~closet peek-a-boo~

 I haven't done "A peak inside my closet" for a 

couple weeks. The reason being; I haven't really

worn much worth photographing. Since I started

posting about what I wear on a daily basis I've 

learned a couple things about my wardrobe:

1) I wear a lot of black

AND

2) A lot of the stuff I wear isn't that great

Let me tell you....it's been a real kick in the butt 

to step it up with my wardrobe. 

Here's a few outfits I've worn the past couple weeks.

I wore this to a barbecue. This outfit is another one

of those examples of "buy nice stuff and it will last you forever".

I've had the skirt, the boots and the belt for several years.

The belt is AMAZING! I bought it at a vintage store

years and years ago.....long before the cheap imitations

of belts like this were popular. The buckle is sterling silver,

the leather is genuine and is is completely handmade. 

I think I paid $30 for it. The boots get cooler looking the more 

worn they become and the skirt is a staple piece of my

summer wardrobe. I also wear it belted as a dress.

 This outfit I wore to a sushi dinner for a friend's birthday.

I originally got the outfit for my Vegas trip in February.

I love the contrast of the lace with the tailored vest.

BUT....the best thing about this outfit-THE SHOES!

They make me soooo much taller.

I'm only 5'2 so they really give me a boost. 

Believe it or not, they are pretty comfortable.

This outfit I wore to my son's pre-school graduation.

It's basically a $20 outfit. The bracelet was more expensive

than everything else combined. Again....pieces I've 

had for a really long time. This beaded shrug

is an "occasion" piece that I feel so feminine and

pretty in each time I wear. It was only $5!

I've really been trying to bring some color into my

wardrobe since realizing my obsession with black clothes.

Wait and see what I did with this skirt:

 It may very well be my favorite summer 2012 piece!

I'll show you next week. 

To answer your question Jolie about why I don't 

photograph the clothes on me....there's a few

different reasons. 

A) it's quicker and easier for me to lay them out 

than to try and take the time to get a good

shot of me in them. I never remember to do it when I'm 

wearing them. I've tried setting my timer and using my

tri-pod but haven't been able to find a good spot

in my house to do that. I've also tried having my 

little guy take the pics and it didn't go so well :)

B) my point of posting these is to inspire others

and give them ideas for their own wardrobes.

I want them to imagine THEMSELVES in them.

AND LASTLY....

C) it's fun! I love laying them out and making 

the collages. I feel like I'm doing an editorial 

in a fashion magazine or something.