The Last Word by Karen

Think Pink

Pink is a pale red color most commonly associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, the feminine and the romantic.  Pink was first used as a color name in the late 17th century.

Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford English Dictionary online.

Shades of pink include blush, coral, fuchsia, hot pink, magenta, raspberry, rose and salmon.

Ellen DeGeneres plays a game on her show with guest called "Never Have I Ever." If the question was asked, as a little girl or adolescent did you wear pink?, my answer would be "I have never."

Most little girls love pink.  As a child I was never a fan of pink. I remember always wearing red, white, a combination of the two and bright yellow. All of the pictures from my formative years bear witness to my mothers color choice. Both my mother and I are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., whose colors are red and white. I asked  mom once why she always dressed me in red and white and she informed me that her color choice for my clothing was not based on her affiliation. Mom felt that pink washed me out and that the vibrancy of red better suited my personality. When Easter came around my Easter dress was red, my bonnet white, no pink for me.

This spring my  favorite shopping spot, White House Black Market, featured various shades of pink in their spring clothing offerings.

My Picks!!!

The White House Black Market shirt flatters the pant that it is paired with.  In addition, the shirt can be worn with the Vivetta Tobia Polka Dot Pencil Skirt.

1. Sleveless Black & White Shirt by White House Black Market

2. Floral Harem Pants by White House Black Market

3. Polka Dot Pencil Skirt by Vivetta Tobia 

My Looks!!!

Color-block

1. Tie Blouse White House Black Market (old)

2. Color-block Skirt Ted Baker London from Nordstrom (sold out)

3. Suede Lace Up Pumps by Sam Edelman

 

Print on Print

1.Houndstooth pencil skirt by White House Black Market
2. 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan by White House Black Market
3. Tee by White House Black Market
4. Mary Janes Sam Edelman (old) 
5. Glasses by Gucci (last season)

For me pink will be a way to think outside the box, a complete departure from the norm. I will never wear clothing that is predominately pink and definitely not pale pink, but I will add some shades of pink to my black and white. It is always good to introduce new color to your wardrobe or incorporate things you thought you'd never wear,  as long as they are complimentary.

 

One day at a time!

Karen

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) October 27, 2013

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!

Sunday I took a Taco Truck Tour through Columbus Food Adventures. It was the anniversary date of the first tour I took with them in German Village last year as part of my Birthday present. I had so much fun last year I decide to schedule two tours for this year's Birthday celebration. My birthday was yesterday but I celebrate a whole month usually. Last year the German Village tour was a walking tour where we learned about the history of the part of town and ate our way through. This year's Taco Truck Tour was a van tour with six stops that were full of great food and information. I learned that there were so many items that I never would have ordered had I not had this experience. They sell a lot more than tacos and burritos. I took these photos on the tour, this is what I wore.

Blouse: thrift store

Fur Vest:thrift store

Jeans:Paige Denim

Boots:second hand 80's vintage from etsy

Earrings: Betsey Johnson Paris Heart Lips 5 Piece Stud Set

Bracelets: Artemis Cuff by Stella & Dot + Pyramid hand bracelet

from Nordstrom

I was in the mood for color and print. Prints are big this season and fur has been in for many seasons now including this past spring. I wanted to be comfortable and warm since it was an evening tour. Instead of a bulky coat, I opted for a fur vest. I threw on my flat color block over-the-knee boots. Over-the-knee boots are also back this fall/winter season.

The blouse I paid $0.69 at a thrift store just outside of Dayton.
The rabbit fur vest was $20 at the Ohio Thrift store a few winters ago.

I had been eye balling this Betsey Johnson Paris Heart Lips stud set for a month and finally decided to indulge. I loved the idea of this set because I have a lot of piercings especially on my left ear. I am also a big fan of the asymmetrical look. Check out her site for more of these fun sets!

I have had these 80's over-the-knee color-block boots for a few years now and I am always excited to wear them. I originally paid about $70 for them. They are my favorite boots.

Me in front of the Columbus Food Adventures tour van

Grabbing more tacos at our first stop after the tour.

What do you think about my look?

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) April 13, 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!

After being shut in a week from being sick, I was ready to get out. Saturday I met my sister out for a cocktail at Double Happiness. We hung out for an hour then went to Marshalls for another cocktail. I didn't stay out too late because I had a photo shoot in the morning with ten darling little girls. I took these photos at Double Happiness. This is what I wore.

