crc // navy & blazers

Target Blazer (Last seen here) / Gap Skirt (Similar-$10.00) / J. Crew Tank (Similar-$17.98)
Matisse Footwear Boots-Gifted (Similar) / Monogram Online Necklace-Gifted

Happy Closet Remix Challenge day 6!
It was 60+ degrees here. Can you imagine?! Just the other day it was snowing! It's amazing how great warm weather is. Nature is straight up weird.

I had to visit some office buildings after school today, so I wanted to wear something cute.. something that screamed that I could totally rock it in a cubicle. Not that I'd want to. But I totally could.

I've been trying even harder to incorporate the stuff at the back of my closet so that I don't have to throw it away, but I'm definitely failing. All of these pieces are things I wear at least once a month. So there's that. But at least it's still cute.

Do you often incorporate clothes you've been hoarding, or do you just let them chill in the back of your closet?

#closetremixchallenge

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Are you excited for something new on Lichtenstyle? The first change is that the majority of posts are going to be outfit posts, and I'm going to try very, very hard to keep to that promise. Doing this, however, is not as easy as it seems, as I, a high school junior, tend to focus more on how much sleep I'll be getting nightly than what I'll be wearing the next day. Sure, it's important, but sometimes it's second priority.

I also have an intense online shopping addiction. Like, if your shopping-savviest friend told you they had a problem, multiply that by 5. That's me and online shopping. If I could marry my computer or my credit card, I would.

But that's where the 30 day closet remix challenge (CRC) comes in, and, boy, am I excited. If you've never heard of it before, it's essentially where you're not allowed to shop for 30 days (boo!) and you have to make 30 outfits out of whatever clothing you have in your closet. Easy enough, right? But then on top of that, I'm adding two more rules: I can't repeat outfits, and whatever's left unworn at the end of the 30 days is getting tossed out. Just like that. I dig this idea a lot, because I'm running out of hangers anyway, and I'll be killing two birds with one stone. Score.

So check back starting tomorrow to watch me embark on this 30 day madness adventure. See you then!

Have you ever done this challenge? Would you ever do this challenge?

bundle up

With temperatures in the low twenties, teens, and even below zero sweeping the nation, it's important to wear super warm clothing in order to keep at a normal temperature and stay safe. But who's to say you can't do it in style? The first look I paired is very simple, but with a lot of elements that make it exciting. While the sweater is a neutral, the necklace piece adds a bit of sparkle. The leather finish of the pants do the same to boring black pants. The chambray shirt beneath the sweater and low black boots make the outfit polished. Finally, the military green jacket (that is so in right now!) has a furry hood for extra warmth and comfort. While this outfit is a bit dark, I kind of adore it. A simple black sweater dress or tunic with a nice, dark colored plaid layered beneath it keeps your torso warm. With a pair of fleece lined leggings (they're real, and beautiful) your body will be cozy all day. A nice set of pearls will add the bit of sparkle to make the outfit shine, and some high boots, heeled or not, ensure maximum foot warmth. The last look is absolutely my favorite. If you haven't noticed a trend yet, I tend to favor neutrals during the winter months. When putting this one together, I wanted it to consist of pieces I could grab with twenty minutes to go and still be cute and warm. Start with a nice pair of dark jeans and a neutral sweater, top with a nice, flow-y cardigan-y sweater, and add a nice dark scarf for a pop of winter color. Finally, a pair of short brown boots with some sparkly hardware makes the outfit beyond average.

With the chilling temperatures, being warm and safe is of utmost importance. Being stylish, though? Always an option.

How do you like to bundle up in style in the cold winter months?

Puffed & Loaded

Vest, Top, Jeans, Shoes: Old Navy (V (Similar-$19.80), Top (Similar-$38.00), Jeans-$34.50,
Shirt-Last seen here) | Necklace: Ebay (Similar-$21.00)

Dear Old Navy, would you like to sponsor some of my posts? Literally almost everything I wear is by you. I'm a bit embarassed to be posting this outfit for the sheer fact that you're not advertising through my clothing, and that I just don't shop anywhere else. Thanks for the cool clothes, though. Keep up the good work.

Oh a separate note, doesn't the end of the holidays stink? Like, I-can-barely-get-out-of-bed-in-the-morning-and-still-have-an-intense-craving-for-candy-canes kind of stink. Here we are though, and its time to get up for school or work and people will give you sideways stares for eating candy canes. Ugh, people.

Are you ready for the holidays to be over or do you want them back?

keep calm and chevron

Dress: Hello Glam (Similar-$26.97) / Necklace: Charming Charlies (Similar-$10.90)
Boots: Gifted (Last seen here)

I was feeling very southern prep today, and, on top of that, very festive and excited to start the holiday season. So what came out of that? This outfit. I couldn't believe I still had this little dress that I bought at the beginning of the summer and was so happy that it still fit! I threw it on and also wanted to celebrate the closeness of the holidays, so I paired it with one of my favorite necklaces. It was freezing, and I honestly don't know how I got through the entire day with no tights or anything! My boots kept my legs mostly warm, I suppose!

Anyway, on another note, just keep an eye out for more posts coming soon. I've been trying to get more organized with things I want to do, but school's been getting in the way, unfortunately. Stay with me as I try to get my posting to be regular, though, and expect a post on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays! See you soon!

Do you try and dress festively near the holiday time?

sneakers on steroids

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Fashion trends come and go, but one that I've seen in the front and center for a lot longer than I expected is sneaker wedges. I don't know if they're something I could ever pull off, but for some reason, I really want to try. I've seen a ton of bloggers trying them out and styling them perfectly, but I feel like if they landed in my hands, they'd just become dirty, gross lazy day shoes. Honestly, that's what I think of when I think sneakers: lazy day shoes that you throw on with a pair of jeans, a white t-shirt, and you're good to go. Hm, maybe wedge sneakers don't sound to bad after all. They are super comfortable on top of being an easy go to. I'm slowly being persuaded now!

What about you? What do you think of wedge sneakers? Will you be trying out this trend or passing?