Alphabet Challenge: Recap!

Wow! I can't believe the Alphabet Colour Challenge is done. Looking back, it was really hard, but also really fun to create outfits based on specific colours! I thought I would be happier to have finished it, but I kind of missing having something to "center" my outfits with each day!

I'm also SUPER HAPPY to see the end of February. Oh my goodness, what a draining month! This challenge served its purpose: it kept me making an effort to get dressed in a put-together way every day. Normally that's not hard for me (I mean, it's Sunday and I'm dressed and make-up'd, and not because I have to go anywhere), but I had a nasty winter emotionally, sans emotional triggers. Blech. But today it's warm out! Like, actually WARM. The weather networks tells me it's 12C! I can see muddy and glorious dead grass poking out from under the snow mountains, which are down at least a foot just this morning. The sidewalks and streets are rivers of melting snow! Hooray! Goodbye winter, you freakin' jerk.

I'm sure there'll be more snow and cold and whatever else the weather gods decide to hurl at me for that last comment, but that is a-okay! Because I'll just remember the weather this day and be secure in knowing there's more where that came from!

Anyway. On with the recap!

A is for Aubergine: I think I can safely say that this was one of my favourites from the entire challenge!

 Cardigan: tagless, thrifted from Hazel's

Gingham button-down: Denver Hayes, thrifted from Hazel's

Skirt: vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

Belt: thrifted from Frenchy's

Hat: Bizou Accessories, thrifted from Value Village

Coat: Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Plaid shawl: vintage, thrifted from Value Village

Shoes: Spring

B is for Berry and Bimini

Sweater: Mossimo for Target, thrifted from Hazel's

Dress: Smart Set

Belt: thrifted from Value Village

Tights: Secret, from Wal-Mart

Scarf: thrifted from Salvation Army

Gloves: vintage, from mama's stash

Boots: Spring

C is for Cobalt and Cognac

Turtleneck: Forever 21, thrifted from Frenchy's

Vest: vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

Belt: thrifted from Hazel's

Leather skirt: thrifted from Value Village

Necklaces: Jesus thrifted from Value Village, St. Anthony thrifted from Frenchy's

Shoes: Spring

 

D is for Dove Gray

Sweater: random brand, hand-me-up from sister

Dress (worn as skirt): vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

Belt: vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

Beret: vintage, thrifted from Value Village

Scarf: Gap, thrifted from Value Village

Booties: Spring

Sunglasses: vintage, thrifted from Salvation Army

Faux-leather jacket (not shown): Le Chateau

E is for Eggyolk

Striped tee: Old Navy, thrifted from Value Village

Cargo pants: Charlotte Russe

Boots: Spring

Coat: Winners

Cardigan (not shown): United Colors of Benetton, thrifted from Frenchy's

Scarf (not shown): thrifted from Frenchy's

Aviator sunglasses: H&M

F is for Fuchsia

Polo: American Apparel, clothes swap from Matty

Dress: BCBG, thrifted from Frenchy's (I know, right?!)

Cardigan: Winners

Tights: Winners

Shoes: gift from boss ♥

Scarf: mama's

Coat: Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Beret: thrifted from Salvation Army

G is for Grape

Shirt: Winners

Dress: H&M, thrifted from Hazel's

Tights: Charlotte Russe

Cardigan: H&M, thrifted from Hazel's

Faux-leather jacket: Le Chateau

Pashmina: Le Chateau

Toque: Joe Fresh Style

Sunglasses: Aldo

Booties: Spring

 

H is for Henna

Cropped sweater: thrifted from Hazel's

Vest: The Black Market

Trousers: vintage, from boss

Belt: Joe Fresh Style

Scarf, worn as tie: thrifted from Frenchy's

Shoes: dollhouse, from Winners

Sunglasses: thrifted from Frenchy's

Plaid jacket: vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

 

I is for Ice: this was another favourite! I can't wait to restyle this skirt and sweater for spring!

Sweater: thrifted from Bargains at the Bridge

Skirt: thrifted from Bargains at the Bridge

Beret: thrifted from Bargains at the Bridge

Belt: thrifted from Salvation Army

Tights: Charlotte Russe

Cardigan (not shown): United Colors of Benetton, thrifted from Frenchy's

Faux-leather jacket (not shown): Suzy Shier

Pashmina (not shown): Nygard

Shoes: Spring

J est pour Jaune: this one gets the prize for "most fun to wear!"

Short-sleeve button-down: vintage Saks Fifth Avenue, thrifted from Hazel's

Cardigan (not shown): H&M, thrifted from Salvation Army

Bow tie: vintage, dad's

Belt: Esprit, thrifted from Hazel's

Trousers: vintage, thrifted from Frenchy's

Coat: Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Booties: Spring

K is for Khaki

T-shirt: Nevada

Skirt: Joe Fresh Style, thrifted from Value Village

Cardigan: Bianca Nygard, thrifted from Hazel's

Belt with lion doorknockers: vintage, thrifted from Frenchy's

Zebra tights: Chinese Laundry, from Winners

Over-the-knee socks: Spring

Booties: Spring

Plaid scarf: thrifted from men's section of Value Village

Faux-leather jacket: Le Chateau

L is for Lake: I am a Tim Burton heroine, yippee! This is my favourite outfit ever, Alphabet Colour Challenge or not.

