Closet Challenge

Hi everyone!  So, I've never had a blog before, so this will be a little bit of an experiment for me!  A little bit about myself first: I am a grad student studying Criminal Justice, hoping to someday work for the FBI or DOJ .  I love all the gory aspect of criminal justice--murder, blood, dead bodies...I know, I know, I'm a little strange, but hey, almost everyone finds this stuff interesting, I just get to study and live it!

On the side, however, I have a little (others might disagree with the "little" part), but I have a little obsession with fashion!  Clothes, shoes, bags, accessories--you name it, I love it!  I know fashion and dead bodies are a little bit of a weird combination, but in a way, they're very similar: figuring out a crime is a very meticulous process, as is choosing what one is going to wear.  See, a connection!  I'm sure there are many others, but this is the one I'm sticking to!  So, now you get the name of the blog: CSI Fashionista--a little cheesy, I know, but unique at the same time!

So, the main reason I was interested in trying to start a blog was because my boyfriend gave me a challenge: I am a notorious shopper, and have almost two closets full of clothes, shoes, everything!  He challenged me that for at least ONE month, I cannot: 1.) Go shopping (clothes, shoes, accessories--he says I can still go get food, such a nice guy), and 2.) I must wear something different (from my closet) each day.  Now, I am also notoriously competitive, so of course I accepted this challenge!  The only stipulations I wanted are: wearing the same neutral items are acceptable (basic t, tank top, etc), in order to complete different outfits and jeans/bottoms are reusable too!  Let's see how long I can actually go!

Day 1: January 9, 2012

Forever 21 sweater, Gap long-sleeved t-shirt, American Eagle jeans, Rampage booties

 Day 2: January 10, 2012

Gap long-sleeved t-shirt, Gap puffy vest, White Sox cap, American Eagle jeans, Uggs

 Night 2: January 10, 2012

Date Night!

J Crew tank, LC Lauren Conrad blazer, AE jeans, Simply Vera Wang heels

 Day 3: January 11, 2012

I <3 Ronson tunic, Simply Vera leggings, Banana Republic belt, Coach riding boots

**I must also add a caveat to this challenge, especially when you see how much clothing I actually have and wonder how I am not broke!  I am a bargain shopper--70% off racks are my best friends!  I also love to shop at vintage, consignment, etc stores--not because I have to, but because I love the thrill of the hunt! For example, the Coach boots worn above--bought for $45 at Plato's Closet (retail around $300-$400!)  So when you see most of my clothing, know that probably none of it (unless it was a gift) was purchased at full-price.  Part of this challenge is to also show others that you don't need to spend a lot of money to look good!  Just need to know where to find it!