Makeovers are my fave – closet edition

February 23, 2009
So Melanie asked if I would do some guest blogs while she’s gone, and I was seriously sooo excited, you guys. Since it’s named “you are my fave” and all, I thought about some of my faves…Kelly Kapoor, Facebook, french fries, Sixteen Candles. And makeovers! Makeovers are awesome, right? Hello, who doesn’t love watching Clinton and Stacey revamp helpless commonfolk on What Not to Wear? And, I have to admit: I watch the Biggest Loser JUST to see the ‘follow up’ in the last few minutes of each episode. So let’s start with a mini-makeover for our closets!

There are alot of reasons why we girls pray for the return of spring. A serious lack of work holidays; post-holiday diets (and budgets for that matter). But the biggest winter bummer is looking at all those cute summer dresses, wasting away in your closet. Dressing up in the winter is so boring, most of us don’t even bother, we just throw on the uniform of jeans and a tank top/cardigan combo when we go out. Which is totally acceptable, but not particularly fun.

Lately I’ve been liking the idea of pairing a summery dress with tights.

As seen here.

And here.

I think that we, non-actress-models, can totally rock this look. Plus, it doubles your winter wardrobe! Well, not exactly, but it makes ‘girls night out’ a lot more appealing. Just add some Beyonce and some champagne to this look and it’s an instant party.

This summer dress is less than $25 from Forever 21! Love it in beige, easy to layer with a cardigan or shrug.

Can’t you imagine spending a sunny Saturday in this with a pair of sandals? But in the meantime, it works with tights and boots. From Nordstrom.

If anyone else has creative ideas with what to do with winter wardrobes, please share! Be the Stacey and Clinton for our little Interwebs.

Make sure to check out more of Karen’s antics on her blog.

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  • On February 23, 2009 , Cupcakes and Cashmere said:

    wearing light and frilly dresses with black tights is my favorite look!

  • On February 23, 2009 , Tina said:

    i love the pretty day dress with tights look, maybe team up with some casual boots when it’s a little colder too, :)

  • On February 23, 2009 , Karen said:

    Thanks for letting me be a guest blogger, Mel! Although I’ll be joining everyone else and praying for your quick return :)

    I love how you used the term ‘antics’…haha!

  • On February 23, 2009 , Amelia Jane Lupson said:

    i really don’t think i could live without tights. same with leggings if it’s a little bit chillier and tights don’t quite do the job.

  • On February 24, 2009 , You are my fave... said:

    I totally pulled this little trick out of the box yesterday and although nobody said anything I loved it. And that’s all that matters.

  • On February 24, 2009 , notebookdoodles said:

    i am liking the idea of summer dresses with tights too =)

    ❤sb

  • On February 26, 2009 , dolcechic said:

    I love the dress from Forever 21!

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