The Tiny Closet: January 2016

1.25.2016

Investing In The Everyday

Over the holidays, I finally pulled the trigger in getting myself an everyday lipstick. For a while, I'd been wanting to find a lip color that I would wear everyday as my signature go-to. Problem was, I never wanted to put in the time and energy of basically trying on as many colors and brands as possible until I found one that had the perfect pop.

Well, I finally did and I found it!

Instead of going through every brand I knew, I actually narrowed it down to packaging. Which led me straight to Tom Ford. Truth is, I've wanted to own something from his cosmetics line since the day it debuted - simply because of the exquisite packaging. I don't experiment too much at all with cosmetics. I've been wearing Bobbi Brown since middle school and picked up some gems from Armani along the way and that.is.it. But I'd be happy with just one luxury, special item from Tom Ford.

And if you're going to spend over $50 on lipstick, why not have it be a color you wear every day, right?

So after trying on a dozen shades, I arrived, pleasantly surprised at

"Showgirl".

Whenever I apply makeup, Finn becomes very critical.

An everyday color for an everyday gal. And I don't care, whatever I'm doing or wherever I'm going this color is my power color! My new signature lip. No more sifting through lippies too bright and too casual, this one is perfect for every occasion. And one you'll for sure be seeing more of in my upcoming posts.

Ignore the trends, ignore what you fantasized about and just go for what looks great, fabulous, amazing on YOU. I would've never picked this color otherwise.

Showgirl.... who'da thought?

Tiny Obsessions

One of my Pinterest boards is titled, "Tiny Obsessions". Just a bunch of things I don't own that bring me joy and imagination when I look at them. Yesterday afternoon, I thought it would be a wonderful change to make a physical board of tiny obsessions - things - around my home of things I actually own and love.

And show and tell them here.

Sketching designs and writing to-do lists is so much more fun when your no. 2 pencil is covered in whimsy. An incredibly involved coloring book is fit for a long afternoon at home or a midnight flight to, hmm... Iceland perhaps?

Thank you cards and notes of love, a gorgeous vintage typewriter, and a newly adopted orchid that showed up on my kitchen table one day.

Walking through Little Tokyo, I came across the most charming set of cups! So, so, so adorable. I couldn't leave without them.

This board, or physical set I made of beautiful things already in my home is a nice reminder that I don't always have to look far and wide and maybe even pine over greener grass. It's all around me. Ready to be enjoyed everyday :)

Hope you enjoyed this colorful board of things I'm currently obsessed with. If ya wanna see a curated board of things I've found on the web to obsess over, take a look at this board here!

And.... have an absolutely lovely day.

Statement Piece

I love the classic trio of jeans, tee and heels. Hands down, it's always been my go-to for pretty much every occasion. For some reason though, I never give it enough credit. It's not "fashion" enough. Or "artsy" or "different" enough... to be taken as seriously as other carefully curated, style-blogger worthy outfits.

But I really don't care. This year, I'm accepting my natural inclinations to dress more off duty than on and play with my comforts. So, with a white tee, some high waist jeans and my favorite olive green heels, I thought I'd add a cool statement to make a universal ensemble more individual.

This vintage coat did the trick.

I've had this coat for a few years now and it aint goin' nowhere. It's definitely a Tiny keeper. I wore it first on the blog here. As a dress.

This coat has more of a blazer feel but it's actually great for L.A. Winters because of the fantastic attached scarf and gorgeous gold hardware. I love that I can wear it with all of my most simple pieces because minimalism usually needs some kind of accompanying statement anyway. Just one good one is perfect.

Winter Formal

Of all the seasons, I think Winter is most formal. The holidays, the fancy parties, the late candlelit dinners with friends and family. Because of that, it's the only time I feel comfortable - inspired even - to dress more formal.

And this skirt is one of the most formal items I own. Plus it's just stunning, extravagant and beautifully made. I didn't mean to make this an all-black ensemble, it just came together that way. Now that I think about it though, I can't really imagine it done differently...

I picked up these boots a while ago but it wasn't until after the holidays that I've started sporting them everywhere. Months ago, Theo made a comment that I used to wear heels more often... Whether it was a hint or not, I took it as one.

Ah, but there is a reason why we do things. It's the beginning of the year and I'm already moving forward on my two resolutions - one of them being to feel sexier. This will be fun to explore, specifically because "sexy" has never been a word I use to describe myself or the way I feel. Ever. Sooooo I'd like to see where that goes. One way I feel sexy is when my husband thinks I'm sexy and that's usually when I'm wearing heels. So I got heels.

But I got heels that I could actually operate life in. Thick, city-gripping, leather boot heels.

Everybody wins!

I so love starting fresh, turning over a new leaf, beginning again - but this new year feels more magical than usual. I find myself leaping into 2016 with surprising enthusiasm. More like being catapulted. Maybe it's the heels :)

A blissful, extraordinary, wondrous, happy new year to you!

xo -- Nat

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