30 for 30 challenge !

I was working yesterday so no post but here are the items I am gonna use for the 30 for 30 challenge

The rules :

- You pick 30 items from your wardrobe

- You remix them all together for 30 days in a row or more

- You are on a spending ban during the "remix period"

I decided to spice it a little bit by :

- limiting the black items ( I just picked 4)

- adding skittle colors (I went a little bit crazy with colors in my last haul : 4$98 for cardigans....)

- using articles that I bought lately in the sale to see whether they were good investment (marked with *)

So , SHOES :

5 pairs but only 3 pictured :

- black flats from JOE Fresh

- brown flats from Modcloth

- leopard heels

+ 2 pairs of boots : black and brown as we are under 30 cm of snow at the moment so pretty usefull....

TOPS :

- pink sheer top from Le Chateau

- floral tunic from H&M

- white silk top from Cassis (*)

- plain grey T-shirt from JOE fresh

- last minute decision : black wool vest (as I am always cold) from Old Navy (*)

Cardigans and sweaters :

2 turtle necks : camel one from Mango (*) and black shimmery one from Zellers (both *)

1 golden V neck : Zellers (*)

3 cardigans : lavender, teal and taupe from Old Navy (*)

Skirts and dresses :

- brown pencil skirt from Cassis (*)

- Blue silk skirt from JOE fresh

- 2 wool dresses (Benetton and ?)

Pants :

- beige one from JOE fresh (*)

- velvety ones : grey-blue, dusty purple and brown from RW&Co (*)

and the naughty leather skirt (Winners) wanted to hang with the guys....

last minute Outsiders :

- Barbie pink cardigan from Old Navy (*)

- plum top from JOE fresh

- green pea cardigan from Old Navy (*)

- long plum skirt

- grey dress from Modcloth

Are you in ?

Caro loving skittles xxx

Silver pigment from Marcelle : EOTD and Modcloth gorgeousness !

EOTD :

Inner corner : Snow from Marcelle minerals

Lid : Silver from Marcelle minerals

Outer V and crease : shimmery black from the Greed palette (Wet & Wild)

On waterline : Feline eye khôl from MAC

Mascara volume precision from Marcelle in black

Sparkles : awwwwwww, beautiful

in case you missed the awesomeness of that silver : a last pic !

I used Painterly paint pot (MAC) as a primer and Milk Jumbo pencil (NYX) as a base color.

OOTD :

Part 1 :

Un-Twill we meet again dress from Modcloth . That dress is love ...

Part 2 : the color kick !

Red patent belt : Tommy Hilfiger

Red chunky shoes : so old I can't remember where I bought them, the label is erased on the sole...

Red jewelry : Casa Luca

Part 3 : Tights: Spanx in charcoal found at Winners. those are working so well to improve your figure without making you feel like a sausage ...

Part 4 : showing a little bit of a black bra : AGRRRRRRRRRR !

Caro-mad woman xxx

OOTD : Temporary secretary dress in summer

OOTD : another Modcloth dress from Bettie Page ! When I received it, I wasn't sure I'll keep it. IT felt a little too "costumey" for me. But hubby and kids convinced me it still looked pretty....I use the belt over the cardigan to accentuate the hourglass figure.

As I decided to keep it, I played the vintage role ad nauseam : pearls and "don't mess with me, kids" look !

Shoes are from Winners, Cardigan from Urban behavior a 100 years ago...

Caro-feeling like a modest first grade teacher in the 50's xxx

Accessories, my love !

First of all : shoes ...of course ! I bought them 3 years ago in Payless (for non Canadian girls, it's probably one of the cheapest store to find shoes...). I loved their retro vibe but found them ultimately uncomfortable back then. I guess there are still uncomfortable now but as I don't have to run after a baby and a toddler at the same time anymore, I can tolerate them....The tag said 27$99 (I still have it under the sole of my shoe !) but as Payless has BOGOs all the time , I probably grabbed them for half the price ....

Modcloth : Braid the storm belt good value for this very versatile belt. As I lost a lot of pounds, a lot of trousers are too big now, so I belt them like crazy !

Who doesn't like free jewelry ? I am such a lucky girl ! Last week end, I was working and I was feeling all gloomy (I hate working on week ends !) ...Then I looked at my computer and a colleague had left me a note saying : You'll find a little box full of jewelry I am not wearing. They need a loving home...

Isn't she a sweetheart ? Thank you Vicky !

