Layering Pieces, Fav Booties & Rehearsal Dinner Insights

I had fun layering with this outfit, though the picture doesn't do it much justice.   The sandstone booties were picked to tie in the lace vest. Honestly, I have to make a concentrated effort not to reach for these booties from Clarks all the time.

They are incredibly comfortable and match with nearly everything! 

I wore this ensemble to a rehearsal dinner with my husband and ended up feeling slightly underdressed upon arrival! You never know these days, but I could have swapped out the booties for a pair of heels for a dressier effect! Like I said, I can't seem to stop wearing them! 

Here's a few tips I received tip from a friend on how to dress for rehearsal dinners and other bigger events...

• Pay attention to the invitation over what is being served.  (I saw Mexican cuisine and thought casual. Wrong.)
• You could also look the venue up on the internet to gain extra insight. 
• All else fails you could go straight to the bride. 

Well, my concerns quickly dissipated once food, that I had no part in preparing, was served. Not to mention the fact that the hubby and I were given an evening free of kiddos.

Extra bonus,  I woke up a few mornings later to find this photo in my IG newsfeed from the Pureple app I use!

They featured my outfit! Now that makes a girl feel better. Thank you Pureple!

How do you determine your outfits for bigger events? 

Outfit Breakdown:

Dress: LulaRoe

Lace Vest: Altar'd State

Booties: Clarks (still in stores)

Necklace: Premier Designs (Avery)
Linking up with Shelbee On the Edge, Michelle's Paige, Not Dressed as Lamb, Elegantly Fashionable, Living on Cloud Nine

Chrissy
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Outfits Picked by My Virtual Sylist...

Today's post is a followup to the previous review on the Pureple styling app...

Last week I put my latest styling app to the test by allowing the Pureple virtual stylist give me two outfit suggestions for the day.  I'd pick my favorite and run with it. Each day I had a blast documenting the outfits on Snapchat and IG stories. Here's the 5 Day results! 

Day 1 Pick:

I think the challenge is off to a good start with a combination I've yet to wear from my closet. This was super comfortable, but I still felt put together. Well done Pureple. 

Day 2 Options & Pic:

I liked both of these options, but option 1 is not something I would usually put together so I picked it. I received quite a few compliments, so I was glad I did. Maybe I should step it up a notch more often!

An App? Is it Worth All That?!

Hey, hey! I'm still on the topic of closet organization this week and what better timing with a change of the seasons coming in.  (Why am I thinking of Mary Poppins and that weather vane?) As I shared in the previous post, I cleaned through my closet several times last year. The object was to only have items that flatter, fit, and are well loved.  From there I began thinking about which direction my closet needed to go. 

1. Did I need more professional clothing? 
2. How am I doing on comfy, casuals? 
3. What shape are my shoes in? 
4. Am I heavy on one particular color?
5. Are my clothes current or currently workable? 
6. How is my jewelry collection faring? 

Once I began this line of questioning I noticed that I had shoes that left pieces of themselves as I walked around. Gross. I didn't own a pair of comfortable neutral colored shoes, sunglasses or even a casual watch. 

Time to make a list. In addition to a list, I looked at my fellow bloggers and pinterest for trends that may suit my style.

And right as these items began to fill the gaps in my closet I stumbled upon this fun organizational app for your clothes!  There are quite a few closet organizer apps out there but from what I've seen "Pureple" and "Stylebook" are the top rated for Apple devices. (Check out this link to find Style Apps for android) For now, I'm going with Pureple. They both have the same concepts. Add your wardrobe via web images or snap pictures of each individual item in your closet. Don't groan. It's so worth it. ;)

Once your app of choice is downloaded, just begin adding those fab pieces. Personally, it was easier for me to grab my clothes and snap pics than search for them on the web. It took me 3 sittings to add just about everything, but I was so glad I did.

To do this, I used either our large square coffee table or I hung the larger items on the door.  White works best for a background. I added a category to each item as I went along. If there wasn't a category that I wanted, it was easy to create my own.

Now I know what some of you may be thinking.

I don't have time to take pictures of all my clothes, shoes, and accessories!

Alright, let me ask you a couple of questions.

• Is it time to pair down what's in your closet? 
• Are you truly wearing most of what you own?
• How much time do you spend on figuring out what to wear? Remember, it took me 3 sittings to finish so you don't have to tackle it all in one day. Now I add articles as they come in. Bonus: more items went to the goodwill pile. 

Just in case you're interested, I'll share my experience thus far.