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Happy Rule Breaking Monday...and Halloween!

I don't think gray and brown was really a rule to break...because we had so many great entries last week! And Joanna had the most likes again!

So I know I said we'd do double florals this week but I forgot today was Halloween. I'm not a fan of dressing up because I'm not a fun person. I'm a bitter, old grandma inside who doesn't like dressing up or loud music, has bad knees, and likes cats but thanks to my Asian genes, I'll look 12 forever. SO I want to see all YOUR fun costumes from this weekend!! I'll live vicariously through you youngsters. If you choose to link up, I just ask one thing....please NO sexy-whatever costumes!! I know Halloween costumes can be very revealing and limited in clothing and since this is a modest fashion blog, I'd like there to be some sort of modesty incorporated into your costumes if you would like to link up. I'm not going to define it because it's different for everybody.

Okay, next week we can do double florals!!!

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Bedhead

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I choked.

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How I plan on surviving the bitter L.A. winter

Now that you guys have got a few ideas from Missy and Hayley about transitioning your wardrobe into the fall and winter, I thought I'd give you guys a few tips that I plan on using for surviving the bitter L.A. winter of the low 60s. BRR.

Double your cardigans.

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Can I keep this hair?

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Maximizing Your Wardrobe by Hayley

Hi Guys! I am Hayley, I blog over at a little life and style blog called The Weekend File. I live in Southern California with my boyfriend and our adorable puppy and we are currently renovating and moving to our first home, a 1956 charmer about 4 miles from the beach!

I wondered what in the world I could tell you fashionable ladies that would be considered a fashion tip or how to. Then it dawned on me. It isn't about "how to" do something but it is about thinking outside the box...or closet.

Considering last weekend it was a bright and sunny 90 degree day and yesterday it was dark and rainy, the seasons are definitely changing here. Fall is one of my favorite seasons to dress for. I love being able to layer and combine different patterns and textures into my wardrobe. If you are on a budget, or like sticking to the clothes that you already have... try mixing your summer wardrobe into your fall one!

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All in White

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Transitioning Your Favorite Summer Pieces to Fall by Missy

Hi everyone! This is Missy from Pop of Style! I'm fairly new to the blogging scene. I just started this past spring, but I'm absolutely loving it! I started my blog to build upon my personal sense of style and make the most out of my wardrobe on a pretty tight budget! As time went on, I realized that many women have the same issue. Finding stylish and affordable clothing staples that transition from season to season is not always easy, but definitely do-able! My take on fashion is that it should be an expression of your creativity and should reflect what makes YOU happy as well as your wallet!

I'm sure at one point or another each one of you have found a few pieces in the spring or summertime that you couldn't bear the thought of leaving behind once the autumn hit. Good news! There are several ways for you to transition those pieces to wear into fall and even the winter months! One of my favorite ways to transition clothes is to layer. My other favorite way is to play with color schemes! I wanted to incorporate both with you by showing you how I did so with two timeless pieces of clothing:  the sundress and the pencil skirt.

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Where's the circus?

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Rule Breaking Monday

Thanks to all those who participated in the red and pink rule breaking challenge last week! It was so fun to see the cheery red and pink outfits. Red and pink is cheery... Right? Joanna had the most likes so check out her blog to see her fun outfit!

Now that fall is here (not really in L.A. but I'm willing), we're busting out the dark neutrals! This week it is brown and gray together. I did it recently with gray pants and brown clog sandals! I'd love to see all your wonderful variations so link up below!

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Sequin + Stripes

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After You Thrift by Rebecca

Hi there! Rebecca here! (Who just had a flashback to the Nickelodeon face!?) All right.. Today we are going to talk about what you do After You Thrift. Check out Before and During if you missed those.

(thrifted and tapered colored jeans, loafer heels)

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The Casual One

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While You Thrift by Rebecca

Rebecca here! I'm back! Today we are going to talk about things to keep in mind While You Thrift. See Before You Thrift tips here.

