As a wardrobe stylist, a lot of people assume that my apartment is just one giant closet bursting at the seams with clothes. I won't lie, earlier in my career that wasn't too far from the truth. As I've refined my craft and defined my style, my wardrobe has become increasingly straightforward and to the point. I have less and less as the years pass because I practice what I preach; make what you already own work and add minimal pieces each season. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite staples and how I use subtle changes to leverage my wardrobe and stay true to my style.
There's no such thing as an average day in my life, so my outfits need to be versatile enough to transition from meeting with clients to personal shopping to business meetings. After a long day of work, I like to unwind over dinner or drinks with friends and I like to feel comfortable but fashionable without too much fuss. A foundation of my fashion philosophy is that we should embrace our natural assets- I'm a curvy girl, so I like to define my curves rather than hide them.
I can't stress the importance of local boutiques enough. They've played a huge role in helping me build out my wardrobe.
Follow my favorites on Instagram:
@thewardrobecincinnati, @sohoboutique, @sarabenjamins, @sloanerangerotr, @roweboutique
LOOK 1
JACKET | Suede fringe by Perfext (new)
Shop local at Soho Boutique
TOP | Black v-neck tee
Urban Outfitters
DENIM | Citizens of Humanity, Rocket High Rise (Summer 2014)
Shop local at Sara Benjamins
HAT | Eugenia Kim NYC (new)
Shop local at Soho Boutique
SHOES | Wolverine ARC boot by Samantha Pleet (Spring 2013)
Shop local at Sloane Boutique
NECKLACE | Vintage brass guitar pic (2007)
Quote by the Beatles inscribed: If you want to be free, be free.
Local jewelry designer Leah Durig
LOOK 2
Day > Night
JACKET | Suede fringe by Perfext (new)
Shop local at Soho Boutique
TOP | Zara (Spring 2014)
PANTS | Citizens of Humanity, High Rise Rocket leatherette (Fall 2014)
Shop local at Sara Benjamins
SHOES | Wolverine ARC boot by Samantha Pleet (Spring 2013)
Shop local at Sloane Boutique
SUNGLASSES | Tom Ford (Fall 2014)
Shop local at The Wardrobe Cincinnati
LOOK 3
Business Casual
JACKET | Top Shop (Spring 2014)
BLOUSE | Sub Urban Riot (Spring 2014)
DENIM | AG Prima fit (Fall 2013)
BELT | H&M (Fall 2013)
SHOES | Remy Block Heel Pump by Loeffler Randal
Shop local at Soho boutique
Missoni flats found at The Wardrobe Cincinnati
LOOK 4
Pattern Play
JACKET | Veda Lazer Classic (Fall 2014)
Shop local at Sloane Boutique
SWEATER | Joie (Fall 2013)
SKIRT | Banana Republic (Fall 2014)
SCARF | Anthropologie (Fall 2013)
SHOES | Wolverine ARC by Samantha Pleet (Spring 2013)
Shop local at Sloane Boutique
LOOK 5
Shopping Day
JACKET | Veda Lazer Classic (Fall 2014)
Shop local at Sloane Boutique
TEE | Nation (Spring 2013)
DENIM | Paige (Fall 2013)
SCARF | Found at Rowe boutique in Columbus, Ohio (Fall 2014)
BACKPACK | The Julian by Rebecca Minkoff (Fall 2014)
Shop Local at The Wardrobe Cincinnati
SHOES | Vans sneakers made exclusively for J. Crew (Fall 2014)
