It’s been raining for weeks in Dallas. My plants have never looked better but all this rain is making me feel a little glum. I need crisp, sunny fall days to brighten my spirits (a new sweater, leaves turning, my favorite soup recipes…sigh) but I think they’re still weeks away. You know what’s helping to cheer me up on so many grey days? Adding a few special somethings to my closet. It’s cliche but true: when you look good, you feel good. I always feel my best wearing one standout piece and keeping everything else fairly simple. Whether it’s the perfect red lipstick (try this one and only buy the refill to save a few – PERFECTION) or killer statement earrings, we need the special somethings to jazz up the old faithfuls in our closet. Here are a few special somethings I’ve been eyeing, I hope they bring a smile to your face like they do mine!
a classic print and a date night dream
love that these hang on a little chain – librarian chic!
day, night, dressy, casual
have the silver, now eyeing the crushed velvet
the prettiest pink
for just a hint of polka dot above your boots
the perfect size
a top? a dress? who cares, it’s a statement maker
the “it” skirt gets a floral makeover
prairie perfection
leopard from head-to-toe
perfectly priced polka dots
As if!
forget the sleeve, wear your heart(s) on your ears instead
just yes.
[…] are the work horses of my winter closet. Also, the special somethings are great (more on that here) but you can’t build an outfit on just stand out pieces. You need the basics to add a classic […]