All posts for the month April, 2017

Ain’t No Sunshine

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Hello Gorgeous,

Alright..so this one is gonna be short and sweet… well maybe not sweet but short. Trust me, it’s hard getting into the groove when it’s so gloomy out. What a dark, rainy, washed out week it has been!

The last few days I have found it difficult to follow my own fashion advice! How can I when all the weather channels are pointing fingers at each other? This in-between phase is killing me. You?

Don’t you wish you hadn’t stashed away your jackets (like i did)? Don’t you wish you had just a little more than just your trench (like me)?. That’s what happens to us obsessive types who have to spring clean the day we gain an hour on the clock!

So… how do you dress for weather when it’s so fickle? What can we do/wear to look stylish and yet functional. A few smart decisions will go a long way.

 

Rain rain go away
Mama wants to go out and play
Her Jimmys (Choo) won’t do today
So her sneakers will  have to save the day

 

Here’s your OOTD (Outfit Of The Day..come on you knew that!)

Put on your jeans/leather leggings, they are a no brainer in this weather as they keep you warmish and don’t require any ironing! Throw on your favorite sweater (layer it on top of a collared shirt if you must). Grab your fancy sneakers (I know you’re worried that they’ll get  ruined..you can clean them gorgeous, plus you will most probably be Uber-ing it anyway!) and that hip umbrella. Please don’t walk around with the $5 umbrella, like the ones you leave behind in taxis on purpose because you don’t wanna be seen carrying them 😉 Why ruin a perfectly good outfit and have your umbrella kill it?   

The bag… you definitely don’t wanna ruin the bag. Enter MZ WALLACE. A staple for the NYC woman that is constantly on the move no matter the weather. These bags have a huge fan in me 🙂 This is the one time your not gonna mind having the same water resistant bag as the smart chic woman next to you. 

Your face: Red lips..DONE!

Your hair: Step away from that straightening iron..there is no point. Embrace your frizz and make it work for you.

How do you like me NOW ?

Its 50℉ and raining….but who cares..Im dressed for it.
PS: Don’t forget that umbrella 😉

As always keep the emails coming. You can reach me at MITALI@CLOSETSTYLIST.NET and follow me on Instagram.

Until next time, stay classy & fabulous.
Stylishly Yours,

The Closet Stylist.

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Don’t Kill The Messenger!

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Hello Gorgeous,

Get a garbage bag and dump all the skincare products we have talked about over the past few months, 😤 put the knife down… I’m just kidding!

Although, there is some truth to that statement. Instead of dumping them, you might have to store them for a while. With the change in weather we need to tweak our skin and makeup routine just a tad bit. Which means getting some new products to get through the next few months to prevent you from breaking out, getting a sunburn or having a makeup meltdown.

As much as we would like to stick to familiar routines and products that have worked for us in the past, our skin unfortunately will not react the same to these products in warmer weather. Hence having to replace a few trusted things is essential. Change is unavoidable.. Embrace it!

 

Skincare:

  • Moisturizer: Replace your heavy duty moisturizer for a water based gel-like formula. They are lighter, and will still give your skin the necessary moisture it needs without making you feel like a grease ball. My current faves:
  • Blotting sheets: For you defiant ones that won’t listen and plan to continue using your winter moisturizer, get blotting sheets ASAP. I have mentioned it in my previous post and if you’re new to my posts…this will give you a chance to binge read 😉 You’re gonna need them. Jokes aside, we all will be needing/using them. Carry them like you would a pack of Kleenex. My all time fave:
  • Sunscreen: At all costs…I sound like a broken record so I’ll stop…my current fave, and it hasn’t broken me out..woo hoo! is:
  • Vitamin C: You could drown yourself in Tropicana OJ, and will still not get the kind of vitamin C you need! Here’s how you get your Vitamin C game on. My current faves:
  • Exfoliate: Exfoliate your face and body to get rid of that dry winter skin. Scrub away and then moisturize so your skin feels like a baby’s behind. Follow with a  lightweight moisturizer, but I don’t have to tell you that. My current fave:

 

Makeup

I don’t know about you, but the warmer it gets the less makeup I feel like wearing.

  • Blush: Swap powder blushes for cream ones, they last longer in the heat. Coachella or not. If you don’t know what Coachella is..no worries…I didn’t either till a while ago.


Tip to make your makeup last all day –  Let me know how it works out for you.

After every step, go in with your setting spray. Foundation…spritz, powder…spritz, this will lock down your makeup and that’s what you want gorgeous..isn’t it? Thank me later by sending me selfies…via email of course… (stylist-client confidentiality) and all that….  😉

Until next time, stay classy & fabulous.

Stylishly Yours,
The Closet Stylist.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are based on my personal experience with these products, results may vary depending on your skin type. Use at your own discretion.

