Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina) June 27, 2015

Chris's Closet

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

Friday, I met Kristin at her house so that we could go to the Westgate Community Yard Sale. The morning of, I was afraid that we wouldn't be able to go because it's been raining like cats and dogs here in Columbus. But the rain held off and we were able to take our adventure. This ended up being an all day affair, we browsed the yard sales, ate Thai food, and then headed back home where we relaxed on the porch with a glass of wine and had a meeting. This is what I wore!

Blazer: Gift ( I cut the tag out, so I don't know the brand)

T-shirt: Target, Mossimo

Jeans: Shoppers World $5 brand: Masai Denim Jeans

Earrings: ChristinaKristin

Bracelets: Indian Vendor at a street fair, only 2 for $1.00, I bought 20.

Shoes: Target $16

Until Next Time,

Chris!

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) June 4, 2015

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!

Yesterday was the first day out with my nephew since his summer break began. We started our summer adventures with a tour of the American Whistle Corporation's Factory. There we walked through the entire process of creating a whistle and learned about the history of the company. My nephew snapped a few photos of me in front of the factory before the tour. This was what I wore.

I wanted to be comfortable so I put on my summer uniform, a tee and skirt. I also wore a pair of sneaker wedges because we had a lot of walking to do. As you can see, I am briefly wearing my hair straight.

Tee: Erika from Anderson's General Store
Skirt: Mossimo from Target
Belt: Vintage Thrift
Sneaker Wedges: Adidas
Necklace: Passiana
Bracelet: Was my grandma's
Handbag: B Makowsky
Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson

Until next time, 

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

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

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) December 5, 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!

It is getting cold in Columbus,so photo opportunities have become a little hard. Last Friday I took these photos inside before I went to a late lunch with my friend Dee. I have become obsessed with these tees by Accidental Genius Clothing. This is my second post wearing one. In fact in my last post I rocked their Grace Jones 'Strange`' tee; the name of the character she played in the movie 'Boomerang'. This tee is Jasmine guy as 'Whitley Gilbert' from 'A Different World'. I love that the word 'Bougie' is written brightly across the top.  I grew up on the show and was ecstatic about this tee. When I was in my twenties, I looked for tees like these and they just did not exist. 

For the look I layered the tee over a button up and paired it with a hot pink zebra stripe Marc Jacobs skirt that I have owned for years now. I thought my Betsey Johnson veiled beanie worked perfect for the look. I completed the look with a pair of over-the-knee Guess boots, a pair of large sterling hoops and a chunky silver bracelet.

T-Shirt: Accidental Genius Clothing
Button Front: Burlington Coat Factory
Skirt: Marc Jacobs (old)
Hat: Betsey Johnson Veil Beanie
Boots: Guess (Old) 
Bracelet: My grandma's 
Hoop Earring: Gift from my mom

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Thursday's Inspiration

Twice a week Kristin and I both create collections on a site called etsy. On etsy these collections are called treasuries. The reason why I enjoy doing them so much is because I feel like a fashion editor creating a cohesive display of items for a magazine. I am usually inspired by the collections I create either in my own personal life, or through my designs. So I decided, why not blog a little more in depth about the inspiration behind the treasuries I create.

My goal is to not only inspire you the reader, but also take my inspiration to the next level. I hope you enjoy this series as I much as I enjoy creating it!

*Chris*

This week's etsy treasury inspiration came from all of the pink shown on the Spring runways. As you may know this is my favorite color, so of course I was excited to see it as a Spring trend.  Pink appeared in many shades ranging from, but not limited to, bright pink,coral and pastel pink. You will see pops of pink and head to toe pink ensembles this upcoming season.

Photos taken from: L-www.ladylux.com,Top:www.style.com Bottom:www.stylebistro.com

Don't forget to check out the etsy treasury to see more of my pink inspiration,while you're there,check out our shop!

Until next time, Ciao!

*Chris*

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina) December 15, 2012

Chris's Closet

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

Friday night, I hung with some girlfriends for a friends birthday. We went to a late dinner at M at Miranova, and then to a couple of clubs. This is what I wore.

I wanted to be casual but stylish so I opted for this striped black and white blazer and skinny jeans. I had been stalking a similar blazer that was available at Target, but I ended up purchasing this one from Burlington Coat Factory for $14.99. I love this blazer because it is actually t-shirt material, so very casual. I found a similar blazer here http://www.moddeals.com/ for $14.80.

My jeans are from Wet Seal, I bought these a couple years ago on the $10 rack. I was not able to find these exact jeans, but there was a pretty good selection at the website.

I opted for my pop color to be neon pink, which I have a lot of. So I paired the blazer with a neon pink tank top that I bought over the summer.

My neon yellow skinny belt is from my favorite place Target, I think I should be a promotional model for Target, because I keep plugging them. LOL I found the same belt for $12.99 http://www.target.com.

This clutch was a birthday gift from Kristin, my first time carrying it. I can only fit like 5 items in here so I had to choose wisely. She purchased it at Shoetique located at 3760 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213.

My jewelry is Stella & Dot, I absolutely love this statement necklace, and I get SO many compliments when I wear it. It is the Lillith Fringe necklace, find out how you can get this necklace for free by checking out my site www.stelladot.com/christinajovonn

My shoes are Jessica Simpson, they are super old, I bought them at least 5 years ago. They are the most comfortable heels I own. I couldn't find these shoes or anything similar.

The pink fish net thigh highs are from Hot Topic, they always have fun accessories. I found them on sale for $5.48 http://www.hottopic.com.

Until next time, Ciao!

*Chris*