Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 30, 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!

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

Thursday was my birthday. I spent most of the day with my mom. Then early in the evening, I went to a Grand Opening for Sidecar Global Catering with Christina. It is a new venture connected to one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. The food was insanely good. There were three tables of finger foods and desserts. We filled our plates with mac&cheese, lettuce wraps, candied bacon and several variations of the deviled egg. The event space was simple yet beautiful. We had a great time there. We finished the evening at Sidebar, next door to the event. We had a cocktail and went home. After all it was a weekday so I couldn't be out too late. 

My look was 60s Mod inspired. It was a little chilly outside so I layered a dress over a tie blouse. The over the knee boots were a perfect finish to my 60s look. I threw on my cape-coat and gloves for extra weather protection.

Dress: Style & Co (old)
Blouse: Rafaella (Vintage) Thrift store purchase
Cape Coat:  LAUREN by Ralph Lauren
Belt: White House Black Market (old)
Purse: Michael Kors North/South Hamilton
Boots: Guess (old)
Sunglasses: Fantas Eyes 'Bigeas'
Ring: Vendor at Macy's Music Festival

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris, 

Christina & I getting ready to go out!

Photos from the Sidecar Global Catering Event

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 19, 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!

I kicked off my Birthday Celebration on Sunday with my nephew. We had brunch downtown in Columbus and saw a matinee of The Lion King Broadway show. The show was something I have been wanting to see for a very long time, so my mom purchased a pair of tickets for my birthday. It was one of the best gifts I have ever received. The show was brilliant and inspiring. The costumes were amazing! I am still singing 'Hakuna Matata'. I want to see it again.

My look was 60s Mod inspired. I am loving this trend for fall. The 60s is also one of my favorite decades in fashion. My mom gave me this tunic/dress because it was too big for her. I belted it and played it up with my accessories. All my metals were antique gold in color. I wore the scarab necklace from the last look I posted:it is pretty versatile. I found the metallic, three tone belt some time ago at a flea market. The round sunglasses felt very 60s with a modern twist. The rounded arch on top of the glasses add a touch of playfulness. The hounds-tooth boots were so appropriate with the chunky heel that also scream 60s. Since the weather was under 60 degrees, I decided to wear my black cape coat. Cape coats were also prevalent during the 60s. My mom told me she had one during that time as a child. Check out my look!

Dress/Tunic:TopShop (old)
Cape Coat:LAUREN by Ralph Lauren
Belt:Nine West (old)
Scarab Necklace:TopShop
Sunglasses:Quay Austrailia (Yibrow)
Hounds-Tooth Booties:DV8 by Dolce Vita (Larel) 
Handbag:Michael Kors Sequin Grayson

I have to say one last thing,Happy Birthday Gayima!

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris, 

Me and my nephew in front of the Ohio Theater.

Details from inside the Ohio Theater

Me and my favorite little guy

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 10, 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!

Friday I had lunch with my mom and her friend. They are both Libras with birthdays just days apart and they exchange gifts every year. They picked Friday to do their gift exchange and have lunch since my mom has retired and they no longer work together. I was just along for the ride and free food. Plus, I really like mom's friend. We have a common love for culture, food and wine. That evening I went to an art exhibit and reception for Jim Arter at the Cultural Arts Center. He is also a friend to my mom and I met him for the first time. I found myself very inspired by his work especially a piece that I thought would translate extremely well to jewelry. I ended the night with my guy. We had a late dinner at home.

For my look, I wanted to wear mostly black because I wanted to wear my black lipstick. I have had this lipstick for three or more years and have only used it in photo shoots. It came from a Mac Collection that had lots of really dark colors. I can't remember the collection name but the lipstick is Midnight Media with Blackfire Glimmer Glass on top, also from that collection. Yes, I based an outfit around a lip color. The lipstick somehow changed my whole attitude for the day. I could not even smile for these photos; it just felt inappropriate. This is what I wore.

Tunic Sweater:Karen Kane (old)
Leggings:$5 Leggings from Shopper's World
Cape Coat:LAUREN by Ralph Lauren (last year's)
Gloves:Charter Club (last year's)
Necklace:TopShop (last year's)
Bracelets:ChristinaKristin
Sunglasses:Quay Black Zig
Handbag:Michael Kors North/South Hamilton
Boots:Guess (last year's)

  

 

 

 

 

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

 

left:Me and Jim Arter right: A rope and yarn piece I loved.