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A New York State Of Mind

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Hello Gorgeous,

The BIG APPLE! A true NYC gal has a very distinct signature style. For anyone that has been here and has left with a style hangover…this one’s for you gorgeous! So what does she…the NYC gal, do to look so darn stylish all the darn time? What is it about her that makes her stand out in a crowd? She totally does and you know it 😉

You might not have a (212) phone number, but you can still look it gorgeous!  Here’s how:

NYC is a very walkable city, most times you will get to your destination faster on foot … not to mention that you’ll also fill your quota of 10,000 steps on your FitBit! The NYC girl has things to do and places to be, so her shoes not only have to look great but must be super comfy. Want to know what the cool sneakers are? Ask an your NYC gal pal! She knows, cause she probably has them all or has researched them to death.  

Beauty works from the inside out. Every NYC girls motto.

So, what will you find her sipping in the morning? A large green juice. What will she be wearing? The most stylish athleisure (from Lululemon to GAP). What bag will she be sporting? A roomy trendy ‘it’ tote that she will take to work and straight to drinks/dinner. Her hair will look immaculate of course, as she is the blowout queen. Her nails will be perfectly manicured. Try to find a real NYC gal with chipped nail polish, I dare you (fine, maybe on an off day)!  Her skin will look fabulous, but like she has barely any makeup on (don’t be fooled, she does). She has just mastered the art of the no make-up make-up (I woke up like this) look. She is a  pro… take my word for it.

She has her skincare routine down to a science and her dermatologist’s number on speed dial.

What staples does she have in her closet? Let’s take a peek.

  1. Her most beloved leather jacket
  2. A drawer full of super soft tees
  3. A faux-fur vest
  4. A pair of black (yes that specific) leather leggings
  5. Sunglasses in every fathomable shape
  6. Jeans in every wash and style
  7. Statement outerwear

What you will never see a real NYC gal wearing:

  1. A bandage dress
  2. A fanny pack
  3. A fleece jacket
  4. Stylish but uncomfortable shoes 

She oozes confidence and speaks her mind. See..its that easy. 😉 She is always and forever in a New York state of mind!  

Are you rolling your eyes yet? I love you too. Xoxo

As always keep the emails coming. You can reach me at MITALI@CLOSETSTYLIST.NET and follow me on Instagram.

Until next time, stay classy & fabulous.

Stylishly Yours,
The Closet Stylist.

 

 

 

 

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by theclosetstylist on April 11, 2017  •  Permalink
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Look! A Unicorn!

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Hello Gorgeous,

Look! Santa.. no a unicorn ..no a mermaid!  What do they all have in common? All together please … THEY ARE MYTHS! Well maybe not the one about the unicorn, I’m still debating that in my head 😉

We as adults have our fair share of myths that are breezily mentioned in conversations so often that we have actually started believing them. They are really like old wives tales. So let’s clear it up once and for all.

I have consolidated the questions I have been asked in the past by clients and friends, so the next time you’re pondering over one of these… you know where to look. Bookmark this page gorgeous 🙂

 

Myth: I can use that mascara/concealer from two years ago.
Fact: Please don’t…Makeup has a shelf life, just like food. FYI… so does perfume.

Myth: I can’t wear white after Labor day.
Fact: You can wear white whenever you please…(winter white)…and this is 2017..get with it!

Myth: I can wear my flip flops outside of the beach.
Fact:  NOPE…to the restroom maybe, not otherwise. There are so many other cool options..do your homework gorgeous and don’t be lazy 🙂

Myth: I shouldn’t mix flowers with stripes.
Fact: You can, in fact you must…when put together TASTEFULLY, it can turn out pretty darn amazing.

Myth: My handbag has to match my shoes.
Fact: Definitely not!

Myth: I am short hence I can’t wear a maxi dress.
Fact: You most certainly can, whatever the tall girls wear..we can too. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Myth: I have a slight tummy, I should stay away from dresses as a rule.
Fact: What? Why? You can totally wear dresses, try shifts, an A-line or a drop waist. Nothing that will accentuate your waist. And as always…my mantra…spanx it 🙂

Myth: Sequin is only to be worn at night.
Fact:  Says who? Sequin anything can we worn during the day as well. A sequin tee with a skirt or a pair of jeans. A sequin blazer with a graphic tee and pants…have fun with it. All of it works.

Myth: I can’t see any visible dirt on my makeup brushes so I don’t need to clean them.
Fact: Cleaning of makeup brushes is very important to prevent spreading of bacteria onto your face. That rigid skin routine that you follow for your flawless skin? Down the tubes if you don’t clean your makeup brushes. If you wear makeup on a daily basis, clean them at least once a week at minimum.

Myth: Sneakers are only for the gym.
Fact: Oh please! I wear mine even with a tulle skirt …looks fabulous.

Myth: Duh! I knew all this.
Fact: As if gorgeous.. AS IF 😉

Have any myths you have been dying to share? Do tell…share with the rest of the crew… we are all ears..xoxo

As always keep the emails coming. You can reach me at MITALI@CLOSETSTYLIST.NET and follow me on Instagram.

Until next time, stay classy & fabulous.

Stylishly Yours,
The Closet Stylist.

 

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