The Ideal Closet features blog posts focusing in on fashion, style, home organization, home decor, things to do, gift ideas, and all things Nashville, TN.
Have you recently received an invitation for a lovely (albeit hot) outdoor wedding ceremony, but are unsure about what to wear? Nashville-based fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell of The Ideal Closet has prepared the perfect look for the upcoming outdoor nupitals. Check out the entire look and shop all your favorite finds while supplies last! Enjoy!
Read MoreIt’s time for another installment in The Ideal Closet’s series “One Item Two Ways”. In this series, Nashville fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell shows us how to style one of summer’s most fashionable jumpsuits, the Ba&sh Cyrus Strapless Jumpsuit, for a day at the office and a night out with friends. The best part about today’s feature …. EVERYTHING FEATURED IS ON SALE! Simply click on the item you want and you’ll be redirected to the product’s webpage.
Read MoreIn honor of the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, The Ideal Closet has created a moodboard of our favorite Barbiecore pink fashion and accessories. To shop our selections, simply click on the image you like on the following page, and don’t forget to grab your girlfriends, mom, sisters, etc. & see Barbie today in theatres!
Read MoreTime to hit the water! Summer has arrived, and you will need the appropriate attire to bask in the sun and stay cool in the water. We have scoured the web to find the best swimwear, no matter your age, to beat the summer heat. Click on the image to shop the swimwear!
Read MoreWhen you struggle putting items from your wardrobe together into looks, a capsule wardrobe is a perfect solution for you. Everything in a capsule wardrobe has multiple purposes and can be mixed and matched with just about every piece selected to be in the capsule. No longer will you struggle deciding on what item matches what item. It all goes together!
(Shop all the selections featured by simply clicking on the image on the next page.)
Read MoreWith warmer temperatures around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your Spring wardrobe. White I am not a big proponent of buying trends, I do believe in seeing the value of what is going on currently in the market and incorporating a small dose of those trends into your daily wardrobe thus making your style current. However, never buy into something if you don’t like it! It’s important to always be authentic and showcase your individuality. With that said, let’s discover what will be trending this Spring.
Read MoreWith the Fall season officially beginning in less than a week, have you started thinking about what your fall wardrobe will look like? Maybe you’ve been thinking about simplifying your wardrobe and are contemplating a capsule wardrobe this season. If so, then this is a blog post you don’t want to miss out on!
Read MoreI’m channeling my inward 70’s self with this amazing pair of ivory high heel boots! See how they are styled by clicking the button below. You won’t be sorry!!
Read MoreWe’ve taken our favorite boots of the season and created a sensational look for the fall/winter season that gives these boots the “it” factor. Click on the button below to view the look, and after being redirected to “the look” page, you simply click on the image you like and you will be redirected to the website upon which you can place your order. Happy Shopping!
Read MoreFall is around the corner & it’s time to start shopping for pieces that transition between summer and fall. For those of you who struggle with making a garment work for more than one season, jeans are a good place to start. Jeans are an easy garment to style for a multitude of seasons. Therefore, with today’s feature, we chose a pair of trendy wide leg jeans and styled them so that you can wear them now and later.
Read MoreThat time of the year has come when Nordstrom chooses a select number of hot fall items to sell to their favorite customers…. you! This sale is a.k.a. The Anniversary Sale, and here on our blog, you can shop along with us as we share our favorite looks from this amazing sale. Just click on the image of the item you are interested in, and you will be redirected to the items purchase page.
(FYI-Cardmembers should get a notice when they are eligible to shop. The public sale begins on July 28th. If you don’t have a Nordstrom’s card, you can pre-shop today.)
Read MoreSince “Summer Sale” season is upon us, I thought it would be fun to take a women’s sale skirt from J.Crew and show you how to style it for both the work week and the weekend. It’s important when purchasing a new item that you always have multiple uses for it, or else, you will wind up with a closet full of clothes and not know how to wear them. For more styling advice, stay tuned to our blog and social media pages, and as always, all the items posted are available to shop by clicking on the image. Have fun shopping!
Read MoreWith “Fabulous Finds”, our stylist will show you how to create the perfect outfit with the season’s hottest new designs ( & BONUS… you’ll be able to shop each piece & add to your own wardrobe!).
Read MoreFinding the best pair of jeans to flatter and fit your body can be a daunting task, but with this guide at your disposal, there is no need to panic. I’ve done the research and after dressing hundreds of different body types, I’m giving you a sneak peak into how a stylist’s knowledge can help you and your wardrobe.
Read MoreIn this edition of “How to Wear”, The Ideal Closet explores unexpected ways in which you can style your new favorite oversized sweater this winter.
Read MoreDiscover this season’s top accessory trends that you need to know before you go shopping!
Read MoreSummer vacation season is finally here! Time to celebrate this season of fun in the sun with a little R&R. Why not go to the beach?! Where time doesn’t matter and counting calories becomes a thing of the past. Done are the cold, dreary months of winter weather. Now, warm temperatures and the sun will become your new best friends. This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the brave men and women who served our country with our family and friends. Some of us will also spend the weekend traveling because this holiday also marks the beginning of the 2019 summer beach vacation season, so why not celebrate the start of the new season with a little retail therapy. Your suitcase will thank you for it!
Read MoreSpring is around the corner, but the month of March can be a difficult time to know what to wear with the morning temps starting at around freezing and the daytime temperatures soaring into the 70’s. So how do you transition your wardrobe during this difficult time between seasons, but still look effortlessly chic? Follow my favorite tips on how to transition your winter and spring wardrobes and make getting dressed every morning a little bit easier.
Read MoreWith Fall temperatures setting in and winter just around the corner, are you wondering how to pull off your crop pants as the cold weather sets in?
Read MoreIt's summer time! Time to break away from the norm and treat yourself to a relaxing vacation at the beach. Follow me as I explore life at the beach and showcase my favorite summertime fashion and accessories.
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