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Closet Raid: My Outfits Lately…

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Hello Friends!

I’ve spent so much time playing catch up after my vacation that I haven’t had the chance to do a proper photo shoot.  To make up for it, I’ve been documenting my daily duds (Freudian slip, perhaps?) over on my Instagram feed.  Here’s a glimpse of how last week shaped up for me fashion-wise:

  1. I wore ruffles and stripes while spending the day heads-down, catching up on emails and prepping for upcoming client meetings and events.
  2. It’s been a while since I wore head-to-toe pink, so I made the most of the occasion with lace and bows.
  3. I wanted to look spiffy while hosting a joint marketing seminar with an old business colleague, so I opted for my new floral skirt from H&M, and of course another bow!
  4. Eric told me I should send these overalls back, but I disagreed and instead wore them for a day of chores and errands.
  5. I’d been saving this cocktail dress I picked up in Milan last Christmas (I’m so upset we don’t have this store in the States!), and finally got to wear it to Carnegie Hall for an impromptu trip to the symphony!

And there you have it folks: My personal fashion week summed up in 60 seconds!

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Closet Raid: {Another} 30 Day Capsule Wardrobe Using Just 10 Items

10 Item Capsule Wardobe{Comme des Garcons Striped Tee, Uniqlo Button-Down Tunic Blouse and Polka Dot Leggings Pants, H&M Denim Shirt, Prabal Gurung x Target Shirtdress, Ralph Lauren Short-Sleeve Sweater, 7 for All Mankind Cardigan, J. Crew Black Flippy Skirt and Blue No. 2 Pencil Skirt, Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans}

Yessir, it’s time for another 30-day outfit roundup featuring just 10 items of clothing.  This time around, I decided to give myself a little more leeway with shoes and accessories.  In case you missed the first go ’round, here’s a few tips on how you can create your own 10-item capsule wardrobe:

  1. Pick your favorite pair of jeans.  I went with bright red skinnies to switch things up a bit.
  2. Choose a color scheme.
  3. Pick 3 additional bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts, whatever floats your boat).
  4. Pick out a fabulous dress that can be worn different ways.  Last time I chose a trench dress, and this time around I went with a rainbow-colored shirtdress.
  5. Toss in a cardigan or blazer (or two).
  6. Last, but not least, choose 3-4 tops that match with all of your bottoms.

One final note: go crazy with accessories, if you want!  Scarves and belts can be total game changers.

Detailed outfit shots after the jump!

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Closet Raid: How to Create A Month’s Worth of Outfits {Using Just 10 Items}

{Michael Kors Trench Dress, J. Crew Ruffled Blouse, Forever 21 Sweater w/ Detachable Collar, Old Navy Argyle Cardigan, Rugby Cabled Sweater, Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, Forever 21 Ankle Zip Jeans, H&M Pleated Skirt, Zara A-Line Skirt, LOFT Pleated Skirt}

As you may have guessed, I have A LOT of clothes.  And to be honest, it can sometimes get overwhelming staring into a closet full of stuff when I’m trying to find something to wear.  Over the past few months, I’ve been on a mission to pare down my wardrobe by either selling or donating the things I don’t love.  I decided to take things a step further by clearing out my closet completely (don’t worry, it was just for the weekend) and seeing what I could do with only 10 items.  It took me about 45 minutes or so to narrow down my selection, but once I did it was pretty easy to come up with different combinations (I had at least another week’s worth of outfits that didn’t make the cut!).

The final verdict: It was almost therapeutic only having to consider a few items at a time.  Looking at a near-empty closet was also strangely appealing.  While I won’t be tossing out the rest of my duds any time soon,  I have been adopting a more minimalistic approach to  shopping (although shoes will always remain a vice).  And I will definitely put my 10-item wardrobe to good use when packing for my next vacation!

Detailed outfit shots and step-by-step instructions for creating your own 10-item capsule wardrobe after the jump!

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