(thrifted striped top, army green button-up, black pumps, and gold cuff bracelet)

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My New Sweater Skirt

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Before You Thrift by Rebecca

Hi, I'm Rebecca from Rebecca with an R. My entire wardrobe basically comes from two places:  Anthropologie and thrift stores. Because most of the time I can't afford Anthropologie, I found that it was easy to find the look I was hoping to attain for much cheaper at second-hand shops. So, I'd like to share some things I've learned with you. It's a 3 step process. Today, we'll talk about what to do Before You Thrift.

(thrifted skirt and flats)

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Weekender

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Why I Thrift

Warning:  Text-overload and picture-overload. Read at your own risk.

Throughout this post you'll see pictures of most of the thrifted/secondhand items I have collected over the years. I use "thrifted" for any item that was bought from a thrift store and "secondhand" for hand-me-downs and any items bought from a garage sale or consignment store.

Garage/yard sales are my favorite places to scout out vintage jewelry.

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Street Style Beso Style

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Rule Breaking Monday!

I loved seeing all your double striped outfits last week!! I was so set from my outfit that a double striped outfit had to have the same color stripes so it was great to see all your interpretations. And the votes were in:  you guys liked Rig Style's stripes the best!

So that ended our stripes phase. Sad face. I love my stripes.. But onward to color blocking! Get your reds and pinks out! A couple years ago, I would have never thought to pair these two similar colors together but now I'm all over it especially after seeing how well Melissa executed it last week!

Next week we'll go with more fall colors with brown and gray. An unusual color combination, no? If you have any other rule-breaker suggestions, let's hear it at the CM Facebook page!

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The Baby Blues

Some days you just don't want to put too much thought into your outfits....or every day if you're me. For this outfit I went with blues and tan accessories. Then it looked boring so I added a flower. Liz and I are bringing it back. (Was it ever gone? I think not.) What do you add to your outfits when it's lacking that something?

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Brights by Melissa

I love bold colors. Some of my favorite pieces in my closet right now are my pink pencil skirt, my orange pumps, and my yellow pants. I decided to go bold and combine two of my favorite things...orange shoes and a pink skirt. Favorite + Favorite = Favorite Squared right? 

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My Makeshift Vanity Area

At our last apartment, we had a vanity room with a vanity table and small closet which was pretty awesome I'm not gonna lie. I never had a little table to sit at to do my makeup and get prettied up. We don't have that option at our new place so I had to make do. We had a bunch of shelves between our doorway and bathroom probably for towels and such. I didn't like the idea of just stowing things away on these shelves because they are viewable from our living room so I wanted them to be presentable as well as functional. I turned the two bottom shelves into my jewelry/makeup vanity area.

I used the same idea for necklace holders from our last apartment but only used three nails for my bigger necklaces. They spill over onto the shelf and I kind of like it like that for now. The smaller necklaces (as well as all my earrings) are stowed away in the brown jewelry box my in-laws got for me as a birthday present. My bracelets are in Anthropologie cups I got last year with my gift card earnings. My makeup and hair things are stowed away in white IKEA bins in the top left.

How do you organize your makeup/jewelry?

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Is fall here yet??

I am wearing my camel toe pants again. Is it bad that I still like them? They're actually pretty comfy and roomy (hence, the camel toe?). So what would you do? Would you get rid of them or keep them? Because I'm keeping them.

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Making the most of small closet space

It's almost been two months since my husband and I moved in to our new apartment and with it comes the obligatory closet post...especially since the last one was soooo long ago!! Four months? Seriously? Ridic.

Soo... here it is. If you didn't notice, it's about half the size of our last closet. At first I was okay with it because I thought I didn't have a lot of clothes. Keyword?? THOUGHT. I was always so proud of the fact that my wardrobe was so small and that someone even called it minimalist once upon a time!!! The thrifting every few weeks and not having a consignment store nearby to get rid of unwanted clothes resulted in a slowly growing wardrobe. I think it's time for a "Shop Elaine's Closet" soon.

