If your answear is yes and it is because you keep on reading, then welcome to the wonderful world of
Remixing.
Remixing for me is to use the clothes I have already accumulated over the years, in all ways possible, thus coming up with virtually hundreds of combinations. Throw into the mix all the accessories I already have and the number doubles.
But don't get fooled and beleive you only need the clothes to remix. Remixing can be very artistic. It requires a multitude of skills you already have but you don't know it yet or need perhaps a bit of toning.
- Organisational skills
- Planning ahead skills
- Basic sewing skills
- Take good care of your clothes skills to last for long time
- Study colors , styles and silhouettes
- Re inventing what you already have
- Blog skills ,as a bonus, to manifest your love and commitment to remixing
I hope it doesn't sound too complicating bacause the high you get when remixing it really makes you feel strong satisfied and calm inside.
And when you really have a need of something new it always finds a way to come to you with very little or not at all money.
Do you remix a lot? What are the skills you have toned? How do you feel about the whole process?
I hope my clothes qualify today for Melissa's breast awareness crusade.
Always! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the belted scarf!
Love this. I am trying best to remix as much as I can. You're right, it does require a bit of organization skills!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
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Okay, I love this outfit. The scarf is beautiful, and belted like that, lovely.
ReplyDeleteAs for remixing, I love to. I have clothes that are ten years old that I still wear. My mantra is: NEVER throw anything out.
But as for not shopping? Can't say I'm with you there. I just really love to shop. I find it very enjoyable. Especially thrift shopping; because it is like a treasure hunt.
Though I totally love what you have to say. I think taking care of your clothes is so important. There is nothing worse than having to buy something you already owned because if fell apart.
heart: Kimberellie
Love the scarf!! It's such a fun print.
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Hi Kimberellie,baybe I haven't made myself that clear.I'm working on these issues myself. What I don't like is compulsive shopping. The occasional thrift find or a little bit of this or that once in a while,to spice things up is ok.I do it also.
ReplyDeletei think this is the best definition/manifesto/how to about remixing that i've ever read! brava!
ReplyDeletei've always been a remixer, simply because i've never had huge amounts of clothes. i think your first point 'organization' is key - the more you keep your clothes, shoes, etc. organized so you know what you have; the more you stay mindful about what you have coming up for your clothing needs; the more you keep an eye out for new inspiration and good sales - the more organized you are about all these things, the more you will get out of what you have. just a great post!!! steph