Dress: vintage, thrifted from Frenchy's

Striped sweater: Express, thrifted from Frenchy's

Belt: thrifted from Frenchy's

Hat: vintage, from mama's costume stash

Striped socks: Ardene

Boots: Spring

 

M is for Mulberry

Floral button-down: American Eagle, thrifted from Bargains at the Bridge

Cardigan: thrifted from Bargains at the Bridge

Belt: thrifted from Hazel's

Skirt suit: vintage, gift from boss

Gloves: Christmas gift

Boots: Spring

 

N is for Navy

Sweater: thrifted from Frenchy's

Cardigan: Tabi, thrifted from Hazel's

Belt: Joe Fresh Style

Skirt: Isaac Mizrahi, thrifted from Frenchy's

Pashmina: Ardene

Beret: Bizou Accessories

Sunglasses: Aldo

Coat: Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Booties: Spring

 

O is for Opal

Snap-button shirt: Gap, thrifted from Hazel's

Snakeskin belt: Perry Ellis, thrifted from Salvation Army

Cargo pants: dollhouse, from Winners

Pashmina: Le Chateau

Beret: thrifted from Salvation Army

Aviator sunglasses: H&M 

Faux-leather jacket: Le Chateau

Booties: Spring

P is for Pumpkin: I loved wearing this one, it's a perfect cozy winter outfit!

Sweater: thrifted from L M B's Quality Used Clothing, Chester NS

Skirt: vintage, thrifted from Frenchy's

Belt: Joe Fresh Style

Toque: Joe Fresh Style

Scarf (not shown): Joe Fresh Style

Coat (not shown): Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Boots: vintage, thrifted from Hazel's

Q is for Quince: the Alphabet Colour Challenge does New York!

Silk shirt: Banana Republic, thrifted from Hazel's

Leather skirt: vintage, thrifted from Value Village

Scarf (worn as tie): thrifted from Frenchy's

Belt: thrifted from Hazel's

Polka-dot tights: Joe Fresh Style

Booties: Spring

R is for Ruby Red: Alphabet Colour Challenge in NYC, day 2

T-shirt: from street vendor at Spice Girls Concert

Skirt: American Apparel, thrifted from Hazel's

Tights: Secret, from Wal-Mart

Flats: Ardene, thrifted from Value Village

Beret: Bizou Accessories

Cardigan (not shown): Bianca Nygard, thrifted from Hazel's

Pashmina (not shown): Le Chateau

Coat (not shown): Winners

Purse: thrifted from Hazel's

S is for Steel Blue: Alphabet Colour Challenge: NYC, day 3

Shirt: from Japan, thrifted from Hazel's

Leather skirt: vintage, from Value Vilage

Flats: Ardene, thrifted from Value Village

Purse: thrifted from Hazel's

T is for Teal: Alphabet Colour Challenge: NYC, day 4

Shirt: J. Crew, thrifted from Hazel's

Vest: April Cornell, thrifted from Hazel's

Scarf (worn as tie): thrifted from Frenchy's

Pants: Sirens

Belt: thrifted from Hazel's

Booties: Spring

U is for Ultraviolet

T-shirt: H&M, thrifted from Frenchy's

Trousers: from boss

Snakeskin belt: thrifted from Salvation Army

Hat: handmade by Vanessa Blackier, purchased at Hazel's

Shoes: gift from boss

Faux-leather jacket: Suzy Shier

V is for Viridian

Blouse: thrifted from Hazel's

Belt: Ardene

Skirt: Wilson's, thrifted from Hazel's

Tights, Joe Fresh Style

Scarf: thrifted from Hazel's

Coat: Old Navy, thrifted from Hazel's

Leather gloves (not shown): vintage, thrifted from Value Village

Booties: Spring

W is for Wine

Hair: Regis Salon, Moncton NB

Dress: thrifted from Hazel's

Cardigan: United Colors of Benetton, thrifted from Frenchy's

Belt: Le Chateau

Tights: Charlotte Russe

Scarf: hand-me-up from sister

Faux-leather jacket: Le Chateau

Booties: Spring

X is for Xylophone

Sweaterdress: from Japan, thrifted from Hazel's

Motorcycle-jacket-style zip sweater: eyeshadow, hand-me-up from sister

Satin trousers: Le Chateau

Scarf: thrifted from This & That Fashions (now closed :( )

Shoes: dollhouse, from Winners

Y is for Yellow: I want to wear this outfit every day for the rest of my life.

Long-sleeve t-shirt: Dynamite

Strapless pencil dress: Sirens

Leggings: Winners

Snakeskin belt: Perry Ellis, thrifted from Salvation Army

Patent clutch: vintage, from childhood dress-up box

Beret: Bizou Accessories

Slingback heels: Hush Puppies, from This & That Fashions (now closed :( )

Z is for Zucchini

Silk shirt: Banana Republic, thrifted from Hazel's

Velvet blazer: H&M, thrifted from Hazel's

Pants: vintage, thrifted from Frenchy's

Scarf: thrifted from Hazel's

Earrings: amethyst from the Met, gift from Billy

Booties: Spring

And that's that! Whoa!

I have several outfits to post from the past few days, I'll be caught up eventually! This is going to be a busy week, so it remains to be seen how often I'll post! I'll do my best in essay-writing breaks to check out all your lovely blogs as well :)

Happy dressing!

Mitzi xo