The Ideal Closet Blog

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.

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With the start of a new year and with the buzz around Marie Kondo and her best-selling book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, it's the perfect time for you to embark upon the challenge of cleaning out the clutter in your own life and home.  Follow along as I lay out my top 5 steps to help you declutter and start living a life free of untidiness.

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With 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?

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September 2018- Style Selections

Today marked the first day of Fall, and I am so excited for the upcoming season of cool temperatures! I don’t know if it is the cooler weather, the pumpkin spiced food, the changing color of the leaves, or the fabulous clothes, but Fall is, without a doubt, my all-time favorite season. So, in the spirit of the season, I’ve chosen some of my favorite autumn-hued clothing and accessories for this month’s Style Selections. I hope you enjoy my picks for the month!

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It’s that time of the year when the weather is perfect, but you struggle to find the perfect outfit to wear. Check out these fashion tips to get you through that awkward seasonal transition period and discover what to wear.

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June 2018- Style Selections- Summer Sale Edition

As I am writing this post, Summer hasn't even officially begun, yet..

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Spring 2018 Fashion Report

Those of you who know me, know that I am not a purveyor of trends.  I believe that wardrobes should be classically chic with a subtle nod to current trends every now and then in order to stay modern.  That being said, I do believe that understanding trends and learning how to incorporate them into your wardrobe are indeed very important.  Therefore, after spending countless hours viewing a plethora of runway shows, I have chosen to feature for you the top trends of the season in my Spring trend forecast. Spend a few minutes checking out what designers have picked for you this season!

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March 2018 Style Selections

My favorite picks for the month of March center around one of the top hues of the Spring season: lavender and the beloved Spring pattern: gingham.  Click below to find out more about the products featured.  I hope you enjoy!

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January 2018 Style Selections

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Summer 2017

It'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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