As much as I love clothes and accessoriesall too often latelyI seem to find myself staring at my collectionsand still feel utterly lost at what to wear.
Some of this probably has to do witha few pounds that have crept on uninvited ...but even taking that into accountI couldn't quite put my finger on my inability to get fired up about getting dressed lately.
So last week I did something I hadn't done in way too long.I took time off to literally'get my house in order'especially my closet and bedroom.
I cleaned and organized both top to bottom!
And very soon afterI could feel my dressing creativity coming back.
I don't know why it took me so long.I know full well by now I am most creativewhen my life/home are in order.Plus it's a heck of a lot easier to style an outfitwhen your not pulling pieces from the floor!
When I style an outfitI start with a particular piece or an occasion.
This Saturday's outfit began with some new sequin appliqued jeans from Anthropologie
The occasion was a morning of errandsfollowed by a casual lunch with my husband and son.
Casual drama was my goal of the day!
And nothing brings fast and easy drama to jeanslike a fantastic kimono from my favorite San Diego boutique Le Bel Age!
I added in my suede mules from Seychellethat despite the heelare one of the most comfortable shoes I own!
A long suede bag, hat and a large collection of my vintage accessory piecesand I had an outfit that made running Saturday errands so much more fun!
I made these cuffs with suede and vintage brooches!
I have for quite a while assembled charm necklaces from my petite jewelry.Being a woman of large staturethe petite pieces would simply get lost on me ...
So collecting them on chainsturns them into statement pieces!
The little frame locket above has a picture of my darling daughter who turns 25 this week!
The simplicity of a top and jeansmeant I was all open for a more is more accessorizing!
Pulling out all my favorite brass based pieces!
A look with this much accessorizingcalls for a simple pared down hair style.
Two low ponies wrapped in buckskin leather kept my hair simple.
Pulling out my vintage collectionsreminded me how much I adore these memory piecesso later this week I will be back with a Vintage Necklace DIYin case you'd like to make one of your own!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life