Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) January 19, 2013

Kris's Closet

Inspired by some great bloggers, my partner and I decided to start our own blog. 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!

CAUTION! THIS POST IS NOT FOR THE COLOR SENSITIVE!

Color Overload Below! This post may cause blindness,sensitivity to the eyes or may alter your mood positively. =)

Saturday I spent most of the day doing household chores and gathering things for my ladies night meeting. I met some friends at Danes Dessert Cafe where we had sweets and talked about future events and randomness. I had a great time laughing with ladies I had not seen in a while. Laughter is the best medicine!
I took these photos in front of the house hours before I left. It was sunny out so I sat outside a while to get some vitamin D. This is what I wore.

I am not a huge fan of winter but I love winter clothes and accessories. Boots are my favorite kind of footwear.  I love to wear bright colors all winter to keep myself in a great mood. Color is known to very much effect a person's mood.

I started with my favorite pair of denim. They are Skyline Skinny jeans by Paige. I got them from Nordstrom.

The sweater, I bought in Dayton at the Goodwill in the Oregon District. It was $3. I loved the colors and the large hounds-tooth pattern. My guy hates this sweater and many of you will probably as well. It is a Rafaella sweater from the 80's. I found a similar sweater by Rafaella at http://www.etsy.com/listing/116854071/80s-neon-rainbow-sweater-1980-new-wave?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=rafaella+sweaters&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

I found this jacket a month ago at the Ohio Thrift Store. I paid $2.50 for it on a half off Wednesday. It is a colorful hounds-tooth cropped blazer by Ann May.  It is my favorite blazer at the moment so expect to see it again in the near future. I did not locate anything similar.

My earrings were given to me by my sister's friend many years ago.

These are my favorite boots! They are over-the-knee color-block suede 80's boots with zippers. I found them online at etsy.com. Some similar boots from etsy can be found below.

1. http://www.etsy.com/listing/96698404/size-8-colorblock-multicolor-leather-80s?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=color+block+boots&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all

2.http://www.etsy.com/listing/115666626/vintage-90s-otk-knee-thigh-high-25?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=color+block+boots&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all

3. http://www.etsy.com/listing/116178843/mondrian-color-block-suede-slouch-boot?ref=sr_gallery_37&ga_search_query=color+block+boots&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all

The skull ring is a closet post regular. It came from Nordstrom. I came across a similar one on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/listing/104433397/black-skull-ring?ref=&sref=

This concludes another Kris's Closet. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Check out our newest jewelry additions on etsy by selecting shop on the homepage of our blogspot or go to etsy.com and enter ChristinaKristin. 

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) December 13, 2012

Kris's Closet

Inspired by some great bloggers, my partner and I decided to start our own blog. 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!

Thursday, I worked the early shift at Shoetique. Then Christina and I met at Franklin Park Conservatory for Cocktails at the Conservatory. I got dressed for day and night by keeping it comfortable with jeans and flats. Christina took these pictures of me at the Conservatory. This is what I wore.

I knew I was meeting Chris out so I got dressed in preparation for the evening. I threw on a see-thru black and lavender lace top by Bar III. I wore a black beater underneath.

My jeans are Paige Skyline Skinny. You can get these at Nordstom in store or online at:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/paige-skyline-skinny-stretch-jeans-black-ink/3314046?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

My blazer is a repeat on Kris's Closet. I wore it for my event at Danes the first Saturday this month. My belt is a thrift store buy. It is black and gold woven. I found a similar belt that I love more than mine at:

http://www.theoutnet.com/product/255994?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-J84DHJLQkR4-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-iHgtpZSxZqjtiSi4NVjNOg

My earrings are last year from Macy's during the holidays.They are gold thread tear drop earrings with a rhinestone center piece. I located similar earrings at:
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1240129/mudd-gold-tone-simulated-crystal-teardrop-earrings.jsp?src=k108283&clickid=0004d10faa5d6e340a2a404ac30026ab
and
http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=6015640&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=61E12CBGE&resultCount=1&geoip=home

My bag is a Michael Kors Sequin Grayson. I got it last Christmas from my fella. This bag is no longer available. My rings are from Forever 21 and Nordstrom. The left is a two finger pearl heart knuckle ring and the right is a skull. Look for similar items below.

