Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina)

Chris's Closet

Day

This was one of those rare occasions when I changed clothes twice in one day. If I know I will be doing something during the day and night, I  will usually wear something that is appropriate for both events. In this case my day outfit was appropriate for my night event, but I had to stop home in between festivities to wait on the goldfish I was pet sitting, and I took the opportunity to change. The romper I wore to the Tour de Fat was a bit uncomfortable, and I got tired of having to pee naked, so I decided to switch it up since I was at home anyway.

Romper: Vintage shop in Brooklyn

Jewelry: ChristinaKristin

Belt: Village Valuables, German Village

Zipper Pouch: Yetunde Rodriguez Design

Shoes: Coach

Night

My night outfit was cute and so comfy, adding the backpack gave me that loungy school girl feel. I was going to a listening party for the Jay-Z 4:44 album, and this look was very appropriate. The event was at a members only club, it felt very house-partyish.  I wanted to keep my boho look that I had earlier in the day, but less rocker. I kept on the same shoes, and some of the same jewelry.

Kimono: Target

Skirt: Donated to me

Crop top: Target

Jewelry: ChristinaKristin

Backpack: Gift from South Korea

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

~Chris

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Christina)

Chris's Closet

A guy I know recently started practicing photography, he asked me to be his test subject and I quickly obliged. One day after work I put a look together and we met downtown, more specifically in the Short North, a trendy area of Columbus. I have to say this was the most relaxed, yet fun-filled photo shoot I've done. We walked through the streets finding cool locations to shoot, and at the end we stopped to cheers our newfound partnership.

Denim jacket turned vest: Target

Crop top: Target

Skirt: Express, but purchased at Discount Fashion Warehouse

Shoes: Coach

Jewelry: ChristinaKristin, Chakra Khan

Photographer: Shannon Watkins

I love my photos and can't wait to shoot again!

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

~Chris

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) July 8, 2017

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 I was invited to a country style wedding in a barn. It was a beautiful and creative celebration of love catered by local favorite City BBQ. The table decor was bouquets of dumdum pops, another local brand. I have never been to a wedding where you could literally watch chickens and roosters in their chicken coop. The guests were told not to dress up. The bridal party and the groom wore plaid button up shirts and denim. The girls wore red and blue bandanas around their up dos and cowboy boots on their feet. The bride wore a white gown of course with blue trim and details.

I could not imagine wearing shorts to a wedding and it was too warm for jeans, so I chose to wear a casual dress and cowboy boots. Even though I was a little over dressed in comparison to most of the other guests, the look felt appropriate. Atleast the cowboy boots were common among the guests. This was Saturday's look.

Dress: Massini from Meijer  (You read correctly, I said Meijer!!!)
Belt: Second hand shop in Lincoln Road Shops Miami
Cowboy Boots: Durango from Rocky Boot Outlet
Purse: Nine West (old)
Necklaces: Forever 21 & Second hand shop
Bracelet: Clintonville Yard Sale
Rings: Bauble Bar & Flea Market in Amish Country
Sunglasses: AJ Morgan

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! 

Be fashionable! 

Kris,

Happy 5 Year Anniversary!!!

This month marks 5 years since we became style bloggers. We have experienced periods of consistent writing, and moments of not so consistent writing. Each year that passes, we grow more and more, and that's the point of life to continue growing, right? In this post you will read our personal thoughts on this 5 year journey as bloggers. Thank you to everyone who has visited our blog, you give us the motivation to continue writing. 

Christina

Wow, I can't believe it's been 5 years since we started our blog, time really flies when you are doing something you enjoy. This year we have not written as consistently, but we have been working really hard on some behind the scenes projects with our jewelry collection. Styling has always been very near to my heart, ever since I interned at Seventeen magazine. Since then we have done several editorial shoots, and are now ready to focus more on the every day woman. Please be on the lookout for upcoming projects. If I had to choose highs and lows for my blogging experience, choosing only 1 of each; A high would be sharing my personal style with readers. A low would be not using my personal style as a way to teach other women how to develop their own style.(stay tuned) This has all been a learning experience and I am happy that each year is better than the next. 


Kristin

Five years ago yesterday, I posted my first blog post. I had no idea what I was doing and honestly five years later, I am not certain I have mastered the art of blogging. However, I can say, the photos are better, we now have ads and people request write ups on products. So to say the least, I can see the growth I have made and the growth we have made as partners. While I am proud of that growth, it also is painful looking at the past posts, knowing they can be better. I have contemplated erasing everything before what I now deem as good but half the blog posts would be gone and allowing people to see our growth is so important. It is important because there are people who are just like us, starting a blog or whatever project and they need to see that things take time, and trial and error. They will see why we will probably never be satisfied with anything completely because to be satisfied sometimes  means stunted growth. I personally want to continue to grow as long as I exist. I say all of this to say, I am proud of my work as a style blogger but I look forward to all of the new challenges yet to be explored. I can't wait to look back at my recent posts in five more years. Hopefully, I will hate them just as much as I hate the stuff I posted five years ago today. 


Thank You For The Love & Support!
Christina & Kristin

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) July 1, 2017

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 I had the pleasure of joining a couple friends at the Fat Tire Presents Tour de Fat in Columbus at Express Live. Christina and I were invited by a new friend to see my new favorite local band Mistar Anderson. The experience was pretty amazing. Mistar Anderson put on a great show and I got to discover new bands that I also greatly appreciated. In between the musical performances there were side shows featuring perfomers using holla hoops, puppets and much more. There were even women stilt walkers, walking around. The concert goers wore costumes including tutus, jester hats, crowns and clown wigs. I also really appreciated the free food in the VIP section. It was all awesome. I followed this event up with a JayZ listening party at a social club that I grew up frequenting and ended the night at Rambling House, a soda bar where the band Topher & the Biscuit Brigade were playing. This was Saturday's look.

Beater Dress:Mossimo Target
Shawl Vest:Accents by Lavello Rocky Boot Outlet
Belt:Thrift store find
Necklace:A shop that closed
Braceletes: Festivals
Shoes:Circle Hautelook
Sunglasses:AJ Morgan

  

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! 

Be fashionable! 

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) June 28, 2017

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 meeting day with Christina. We met at Cantina in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. We discussed our up coming blogiversary, jewelry collection launch plans and our week. We took a few pictures for the blog before we parted ways. Then I finished the night with poetry and soul food at a cool event in Reynoldsburg. This was yesterday's look.

Beater Dress:West Loop purchased at Walgreens

Floral button up:Pins & Needles gifted from a friend's closet

Handcuff belt: The Swap Shop Sunrise, Florida

Purse:Gucci early 2000s

Houndstooth Shoes:Chuck Taylors

Necklace:Was my grandma's

Bracelets: Secondhand shops

Glasses:The Crystal Cult

Until next time,

Be blessed! Be free! 

Be fashionable! 

Kris,

Chris's/Kris's Closet (Kristin) June 16, 2017

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!

Friday evening was the first meet up for a foodie group that I started a month ago.  We met at Camelot Cellars, a local winery in honor of Ohio Wine Month. We tasted wine and talked for a few hours about wine, food, life and music.

Lately, I have been really obsessed with wearing my cowboy boots with pretty much everything. Friday was no exception. My look consisted of a chambray snap button up, a silver small pleated midi skirt, a light weight scarf, an African belly dancing belt and my favorite cowboy boots. 

Shirt:A friend's closet 
Skirt:H&M
Scarf:Target
Belt:A festival find
Boots:Durango
Purse:Michael Kors
Glasses:Crystal Cult
Jewelry: Bracelets- Second Hand, Rings-Noir & Bauble Bar

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

Kris,