.
The airlines gave me a “Travelers Essentials Kit” which it turns out does not
live up to its name. Unless, of course, all I needed to do was brush my teeth,
shave my legs, and wear nothing but a small white t-shirt for the rest of my life…
Anyway… I put together a weeks worth of outfits from some of my old pictures.
I am so excited about this! What a fun way to figure out what I am going to
wear on my trip! And also make sure I pack everything I will need!
I also put together a little ‘collage’ of accesories to bring to Nashville,
Including, naturally, my Nashville purse..
I know – I am ridiculously giddy over something that really isn’t a big deal
in the whole scope of life, the universe, and planetary alignment..
But hey, it is the little things in life that really bring joy-right?
Like chocolate, coffee with cream, a new purse, and being called Grandma..
And Zombie movies of course.
I think I will play around with this idea, and maybe organize my pictures in such a way
that would make them more easily accessible and categorized.
Maybe I can even make this into an iPhone App….. oh the possibilities….
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April @ Chronicles of a Compulsive Decorator
231 days ago
That is a GREAT idea!! We’re going out of town this weekend and I am still anxious about what I will pack!
Now, to get my husband on board with photographing all the outfit combinations in my closet…
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Kelly
231 days ago
Great and fun idea! And sometimes it IS the little fun things that bring the most joy. But can I make one suggestion? Include at least one red or brightly colored item into your travel mix.
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Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Good suggestion – I have such a habit of sticking with neutrals!
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kathy t
230 days ago
Thanks for the new fun site to go check out ! I think you are pretty darn clever to be that organized . Yes , I must confess I’d just put stuff in the suitcase as I’m getting ready to leave ! EEEk!
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Cindy
230 days ago
What an absolutely Fabulous Idea! But since I only have 2 pair of capris that fit and 3 t-shirts, these no need for this in my home. I just put on the same things everyday~~~I’m sure the employees at the office just LOVE when I walk in the door
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melesa garrison
227 days ago
Good idea..I can’t wait to go to this site
We have the same interest except for the zombie movies…Eeeew, Sharyl! I’m a scaredy cat, big baby!
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