Glimpse into My Master Closet...(Via Made By Girl)

Ahhh Monday again. Did you have a good weekend? I know some of you were snowed in with the storms, hopefully you're out & about today! The weather has been amazing here, couldn't ask for better!

On another note, this weekend we finished my MASTER CLOSET! Well, it's actually 98% finished. I'm still considering getting some LEOPARD print wallpaper for the section you can't see behind the doorway.

It's such a PLEASURE walking into my closet now, thanks to my dear husband, who made it all happen. I am in awe of his abilities & grateful to God for him! He bought the shoe shelves as plain wood at Home Depot and stained them to match the IKEA closet system. Brilliant!

above: AFTER (so happy)

below: BEFORE (so ugly)

It's all soooo exciting! I have plenty of storage now, with a bunch of large drawers and shelving for all my clothing & more. The shoe & handbag shelves are my favorite part....it feels like a mini BOUTIQUE every time I walk into this closet!  

When I first started the project, I was UNSURE which direction to head in.  However, I knew I wanted something GLAM..... you know, the chandelier, leopard print and shoes  stacked endlessly on display!  

So, tell me...what do you think so far?

(Click on pics for larger images)

above: those are just a portion of my handbags, the rest are in the IKEA shelving and behind the door.

I think I own 35 handbags. Is that a lot? How many do YOU OWN????
I ACTUALLY had more shoes and handbags.....but I donated them.  If I don't use it after a year I will usually just donate it.

above: My hanging clothes are to the right behind the closet door.
 

Chandelier is from a local antique shop

Ornate medallion is from Home Depot

Leopard Runner by Ballard Designs

Closet System by IKEA

-images by jen

Grace Designs Handbags & Home Accessories...(Via Made By Girl)

I love this shop, Grace Designs, Art + Home Accessories. They carry some really colorful handbags and totes as well as a variety of Kimono Pillows (which I love). The owner of the shop, Alison designs all you see here using found obi's and kimono's from Japan...how cool is that??  

I can definitely see myself sporting the vintage Japanese obi pouch! The geometric pattern on the fabric and the clipped on feather is what I love the most! Go ahead and visit her store here for more pretty pieces!

via grace designs

Handbags Inpired by Marc Jacobs & more....

Ok ladies, we all love handbags right?  Well, after seeing this post on Le Musings of Moi blog, I emailed Summer & asked about her super cute purse!  She pointed me to Fashion Junkee, a site that sells handbags inspired by famous designers such as: Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Prada & more!  I ended up buying the Marc Jacobs (inspired) black chain handbag!  The reason why most of these bags are so affordable is because:
1. They aren't real leather & 2. they aren't designed by the 'actual' designer.  


Of course they aren't the real thing,  but there are times some people want to be practical!  If I had purchased a REAL designer handbag every time I bought a bag, I'D HAVE 35 DESIGNER BAGS in my closet right now!!  Now that's a lot of money $$$$.  So, I usually try to buy low some days & high others... 

How about you?  Do you own lots of designer purses?  How many total purses do you have??

 

 

images: fashion junkee

Emma Gordon clutch & handbags!

I'm still in the process of buying my accessories for my upcoming wedding in January & I came across Emma Gordon's site. I really like these clutches & the fact that they're made with my wedding theme color (green), even better! I still haven't decided on it just yet, but I am leaning towards the silver & gray clutch below. Take a look at her shop here.

Top Shop

Has anyone shopped at Top Shop before? They have some great items and reasonable prices. Even though they are based in the UK. These are my favorites bags from their handbag section. Enjoy!

Mi Puro Corazon...

Mi Puro Corazon is run by Carolina Restrepo & her husband, Jean-Edouard. They design the coolest purses, all hand-made. Loving these, they look so fashionable & down-to-earth all at the same time!

*And of course - this one below is my FAVORITE!

Accessorize out of London...

Accessorize, is based out of London...and they have some really cute, everyday-bags. I like the variety on their site, along with all the interesting colors! Check them out here.