The Tiny Closet

I've been exploring my style lately and playing around with various different versions of it.  This silk top I found at Wasteland has been a very fun new item to pair with my old basics.  With no buttons, it's more of a topper or jacket.  And the cut-out, draped back is really sultry and sophisticated. 

We found this cute white pick up with a flat on the side of the road in the Art's District and thought it went rather well with the scene and my look :) 

Exploring my own style from different angles is definitely something I'll be doing more regularly.   And it's something I encourage you to do as well!  Why?  Recently, I've been finding it's a way to break out of ruts of comfort zones and also boredom.  I mean you can shop and shop and keep buying the same items and then wonder why nothing in your lil closet excites you.  But by varying the look of your style, choosing pieces you wouldn't normally choose, pairing items differently, while still remaining you and in your style, I believe that can result in owning a truly versatile and diverse wardrobe.  Which is what The Tiny Closet is really all about.

Next week I'll be in a fun little feature that I'm excited to share so come back and visit!

have a fabulous rest of the week!

Since I live so close to FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) and the Fashion District for that matter, the ladies in my building tend to look pretty cute and stylish.  On Saturday nights when I go downstairs in pajamas and moccasins to walk my dog, I see this type of bodycon dress a lot in the elevator.  It's all very L.A. yes, with a cut out leg opening, skin tight woven rayon/spandex and a simple, streamlined design (usually in a solid).  It's edgy, modern and urban aaaand clubby!

Anyway, the dress you see I actually bought a year ago for a business trip that I never ended up photographing.  Originally when bought, the dress was evening formal with layered draping.  Certainly NOT for clubbing.  That is until Sunday morning when I cut off all the draping to reveal this minimal, sexy number.  

Repurposed and re-worn with some gritty boots and leather!  

Excuse me, "leathah".

With each month that goes by, I've been feeling increasingly bolder and more daring with my clothing choices...  And with Summer here beating down on us, it's easy to just give up on covering up - too hot to care!  

And these wedges!  I accepted years ago that I have short legs.  

But I don't accept wearing shoes that make them look even shorter!  And that also includes shoes with thick ankle straps like the ones you don't see here.  

Why?  Because I cut them off.  Straps cut short the fluidity of the leg.  On everyone.  

And it's fine if you're Heidi Klume yes, but since my legs don't have much real estate, I cut the straps off these wedges for the sake of looking longer.  

Like Heidi, yes?  ;-)

bandeau: F&F / skirt: T by Alexander Wang / wedges: Trouve / necklace: Heavenly Couture / earrings: Tory Burch

While posing a la mid drift and heels, we saw our roommate and bestie relaxing, minding his own business.  He's always so stylish and I love that we always look like twins in photos so of course, we invaded and had an impromptu photo shoot :)  Between Theo and Chris, I'm in such fashionable company.

I'll be finishing up some fun little coverups for the Summer months that you may be interested in checking out tomorrow!  

oh who am I kidding?

You're going to adore them!