CAROLINE DE MAIGRET
bag - baggu @ steven alan / face mist - fresh @ sephora / pullover - la garconne
candle - byredo / book - matisse cut outs @ moma store / coat rack - eames @ dwr
vest - madewell / hat - anthropologie / zip wallet - apc
skillet - poler stuff / boots - @ j.crew / pressed towels - @ j.crew
chocolate sampler - mast brothers / syrup - old field farm / cutting board - crate & barrel
Every year I find myself in a different place for the Holidays. It is kind of a fun game to play. Where will I be this year, who am I sharing the day with and what adventure are we getting ourselves into?
Today, I find myself in Yellow Springs, OH with my friends Austin and Mel Holmes. Mel the newly appointed innkeeper for Arthur Morgan House Bed and Breakfast. Obviously, spending the day with the Holmes was already a win but the prospect of helping Mel serve the B&B guests brought a flood of childhood memories and excitement to mind.
Not only were my grandparents antique dealers, they also owned a B&B that I helped run as a young teen. The 1800’s B&B was nestled in a small village right on the Ohio River. Waking up early mornings to cook with my grandmother for the guests, meeting interesting people from all walks of life and even making the beds (which can be intense) were my favorite parts.
Waking up early this morning to assist Mel with breakfast, the guests bustling around with their coffee in hand and bonding time over cooking and cleaning with Mel made my day. This might sound silly but serving others gives me joy. So for this experience today, I am thankful. Happy Thanksgiving.
Layer Up - Simple & Light
With Black Friday just a couple of days away, it is important to be prepared. Not just by fine tuning your shopping lists but ensuring that your shopping day outfit is comfortable.Wear items that you have owned long enough to wear in a bit. The more comfortable you are,the sharper your mind will be for shopping! Keep your accessories minimal. Think about wearing your favorite stud earrings and lightest crossbody bag or backpack.
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)
