friend's closet: beth m/g

Awe another AWESOME closet!  Trust me this is a closet you would love to have.  I knew my friend Beth would be game for this fun little project since she is a shopaholic (like myself). We constantly send each other website links asking "should I get this?"

As you can see in the photos below Beth enjoys accessorizing her outfits with fun, bold necklaces.  Another fun little tidbit about Beth is that she is a make-up artist on the side so be sure and check out her amazing make-up collection. 

Thanks Beth for taking us inside your closet and congratulations on your recent marriage, you were a beautiful bride!!

1) Describe your style.
I love mixing classic staples with of-the-moment pieces and punchy makeup looks (a winged cat eye, bright or dark lips or unexpected nail polish colors). I would say that my style morphs depending on my mood; I equally love sugary sweet, overly girly dresses and über androgynous, leather encased looks. If I could afford to buy anything I wanted, you could probably call my sense of style "Edgy European Rock Chick." Think Kate Moss meets The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

2) Where do you shop?
I could go to Zara every day and find something I had to have; I've recently become obsessed with fashion blogs and look to them for inspiration on how to mix in pieces from there. I love LF but can only afford to hit up their mega sales and AllSaints... I just walk through and admire everything that I will one day be able to afford once I win the mega-millions. I shop at H&M and Forever 21 for fun additions and like to mix in effortlessly chic pieces from Brandy Melville and indie/punk pieces from Urban Outfitters. I also cruise around on eBay to scoop-up accessories at major discounts. I've scored some majorly awesome goods at my local Buffalo Exchange, including a sexy (new!) Diane von Furstenberg dress, a silk Marc Jacobs dress and a few practically new AllSaints get-ups. And I'm addicted to L.A.M.B. handbags and shoes, which I will only purchase through online flash sales or from Nordstrom Rack.

3) What is your newest purchase?
A pale pink and black long-sleeved top from Zara: it's flowy, a gorgeous shade of blush and has these cool mesh arm accents that make me look like I'm wearing shoulder holsters.

4) What is your favorite accessory?
I have to say it's a close call between two clutches - a gold-sequined clutch from Zara and black leather L.A.M.B. clutch. The Zara clutch makes me happy just looking at it and I love that the lining is my favorite color (purple)! It is big enough to hold a lot more than a typical clutch and it adds a bit of dressy fun to anything you pair it with. The gold goes with anything - in the daytime it appears a bit more muted and when the sun goes down it shines like a mirror ball and attracts a lot of attention. My black L.A.M.B. clutch makes me feel cool just carrying it. The leather is exquisitely soft and the zippers and tassel add a bit of rock star to anything I pair it with.

5) Five things you can't live without.
In my closet: a pair of black liquid leggings (they look like leather) from Kova & T, my Car Mar jeans from LF, a professor cardigan from LF, my J.Crew chambray shirt that goes with everything and my gray riding boots from Charles David. Other things that I can't live without: my shiny new husband, my cats (all three but I'm only counting them as one), my central heat/air-conditioning, coffee and Trader Joe's oat bran.

6) What is your favorite piece in your closet and why is it your favorite?
A pair of brown suede Sam Edelman western fringed booties. I can seem to make them work with anything and they add a bit of edginess to anything you pair them with. You can keep them unfolded or fold them down for a different look. They add a good bit of height but I could walk in them for miles - and by now I definitely have!



Her multiple closets!!!!



Her collection of necklaces, accessories and MAKE-UP!



Her favorites: Sam Edelman booties / Charles David boots / Zara and L.A.M.B clutches



Just a few of her work outfits



Beth and her new HUSBAND! Married on NYE this year.