The Tiny Closet

 When it came time to take a stroll that day, I did bring along my trusty Keds to change into, which turned my style a bit sporty.  I preferred this look to chunky heels but alas, my super short legs need height and length when wearing minis.  *Sigh* I accept this vain truth about my anatomy but I always bring a more comfortable alternative pretty much wherever I go!

It's good to get outside the comfort zone every once in a while.  Especially if it challenges  your insecurities or body image.  I'm always admiring the many different styles and physical traits of other women and I have to remember to give myself the same admiration...  

And strut my stuff!

happy monday folks :)

Even if I'm out and about, I have the tendency to marinate in the same coffee shop/bar/restaurant for hours so my clothes are primarily customized to allow me to do that.  There's a sexy luxury in comfort.  

And though I always have some project I'm knee deep in, zooming around just isn't for me so I like that most of my projects keep me at home. So I can get even more cozy!

Lounging in my new robe on Wednesday and waiting for my hair to dry, instead of emailing or writing up an outline for yet another project, I decided to chill and catch up on my favorite neighborhood read.  And also squeeze in a little interior decor inspiration!

With special pieces like this robe, it makes me love my closet.  It also inspires me to continue making my Tiny Closet unique and meaningful because anything else hanging next to it will just pale in comparison!

Forget the fancy and expensive.  Even if you can't be bothered with sewing, it is very possible and actually makes a difference to have a great quality, well fitting comfortable wardrobe that aligns artistically with your taste.  

I mean, that's what luxury really is.

When putting together an all-black outfit to wear during the day, texture is particularly key.

Using texture in a black monochrome look provides more dimension and compatibility with each piece of the outfit.  I actually wouldn't say this for other colors and I wouldn't say this for evening wear either and I'll tell you why... 

Where I live the sun shines kind of all the time and sun rays have a way of making most black fabric look terrible.  The very magic of the color black is in its signature depth, which unfortunately, gets completely washed out and flattened in direct sunlight.  So, in general, I avoid wearing all-black ensembles during the day.  

  In midday as the sun shines through, instead of flattening the color, it shows off each piece of the outfit and you can see the texture actually complimenting the color.   The reason why I don't think this would work at night is simply because you just can't see it.

 jacket: Asos.com / turtleneck: American Apparel / pants: Santee Alley / heels: Asos.com / lip color: Milani Sweet Nectar

Anyway, just a personal annoyance I was happy to figure out a way to side step!  And the white chunky heels were a fun statement at the end.  Can't wait to wear them out for Spring and Summer!!  In the meantime, I'll be sweating it out in this turtleneck trying to give some type of Winter look for y'all even though it's nearly 80 degrees over here and I really just wanted to wear a bra top.

Thank you and goodnight!

pants: The Tiny Closet Collection / button up: Michael Kors / heels: Nine West

My vacation time with family and old friends was too short.  But it always seems that way.  The holidays have a powerful way of bringing me back to my roots and clarifying wherever I am in life.  Maybe that's because I'm literally going back to my hometown and kicking' it with gals I've known since the 8th grade. *sigh*  They have a way of straightening things out pretty perfectly.  

So with  a tidy list of resolutions and fun future plans, I have returned to my carefully designed easy breezy life back in L.A..   Perhaps these photos give the impression that I might still be on vacation?  Ha!  I hope they do.  Because one of my resolutions is to keep things simple, meaningful and full of sun.  

Okay, I'm up for the challenge. 

 These fun pants are yet another piece from my Tiny Closet Collection.  Trying out fun prints for comfy pants and seeing what I can do.  Perhaps you'll see more of these in the future :)  Until then, a mens button up and heels (or no heels) is what I'm into for January.  

This is the month for creating and nurturing new ideas, hibernation and brainstorms!  Your girl needs to be comfortable to think, y'all.  Plus, since the pants are silk***, this is a passable outfit for those little jaunts to the neighborhood bars for a quicky happy hour break here and there.  Just add heels!

I hope you're coming down nicely from the holiday festivities and setting a happy course for 2015.  I am definitely excited to share with you what's in store for the new year sooooooooo

 come visit me again soon!!

muah 

***Psst!  So if you're like Shante who recently commented humorously on my wearing silk in the middle of Winter, I know I'm totally in another world here in L.A.!  It's like spring time right now - but for those of you who are experiencing a real Winter, you still have the option of wearing silk!  I think.  Wearing wool or cotton tights underneath will keep those legs nice and warm under some silky pantaloons :) yes?