Shoppin' Your Closet - North Carolina Style

Greetings! I just visited my good friend Kim that moved to North Carolina this past summer. However, she also stays in Chicago for her job part of the time. So you can imagine she has quite the array of clothing to suit both areas. 

Kim decided that it's time for her to cut back on shopping for a while. She's also begun organizing her walk-in closet in NC, so she's taking the time to look through her clothing and decide what works for her.

I thought I'd help her put together her beautiful pieces in new and fresh ways, to help her avoid the urge to shop. Kim said that she had a few pieces she just couldn't make work or hadn't thought about them in a while, so we focused on those. With so many awesome options, I knew we would have fun with it.

This black sweater dress was only $10 at Target! Kim hadn't worn it yet, so it made its debut with a flowing gray vest, a wide belt and black boots. A silver cuff and earrings pull it together.

To help Kim change up her work style, I put 2 patterns together in this very Michelle Obama look. Gladiator sandals and a Lucite necklace add essential details. The color of Kim's trench flatters her, no doubt!

"What about some looks with jeans?" was a request Kim had. Here you'll see a subtle reference to the spring 2010 lingerie trend with layered lace tops. The cream top under that black actually has a beautiful sheen that shines through - my camera just didn't capture it. The best part was that Kim hadn't worn these tops in a while, and we made them new again!

Another denim look but a little more casual. An open-front short sleeved sweater over an animal print top will make a statement on a dinner date. I loved the gorgeous suede pumps!

P.S. Kim's costar is her adorable dog, Rigby. She loves the spotlight!

Finally, we put a look together for spring (or one of those 65 -degrees-in-winter days in NC). A lightweight long gray cardigan pairs quite well with Kim's tie-dye dress. We kept it monochromatic with silver sandals and the same Lucite necklace from the first look.

Bringing in a stylist can provide a more affordable alternative than continuously shopping. Their outside perspective and first looks at your clothing can lead to new ideas you may not have thought about. Everyone can benefit from shopping in their closet!

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