Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) June 25, 2016 ComFest Day 2

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!

Saturday was the best day of the Comfest community festival. The weather was tolerable, we stayed busy and we were much more organized than the previous day. It was warmer than Friday, but I was prepared. I did some pattern mixing by pairing a python printed skirt with the elephant vest I thrifted for my Spring trends list. I layered the vest over a yellow ribbed beater. This time I put on a pair of flat sandals to keep my feet cool. The star ChristinaKristin piece on Saturday was from our Global Gal Collection. I wore the new Sibri earrings. I made them that morning to wear with my outfit. I got so many compliments on them that I made a second pair that day to sell. 

Vest:Handmade elephant vest (vintage thrift find from the 70s)

Tank:Forever 21

Skirt:Life Style (thrift find)

Sandals:Type Z Desert Sandal (old)

Sunglasses:Quay Australia Yibrow

Necklaces:A friend brought them back from India.

Earrings:ChristinaKristin 

Ring:From a street vendor in Harlem 

Until next time,
Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Fun Fashion Friday!!!

It's 'Fun Fashion Friday'! In these posts I will bring you the playful side of fashion. Fashion doesn't always have to be so serious. I am a big fan of really funky, fun pieces. I admit to loving my fun or bizarre items more than the classic ones; even if some of my friends hate and make fun of them. After all, fashion is about self expression and SHOULD BE fun.
 
BARBIE GIRL

When I was a little girl I was a huge fan of Barbie. I had at least a dozen Barbie dolls, most in my likeness. That was important to my mom. I had a Barbie sports car and Barbie Mansion with an elevator that went up and down the mansion floors when you pulled a rope attached to a small pulley. I remember my dad stapling the mansion to the wall because it kept falling over from my excessive play. Barbie is one of the reasons I fell in love with fashion. Barbie was my friend and she helped me make friends as well. I was an awkward creative child. Making friends did not come easy to me. A love for Barbie was often the only thing I had in common with other girls.

left: Moschino    right: Wildfox

Today as an adult, I still love Barbie. I still have a closet full of collector dolls and seeing anything with a Barbie logo still brings me such nostalgic bliss. Several years ago,  Nicki Minaj appeared on the scene with her pink wigs and Barbie-esque outfits. Because of Nicki Minaj, a surge of Barbie jewelry and items began popping up everywhere. This past fall, life size Barbie clothing and accessories were launched in Lord & Taylor, Wildfox and Forever 21.Then there was Moschino with his Barbie inspired Spring 2015 Collection. It's just as fun as his last collection that I blogged about in the first 'Fun Fashion Friday'. Remember Sponge Bob and the McDonalds? Well, Jeremy Scott has done it again with his collection of Barbie-like clothing full of bubblegum pink,  fuchsia and accessories that look so much like the extras that came in the Barbie box; like a hand mirror that is actually an iPhone case. Not only can we dress like Barbie, we can also rock her accessories. I love it!

Moschino's Barbie World
RTW Spring 2015 

Wildfox's Barbie Dreamhouse 


 

 

My Picks!!!

 I love the idea of fashion but for me it has to make sense for my pocket. I know many of us can't afford to buy pieces that cost hundreds and thousands of dollars, this is my favorite part to post. These items have the same feel at a lower cost. I tried to keep the cost under $100 with a couple exceptions. Keep in mind, these are items are strictly for adults. Check them out!

1. I Love Ken Baggy Sweater by Wildfox Couture from Dolls Kill
2. Barbie Body Con Dress by MJ Creation on Esty
3. Barbie Graphic Bodysuit at Forever 21
4. Moschino Barbie Mirror iPhone 6 Case from Selfridges & Co.
5. Bad Bad Barbie Wallet by Off With Her Head 1983 on Esty
6. Barbie Shoe Charm Bracelet by Zoes Barbie Shoes on Esty
7. Barbie Low Rise Boypants at TopShop

It's been fun!!! 
Until next time,
Be blessed, Be free, Be fashionable!
Kris,

photo credits: style.com, dollskills.com, selfridges.com, shopstyle.com, etsy.com, wildfox.com

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) March 15, 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 know I haven't been blogging as actively as I use to and I apologize to those of you who read our posts regularly. This look is a little behind schedule but here goes... I wore my green the Saturday before St. Paddy's Day. It was the weekend after my very Irish guy's birthday. The two of us and a couple of his family members from Illinois went Irish bar hopping that night. I wore this outfit earlier in the day to his brother's home for Korean BBQ then out for the night. I don't own much green so the look was created with items I have worn before on closet posts including last years Paddy's Day weekend. The sweater I wore last year with a white button front shirt and the skirt I wore just fall of last year. This is how I remixed the pieces.