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GCOGH sponsored post

Remember when I reviewed the fashion community website, Go Chic or Go Home? Have you guys signed up and used it since then? For those who have, what do you think of it so far? And why aren't you following me?? For those who haven't signed up, WHY NOT?!?!? If you want an invite, let me know and I'll send you one. They're not super exclusive that you have to wait like a week to get an account.

Since then they've changed a few things....

Ensembles and Outfit Photos

Before, you couldn't add new photos to existing ensembles which was kind of a pain. Now you can edit an ensemble after it's created! Say you created an ensemble that you were going to wear that weekend. You can now update the existing ensemble with that outfit photo without creating a new one. Total time saver and that way you can keep track of the ensembles you've worn IRL.

Closet

They've completely updated their closet feature. Besides adding photos, you can now search through your closet items AND use filters to narrow your search down! That way you can make sure your materialism is kept at a minimum. Or not. Whatever!

Monocle

I think they added this feature right after I did the review so I was sad I didn't get to share it with you guys! It's an inspiration board featuring outfits with a specific similarity like right now it's stripes. Anyone can tag their photos for whatever the current theme is, and then their outfit pics will be featured randomly on the home page. They change it up every so often so check back to see what the next theme is.

Shopping and Coupons

I mentioned they had a shopping section last time. Well, now when you "follow" a retailer you can get coupon alerts on your wall. If you're on a shopping ban you can opt out and then sign up again later for it once you realize a shopping ban is crazy talk.

Have any of you checked out GCOGH since my last review? What do you think so far?

This is a sponsored post by Go Chic or Go Home.

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How would you describe your personal style? Um, uh, I'm not sure... by Jessica

My name is Jessica, and Elaine and I know each other via church. Although, truth be told, I did read her blog before she moved to LA and then emailed her with tips about places to live and how to navigate the joys of LA. So, I'm pretty sure that counts as internet stalking, right? Luckily I'm only slightly odd in person, so that's was hopefully a bonus for Elaine. I've lived in LA for about 7 years and I'm originally from Utah. I work as a social worker and I do administrative work at a local non-profit agency. I've been married for almost 10 years and I don't have kids. At least none that I know of. :) I do have a great little dog named Bell and she is highly entertaining.

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Rule Breaking Monday!

Only five people participated in last week's link party for stripes and paisley with Megan in the lead with the most votes (as well as the first to link up!). Now I'm starting to think it's a real rule! ..or nobody owns paisley. I don't think I even have paisley in my whole apartment! But it's okay; this week it is something easier...I think:  double stripes! Last time I wore stripes together was here (my prison outfit).

So this week will be the last of the stripes challenge. Next week we'll do red and pink. I think it was a rule before but not with the arrival of color blocking lately! Also, if you have any more rule breaking challenges that come to your mind, let me know on the CM Facebook page. The discussion feature is going to be discontinued on FB so write it on the wall if you don't want it to be lost!!

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Behind My Camel

Remember my mom sweater?? It's back! This was not going to be a one time deal. I am going to wear it out until I don't associate it with my mom anymore....because I actually kind of like it. There! I said it!!

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Color Blocking Madness!

I am all over color this season. The more the better! I've tried out the color blocking trend and I have to say that it's been a favorite of mine. I'm not much of a fun, colorful person. (Sad, I know, but it's the truth.. Ask Chase.) But this trend I can totally get behind! It's a great way to step out of your comfort zone without going too overboard especially when you keep the rest of your outfit simple. See my favorite ways to color block over at How Does She!

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Everything's so blurry

Would you guys be mad if this were really my outfit post? I like my face blurred out. Means you can't see my acne!! It also means I hate night shots...on me, at least. 

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6 Ways to Spice Up a Button Up!

