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Here are 5 tips to help you re-create the wardrobe you already have into fresh new looks that will have you looking sensational this season!

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How to Wear: A Cardigan

Discover how to wear and where to shop for the item of the season, the cardigan.

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Discover the hottest styles this season with our top 8 trend report for Fall/Winter 2020!

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Spring/Summer 2020: Get the Look for Less!

With Springtime in full bloom and our two months of quarantine coming to an end, it is time for us to get out of our sweats and workout gear and discover the new trends of the season. However, times are tough and getting that new look may look a little different now for most us, so why don’t we try to get the look for less!

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Finding the Best Jeans for Every Body Type

Finding 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.

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Check out these amazing Spring sales geared to help out the brands, as well as, raise support for those on the front lines during these unprecedented times!

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How to Wear: An Oversized Sweater

In this edition of “How to Wear”, The Ideal Closet explores unexpected ways in which you can style your new favorite oversized sweater this winter.

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HOLIDAY PARTY DRESSING 2019

The holidays are here, and with less than a month before Christmas, your inbox will be flooded with Christmas and New Year’s party invitations. Are you prepared for what to wear to these parties? Check out these sensational selections on the next page to help inspire your new party attire!

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Fall/Winter 2019 Accessory Trends

Discover this season’s top accessory trends that you need to know before you go shopping!

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Fall Ready to Wear Trends 2019

Check out the most popular 8 trends spotted on the catwalk for the Fall 2019 season.

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Exclusive Sneak Peak to Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale!

This is an exclusive sneak peak of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale!! As a stylist, I was granted an early preview of the items you are about to see. These items will NOT be released to the public until July 19th (if you are a Nordstrom Icon/Ambassador Cardmember, pre-sale starts July 9th & for all other cardholders, sale starts July 12th).

If you have any questions about the items pictured or if you would like to schedule an appointment to shop these items, please contact me at katie@theidealcloset.com. I am SO excited to share these items with you! Enjoy!

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Beach Vacation Packing List

Vacation time is upon us, and with the escalating temperatures outside, everyone will be seeking solace on pristine, white sandy beaches surrounded by refreshing, crystal clear waters. While we spend months day dreaming of such a trip, packing for your vacation doesn’t usually spark as much excitement as the trip itself, so I’ve created “The List”. “The List” is a new series I will be sharing on this blog, and it will be a collection of various “lists” focused around style, fashion, and home organization. This month’s edition is a collection of some of my favorite things to add to any beach vacation packing “list”.

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Style Selections- 2019 JUNE BEACH VACAY

Summer 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!

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Spring 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.

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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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