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

Sunday was so nice out, Leo and I decided to go for a ride. We went to Circleville to pick up somethings for his workshop and I used the trip to thrift and vintage shop. I found some great items at the Goodwill. Then we went looking for a house on Main Street we visited once that occasionally has antique sales inside. The house was open and I left with a bag full of vintage costume jewelry. We finished our ride in Canal Winchester where we stopped to eat at Shades on the Canal. I took my photos across the street from the restaurant and at the the covered bridge in Canal Winchester. This is what I wore.

 I kept it simple with my basic white button up and my favorite Paige Skyline Skinny jeans. The button up is a thrift store buy and the jeans are from Nordstrom. Find the jeans online at:
 http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/paige-skyline-12-skinny-stretch-jeans-twilight/3128824?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

The suede and knit cardi-jacket is from Rag-O-Rama in Clintonville. I have only worn it twice in a few years but I love it. The jacket is from the 70's and has southwestern influence. The label reads Styled by Max One.

I found the fedora hat in Lebanon at a vintage shop called Cabins to Castles last September. It is also vintage. Inside it reads Made in Switzerland for Lazarus Columbus. It was a Style Adventures find on September 15th and it was kind of tight fitting when I bought it. It was featured a second time in a Remedy This post when I stretched it on October 22. Find the Style Adventures post where I found it here: http://christinakristinco.blogspot.com/2012/09/style-adventures-vol-7-lebanon-pt-ii.html

Find out how I stretched my hat here: http://christinakristinco.blogspot.com/2012/10/remedy-this-how-to-stretch-hat.html

I love layering jewelry and it's a big thing for necklaces and bracelets this spring & summer. These are some of my favorite necklaces to layer. These seed bead and gold rope necklaces are from Shoetique by way of India. They are adjustable which makes it easy to wear them at once. The peacock necklace peaking out of my collar is an old necklace from Forever 21.

This is my go to brown purse by Louis Vuitton (Papillon). It is a closet post regular. The ring I found at the Macy's Festival at a vendor's table. It is also a closet post vet.

These are my Chinese Laundry over-the-knee (South Bay) boots in color henna. I have worn them a few times on the closet posts. I bought them from Zappos where they are still available. Find them online at:

 http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-south-bay-henna?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_brand_page

The last covered bridge in Franklin County Ohio.

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

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) February 2, 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!

I woke up early Saturday and headed to Amish Country. My guy had to pick up supplies and we needed some fun couple time. We had lunch at my favorite Amish restaurant, Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen in Millersburg, Ohio. We went shopping for cheese and baked goods. Then we spent the rest of the day looking for inspiration for furniture at vintage shops and furniture stores for him.We found some items for the furniture store that is possibly opening this month. I also picked up some supplies for jewelry and a few accessories for myself. I wasn't expecting to find a store to highlight for Style Adventures but I did that as well. I took these photos in between shopping. This is what I wore.

It was pretty cold and snowy Saturday as you can see from my snow sprinkled hair in most of my photos. My goal was to put on enough layers that I could forego my coat. After a couple layers of undergarments, that I did!  I wore a Falls Creek brand long sleeve, round neck tee with a paisley like print. I bought it last year at Meijer, yes Meijer. The collar is not attached. I will get to that. My jeans are my favs. They are Paige Skyline Skinny Jeans.

The sweater is also from Meijers, last year. I liked it because it had silver threads running through it. I apologize that this detail can't be seen in any of the pictures.

Now, this collar is a necklace from Forever 21. I bought I online after seeing it on Style Pantry. I wanted to use it as a template when I thought maybe I would make a few of them. I located a page full of similar options on Forever 21's website. http://www.forever21.com/Search/SearchResult.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:primary%7ccollar+necklace%7c3%7c,Ny:True,Ro:0&dsDimensionSearch=D:collar+necklace,Dxm:AllPartial,Dxp:3&dsCompoundDimensionSearch=D:collar+necklace,Dxm:AllPartial,Dxp:3&br=f21&keyword=collar+necklace&fromsearch=true

I love my pink Russian style Ushanka/Trooper hat. It  is from ebay. It is sooo warm because it is made with fox fur. I also own it in my favorite color, red.

The boots are closet post regulars. They are the South Bay Over-the-Knee boot in henna by Chinese Laundry. Find them online at http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-south-bay-black?ef_id=UQaOcgAAV756c0XO:20130128144258:s My purse is a ten year old Louis Vuitton Papillon.

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) January 26, 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!

Saturday was the last day of Restaurant Week Columbus. For those who aren't familiar, it is a week where participating restaurants offer a scaled down three course menu for a set affordable price. So my fella and I made a reservation at a place called Dempsey's. We had a great meal with excellent service. We ended our night at home watching an episode of Dexter. This is what I wore.