You guys know I love me a button-up/button-down/button-front shirt! My favorite is the classic white button-up. There's also been chambray and blue, gray, pink, recently purple, black, and tan featured on the blog. I love wearing them buttoned all the way to my neck. It can look a bit uptight so I shared six ways you can spice it up at How Does She!

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Equestrian by Melissa

Sunday mornings I always ask my husband, “Does this look okay?”  I don’t know why I ask because he will usually say anything to get me out of the house on time. But, when I walked in wearing this he said, “You look very equestrian.” What is that suppose to mean?

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How to keep your hair healthy

One of your best accessories, besides your great smile, is your hair. It can make you look frumpy or fabulous and we all want to be fabulous - am I right, ladies? The key to having fabulous hair is healthy hair! Here are a few tips and tricks that will have you whipping your hair as if you were starring in a shampoo commercial.

1. Exfoliate
   
   Nobody likes limp, greasy hair (though if you do, more power to you!). What happens is your hair follicles get suffocated with oil, dirt, and all that hairspray you put on yesterday. This blocks the natural oils and important nutrients in order for your hair to do its thing – nourishing your locks. If you do find your hair is getting a little gross or even breaking out on your scalp, exfoliate it with a massage brush. Try Babyliss Scalp Massage Brush, $1.99.

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Outfit To Forget Not

I wore this to the Relief Society General Meeting (when the women of the Mormon church worldwide congregate to listen to our church leaders). I know it was a bit ago but it really stuck out to me WHEN I wore this outfit because the EVENT was so important. At this broadcast, President Uchtdorf's talk touched me the most. It felt like he was talking directly at ME! But back to the clothes... Does that ever happen to you? You remember exactly what you wore because of that day regardless if your outfit was special in any particular way?

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Finding the Fashionista in You by Ashley

Hi everyone! This is Ashley from over at flats to flip flops! I am “momma” to two sweet kiddos, a mischievous boy age 3, and a sassy gal age 1. I have a passion for fashion and an even bigger passion for fashion deals! Over at flats to flip flops I share thoughts on fashion for not only moms on the go, but also for your cute kids as well because, frankly, most of the time they are way more fun to dress! So stop by and check it out!

I am so excited to get a chance to guest blog on Clothed Much - seriously, people, a show-stopping, happy dance took place when I found out! So a BIG thank you to Elaine!

Have you ever found yourself in a fashion rut? I know I have - especially after expending so much energy chasing after two little monsters. Really, sometimes there are barely enough brain cells left to remember to eat or to go to the bathroom, let alone use any brain power to get dressed! Today I wanted to share my tips for moms (or anyone else for that matter) about getting yourself back into the fashion swing of things. Here we go:

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So Long, Farewell, Aufedersein, Adieu by Kari

Well, my hubby and I have said goodbye to L.A. and to our dear friends there.  It's an exciting time for us, but it has been bittersweet.  AND stressful!  Follow me on Twitter if you want to hear how we're making our way across the country.  Did I mention we're driving?  Oh yeah, so far my experience has included styling my hair in a gas station bathroom with hand dryers and that's just day 1.  Classy!  Elaine took these pics of me on my last Sunday at our ward. I wanted to go out with a bang so I busted out my new-ish Pierre Hardy for Gap pointed heels that I've been dying to wear.  I found these guys at the Gap one day on super sale + an additional percentage off so I figured I should probably get 2 pairs in 2 different colorways. Seemed like a must!

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Rule Breaking Monday!

I loved seeing everyone's polka-dot and leopard outfits!! ..and looks like you guys liked Ashley's the best! Makes me want to bust out in dots and leopard again. I probably should.. Six months is kind of long... But onto the next "rule"... Paisley and stripes. It's not that common which is probably why it is a rule? I'm sure you guys have paisley in your closet somewhere! Let's see it! Link up below! And please read the directions!!

Next week is stripes x 2! Get ready! See how I doubled up on stripes here. If you guys have any more stripe mixers, last chance to suggest it on the CM Facebook page!! Stripes on stripes will be the last stripe rule breaking challenge..

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