handbag

 http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/betsey-johnson-handbag-key-item-satchel?ID=748389&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-2-_-20-_-MP220&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-puMEodgO8EyRVcg0HFGiIQ  

and

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Fulton-Sequined-Small-Flap-Bag-Shoulder-Bags/prod151830598_cat40860750__/?ItemId=prod151830598&ecid=NMALRJ84DHJLQkR4&CS_003=5630585

rings

http://www.zappos.com/betsey-johnson-status-multi-heart-2-finger-ring-gold?utm_source=shopstyle

http://www.zappos.com/wildfox-skull-ring-black?utm_source=shopstyle

These are my new favorite smoking slippers. They are called (Skulltini) by Jeffrey Campbell. They are black leather with skull studs all over. Find them at Nordstrom at http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jeffrey-campbell-skulltini-flat/3359421?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black%2F+Gold&resultback=0

This concludes another Kris's Closet. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Check out our newest jewelry additions on etsy by selecting shop on the homepage of our blogspot or go to etsy.com and enter ChristinaKrisin.  

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 27, 2012

Kris's Closet

Inspired by great bloggers like Folake of Style Pantry and Tamia of The Style Sample, we decided to open up our closets to the world as well. We are ChristinaKristin of Columbus,Ohio. We are two women close in age, with two different takes on style and completely different personalities. My style is usually wild, bold, adventurous and colorful. I would use the same words to describe my personality and life. My name is Kristin. Welcome to my closet!

Saturday I went on a Columbus Food Adventures tour through German Village with my guy. The tour was part of my birthday present. It was something I have had on my to do list for over a year and I was not disappointed. We had mini cream puffs at Schmidt's, a salad from Lindey's made with hearts of palm, a knish from Katzinger's, macarons from Pistacia Vera, a fried green tomato from G. Michael's and a small feast at Barcelona. It was four hours of food and interesting facts about the history of German Village. I loved the experience! Afterward, I watched the Ohio State and Penn State game with my dad. The Buckeyes are still undefeated! Yay! Then I went out with the fella to hear one of his favorite local rock bands play. I took my pictures during the food tour and at Schiller Park where the tour began. This is what I wore.

I wanted to be dressed for the entire day so I put on a sequin tank, floral blazer and jeans. The sequin tank was given to me by my family friend Nikki. I am not sure where it came from. The blazer is Issac Mizrahi for Target. It is right on trend for fall but the jacket is a couple years old. Here are some floral blazers I found on  one of my new favorite sites at http://www.lulus.com/index.php?main_page=search_results&search_in_description=1&q=floral+blazer

Here is a pink sequin tank that would look good under most of the jackets at http://www.drjays.com/shop/P1372763/fashion-lab/disco-night-sequin-tank-top.html?currency=usd&utm_source=cse&utm_medium=nextag&utm_campaign=Fashion%20Lab%20Women&utm_content=Tops&utm_term=1372763%20-%20disco%20night%20sequin%20tank%20top&gwc_h=nextag

My jeans are my comfortable Mossimo jeans from Target.

My earrings are a Betsey Johnson asymmetrical pair that I got from my friend Dee for my birthday last year. I didn't realize I only had a picture of one earring. The other side is shorter. That earring is a lock.

My clutch is a gift with purchase from Michael Kors Hollywood fragrance. The skull ring is from Nordstrom but I have have seen ones similar being advertised at Charming Charlie. The pearl ring is an antique I found at Second Time Around in Attica, Ohio.

My smoking slippers I just got last week. I found them on http://www.etsy.com/. I am obsessed with this style of shoe. They are stylish and great for walking. Here are two pairs smoking slippers in two price points that I found online at http://www.lulus.com/products/bamboo-donovan-01-red-tan-tassel-smoking-slipper-flats/60618.html?gclid=CPKS8vS5prMCFc5cMgodEQIAHQ
and http://www.barneys.com/Marc-by-Marc-Jacobs-Tassel-Smoking-Slipper/00505024485302,default,pd.html?gclid=CIDqkZa6prMCFcU-MgoduXsAsQ

This concludes another Kris's Closet. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Here is the link to Columbus Food Adventures!

http://columbusfoodadventures.com/

Check out the bonus pictures from the food tour below.

