February Client Closet of the Month - day 5

Client Closet of the Month is where an established client receives a complimentary 2 hour Closet Shopping Service in exchange for her/him posing in outfits I put together of what they already have in their closet.

Top and Skirt - Express, Jacket - Loft, Shoes - Target

There is nothing more springy than a white skirt. Both of these looks have a nautical feel to them without looking like you should be heading out on your sailboat. Carma rarely does flats but loved these bright boat shoes which give her white pencil skirt a very casual feel and is perfect for running errands and everything life throws her way in one day.

Skirt and Jacket - Express, Tank Top - JC Penney, Handbag - Guess

Carma's white pencil skirt is perfect with yellow, stripes and dashes of red and makes me want to pull my white skirt and striped jacket out of my closet. Carma, you look beautiful!

February Client Closet of the Month - day 4

Client Closet of the Month is where an established client receives a complimentary 2 hour Closet Shopping Service in exchange for her/him posing in outfits I put together of what they already have in their closet.

Shirt, Jacket and Skirt - Express, Shoes - BCBG

Doing a maxi skirt can seem like a challenge for most people. Carma, however looks great in it as it really balances out her body and flatters her figure. When doing a maxi skirt keep your tops fitted and structured  to help you achieve a long lean line to your body.

Tee, Button Up and Jeans - Express, Jacket and Necklace - Loft, Handbag - Guess

This outfit is a version of what Carma had considered her "uniform". I mixed it up for her by pairing several  stripes, a graphic tee, and more accessories than she normally wears. Flare jeans are super flattering on her frame. She doesn't do skinny jeans as we have to watch that her legs don't look too thin. What a problem to have, right! Carma, you look fabulous!

February Client Closet of the Month - day 3

Client Closet of the Month is where an established client receives a complimentary 2 hour Closet Shopping Service in exchange for her/him posing in outfits I put together of what they already have in their closet.

Carma's outfit is bright, fresh and makes me want to start pulling all my spring clothes. Plaid is not something Carma would usually be drawn toward, but told me she was inspired by Amy, my December Client Closet of the Month. And that my friends, is why I do what I do!

Plaid Shirt - Aeropostle, Cardigan - Limited, Jacket - Loft, Jeans - Express

Plaid Shirt - Aeropostle, Sweater, Scarf and Jeans - Express

A super easy and comfy way to wear her plaid is with a slouchy sweater, jeans and a bright scarf. Carma attends lots of  basketball games and wanted outfits that would be appropriate and comfortable and not just a sweatshirt and jeans. This is it. 

I hope your Tuesday is fabulous!

February Client Closet of the Month - day 2

Client Closet of the Month is where an established client receives a complimentary 2 hour Closet Shopping Service in exchange for her/him posing in outfits I put together of what they already have in their closet.

Button Up and Trousers - Express, Sweater - Gap, Necklace - Loft, Shoes - BCBG

This is a classic look but bright green stripes and a heavier necklace makes it feel very modern. Trouser jeans are a go-to pant. If you're questioning dress code for a certain event, this is your pant. If everyone is in jeans, so are you. If everyone is in trousers, so are you. You win!

This necklace is actually meant to be worn shorter. We simply added an extender (which can be purchased anywhere they have jewelry supplies, Walmart, Target, etc...) to make it the length we wanted it. 

Long Sleeve Tee and Jacket - Express, Skirt - Old Navy, Scarf - don't know, Shoes - BCBG, Necklace - Loft

Carma is wearing a simple knit skirt, which I have said a thousand times, is probably the easiest and most comfortable thing to wear. Horizontal stripes in a skirt are wonderful for balancing her figure. If you carry your weight in your lower half, keep the horizontal stripes on top. It's all about fit and visual details.

Happy Monday! I hope your week is as fabulous as Carma looks! Does that make sense?!?! Oh well, it does in my head and that is all that matters. :)

February Client Closet of the Month

Client Closet of the Month is where an established client receives a complimentary 2 hour Closet Shopping Service in exchange for her/him posing in outfits I put together of what they already have in their closet.

Say hello to Carma who has been a client for a long time. When asked about her goals for her wardrobe last week she relayed that she feels like she's been stuck in a rut and wearing a "uniform" for quite awhile. So for the next 2 1/2 hours I gave her 45 "new" outfits using her current wardrobe. In a rut no more! This week you will get to see 14 of these outfits.

Carma is a very busy wife and mother of 2 boys, who also owns her own business (Sommers Homestyle Noodles), where she works in the office, assists in production, and develops new pastas. Therefore she needs a wardrobe that can go from work to home to sports games and everything in between.

Skirt - Express, Tank Top - JC Penney, Jacket - Cato's, Scarf - Loft

Carma asked me to give her some fun spring outfits, and we had a perfect sunny day for it. She recently purchased this bright green skirt but didn't know what to wear with it. Here we did 2 outfits that will be great for work and the rest of her lifestyle. She feels more comfortable in heels so you will see most of her outfits with heels as this is what she wears on a regular basis.

Tee, Jacket and Skirt - Express, Scarf - Limited, Shoes - BCBG

Client Closet of the Month is about featuring a client's wardrobe and what they truly wear in real life. My job is about making you the best you that you can be (wow, that's a lot you you's). Therefore when a client is featured I don't just style them for my blog, these are outfits they love and wear.

playing photographer

Long Sleeve Tee - Old Navy, Dress - Berlin Village Gift Barn (local store), Fur Vest - Express, Leggings - Hue, Scarf - NY&CO, Earrings - Jewels by Tonya (local talent), Watch - Michael Kors, Bracelets - Thanks to Homespun Treasures (local store), Boots - Steve Madden from DSW, Sunglasses - BCBG Max Azria

My outfit on Friday while playing photographer for "Client Closet of the Month" which starts tomorrow and goes all next week. You won't be disappointed!

Happy weekend!!!

plain old sweatshirt

Denim Shirt - Madewell, Sweatshirt - Forever 21, Skirt and Earrings - Express, Watch - Michael Kors, Necklace - Francesca's, Bracelets - Homepsun Treasures (local store) and Janelle Schmucker Designs (coming to Rig & Co. soon), Jacket - VS, Boots - Aldo

I love dressing up my plain old sweatshirts. I think it makes them feel good as well, you know, they get to see something other than yoga pants on a Sunday afternoon.

It's dot kind of day

Tee - Zara, Vest - Boutique find, Jeans and Earrings - Express, Necklace - HRH Collections, Watch - Michael Kors, Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store), Ring - don't know, Shoes - Bandolino from DSW

Happy Valentine's Day

Long Sleeve Tee - Old Navy, Skirt - Target, Vest - Yes Style, Scarf - Forever 21, Earrings - Express, Watch - Michael Kors, Bracelets - Thanks to Homespun Treasures (local store), Necklace (worn as a single strand) - HRH Collections, Shoes - J Lo Collection from Kohl's, Handbag - Gianni Bini from Dillards, Lips - Lip Liner in Red Velvet and Lipshine in Socialite.

I hope you get showered with chocolate, roses and lots of love!

Ice Blue

Long Sleeve Tee and Leggings - Express, Skirt - Gabriel Brothers, Sweatshirt - Gap, Scarf - Forever 21, Earrings - Limited, Ring and Sunglasses - BCBG Max Azria, Boots - DSW

My day will consist mostly of sitting at the dentist and running errands. Joy to the world! I wanted an outfit that is warm and super comfortable (I feel like I've been saying that a lot lately). Anyway, I hope your Monday rocks!