In My Closet | Fall for Equestrian

This just feels a little bit equestrian to me, it has the look. Maybe a more feminine version? I actually don’t know if I’d really wear all this together…it’s one of those outfits I’d put on then change into something else because I’d chicken out. I don’t want to chicken out though, it’s so cute and would be great this fall.

What do ya’ll think? Should I wear this combination or try something else? I love the green skinny jeans and know I’ll wear them a lot. I really like the tortoise necklace with the lace too.

Shirt | JC Penny (a good substitute) – Picked it up this past Spring for $7
Jeans | GAP outlet
Boots | They are like 3 years old and I’d gladly add these or these to my closet
Necklace | Vintage

UPDATE: I am currently trying to sell these jeans on Poshmark! I went to try them on and did not like how they fit. The calves were too tight.

I was telling James about how I was blogging outfits and he kind of laughed. Yeah, it’s a little funny and I don’t really consider myself a fashion blogger. I love clothes but am doing this more for myself so I don’t stand in my closet and feel like I have nothing to wear. It helps me to think outside the same old outfits I repeat.

Recently on the Rachael Ray show her gal, Gretta announced her new book. One of the ideas from Gretta’s book was to have a space in your closet with outfits put together. These are your go-to outfits that you know and love. It’ll make getting ready easy and you know you’ll be put together and comfortable. I was like, hey! I am already doing that, just virtually (and saving space in my closet!). So, I must be on the right track with my “In My Closet” posts. Yes, I know some of them I have yet to wear or may not wear but at least I have a starting point. So, I’ll do my best to keep up with these posts and I’d love your feedback on them.

Selling on Poshmark

A few weeks back I tried my hand at having an Instasale on Instagram. I had a few things in my closet that were just collecting dust but were still in great shape or practically new. I sold two vintage scarves and that was it. I didn’t really expect much from it so the one sale was great. I’ve tried a local consignment shop but with no success. They really only buy “teenager” stuff, like teens and early twenties. There is one other I may try as well if this venture with Poshmark doesn’t “pay” off.

I really don’t want to give this stuff to Goodwill, it’s really nice, so I started looking again and came across Poshmark. Also, Facebook kept “suggesting” them to me….how do they know? Anyway, Poshmark is basically like Instagram and Facebook. You take pictures of what you’re selling, add details, a price and voila, you have a mini shop. There is a little effort in the beginning to acquire followers but that helps get buyers. They also have parties you can join to share your items with new people who may not be following you.

I have yet to sell anything but am keeping my fingers crossed. Do you have a Poshmark closet? Come find me!!

In My Closet | So Bright

It’s Texas and it’s fall but it still feels like summer so I think this outfit will work for a bit longer. I am usually not into such bright colors but I love this pencil skirt and have yet to wear the top. I’ll definitely need to feel very brave the day I put this on.

I really want to wear the necklace too. I picked it up in a little shop in Port Aransas for about $12. I saw a similar necklace on Pinterest this week and felt very proud of myself for being so ahead of the trend.

The sandals are pretty neutral and I am not 100% in love with them for this outfit. I may swap them out for my plain gold ones or my brown wedges. 

I have had the skirt for a while and wore it twice before it got thrown in my “needs mending” pile. The hem came down and I finally put the blind hem back in yesterday. Yay!

Top | Old Navy (similar)
Skirt | GAP (outlet – similar)
Sandals | Sam & Libby for Target – on sale!!
Necklace | Vintage

In My Closet | Pink and Navy

I’ve always struggled with wearing shorts. Finding the right length and fit and then just being comfortable in them. I have a hard time feeling put together when I wear shorts. I have always admired people who put them on with more than a t-shirt, great jewelry and even heels (my younger sister does this really well). This is my ‘light’ attempt at ‘dressing up’ a pair of shorts (in a color I’ve never worn!!).

Shirt | Marshalls
Shorts | GAP  (outlet mall)
Sandals | Target
Watch | Viscid (Only I didn’t have to pay the Anthro price! Thanks Jess!!)

The shirt I scored for only $10! It’s a really pretty material too, two thin layers. Love stripes!