Think Outside the Big Box Store Good day, dear reader! It seems that the holiday sales are starting earlier and earlier every year. First we had Black Friday, then came the stores opening late on Thanksgiving day, and now I am seeing adverts for Black Friday prices starting today. I'm not even sure what they've… Continue reading 5 Places to Find Unique Gifts
People dressing! Not for the turkey! Happy day, reader dearest! Hope you are having a great week! Next week is Thanksgiving here in the US. There will be too much eating, too much shopping, too much family for some, and too much football for others. We keep it pretty understated here at Casa Closet Play… Continue reading Thanksgiving Dress-ing
Happy day, dear reader! When I say "I dress up for everyday life", I am frequently asked, "How do you keep clean?" The punch line answer would be "Very carefully." I wish! Careful is not in my nature. More like enthusiastic... To top it off, I am not a very graceful person. I spill and… Continue reading Aprons!
For a Rainy Getaway at the Beach Happy day, dearest reader! I hope you are having a good one. Today's post is a fun one, because I love to travel. I love to imagine where to go next. I love to pack. I love to pack for clients, too! I get to travel vicariously through… Continue reading Long Weekend Travel Capsule
How Much is Too Much? Happy day, dear reader! Today's post is for my daugther-in-law, Megan. We ran into each other at the bank, and she asked what I was writing about. That's usually her way of hinting that she wants to read about something, like when she wanted some inspiration for ways to style… Continue reading Balancing Jewelry and Glasses
AKA: Dress It Up or Down Happy day, dear reader! One of the words clients use most frequently when they describe an ideal wardrobe is versatile. I get it! Almost everyone I talk to wants to do more with less, even if we all define "less" very differently. In other posts I've talked about the… Continue reading Styled for Work and Play: Red Skirt
Or: How to Get Really Versatile Style in a Suitcase Happy day, dear reader! While talking with Mr. CP the other evening, we realized that now that November is here, we are on a runaway train until after the new year. The next six to eight weeks collapse into some kind of bizarre time tunnel… Continue reading 5 Things I Always(?) Pack
Style Heresy! Happy day, dear reader! I have one of the most interesting jobs in the world. No two days are ever the same, which I love! (I understand that stresses lots of people out.) There is one thing I can count on. When I help a woman with a Wardrobe Audit, she will apologize… Continue reading Why You Don’t Need a Little Black Dress
Happy day, dear reader! If you are new, welcome! If you've been with me a while, welcome back! And if you have been with me a while, you know I love me some leather goods! Shoes, handbags, and leather jackets to name a few. (More on that last one as the weather gets cooler!) Today… Continue reading Handbag Myths
Happy day, dear reader! My favorite holiday is coming, so I'm subjecting you to another Halloween post! There are always people who either don't think about a costume until the last minute (I don't understand. In our family, we are thinking about Halloween costumes all year. The hard part is narrowing it down!), or find… Continue reading 7 Quick Costumes from Your Closet
