The Tiny Closet

These two items (top and skirt) have replaced two older items from my [still] Tiny Closet that have since been donated.  About a year ago, I realized I'm very happy with the quantity (and quality) of clothing and accessories that I own.  I don't need anything more.

Does that mean I will never shop again?

No.  No it certainly doesn't.  Could you imagine?

It means, I've got all the options I need to keep me happy and creative throughout the year.  And when I see something I can't live without, I only purchase it if I can find an item in my closet that I can live without - and I simply replace it with the new.  

So even though I love to shop, I also know that it's easy for a fashion lover like myself to be perhaps too indulgent at times.  So this "system" I created for myself keeps me from dealing with a closet full of junk later.  

Replacing and not adding makes me enjoy my clothes more...

 and helps maintain my focus on the important stuff: being creative with personal style.

Yellow sunsets, brilliant jewel toned flowers, darkened fallen leaves - if only there was a nip in the air, this Fall would be perfect.

As you may be picking up already on my posting trend, with the relaunch of The Tiny Closet, you can look forward to reading and perusing a new post every Monday!  Additionally, I'll be sharing various products I've tried, believe in and love.  So keep your eyes peeled for those special posts as well.

Hope you enjoyed this new Monday post and I'll see ya back here next week for more!

It's still pretty warm so try as I might, I can't dive into Fall quite yet but this darker, edgy outfit will do fine for now.  My muscle tee, a great casual top for my spur of the moment outings.  

And my leather studded belt - a staple for me while traveling through Asia.

tee: Original Gangster / skirt: Santee Alley (Garment District of L.A.) / belt: Zara / boots: Santee Alley / earrings: Tory Burch  

It is almost time for the 

Style Bloggers of Color Conference!!!

I've actually got a lot planned this month, including my one year anniversary of being married.  Sooooo a couple firsts for me are happening this month that I'm incredibly excited about.  I've been in work/hibernation mode so far - the calm before the storm LOL.  Getting ready for all the festivities! 

Have a great weekend!

Around this time every Fall, feather down puffer vests start popping up.  

I hate them.

I admit, I live in the mecca of the Northwest so I understand the utilitarian purpose of this feather down puffer vest.  And yes, probably every designer since the 80s has redesigned the down vest times over but from North Face to Patagonia to Michael Kors to Comme de Garcons,

I hate them.

So yesterday, I decided to wear my feather down vest.  If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right?  

But psst, mine's better :)

vest: handmade (unknown) / scarf: vintage / denim: Zara / top: Zara / boots: Kenneth Cole

So, okay okay, my vest is more fitting for a candle lit evening rather than catching the express bus for work buuuut it has what the other vests don't and that's style.  

It's fun wearing things out of context.

I found this handmade vest of black boas at a boutique/stall during an indie fashion convention.  And with no tags, I have completely forgotten the designer but when I bought it, I knew it was going to be one of those Tiny Closet pieces I'd own simply as a luxury and where would I wear it?  Who knows?  I'm beginning to think I can actually wear this thing everywhere.

So it may not be warmer, more durable or water resistant but it's preeeeetier.

Lolsies!

wedding pics soon