Dark Denim  | Plaid Shirt | Grey T-shirt | Maxi Dress | Pencil Skirt | Leather Jacket

Oh boy, I am really trying to get a handle on this building a wardrobe thing. I took the plunge and removed absolutely everything to of my closet and threw it on the bed a few days ago. Once I did it I immediately regretted it but I figured now or never. I tried on each individual piece to see how I really felt about everything. I tried it on with my back to the mirror, made sure to wear it the way I normally would with shoes, and/or other items so I could make a really judgement call then I turned around and went with my first thought. There were some surprise outcomes that’s for sure. Like the maxi dress I loved last summer seemed to look different this year. I don’t know if it’s because it’s getting worn, is stretched out from hanging up all year, my tastes have changed or if I have gained a little weight (gulp) but whatever the reason I folded it up and placed it in the donate bag without thinking twice. I actually thought it was going to transition to my final wardrobe list but it just didn’t make me feel that good wearing it. Continue Reading →

I guess it is more like what I wore for the past few days up to and including today. I’ve noticed more and more that I stay within the confines of a certain colour palette. When I look at my instagram I notice that my pictures are usually in shades of grey, black, and white with some denim blue mixed in. It’s kind of neat to see this evolution because way back in the day my closet had absolutely no cohesiveness. Everything was bought based on that individual piece with no forethought, only the fact that I wanted it. So when you looked in my closet all you saw was bright colours, bold patterns, shiny, and glittery clothing. It resembled the rack in a vintage clothing store more than a personal closet. Today everything seems to go together. There is a feeling of planning and thought in my closet now. I can go in with my eyes closed and grab any top and any bottoms, get dressed in the dark and will still come out in something that goes together. I guess this is one of those bonuses to putting thought in to every piece you buy. While I may have 1/20 of the items I used to have, I have so much more to wear. Continue Reading →