Style Adventures Vol.17 (Columbus,Ohio)

STYLE ADVENTURES

After binge watching "The Carrie Diaries", I was so inspired to my spice up my wardrobe, that I went shopping 2 days in a row to my favorite Ohio Thrift Stores. If you are a fashionista you must watch "The Carrie Diaries" just for the amazing 80's style. With the show being fresh on my mind I was zooming around the thrift store putting all types of things in my cart.

Ohio Thrift Store

3551 Cleveland Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43224

I love this location, they have the best vintage items and they are cheap. My biggest finds here are usually accessories.

Ohio Thrift Store

5738 Columbus Sq

Columbus, Ohio 43231

This location is great for finding authentic ethnic pieces, great accessories and furniture.

These sparkly shoes and gloves with the side zipper are so 80's, and the earrings have an ethnic feel.

This African print skirt excited me, I can't wait to wear it this summer.

A Betsey Johnson purse with tags, a like new clutch, and braided belts. My total for everything was $38.75.

If you live in Ohio, be sure to shop at Ohio Thrift Stores the last Wednesday of every month for 50% off of everything excluding furniture. If you are not in Ohio, check with your local thrift stores to find which days you can get the best deals. 

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

Chris

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) December 5, 2014

Kris's Closet

In this blog post you will get a glimpse of pieces in my closet, learn where I found them

 and where I wore them.  

My name is Kristin. Welcome to my closet!

It is getting cold in Columbus,so photo opportunities have become a little hard. Last Friday I took these photos inside before I went to a late lunch with my friend Dee. I have become obsessed with these tees by Accidental Genius Clothing. This is my second post wearing one. In fact in my last post I rocked their Grace Jones 'Strange`' tee; the name of the character she played in the movie 'Boomerang'. This tee is Jasmine guy as 'Whitley Gilbert' from 'A Different World'. I love that the word 'Bougie' is written brightly across the top.  I grew up on the show and was ecstatic about this tee. When I was in my twenties, I looked for tees like these and they just did not exist. 

For the look I layered the tee over a button up and paired it with a hot pink zebra stripe Marc Jacobs skirt that I have owned for years now. I thought my Betsey Johnson veiled beanie worked perfect for the look. I completed the look with a pair of over-the-knee Guess boots, a pair of large sterling hoops and a chunky silver bracelet.

T-Shirt: Accidental Genius Clothing
Button Front: Burlington Coat Factory
Skirt: Marc Jacobs (old)
Hat: Betsey Johnson Veil Beanie
Boots: Guess (Old) 
Bracelet: My grandma's 
Hoop Earring: Gift from my mom

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Style Crush

Hello! It's Kristin! We have not posted as consistently as we should, again our sincerest apologies. There hasn't been a 'Style Crush' since May. I am happy to bring our readers a new crush. This 'Style Crush' is very special because she is the woman who brought me into this world. She is brilliant. She still never lets me get away with bad grammar. She is beautiful and I am happy to share her genes. She is the bravest person I know. She has battled and beat cancer twice. The last battle ended earlier this year. She is a survivor. She is a leader. She is my mommy! I am proud to know her and be a part of her life. She has taught me so much about life and style. She is the reason I am the fashionista I am today. She is thorough in life and in style. Her attention to detail is impeccable. She has shown me the importance of accessories and looking the part. Her style was even referenced in her Citation of Recognition when she retired this year. This post also comes just days before her 59th birthday this Sunday. Wish her Happy Birthday with me, but first enjoy this special edition 'Style Crush'. Happy Birthday Mommy!

Karen Nolan-Mitchell. 59.Columbus OH.Retired

My take on fashion...

I believe that everyone has a sense of style whether or not others consider their style good or bad.  I grew up in the sixties when everyone dressed and dressed appropriately.  I never saw my mom in a pair of jeans until I was a senior in college.  

I always tried to not look like everyone else.  In High School I embroidered my jeans with my horoscope sign, symbols and other things.  When friends asked me to do their jeans I did, but I stopped wearing mine.  

I have always like color but I prefer to wear black and white.  I wear whatever I feel comfortable in and I mix trends with classics.

Where I have been...

Going to an HBCU in Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University, was a cultural experience for me coming from Columbus, Ohio.  I have never seen so many beautiful black folk!

I lived in Florida for 12 years.  I was flabbergasted the first time I saw people in the grocery store in swim wear! I now reside in my home town, Columbus.  I had two beautiful girls, with my first husband,  I'm now remarried to a wonderful man. 

I have fought and won two battles with cancer.  Obviously there is something else I am supposed to do.

 

I am passionate about...

I am passionate about family and art. In my next life I am going to be an art dealer!

 

You can find me...

I have two favorite places, my home and Easton Mall. At home I find peace and love. Easton Mall provides a feast for the senses,lots of color, diversity and good food . And let's not forget , at the Mall I can buy beautiful clothing and accessories.

If you or someone you know would like to be featured as our next Style Crush, please contact us at: christinakristin1@yahoo.com

Until Next Time,
Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

Kris,

Mom's Citation of Recognition from City of Columbus

Thursday's Inspiration

Twice a week Kristin and I both create collections on a site called etsy. On etsy these collections are called treasuries. The reason why I enjoy doing them so much is because I feel like a fashion editor creating a cohesive display of items for a magazine. I am usually inspired by the collections I create either in my own personal life, or through my designs. So I decided, why not blog a little more in depth about the inspiration behind the treasuries I create.

My goal is to not only inspire you the reader, but also take my inspiration to the next level. I hope you enjoy this series as I much as I enjoy creating it!

*Chris*

This week's etsy treasury inspiration came from all of the pink shown on the Spring runways. As you may know this is my favorite color, so of course I was excited to see it as a Spring trend.  Pink appeared in many shades ranging from, but not limited to, bright pink,coral and pastel pink. You will see pops of pink and head to toe pink ensembles this upcoming season.

Photos taken from: L-www.ladylux.com,Top:www.style.com Bottom:www.stylebistro.com

Don't forget to check out the etsy treasury to see more of my pink inspiration,while you're there,check out our shop!

Until next time, Ciao!

*Chris*