 

Sweater: Thrift store find (originally worn 3/16/13)

Pencil Skirt:  Forever 21 (originally worn 10/12/13)

Button front shirt: my step father's shirt

Boots: My go to boots by Guess

Earrings: White House Black Market 

Necklace: White House Black Market

Sunglasses: Fendi (Grandma's old sunglasses) 

What did you do on St. Patrick's Day weekend?

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina) September 4, 2013

Chris's Closet

I am Christina, the hot pink of ChristinaKristin, welcome to my closet.

Kristin and I arrived in New York City early Wednesday (September 4) morning, after a not so great 8 hour bus ride. We slept a little on the long bus ride, I was still a little tired, but was so excited to be in this amazing city that I wanted to hurry and site see. After getting dressed, we wandered around the area close to our hotel and ended up in Times Square, this is what I wore.

I wanted to be stylish and comfortable,so I opted to wear my "I Love My Ethnicity" T-shirt,which has been featured in an old closet post. I layered it with a black cami from Forever 21,I love their cami's, they are such a steal for only $2.00.  You can find this cami here: www.forever21.com. I paired it with a simple black mini skirt that I purchased at H&M, it doubles as a tube top when needed. The skirt was also super cheap for about $5.00. I couldn't find the exact skirt at H&M, but I found a similar one here: www.forever21.com.

I didn't pack many shoe options, so I decided to wear my black oxfords paired with black lacey socks for added flair. They actually turned out to be quite comfy. I bought these lacey socks at a lingerie store,they always have the best leg wear. I found a similar pair here: http://www.sears.com/. My black oxfords are from Aldo, I've actually had them for a few  years.  Here are a pair similar to mine: http://www.aldoshoes.com.

Now on to the fun part, my accessories. I believe they are all past closet post features. I found these earrings at a vendor event in Atlanta during the Bronner Brothers Hair Show, I think they were about $10. My sunglasses are Marc by Marc Jacobs, I purchased them at Macy's many years ago. I like the Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglass line because they are fairly inexpensive for designer sunglasses. Mine were under $100. I found a similar pair at  Nordstrom.  My bracelets are a combination of Stella & Dot, gifts from Ghana and India, and an Ohio State Fair vendor.

Kristin let me borrow the crossbody bag, I didn't have anything to carry other than a clutch, and being in a big city such as New York, it's always best to carry a crossbody! I was thankful she had the bag, because it matched my outfit perfectly.

We had an absolute blast in NYC. Stay tuned with us this week for our New York Diaries series!

What do you think of my look?

Until Next Time, Ciao!

*Chris*

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina) May 4, 2013

Chris's Closet

I am Christina, the hot pink of ChristinaKristin, welcome to my closet.

I have not been doing many closet blogs...I've had a lot of missed opportunities, my goal this summer is to do more. Wish me luck!:)

This weekend was pretty slow for me. I had to work a few hours on Saturday afternoon, and I knew I was going to a birthday celebration later, so I wanted to be cute and comfortable, that way I wouldn't have to change after work! This is what I came up with.

When coming up with this outfit, I chose my accessories first. I knew I wanted to wear the beaded necklace and bracelets, that led me to the outfit choice. This was my first time wearing the necklace/earrings/matching bracelets. A friend from Ghana ordered these pieces from a woman in Ghana who makes jewelry by hand, I was really excited when he gave them to me, not only did I love the culture behind the jewelry, but also the craftsmanship. Kristin and I create handmade jewelry and I love supporting fellow artisans!

The cream lace top is from Forever 21, I love this top and probably wear it a little too much! It's so easy to pair with many different looks, this time I opted for the neon pink tank which is from Target. I couldn't find this same exact shirt, but here is a similar one. My jeans are Abercrombie & Fitch, of course I purchased them on sale, they were like 40% off, which is the only time I purchase jeans from abercrombie, I'm frugal, not paying full price!

My printed scarf is also from Forever 21, it was $8.00, I love this scarf because I also rock it as a stylish head wrap. Forever 21 has been having some really cute cheap scarves. I want more.

I did an "arm party" on both wrist, I figured it only made sense, since I was wearing ethnic jewelry. The orange and multi colored bracelets on my right arm are from Ghana, and the gold bangles with the colored beads are from the  World Market at Easton. On the left I have on gold Stella & Dot bangles, and the multi colored beaded bracelet I purchased from a vendor at The Ohio State Fair for $5.oo.

