Dream Closet Inspiration.

DSC_0182The average woman has over 120 items in her closet and that doesn’t include shoes, purses, and undergarments. Getting ready in the morning can be a little overwhelming and that is why concepts like the Capsule Closet and the KonMari method have taken over the internet as of late. I’ve tried everything to pare down my closet to basics that can be mixed and matched to create many different outfits. Let’s be brutally honest, it is hard to get rid of clothing that you want to hold on to for rare occasions or holidays and even pieces that you hardly ever wear but still hold sentimental value. We recently came across a company called MakeSpace that helps you hold on to your stuff and free up your closet with the seasonal pieces that you are actually going to wear! They have an app which sends a representative to you to pick up your stuff on demand, and they’ll put it in safekeeping for you until you need it back. It really solves for a problem most of us have- we just have too much stuff! A few of my friends swear by this concept because it allows them to keep all of their seasonal pieces and donate anything that they end up not wanting to store! I’m willing to try it if it means not having to part with the winter coats I love but get minimal use!

DSC_0183Shoes are the items in my closet that I can’t seem to get under control. I have boots upon boots but never wear them in the summer! With t-shirts and long sleeves this isn’t a huge problem because they don’t take up a ton of space but boots seem to get thrown on top of each other and clutter my entire closet. I would sort through all of my shoes first when filling up my first MakeSpace box, it would give me a better idea of any excess and help me focus on seasonality.

Makespace 1(Doesn’t this image inspire you? I really love sorting through my clothes- it makes me eager to update my wardrobe, reminds me of my clothes that get lost in the clutter, and organize the things that I love so that I can get to them more easily!)

Screen Shot 2016-07-24 at 3.44.54 PMIf we are talking about a dream closet, mine would be insanely organized. I love going into stores like IKEA and the Container Store and admiring how they organize their closets. Shoes are categorized by heel size, purses are displayed like art, and jewelry is tucked away in velvet lined drawers. I want this look, it would make getting ready so much easier!

outfit.jpgAnd in honor of these summer sales happening around us, here is a outfit that would be perfect for any closet! It has staple and quality pieces that could be mixed and matched easily (from day to night) and remain classic enough to be worn for years to come. I recently purchased these shoes and they have been my favorite purchase of the year. They go with everything and are extremely comfortable to wear! Score!

Don’t you feel inspired to organize now? If you’re like me and have too much stuff to wrap your head around, start with piles of what you want to keep or donate. Then sort by season. If you want to give MakeSpace a try, check if they are in your city! 🙂

 

Grey Patterns.

IMG_4970Do you ever look at articles of clothing and say those aren’t supposed to go together but they do so well?  I’m not sure if I ever get it right but from time to time when I throw two completely different patterns together, they actually work.  I’m loving large cozy socks and thick knits to keep me warm.

IMG_4965(Forever21 sweater and sweater skirt)

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(Steve Madden have great boots for all occasions.  These cut-out heeled boots are on my wish list!  The socks are thick thigh highs from Forever21 scrunched down.)

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I say, if you feel good in it then wear it.  Whatever it may be, including mis-matching prints 🙂

Fun With Primary Colors.

Deep blue looks great with a vibrant red and when you add a pop of yellow as your background, you can’t go wrong!

Fun with Primaries

(Long sleeves with a pleated skirt is a great way to keep some warmth when the weather starts to change)

Fun with Primaries(Sweater from Forever 21, felt hat from Urban Outfitters)

Fun with Primaries(Leather crossbody from Pisa, Italy)

Fun with Primaries(Boots from Steve Madden)

While I love tights under skirts, a great substitute is a calf-high boot!

Black and White Stripes.

I picked up this dress in Lucca, Italy and it has been one of my favorite purchases of the year. Normally, I don’t pair brown and black but I do like caramel colors with black so this is how I chose to wear it.

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BW2(Purse from Aldo)

BW3(Boots from Steve Madden)

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These colors work for all seasons, if it’s Winter just add on a pair of tights or leggings.

Dude Looks Like a Lady

You know, I always thought guys had it easier when I was younger because they didn’t have to care about what they wore.  With women, it’s “is this skirt long enough?” “are these shoes comfortable?” “will this shirt get lint all over the rest of my outfit?”  Now we have found a way to mend the two.  Men’s clothing is so comfortable and can be extremely cute too.

(What, is it hard to start the fire pit?)

(Boyfriend style watch (from SF’s Jest Jewels) and Ben Sherman men’s shirt)

(Aviators really add a little sass to the outfit and we all know I loveeee sass)

(My favorite Steve Madden Booties.  They have the best shoes)

(I love this belt.  I got it from the clearance section at Urban Outfitters.  I recommend going to this section in the store instead of buying online because you don’t always know how things are going to fit)

This was a fun and comfortable outfit to put together and those are two things that are great assets to a confident day.  Don’t have a boyfriend to borrow their clothes?  Don’t worry, me either – I have Chelsea steal the shirts for me 🙂