How I Get Re-inspired When I'm in a Style Rut

We all go through times in our life when we lose inspiration or motivation to do things aka a rut. Every so often I find myself not wanting to wear anything in my closet, while knowing that I'm not about to buy a whole new wardrobe. In order to get re-inspired with my closet there are a few things that help me create new looks with my current wardrobe. At most, I may buy new accessories to spice things up.



1. Read fashion magazines

2. Window shop at my favorite stores

3. Stalk Pinterest religiously

4. People watch

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5.  Browse Street Style Blogs

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How do you get re-inspired when you're tired of your wardrobe? I would love to hear your ideas, I'm sure I could benefit from them.

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

~Chris

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina) June 26, 2016 ComFest Day 3

Chris's Closet

The last day of ComFest was bittersweet for me. On one hand I was glad it was going to be over because of the long hours and hot weather, but on the other hand it felt perfect to be working those long hours selling my jewelry, meeting my customers, and making my own rules. I must say going back to my job on Monday was a bit challenging. But that's besides the point!! 

The tunic I wore was a thrift store find featured in our ChristinaKristin Thrift Adventure. I had been so excited to wear it and I finally had the opportunity to put it on. It was super comfortable, and I DIY'd my sandals just for this look. I love this hat, but with the heat it had it to go, I put it back on for the pictures!:)

Hat: H&M

Earrings: ChristinaKristin

Tunic: Thrift store find

Shoes: DIY, originally from Baker's

Bracelets: Indian vendor/Gift

Until Next Time, Ciao!

Chris

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

Chris's Closet

Saturday was a bit better for me because I was well rested and mentally more prepared and organized to help manage our booth.  Again I wanted to be comfortable and stylish, so I decided to wear my favorite summer pants and a tank. I threw on simple accessories and I was ready to go.

Hair Accessory: Belt from community yard sale

Sunglasses: Target

Earrings: ChristinaKristin

Vest: Forever 21

Tank Top: Mossimo, Target 

Bracelets: Indian vendor at street market

Pants: xhilaration, Target

Shoes: Bakers

Bag: Monk Vintage Thrift Shop, Brooklyn

Until Next Time!

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

Chris

Christina's Top 5 Spring Trends 2016

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1. New Bohemian

The "New Bohemian" trend is all about mixing prints in one piece of clothing. I just bought a pair of pants from Target that have about 3-4 different prints, and I am in LOVE with them. Instyle tells us to gain inspiration for this trend from old National Geographic magazines and Janson's History of Art. This trend is care-free and all about expression.

       
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2. Ornate Hair Accessories

When I first went natural, I did the big chop and my hair was pretty short, during this time I would not be caught without wearing one of 2 things, big earrings or a hair accessory. Now that my hair has grown longer I don't use hair acceossories like I used to.  I love the hair accessories that are being shown because they are "grown up", but still fancy. I have already began making new headbands and I will be sure to rock them this summer.

3. Oxford Flats

The first time this trend surface, I was first in line to buy my oxfords. I've never really given this trend up, I currently have 3 pairs of oxfords, and can't wait to get more. I prefer wearing flat shoes these days, and with all of the decorative oxfords out there you can really change the look of a plain outfit.

           
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4.Wicker bags

There are so many eccentric handbags on trend for spring, I chose these wicker bags as my favorite because straw and sunny weather just seems to go together. I have one wicker clutch that I purchased from the thrift store and I only wear it in the summer, it's such a neutral piece I can wear it with anything.

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5. Shades of Pink

So I was super excited upon finding out that the color pink was named color of the year, more specifically rose quartz. This spring you will see the light pink shade in stores everywhere. I actually have a thing for rose right now, in my house you will see "dusty blush" in many places. So this pink trend has crossed over to interiors.


As I was writing about my favorite spring trends, I noticed that the trends I chose resonated with me in some way. Each trend actually is apart of the essence of my personal style. When you choose what trends you will incorporate into your wardrobe this spring, be sure that you have some connection to the trend, and try to choose classic trends when you can.  The trends I have chosen are in sense a part of my daily wardrobe already, with this new inspiration I can find new styles of these trends to incorporate into my wardrobe, and still wear them for a long time.

Stay tuned for Kristin's Top 5 Spring Trends, and for a follow up post where Kristin and I will shop for our trends at the thrift store. We will show you how easy it can be finding current trends on a shoestring budget.

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

Chris

Style Adventures Vol.17 (Columbus,Ohio)

STYLE ADVENTURES

After binge watching "The Carrie Diaries", I was so inspired to my spice up my wardrobe, that I went shopping 2 days in a row to my favorite Ohio Thrift Stores. If you are a fashionista you must watch "The Carrie Diaries" just for the amazing 80's style. With the show being fresh on my mind I was zooming around the thrift store putting all types of things in my cart.

Ohio Thrift Store

3551 Cleveland Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43224

I love this location, they have the best vintage items and they are cheap. My biggest finds here are usually accessories.

Ohio Thrift Store

5738 Columbus Sq

Columbus, Ohio 43231

This location is great for finding authentic ethnic pieces, great accessories and furniture.

These sparkly shoes and gloves with the side zipper are so 80's, and the earrings have an ethnic feel.

This African print skirt excited me, I can't wait to wear it this summer.

A Betsey Johnson purse with tags, a like new clutch, and braided belts. My total for everything was $38.75.

If you live in Ohio, be sure to shop at Ohio Thrift Stores the last Wednesday of every month for 50% off of everything excluding furniture. If you are not in Ohio, check with your local thrift stores to find which days you can get the best deals. 

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

Chris