Remember when I used to write about style and capsule wardrobes and mom outfits and all things wardrobe and clothing related? Aaaah, those were the days! Sometimes I miss sharing about those things, but most of the time I just post to Instagram now. It’s so much faster and gives me all the fulfillment that I need as a vain woman who wants daily affirmation.

However! Two of my favorite IG/blogger friends turned real life stylish besties, Andrea and Paige, decided to do a challenge this summer. They saw that Renee of Goblin Shark was posting an outfit a day for the next hundred days and it inspired them to do something similar. Share some realness. Let’s post 99 straight days of outfits on our blogs! they said. The good the bad and the ugly! they said. It’ll be fun! they said.

If you know me, you know I said yes. Of course. I love a challenge. And at first, it really did sound fun. I know it would be a great exercise in not only putting my summer wardrobe to good use but, more importantly, writing a little bit every day. I actually do miss writing tremendously, but I always hold back because it’s a huge time suck and I feel terribly out of practice. It would also give me more opportunity for connection with you all!

However, the more I thought about it, the more intimidated I became. Lots of second guessing myself, fear of failure and comparison, lack of time, and knowing deep down that nobody cares. I mean who even reads blogs anymore? Especially ones about outfits? I know I don’t, save for a handful of long-time favorites.

Also 99 DAYS?! It will be September before we finish this thing.

As nervous as I felt, I still wanted to try it and have some fun and share this experience with my friends. So I’ve come up with a compromise that should still be enjoyable, but will work better for me and my wicked summer schedule. After all, if I’m not doing this for myself, then who am I doing it for? I probably won’t post to my blog every single day, but I will try and channel Jaana of 2015 and share a week of outfits at a time. That alone should motivate me enough to get me dressed and get me writing more than I am now.

For now, let’s kick it off with outfit number one.

Comfy and maybe even a little shlumpy, it was the perfect outfit for a gloomy morning at the doctor’s office and a sunny afternoon with Stevie. I had a follow up mammogram where they found (hopefully) benign cluster cysts on that pesky left boob. I’ll be back in 6 months to make sure there are no changes.

Exciting stuff, I know. If you’d like to follow along with the other ladies, here’s where to find them:
Andrea | Instagram | Blog
Paige | Instagram | Blog
Hashtag | #99daysofoutfits | #99daysofsummerstyle

And a few other people doing style challenges this summer:
Renee | Blog
Karin | Instagram | Blog
Kendi | Instagram | Blog

Lord, how do I let them talk me into these things. Hahaha! No… I love them. Like, a lot. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes! Wish us luck.

Are you participating in a style challenge this summer? Following anyone who is? Do you still read blogs?? Let me know in the comments!

loves,
jaana