I’ve been “challenging” myself in the fashion stakes this month with the assistance of a good old Instagram style challenge thanks to the gorgeous April Nicoll, Stylist. Week one was filled with shades of lipstick, bright pops of colour and midi skirt Monday (you can see more here), but week two brought even more style with the addition of prompts pattern on pattern, manicures and more. Take my advice ladies (and gents), your wardrobe is your own personal shopping centre. You just need to find new and creative ways to pair your items – you might just surprise yourself!

I will admit I struggled a lot with the pink prompt this week. I’m a girly girl, but I’ve never been personally partial to wearing pink. My desk and bedroom are decorated with girly pink pieces in all different shades but I don’t feel confident wearing the lovely colour. I envy those who can! I did receive a few comments on the pink blouse I chose for the challenge, but I decided it was time for that particular top to be recycled and sent to the op shop! Hopefully someone else will love it! 

DAY 8: FAVOURITE JEANS



Striped Tee: Big W {currently in store} + Jeans: Kmart Black Skinnies {currently in store} + Sunglasses: Mambo {available in store at Big W} + Feather Necklace: Red Dot 

DAY 9: MANICURE MONDAY



Nail Polish: Covergirl {similar here} + Cameo Ring: Etsy

DAY 10: TRY A NEW HAIRSTYLE



Donut Bun: Models Prefer {exact match} + Hair Bow: Diva + Top: Kmart {available in store} 

DAY 11: WEAR SOMETHING PINK



Blouse: Dotti + Pants: The Gap + Lipgloss: Sportsgirl Lip Jam {similar here} + Glasses: Gifted

DAY 12: SHOES THAT AREN’T BLACK



Flats: Big W {available in store now} + Top: Dotti + Skirt: Target + Sunglasses: Mambo {available in store at Big W} 

DAY 13: PATTERN ON PATTERN



Top: Cotton On + Floral Shorts: Kmart {available in store now}

DAY 14: STRIPE HYPE



Tee: Cotton On {exact match} + Jeans: Jeans West {similar here} + Sunglasses: Mambo {available in store at Big W} 

A few things I’ve learnt this week from the challenge:

• I can’t do nail polish. It survived a day!
• Donating clothes you no longer wear feels great!
• Donut buns are perfect for bad hair days! 

What have you learnt about your personal style as of late?

E x