She remembered buying the earrings at MEXX. As a pure coincidence, I had a DIY necklace that is done with the same material ! I guess it was DESTINY for me to have those earrings....

Again, a little bit of Vicky's unloved items. I already owned the white bracelet but the 3 golden ones are a perfect match.

Caro-enjoying her cheap goodies xxx

the mother in law OOTD : trench coat and color

OOTD : an old friend , my Kookai trench coat (hubby calls it the inspector Gadget coat...humph, this man knows how to kill the glamour !).The fabulous scarf was bought by my mother in law and it warms a too conservative coat (I wear it over my black coat as well and the splash of color always makes me happy ....)

My Tommy Hilfiger bag, a Modcloth bracelet, and Winners shoes (again offered by Mother in law...Am I not a spoiled child ????)

EOTD : I didn't even bother to picture it as I wanted to achieve a perfect cat eye and failed ....I used the highly praised NYC liner (supposedly favorite of Megan Fox....) Well, well, Megan loves it but I am not convinced...

No more posts this week end, I'll be working both days...

Caro-gogo gadget xxx

Playing madam....

OOTD : a Modcloth buy (among others ...) : Invitation to style dress (Max and Cleo). It's so comfy, well cut and long enough. I told in my last post that I am completely addicted to Modcloth but sometimes their outfits are so short ....This one is work appropriate, yeah ! (Do you hear me modcloth ? I like my skirt to cover my bum ! Crazy , I know...)

Make up : playing with fall colors : plum, plum , plum !

EOTD : Vanilla (MAC) all over the lid and the plum color is an Annabelle one which name I can't remember... sadly I I wear my dresses past my bum and I forget names : I guess I am aging ....gahhh !)

Lips : NYX Sparkling Orchid an old time favorite of mine

JOTD : DIY earrings with volcanic beads (black) and big white pearl

Don't I look romantic and sweet ? (the better to eat you alive, little red riding hoods !)

Caro-having a 6-year-old son learning to read (hence the tale reference ...) xxx

Fedora + MUA = Mafia look

I was not sure about the outfit and I left the hat at home before heading to work....

Pants : unknown origin

jacket : Tristan-America

shirt : Joseph line from Jacob. I bought it from an outlet : details are gorgeous (buttons, end of sleeves, the cut and the fabric) for less than 20 $....doudoudoudoudoudodu

I love this Fedora though purchased at Tommy Hilfiger...I bought the bag at Tommy, too. It delay the craving for a Vuitton (a speedy , yes thank you !). Jewelry : a DIY necklace and simple amber pearls

Shoes are from modcloth : Multimedia Flat

They are the prettiest flats ever for so cheap : 31.99$ !

Look at those beads : so pretty ! And the detail of the zipper, I melt....This porn shoe moment was offered to you by Modcloth . I swear this online store is the death of my wallet : awesome dresses, awesome accessories (they sent me the big bracelet seen in the 1st pic as a welcoming present, aren't they charming !!!), awesome shoes (shoes are not accessories they are SHOES, a whole category by itself )

Caro-Modcloth addict xxx

Sorry guys, being missing for a while ...

Well I am on holidays and I feel so lazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ;-)))

I tried to take a few pics but they were just ordinary so no need to publish them ....

I was tagged by Karen to answer a few questions so here it goes (see , I am not that lazy !) :

1. Are you a morning person?

Nope absolutely not but I am not an night person neither...Gosh I am boring ! I need my sleep or I get all cranky and annoying ....

2. How long have you known your closest friend for?

2 years now. We 're having a joke saying that we are cosmic twins ....I can tell her whatever I want , she is never judgmental !

3. In three words, how would your friends describe you?

I hope they would say witty, girly and cynical

4. Do you prefer to drive or do you prefer to be a passenger?

To drive, I am scared to death when someone is driving next to me : I hit the (ghost) brake every 30 sec when my hubby drives (which drives him nuts ....Aren't we a cute couple !)

5. Tell me one thing/event that took you by surprise this year.

Stupidity always takes me aback and working in a pharmacy makes you discover the unlimited abilities of certain persons to amaze me in that area .....

6. Will you colour your hair when it starts to grey?

Already done ....My life is all about Glamour !

7. What website is set as your homepage?

at the moment , modcloth....I wish I could say "Wall Street Journal" but let's face it I have a bigger interest on vintage cloths than on stock market.

8. What is your favourite animal at the zoo?

Tigers AGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Have a good night , ladies and gentleman !

Caro- grandMA going to bed so she can look decent tomorrow morning xxx