I got this jumper last summer when I was in Chicago. I found it at a suburban thrift store. I think it is actually an old uniform of some sort but I thought it would make a great outfit. I was right. I ended up wearing this because it was the only thing that fit me after trying two other outfits. I have gained a bit of weight since dating Leo. 

I accessorized the jumper with snake inspired accessories. I am wearing a vintage stretch scale belt backwards. The claps is decorative and I didn't want to take away from my other accessories. There are lots of similar belts on etsy.com like this one at:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/108051926/vintage-belt-gold-reptile-style-plates?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=sr_9d9f22491e6c330a399f06f6ce48ae197ae80c2e27174b09cd2e472acdd29dd7_1366122219_14161736_metal&ga_search_query=gold+metal+scale+belt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

I broke these earrings in after having them since September. I bought them at the Delaware County Fair from a vendor. I located a similar pair of earrings at:
 http://www.etsy.com/listing/125601614/peachy-keen-leather-luxe-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=snake+print+earrings&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all

My purse is vintage Whiting & Davis. It was originally my grandma's. My sister had it and I got it from her at a clothing swap. I am rocking a small portion of my stacked wrist collection. My two outside bracelets are Stella & Dot and the middle one I just bought from Valley Thrift Store in Dayton. The bottom bracelet is the Artemis Cuff. Find it at: http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/jewelry/bracelets/artemis-cuff?s=christinajovonn The top bracelet is the Kalahari Bangle at:  http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/p/jewelry/bracelets/kalahari-bangle?s=christinajovonn

My python color-block peep-toe pumps are by Aldo from last spring season. Color-blocking is still very much on trend so I plan to get some more wear out of these this year since I didn't wear them much last year. Here are some similar shoes I located online at:
 1. http://www.bcbg.com/Runway-Hex-Color-Blocked-Sandal

2. http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/shoes/platforms/skye-high-heel-platform-sandals

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

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

My sister and I at Double Happiness.

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,

Style Crush

Every woman has a crush on another woman, whether it's because of her amazing hair, her confidence, or in this case her sense of style. We will be highlighting women whose style we have a crush on, either a celeb or an average Jane. Enjoy!!

Koku Gonza

taken from Koku Gonza's facebook

This week's style crush is a woman I have known a couple of years now. She is the best friend of one of my good friends. She is a model and exceptional artist. My first style crush is the beautiful and very talented Koku Gonza.

When you see her, you immediately notice how easy she is on the eyes. Her skin is flawless and her natural mane is healthy and inspiring. Don't think that is all she has to offer, when she opens her mouth whether she is singing or talking, expect to be entertained. She sings, plays the guitar and she is hilariously funny. I have almost had many accidental tinkle moments while listening to some of her rants or surprise outbursts. As a fashionista, the thing I admire most is her style. I would describe her as eclectic, a bohemian rocker, edgy, sexy and fun. She marches to the beat of her own drum when it comes to fashion. She isn't afraid to mix colors, patterns or textures. She is courageous and somehow makes anything work.

taken from mixerpot.com

With Koku expect to see lots of color-blocking. Almost all of the pictures I pulled for this blog were of her in a color-block look. She is not at all timid when it comes to color . Most times I have seen her, she has had on something bright. I have seen her often in the 71Jules Multifaceted Dresses by Juliette Buford of Chicago. I included two photos of Koku in the 71Jules dresses. The ones Koku wears are usually bright and often multi-colored. I have had my eye on them since the first time I saw one in 2010 but my frugal chic philosophy won't allow me to spend the money even if it seems worth it. You can find more images of Koku and the 71Jules Multifaceted Dress at http://www.71jules.com/

taken from the Koku Gonza facebook fan page

taken from Koku Gonza's facebook page (71Jules dress)

Picture from the set of her new video that just premiered yesterday on youtube, taken from the Koku Gonza facebook fan page

Another signature of Koku's is hand knitted and crocheted garments and accessories.You will find Koku in hand knitted and crocheted garments no matter the season. I ran across a new photo album on her facebook fan page with behind the scene pictures from her newest video for song "This Beat Is For You" and fell in love with this piece she is wearing by the Double Stitch Twins. It screamed color-block, motherland, bohemian funk! I was so mesmerized, I had to contact Koku to find out who the designer was. I am so in love!

To find out more about Koku Gonza, her music and see more examples of her style visit her website at http://kokugonza.com/ or check out her blog at  http://radiozophrenic.blogspot.com/. You can also find a variety of videos dealing with everything from her hair secrets to her music videos on youtube. 

Photo by SongModel Management taken from SongModel News blog (71Jules dress)

Who is your crush?

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,