What did YOU do tonight?

I went shopping!

But not in the conventional sense. I shopped here:

What? You don't recognize this storefront from your local crack house mall? Duh! That's because its my closet! haha

I figured since Jake was in the middle of his going on 7-hour study session and completely ignoring me, I would find my own thing to do. I've been trying to save as much money as possible, so shopping the normal way was out of the question. I started out my just trying to think about what I was going to wear to work tomorrow. This typically takes a significant amount of time out of my morning routine. I especially have a problem forming a complete thought, let alone an entire outfit when I first wake up. So I started with this:

(VS Wrap and H&M collared shirt)

And then added another combo and another and another.

(Banana Republic Sweater, H&M Shirt, Cookie Lee necklace)

It was getting fun finding some things I hadn't worn in awhile and figuring out new ways to "style" them like my bestie for life Rachel Zoe. Then I got the accessories out, and there was no holding back. I mean, look at this. I went nuts. I purposefully didn't put pants or skirts with these outfits because I have every basic color I need, and I could wear any number of the top/sweater combinations paired with jeans outside of work.



Needless to say, this little experience turned into an enlightening moment. I felt like I just came back from the mall with bags of clothes for work, but I had already owned every single article I used in these outfits. It was great! I will be able to get ready quicker for many mornings to come and I know exactly what to wear. (Captions are underneath corresponding picture)

(H&M Sweater & F21 belt)

(Anthropologie Sweater and Nordstrom top)

I was happy to find a combo that worked well for this top because I had stained it with bleach shortly after I bought it.

(H&M Shirt and Target Sweater)

I was also clever in pairing this shirt with the right piece because it's missing a 3rd button. The tie wrap hides it!

(JCrew Sweater and Banana Republic tank)

Love the pop of color!

(C&C top with F21 Jacket)

(JCrew sweater with Nordstrom top)

I've had this top since high school and always feel like a present when I wear it.

(Paired with VS scarf)

(F21 T Shirt with Nordstrom vest)

I never know how to wear this vest, but I love the back. I think the bright color makes a big difference with it.

(Paired with Pashmina. Bought at SFO airport)

(H&M Shirt and cant remember where I got the sweater)

(Anthropologie sweater, F21 top, Cookie Lee necklace)

I never know how to wear this sweater because it has different color polka dots all over it. I searched for a good 10 minutes, trying endless combinations and found this turquoise top worked best!

(Joie dress and Banana Republic sweater)

I think this outfit would look great with black tights and some tall black boots.

(Both from Anthropologie)

(Sweater and blouse Banana Republic, necklace Anthropologie)

(F21 Tank, Banana Republic sweater, Anthropologie belt)

I just love this beautiful belt but have a hard time pairing it with the appropriate outfit.

(Anthropologie tank, Banana Republic sweater, F21 necklace)

(Urban Outfitters tank and Limited crop jacket)

I thought this was a good combo because you can see the detail of the bottom of the tank because the jacket is cropped.

(F21 sweater and H&M top)

(paired with Target necklace)

(paired with Anthropologie necklace)

(paired with Anthropologie belt)

(paired with Target headband)

I also came up with a wish list of sorts that will help guide my future shopping trips. As you can see, I always tend to buy lots of cardigans for work. So I know I definitely don't need more of those any time soon. I do need to purchase a pair of charcoal/dark grey pumps, skinny black pants, tall boots (appropriate for work), and some collared shirts.

Thanks for visiting Closet de Berrey! Now get to "shopping" in your own!