Last Minute Find

Hello my fab readers! I hope this post finds you well.

I'm on vacation in Dallas, TX at the moment visiting a dear friend.

So I leave you with an outfit from Thursday.

Dress/Tunic - American Thrift Store

Jeggings - Old Navy

Sunglasses - Nabi

Jessica Simpson Platforms - Filene's Basement

Tank (unseen) - Forever 21

This dress/tunic/shirt whatever you want to call it, almost escaped my notice since it was hanging from the ceiling (why do they do that?) and I looked up and saw it at checkout.

I love the loose Boho look of it, the pattern and the colors. I can't wait to wear it in the fall with tights, boots and a leather jacket.

Thanks to my sis Erika for taking the pics, she's a really good photographer.

Leopard Lust

Well I don't have my leopard print pumps yet, but I do have a bag.

I got this on clearance for $28.50 from Aldo's.

I thought the quality was pretty good, didn't look cheap and that's all that matters to me.

Happy Friday!

Since it was a bit of a chill in the air I decided on this animal print dress. I love the length of the sleeves and the high neck, which was the perfect backdrop for my owl necklace.

Alfani Dress - Macy's

Shoes - Nine West

Owl Necklace - Nabi - Chicago

I'm so over summer dressing and the like. I've pretty much worn everything at least once and I'm running out of pairing ideas. I digress...

You've seen this formal dress as a skirt here. This time I paired it with a vintage top, which was my very first vintage clothing purchase I made about several years ago.

Old Formal Dress as Skirt - ?

Vintage Top - Una Mae's (Chicago Boutique)

Shoes - Nine West

More Than Something To Write On

Whether you use chalkboard paint on a wall or to make your own to frame as art or as a message center, this is an easy cool addition to any home.

Painted on a door

Painted on a wall

Painted and framed

Without framing carefully squared and painted

And here is my chalkboard as an art feature over my fireplace

Do you have a chalkboard in your home?

Anorak Jacket

An olive anorak jacket was on my wishlist for fall, but I'm always looking for budget/bargain items so I decided on this one from Wet Seal for $34.50.

Here are some different ways I've styled the jacket.

Do you have one or is it on your wishlist?

I've Been Shopping

First up my little mini haul at Unique Thift Store this week.

Crop top

Leopard print tank (to layer)

I got three leather handbags as well:

Blue clutch

Brown satchel

Camel bag (been looking for this color)

My thrift total was about $20.

Vest - Filene's Basement

Styled with Forever 21 tier skirt/dress, Limited Obi Belt, Madden Girl Boots

Sweatshirt Hoodie - Urban Outfitters

Styled with Forever 21 Harem Pants, Madden Girl Boots

And as you can see, I went back for the fold over hidden platform boots from my wishlist. They are quite comfy, as I've already danced in them.

I got one more thing on my wishlist I previously posted. Can you guess what it is?

I'll picture post the answer tomorrow.

Neutral Ties

This cardigan is a recent purchase from none other than my favorite store.

The draping and neutral color, which I've been looking for more of, is what sold me. I'm naturally drawn to black, so it was hard not to buy this in that color.

I tied the belt the traditional way, then I criss-crossed it and tied it around my neck.

Sidenote: It can also be wrapped around and tied at the back to create a kimono like effect, which is the way I wore it out at the last minute.

Cardigan - Filene's Basement

Dress - NY & Co.

Sandals - TJ Maxx

Purple Pop

I'm slowly bringing layers back into my normal routine. With temps at 80, it's the perfect time to add variation to things I've already worn this summer. I'm already considering taking out cardigan's and jackets from my storage closet.

Jeans - Old Navy

Tee - Forever 21

Vest - Filene's Basement

Vince Camuto Boots - Macy's

Scarf - Wet Seal

Leather Cuff - Random Toronto Store

Ring - Urban Outfitters

Shades - Nordstrom

Sometimes You Gotta Do It

Happy Friday ya'll!

(yes I'm Chicago country)

I wore this to the office yesterday and really didn't care about being too dressed up. It's so hot out and this hasn't been worn this summer, so that's that.

Michael Kors Dress - Macy's

BCBG Sandals - Filene's Basement

Big welcome and hello to all my new followers and fans of the blog. I see you and I've checked you out if you have a blog as well. Thanks to all who leave comments, you rock!

Inside Sing'ature Style Closet

When you first open the closet door, my larger handbags are hanging on "door straps" purchased from Bed Bath & Beyond.

Some of my hats hanging on a wall rack and resting on push pins.

Directly beneth that is my "beauty station."

Top - Fashion Inspiration Picture Book, Jewelery storage bin from Target (earrings in drawer 1, bracelets in drawer 2, rings & small necklaces in drawer 3)

2nd Shelf - Larger necklaces in both storage boxes from JoAnn's

3rd Shelf - Clutches & smaller handbags

Floor - Misc shoes with no boxes

Clothes are organized, starting from right to left:

Sleeveless tops/tees/blouses/vests

Short sleeve tops/tees/blouses

Long sleeve tops/tees/blouses

Sweaters/cardigans/jackets/blazers

More clothes organized, from right to left:

Denim (jeans & skirts)

Casual & work slacks

Shorter skirts then longer skirts

And finally short sleeve, sleeveless & longer sleeve dresses

On the floor of the closet are black storage bins from Ikea that hold towels in one and my winter hats and scarves in the other.

The other side on the right, a wicker clothes hamper from Anna's Linens and out of season clothing storage tote from Target.

Most of the shoes are all kept in their original shoe box. I take a picture of every shoe I purchase and tape it to the outside of the box so I can always see what I have.

I keep each seasons shoes together.

Boots, sneakers and casual shoes are kept together.

More fedora's on the wall.

The rules for my closet are basically to use every inch of available space possible.

Organizing is key so I never forget what I have and nothing is lost and never worn for years.

And if I don't wear something for a year, it has to be donated.