I bought this ombre cowl neck  knit dress new at the thrift store a couple weeks ago on a half off Wednesday. It also has dolman sleeves hidden under my jacket because they are short. The dress is by Ronni Nicole and was originally $70 according to the original tags. I paid $10 for it which is more than I am use to at a thrift store for a dress. I found a similar dress here. http://www.6pm.com/michael-stars-ombre-marl-cowl-sweater-dress-bittersweet?zfcTest=mat%3A1

The green corduroy jacket  is old. I bought it from Petite Sophisticate many years ago.

I broke the dress up a little with a skinny brown studded belt with green stitching. Studded accessories are big for the season. This belt I found at the Ohio Thrift Store this past summer. Here is a similar belt. http://www.yoox.com/us/46274704QA/item?dept=women&tp=11227&utm_campaign=affiliazione_us&utm_content=10&utm_medium=affiliazione&utm_source=linkshare_us#cod10=46274704QA&sizeId=

My earrings were purchased a couple years ago at my girl Samara's place. Someone local designed them. I wish I knew some info about the designer. Sorry! I love these. They are made of leather and the fringe is on trend for Spring 2013. Here are some similar earrings. http://www.etsy.com/listing/105432602/boho-gold-triangle-and-leather-fringe?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=brown+leather+fringe+earrings&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all

My boots are officially closet post regulars. They are the South Bay boot in henna by Chinese Laundry. They are very easy to wear, the leather is soft and they are flat. I bought them at Zappos. Find them at: http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-south-bay-black?ef_id=UQaOcgAAV756c0XO:20130128144258:s

My Louis is ten years old. It is a Papillon from the Vuitton store at Mall of the Millenia in Orlando. It was my first Louis that I bought with my taxes when I was 21.

My mink coat is a vintage C. Jorgensen from Pasadena. It was given to me by my step grandma.

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,

Dempsey's Maryand Crab Cakes

Everyone who knows me, knows I love food as much as I love fashion. I had a great first experience at Dempsey's so I wanted to share it.  If you live in Columbus, it is a must! http://www.dempseysdowntown.com/default.html

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) December 9, 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!

 Sunday, one of my good friends had an event at her home called Tea & Treats. It was a jewelry and cosmetics event. I set up ChristinaKristin & Shoetique merchandise and there was one other vendor there who provided jewelry, skincare and cosmetics. It was a nice idea and the food was good. One of the guests took these pictures for me at the party. This is what I wore.

 It was raining all day Sunday so I decided my outfit needed to be a pick-me-up. I pulled out my neons and layered for the weather. I have worn the neon green top once before, it is a Mossimo tee from Target. The leopard top I layered on top is vintage Adrienne Vittadini Sport. It is an old thrift store buy. My mini skirt is a neon piece I got from Shoppers World on the west side of Columbus. I have wore the same skirt in another color in my very first Kris's Closet in July. To view similar items, click on the links below.

leopard tops:
1.http://www.nastygal.com/Clothes_Going-Fast/Queens-Leopard-Knit/?utm_source=commission_junction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&cj_webid=2178999&cj_affname=ShopStyle.com&cj_affid=1909792&cj_linkd=11085047&cj_sid=602360617

2.http://www.express.com/sequin-embellished-leopard-hi-lo-tank-51845-43/index.pro?productVariantId=370396&csename=Shopping.com&cid=1075&mr:referralID=40884dd8-43aa-11e2-97b3-001b2166becc

neon mini:
1.http://www.misskl.com/product/The-What-A-Sight-Mini-Skirt-in-Neon-Green/289844?siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-tyJ2k7Pqwrco_qbUOGYmFQ

2.http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/womensapparel-Skirts-mini-Simone_Textured_Power_Skirt-lordandtaylor/166569/?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=ShopStyle.com&utm_content=Ban&utm_term=na&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-GAN-_-ShopStyle.com-_-Primary%20Banner&tag=GAN&ctcampaign=221&gan_clickID=0004d095bdf239e80a42bf446a00747b&gan_affID=k108283&gan_affName=ShopStyle.com

The necklaces I layered are all from Shoetique. I have worn these before in a closet blog. You can find the beaded ones at the store in Town & Country for under $10. My earrings are closet regulars. I wore them alot this past summer. They are from a store in Chicago called Mali. Check out more pieces from them at their site.
https://malijewelry.com/default.asp.

The rest of my accessories have also been seen on closet posts. The purse is a ten year old Louis Vuitton (Papillion) I bought from the Mall at Millenia in Orlando. The style is no longer available. My ring matches my earrings and is from Mali of Chicago. The knit bangle is the Cotton Candy bangle and can be found in our etsy shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96825894/knit-covered-wooden-bangle-cotton-candy

My boots are new. I ruined my last pair of brown boots by dropping soybean oil on them, so I ordered a new pair recently from Zappos. They are Chinese Laundry (South Bay) in henna. You can find them online at http://www.zappos.com/chinese-laundry-south-bay-henna?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_brand_page

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,