My pewter oxfords are from Shoetique in Columbus, Ohio. I love these shoes because they are so neutral I can wear them with anything, and they are comfy!

Please check out this link to the woman who made my jewelry: B.e.a.d's BEAD Accessories

What do you think of my look? Do you support your local artisans?

Until Next Time, Ciao!

*Chris*

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,

Holiday Party Shopping Tips

Create a holiday party look without breaking the bank!

Why spend a lot of money for one holiday season? In this post I will show you how to update your wardrobe with a little sparkle and on a budget. These tips are sure to get you through this seasons holiday parties!

1.Tuxedo Jacket

The tuxedo jacket is a staple item, that can be worn all year long. Pair it with a blouse with a feminine shape and neckline. Blouse options are low cut,cowl neck, or a ruffle neckline.

If you already have a beaded cocktail dress just throw a tuxedo jacket on top for added flair. Throughout the year just pair this tuxedo jacket with skinny jeans for a more casual look.

Upper left : http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/women/shop-by-size/plus-size/clothing/coats-jackets/coats-jackets/worthington-tuxedo-jacket-plus/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002111852&sisearchengine=182&siproduct=GooglePLA&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeed-_-GooglePLA-_-Women-_-pp5002111852&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=33-115672880-2   $37.00

Upper Right: http://www.etsy.com/listing/115197083/free-usa-shipping-womens-tuxedo-style   $18.00

Center:  http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=Outerwear&ProductID=2021839597&VariantID=     $32.80

2. Sparkly heels

Sparkly heels look best with a toned down ensemble,that way your shoes stand out. All eyes will be drawn to your feet so have bare legs or skinny jeans. DIY your own metallic shoes, stop at any craft store and pick up a can of metallic spray of your choice, and spray a pair of heels you no longer wear.

Center:  http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/I-Comfort-Womens-Sparkle-Ankle-Booties/6789477/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&adtype=pla&kw=%7Bkeyword%7D   $32.00

Upper Right: http://www.6pm.com/michael-antonio-anderson-glitter-gold?zfcTest=mat%3A1  $38.94

Upper Left: www.aldoshoes.com

3. Sequin pieces

Wear sequins in small amounts, that way you can wear them from party to party. You can always switch the style up on a sequin clutch or sequin mini skirt by adding a new top, belt, or shoes. Having a sequin dress limits the possibilities to wear it again this holiday season. Go for the less expensive route and get more bang for your buck with a couple sequin pieces and not just one.

Upper Left: http://www.etsy.com/listing/114442259/vintage-sequin-clutch-from-90s $38.00

Upper Right: http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-purple-allover-sequin-beret/-/A-14151770?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14151770&CPNG=Accessories&kpid=14151770&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14151770 $11.00

Center: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottom&ProductID=2027705662&VariantID= $22.80

4. Hair Accessories

Hair accessories are fun. Anyone can wear them, whether you have long hair,short hair, curly hair, or straight hair. We have to be careful to stay away from hair accessories that  make you look like a teeny bopper.

My suggestions on buying hair accessories:
-Make sure the accessory is well made
-Spend a few extra dollars for a good quality, grown up headband.
-Stick with pearls,satins,beads, and some sequin, not a lot.


Upper Left:  http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_hairgoods&ProductID=1021840535&VariantID=  $4.80

Center: http://www.etsy.com/listing/115237940/christmas-hair-accessories-poinsettia  $20.00

Upper Right: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_hairgoods&ProductID=1044886321&VariantID=  $1.80

5.Statement Jewelry

 Statement jewelry can take any outfit from Blah! to WOW!, instantly. Remember the rules of statement jewelry, when wearing a statement necklace, go easy on the earrings and opt for studs, and when wearing statement earrings, toss the necklace.

If you want to layer your arms with bracelets, the chicest thing to do is layer your wrist in odd numbers so 3 or 5, and then wear your cocktail ring on the opposite hand with out the bracelets to balance everything out.

Upper Left: http://www.etsy.com/listing/116780135/gold-lace-necklace-choker-statement-bib $30.00

Center: http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Big-statement-earrings-textured-gold-tone-teardrop-shape-antiqued-metal-6-long/91220157?gpid=44791518541&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&as=score_threshold_4&gclid=CJPOvO6AlLQCFYZaMgodYWUAQA  $12.46

Upper Right: http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Goldtone-Multicolor-Pave-Style-Cocktail-Ring/3032714/product.html  $23.49$35

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Remember you can always add printed tights to winterize a spring/summer dress.

Have a great time partying this holiday season.

Until next time, Ciao!

*Chris*