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A Casual Outfit for Mondays

My quick outfit for a pre-fall Monday would be a mix of preppy, casual, and comfortable. Items: Making a put-together outfit using thrown-together items is perfect for a Monday. See more of my effortlessly mismatched look below.
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What I Wore to a Pride & Prejudice Themed Party

I love a theme. So when it came time to put together a bridal shower as maid of honor for my sister, of course I was going to go a little extra. With me being me, fashion had to be an integral part of the shower. Here is a quick look into my fashion for…
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July Closet Favorites

Before the month is over, I wanted to share some of my favorite new items I got recently. Those items include a new pair of New Balance 99os and my Zara mini dress. To do this, I styled two outfits with these items as the main inspiration. Find these outfits in action below. Comfortable outfit…
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5 Necessities For Your Weekend Trip

When you love clothes as much as I do, it can be tough to pack light and efficiently even if it’s for a short getaway. Here are five items you should for sure pack in your bag if nothing else when you’re packing for a summer weekend trip. 1. A Going Out Dress Wear the…
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How to Add A Touch of Summer Pink

Hot pink is the color of the summer. Typically, I’m not the biggest fan of pink. I also don’t usually gravitate toward bright colors. But, since it’s trending this season, I’m willing to find ways to wear it my way. Accents of pink Accents of pink on a Coach shoulder purse Accents of pink on…
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Style Your Blazers in 5 Minutes or Less

Although I love jacket blazers, that’s not what this post is about. Today, I’m talking about a far less restricting item- sneakers! Shoe: Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Athletic Club How I style my Blazers in 5 minutes or less: An easy tee Still build around the shoes Cropped Jeans Building around the shoes, I play…
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A Quick Guide to Mini Skirts

Follow my quick guide to mini skirts to find a fun way to build your skirt collection this summer. Here are three easy steps: 1. Pick a silhouette that can be your signature. 2. Find a pattern you love. 3. Play with color. See how I follow my quick guide in the rest of this…
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How to Wear Black in Summer

If you don’t want to give up the chic feeling an all black outfit can bring to the table, there is a solution on how you can still wear all black when it’s so hot outside that you’re dripping in sweat. The answer is to make your pieces tiny. Mini and micro items are actually…
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5 Perfect Outfits for a Lazy Sunday

Same site, new name. All of my old blogs, and future ones, are now here under the newly named Kempress Closet. Just stay tuned because the rebrand will make sense. After a weekend of making site changes, I’m here with my first post as Kempress Closet: A guide to all things fashion. Picture it- It’s…
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Day to Night Outfit Transformation for Summer

If I had to give three pieces of fashion advice when it comes to picking out your outfits for the day, it would include the following: Your days are always more enjoyable when it includes an outfit change. Reflect your personal style. Less can be more. See all of these points in action with an…
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3 Ways to Wear Your Sweater Vest In Spring/Summer

This week of warm weather inspired me to break out an item in my closet that felt just as sunny: my yellow Zara sweater vest. My fashion advice on selecting your go-to sweater vests to wear in warmer weather is to pick one that’s not made of the typical sweater material. My Zara vest is…
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Trying on 5 Of My Teenage Formal Dresses

In honor of prom season, for this post, I decided to re-try on five dresses I got when I was a teenager to wear to school dances and rate them. I hadn’t touched most of these dresses for years. Some of these dresses were fashion mistakes, and some are decent from my current fashion perspective.…