tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508351779747018182024-02-20T07:06:48.023-08:00Michelle SalimFashion BlogMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133298233948799919noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150835177974701818.post-82041042492981943362011-02-21T17:00:00.000-08:002011-02-21T17:00:52.289-08:00{Nothing to Wear, Part 2: Wardrobe Rehab}<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Nothing to Wear, Part 2: Wardrobe Rehab</span></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">This could be painful girls, but it will be liberating at the same time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is time to align the closet to your defined style and organize it to make it accessible to your everyday needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like any rehab program…this is going to take a bit of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So block off a day, turn on your favorite music and grab some caffeine (no wine girls, drunk shopping – even if in your own closet – never, never yields good results).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Here are the steps that I recently used to overhaul my closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully they will help you on your journey.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">I defined four separate areas (Yes, No, Alterations, Maybe) in my bedroom to sort each item of clothing from my closet</span></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">I started on the left side of my closet and worked around</span></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">With each item, I tried it on and asked myself three questions (and yes, I did answer myself)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Do I LOVE it?</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Is it flattering?</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Does it match my style and my style statement?</span></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Then the piece was sorted to the appropriate area</span></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">For all the items from the “Yes” pile, back to the closet but in a very structured manner</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">I used identical, clear hangers so that they do not distract from the clothes and create a visually pleasing look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using like hangers also allows the clothes to hang more uniformly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or maybe I’m just OCD.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I created sections starting with robes, scarves, dresses, pants/jeans, blouses, jackets and workout apparel.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Each section is sorted by color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my blouses/tops, each section started with tanks then progressed to short sleeve and lastly long sleeve.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Sweaters are folded and organized on a shelf (by color of course)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Belts are organized into a basket for easy viewing.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">My current rotations of shoes are organized on a shoe rack on the floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of season and special occasion shoes are organized on shoe rack on the upper shelf.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Safe for a glass of wine now?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think YES!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133298233948799919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150835177974701818.post-90275048823373673272011-02-15T18:33:00.000-08:002011-02-16T08:15:38.315-08:00{Wu Hoo!}<div style="text-align: justify;">Love, Love, Love the Jason Wu Spring 2011 collection!! It is the epitome of chic and all things feminine with just a dash of masculinity...perfection. The collection exudes color yet still grounds with timeless neutrals and delivers power with bold statement pieces. Obviously Mr. Wu decided to save time and money by forgoing the under pinnings....I'll splurge. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehGitWE-ZS6k7qLBv57qzb_Gz7-wT2JRDssGdPYeJ3ZSe78lpjosouNvzpFn0gwN46QaVdiAcu8Ss543TvxzugOJZaxEPyVBVajBbkb7CH16bZJxjUmURTEAXC1grVsjkATCQVq6hIE8/s1600/pic7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehGitWE-ZS6k7qLBv57qzb_Gz7-wT2JRDssGdPYeJ3ZSe78lpjosouNvzpFn0gwN46QaVdiAcu8Ss543TvxzugOJZaxEPyVBVajBbkb7CH16bZJxjUmURTEAXC1grVsjkATCQVq6hIE8/s640/pic7.png" width="290" /></a></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133298233948799919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150835177974701818.post-14027201875486823302011-02-12T13:58:00.000-08:002011-02-12T14:35:34.565-08:00{Nothing to Wear, Part1: Define YOUR Style}<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do the words “I have nothing to wear” venture from your mouth on one too many occasion?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part, could you simply record the phrase and hit the play button upon each entry into your closet to save some time? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is anyone answering “yes”…..aah, there you are, good, I’m not alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How do we vanquish these harmless five words that once joined together create more angst to women everywhere?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So glad you asked, we begin with defining our style…….</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nothing to Wear, Part 1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Define YOUR Style</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyone can be “in fashion”, just follow the leads from the current fashion magazines and rules of the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But style is personal – no rules, no seasons – it comes from within.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every time you dress you assert some aspect of yourself and your identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our identity is who we are – our soul, our spirit, our personality. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our image is what we project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With style, you tell the world who you are on any given day by aligning your identify and the image…you exude confidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT, this is where fashion frustration begins when we are not sure of one or both. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So own your look by first identifying your style type.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may be one dominant type or a combination:</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Classic</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chic</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whimsical</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bohemian</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Avant-garde</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next, how do you want to be perceived by others at this time in your life?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be scared or back away from the first words that pop into your mind, what did you come up with – “put together”, “sexy”, “beautiful”, “creative”.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And lastly, think of people in your life or a celebrity whose personal style you admire because they dress in a way that is appropriate to their age, body type, and lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, this is for inspiration only, remember, style is personal…got it?!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So now, what do we have?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A style statement. A statement that we can use to select the pieces that will build our wardrobe.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Up next- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>Nothing to Wear, Part 2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wardrobe Rehab</strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Would love to hear your thoughts and any ideas you have to share on personal style!!</em></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em></em></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">“Fashion fades; style is eternal.”<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>Yves Saint Laurent</span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133298233948799919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150835177974701818.post-27753755773495039082011-02-09T18:32:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:32:43.562-08:00{Spring has Sprung}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Well, spring has not really sprung and I know this because well, um.....it's February and freezing outside. I'm actually referring to my spring wish list that I posted <a href="http://michellesalimstyle.blogspot.com/2011/01/tortoise-and-leopard.html">here</a>. My fabulous hubby saw the post and insisted that I order the watch and sandals....so spring came early!! Can't wait for him to see my next post on the Louis Vuitton Spring 2011 collection. <wink, wink><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> I had a day full of errands which calls for clothes that are the utmost in comfort yet still polished and pulled together. Nothing fits the bill better than some of my go-to-basics like my favorite James Perse pullover, IT! skinny jeans and vintage belt. </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>(Ring - Urban Outfitters, Necklace - Vintage)</em></td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">A vintage outfit just beckoned for a walk back in time to capture it's essence. How perfect is the old library with a towering, moss draped oak tree?!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><ol><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Deodorant stains are no problem to remove with this handy little sponge from the <a href="http://www.hollywoodfashiontape.com/products-hollywood-squares.cfm">Hollywood</a> product line. </div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Keep any part of your blouse/top in place or temporarily fix a ripped hem with fashion tape also from the Hollywood product line.</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A fabric shaver can make a worn piece of clothing look brand new by removing pills and fuzz.</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lint brush. No explanation needed here I'm sure. I also like to keep a travel size in my purse and car.</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I feel so Martha Stewart with this one! I have a little vintage tin that I use to store buttons, stones, threads, etc from all my purchases. I label the package with the brand and type of clothing (blouse, pants, jacket). Nothing worse than popping a button last minute and having no replacement. </div></li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxoNq_CnijvZSrUR1tPs3tqQFGUYnz6PWCYlIODfKd_CPYkFWF-1TMANCO_z-O_8xbtzacxGTKGXAjm-ipFUigSxpSEcJRk9xuktEcou6QSmy9QS7TkSLqdaNGqX-qmrsyryVtbFIp60/s1600/Blog+-+Karli+back.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxoNq_CnijvZSrUR1tPs3tqQFGUYnz6PWCYlIODfKd_CPYkFWF-1TMANCO_z-O_8xbtzacxGTKGXAjm-ipFUigSxpSEcJRk9xuktEcou6QSmy9QS7TkSLqdaNGqX-qmrsyryVtbFIp60/s640/Blog+-+Karli+back.png" width="451" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Love the draping detail of the cardi)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><em><span style="font-size: large;">Styling Tips:</span></em> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Start with a a light weight base piece such as I did <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=81&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18738849&parentid=SALE_W&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=18&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=SALE_W&popId=SALE&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">here</a> with the dress from Urban Outfitters.</div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For mild weather, like the day we shot these pics, I styled with a cotton cardi and booties</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For colder days, throw on a boyfriend jacket and add tights along with riding boots</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For warmer summer days, add a skinny belt to accessorize the dress and a pair of sandals</div></li>
</ul>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133298233948799919noreply@blogger.com0