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Pistacia Vera Goodies!

A baker at Pistacia Vera and our Food Adventures tour guide behind her

Fried Green Tomato at G. Michael's

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 20, 2012

Kris's Closet

Inspired by great bloggers like Folake of Style Pantry and Tamia of The Style Sample, we decided to open up our closets to the world as well. We are ChristinaKristin of Columbus,Ohio. We are two women close in age, with two different takes on style and completely different personalities. My style is usually wild, bold, adventurous and colorful. I would use the same words to describe my personality and life. My name is Kristin. Welcome to my closet!

DAY to Night Looks

This closet blog is a little different this week. I had a very busy Saturday. I had a few places to go and not much down time. There wasn't time to change clothes from my day activities to night. So I chose a dress that I could wear for the day and night and packed a bag with a change of accessories and lip color for the evening.

Day

 Saturday I watched the Ohio State & Purdue game with my dad, then my family went to the new Hollywood Casino to check it out. We had an early dinner at the Casino Buffet.Very good! Then I met up with my fella and we headed to the Circleville Pumpkin Show. We watched the parade, checked out the large pumpkins and ate junk. I ended my night at Lounge 62 for the weekly event called Prime. One of my besties was celebrating her birthday there. Love you Yima! I took my day pictures at the Casino. This is what I wore.

I love mixing patterns. It is something I do often, in style or not. Since I wanted to be appropriate for both day and night and it was kind of nice out, I decided on this cotton striped dress with lace detail. The lace was hidden under the jacket during the day. I got this dress in Cincinnati at TJ Maxx a couple years ago. 

 The tribal printed jacket is a thrift store buy. I bought just outside of Cincinnati. The studded belt is from the Ohio Thrift store. It is a closet blog regular.

 My sunglasses have become a closet blog regular. They are vintage Liz Claiborne. 

These earrings are from a vendor at the International Festival we have at Vets Memorial in Columbus, Ohio once a year. 

 The handbag is DKNY. It is over ten years old, originally from Marshall Fields when there was a City Center Mall in Columbus. It is leather with colored piping. I took this purse from my mom.  My ring is a closet blog regular. It is a piece I picked up from the Macy's Festival a couple year ago.

Remember these? I just bought these cowboy boots last week during my Style Adventures at Caesar Creek Flea Market. You can find great cowboy boots at http://www.zappos.com

Night

Saturday night I was meeting some friends to celebrate my friend Gayima's Birthday. I kept on the dress I wore earlier and swapped out my earrings, belt, shoes and purse. I also changed my barbie pink lip to fall's oxblood lip color. I did the swap in the car before I went into the lounge. I took these pictures at Lounge 62 on the back patio.

This sexy lace back is what I was hiding earlier under my tribal blazer. I removed the blazer to reveal my favorite part of the dress but also to stay cool in a room full of people producing heat in the lounge. 

I swapped my studded leather belt for this vintage decorative piece. I bought this belt a few years ago from a seller on etsy. 

My earrings I picked up from a vendor at the Macy's Festival a few years ago. It's funny, I just saw them on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta recently. I bought these same earrings for my sister as well.

My lace open toe booties are from Aldo. I bought them a year ago. I found a similar pair by Jessica Simpson at http://www.dillards.com/product/Jessica-Simpson-Raurie-PeepToe-Booties_301_-1_301_503438989?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-J84DHJLQkR4-_-null-_-null&linkshare=http://www.shopstyle.com/affiliate

I switched my DKNY handbag to a sequin (Grayson) Michael Kors handbag. My fella bought me this last Christmas. I have seen some of these bags on ebay and other auction sites. My ring is a skull that my mom bought me a week ago from Nordstrom. I located a cute skull ring on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/listing/92533522/sugar-skull-ring-in-sterling-silver-with?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=skull+ring&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

This concludes another Kris's Closet. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Hollywood Casino Columbus, Ohio

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Pumpkins from the Circleville Pumpkin Show