Bye, Bye Black Tights

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Garden Unit

I know nothing of gardening, or having plants for that matter. I recently invested in three cacti from Ikea and I think they will survive because of the following:
1). You are supposed to water them only when they are really, really dry and therefore, don't require monitoring.
2). They need minimal sunlight, which in a garden apartment is the only kind of plant we can manage.
Now, if I knew how to plant things, I would have a garden full of lilacs, blush Gerbera daisies, and succulents, which would certainly match my outfit, but not my skill set.

Target skirt (similar here and here), Ana blouse (similar), Lumiere jacket (similar), Tahari Sarina pumps, XXI earrings (similar here and here, Revlon Persian Melon lipstick

Hey Red

American Apparel collared blouse, Gap sweater (similar), Akira skirt (similar), JC Penney belt (similar), Gap sequin clutch (similar), Old Navy cuffs (similar), Nine West leopard sandals

On a Platform

While it may appear that I am always in heels and therefore, comfortable lying about my height to passersby, it wouldn't happen without the platform. Whether it's hidden or blatantly present, it's absolutely necessary to make heels wearable all day, and almost every day. So, although these suckers are five inches tall, I'm actually only walking on three inches, Easy peasy...especially for a veteran.

Steve Madden platform sandals (similar), Converse for Target dress (similar here, here, and here), XXI sweater (similar), H&M blazer (similar),  vintage earrings (similar here and here), and mulberry leather chair from Grandin Road

Sh*tkickers

I've been searching for a pair of army boots, but wasn't sure I could justify paying full price for some, considering I have these motorcycle boots that fill the same purpose. But then I was in Crossroads in Wicker Park, and I spotted 'em...for $25. Welcome to the family, sh*tkickers.

Nine West Vintage American boots via Crossroads (similar), Francesca's skirt (similar), leopard sweater via Crossroads (similar), Benetton clutch (similar), Tory Burch polarized sunglasses, bracelets from Akira, Charming Charlie, and Pandora

My New Closet

The Lucky Community request for its members to share secrets of their organized closets couldn't have come at a better time! As of April 1st, we moved in to our swanky new pad with a...walk-in closet. And by walk-in closet, I mean the second bedroom. I'd like to share a few key items that make my blazers, belts, shoes, jewelry, hats, and skirts easier to access, organize, and showcase.

Shoe Rack

Jewelry Armoire

Vintage dresser with mismatched knobs

Belt Hanger & Boot Shapers (although I've heard wine bottles work just as well)

Tiered skirt hanger & tiered shirt hanger

Hat Box

Shoe Tree & Necklace Rack

Along with the aforementioned items, I find that organizing my clothes by type (tank, sweater, cardigan, dress, blouse, etc.) rather than color has helped to inspire new combinations. For instance, all of my a-line skirts are on one tiered hanger, as are my pencil skirts, maxis, and minis. This way, when I like a blouse and jacket combo and know I want to wear a pencil skirt, I will look at all of them rather than streamlining for the one that I had in my head. The same thing goes for my shoes, necklaces, and belts. What are your organizing secrets?

#luckymagcloset

Before Spring Settles In...

...I need to wear as much leather, fur, and black tights as possible!

Leather jacket, jean vest, black mini skirt, black tights, black booties

Black leather jacket, striped blouse, navy slim pants, black pumps, lace socks

Gray tweed blazer, oxblood waxed skinny jeans, leopard pumps, navy sweater, statement necklace, black fedora, solid carry all 

Leopard faux fur cropped coat, basic tee, a-line leather skirt, black tights, black booties

Neck scarf, chambray shirt, tweed blazer, wide leg trousers, black overcoat, pointy toe pumps, bright clutch

Leather moto jacket, black blouse, plaid pencil skirt, plaid shirt tied around the waist, black tights, black booties

All images via Stockholm Street Style 

Jenny Grams

With traveling almost every week for work, I have found little time to take outfit photos. Not only because my photog & fiance does not accompany me on these trips, but sometimes I want to get into pajamas as quickly as possible and enjoy our new apartment. Therefore, a quick selfie is all I have to show for a really lovely ensemble. So here are some from the last few months that never quite made it to the Canon...or anyone's radar who doesn't follow me on Instagram.

Peach, teal, & snakeskin | Mavi Serena skinny jeans, Equipment blouse, Elle leather peplum blazer, Target snakeskin booties

Orange, blue, & leopard | Worthington orange blazer, no tag tank, Gap legging jeans, INC leaopard loafers

Navy, gray, & lavender | I Heart Ronson blazer, XXI blouse, Stella & Dot brooch

Navy, cobalt, & gray | Silence & Noise blazer, Jennifer Lopez via Kohl's tank, Zara trousers, MRKT t-strap pumps

Global, leopard, & black | Akira sweater, no name black vest, XXI pants, Audrey Brooke booties

Navy, red, & black | NY & Co leather jacket, Nord Rack plaid blazer, XXI blouse, Stella & Dot necklace

Fuchsia, olive green, & leopard | Target utility jacket, Joe Fresh blouse, Stella & Dot necklace, NY & Co leopard skirt, Hunter boots

Burgundy, rust, & brown | Zara cardigan, American Apparel tee, Target necklace, Gap legging jeans, Clarks boots

Emerald, beige, & olive green | American Apparel skirt and sweater, Stella & Dot necklace, Franco Sarto booties

Navy, mustard, & burgundy | H&M blazer, Apt 9 blouse, ASOS trousers, Jessica Simpson booties

Red, black, & gold | Rachel Roy shirtdress, JC Penney belt, Old Navy cuff, Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's pants, Aldo pumps

Black, white, & gold | XXI striped tee, BB Dakota trench, vintage scarf, Loft trousers, INC leopard loafers

Olive green, neon yellow, & oxblood | Zara utility shirt, H&M lace tank, Rock & Republic for Kohl's waxed jeans, Sam Edelman pumps