Converting Your Closet

Not everyone can afford to compile a whole new closet come the changing of the seasons. As much as I wish I could, it’s just not sensible or at all possible. So what happens when the temperatures drop and you see an endless array of tank tops in your closet? Improvise!

Layering is by far the best way to build up a cute outfit and still retain that body heat. Not that that’s a problem in AZ (our winters maaaybe gets as low as 40-45°F), but I would hope people other than Arizonans find this blog helpful! Plus, layering can be composed of things you already have; no real need to go out and spend a ton on winter attire.

Outfit Transformations:

Spring turned Fall Kimono

Originally paired with denim shorts and a lace bralette. Add a Downeast Layering Tee and skinny jeans to make the change.

Tee and Jeans turned to Comfy Classic
The laid-back look of a tunic and skinnies made warmer with a long sweater and ankle boots.

Summer Dress turned Soft Leather
Keeping the simplicity of a cute dress but adding simple accessories. A leather jacket and coordinating scarf seem to do the trick! I could see this with cute leggings as well, but I only had black...

Lace and Faux-leather turned Lovely Layers
The lace is actually a full-length shirt (would definitely need a tank underneath) paired with an awesome Anthropologie skirt I snatched for $6 at Downeast! Thrown together with a pair of simple leggings and a striped scarf.

These just happen to be a few outfits I was thinking of wearing this holiday season (is it weird that I love the last outfit...?). I know not everyone has a kimono or a faux-leather skirt just hanging out in their closets, but I hope they served as basic ideas. I like to think most outfits can be changed for the seasons by the littlest of accessories, like scarves or leggings. 

So look through your closets, find those cool colors and see what you can dream up! I'd love to see what you come up with. Feel free to post your creations in the comments below.

Thanks and take care

Fall favorites!

So before I had mentioned how I'd be posting some fall looks still wearable in Arizona. Well, I at least TRY to keep my promises! Here are a few looks from this past week :D

My personal favorite, which also happens to be from today!

 
I never thought I'd be one for brands, but I absolutely LOVE Chris&Carol, the designers of the emerald-green tee. I didn't even realize it til recently, but I have at least 5 shirts by them that I've purchased through my store. Unfortunately you can't order online (memberships are for vendors only, so sad).
Same with the Potter's Pot (the sweater), for wholesale buyers only.

This one was pretty last minute (I usually try to make outfits the night before) but I really like how it came together:

Last but not least, a close second for favorite. The tunic I have on is SO comfortable, it's like wearing pajamas all day long; really comfy pajamas:

Yes, I am in my store's dressing room, don't worry about it...

I'm thinking I'll just post each #ootd Sunday night/Monday morning from now on so that not every post is an outfit. Yay or nay, y'all?

Also, next post I'll have a breakdown of all the items featured in each outfit. I just happen to be pretty tired/lazy at the moment.

Leave a comment below, tell me what you think!
Also feel free to follow via Instagram to see most of my daily outfits first-hand!

Thanks and take care

The First of Fall

As an American white girl, can I even convey to you how much I love October? Pumpkin flavored everything, cute Halloween costumes, awesome layered outfits?

Unfortunately, in Arizona, Fall doesn't really exist. And when it does decide to show up, it's for about a week, and then we are immediately thrown into Winter. But by golly, that is the greatest week :)

Over the next couple of weeks I'll be putting together as many fall-inspired outfits possible that are still suitable for Arizona's lack of weather.

To start, here's a cute summer-y kimono turned autumn!

Watch: Hot Topic

Ring: Urban Outfitters (I actually got mine on clearance at a San Diego location, so sorry it's not on the site! There are a few pretty similar to it, though)

Shoes: Payless Shoesource

Kimono: Neslay Designer, N1805, found at Downeast Basics, along with:

Workin' It Trousers | Half Sleeve Tee | Bee Jeweled Pendant

Also, if you visit your local Downeast Basics, they're doing an awesome promotion from now until Oct. 19th! Buy any of the Live for Pink layering tees, and they'll donate 50% of the proceeds towards the fight against breast cancer.

Click here to see all their options

Feel free to leave a comment below!

Thanks and take care

The Scarlet...pants?

My first question for you all: Yay or Nay to red pants? Or any colored pants?

Second question: Is it too soon to wear them??

Cause I'd really like to wear them, if that's cool.

I guess red pants and a black & white striped-tee really go hand in hand. I'm really digging the navy blouse, though, but is it too patriotic...? Maybe save for Independence Day? 

I dunno, you tell me! Leave a comment on this post, I'd love to hear back!

Thanks and take care