The thirty days are almost up, and just like the winter edition of this challenge, I’ve again pushed myself to wear a different outfit every day. There’s a few reasons why I decided to set this “silent” expectation up for myself. It’s gives me an additional sense of purpose with this challenge. The items I chose were comprised of ones I really wanted to wear, items that would be versatile or “practical”, and items that I wasn’t reaching for and had a desire to see that change. So for me it was a way to have a renewed excitement for…

It’s funny how much your mindset can change in the span of a week. The last time I was sharing an update on what I’ve been wearing, I mentioned that I felt frustrated and stuck with this capsule. Today, I’m more at ease with what I’ve picked. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that I’m tip-toeing towards the end of this monthly challenge. Or, it could just be down to the fact that we are highly adaptable beings, swiftly working through challenges – no matter how small or insignificant they may be. From an outfits perspective, it’s…

I feel a little like I’m on countdown now that I’ve made it past the halfway point of my spring capsule. Where I felt fulfilled by my winter capsule, I’m finding myself a little frustrated and stuck with my spring capsule. Lifestyle and the weather are definitely playing a role here. One of the things that drove me to revisit capsule wardrobes in the first place was to get a better sense for where my personal style was going. I’d been dressing for cool weather for months at that point; half the work was already done. As strange as this…

I’ve been starting to think that my approach to this capsule was a little conservative. I’d expected that the weather would be somewhat on the milder end of the spectrum, and planned accordingly. When in reality, most days the thermostat has hovered around the 25 deg C mark, feeling more like a prelude to a hot summer’s day than anything else. My original picks were focused considerably around items which would layer well, or at least see me through the cooler days. A third of the way in, I’m beginning to rethink the need for some of those pieces. So,…