Blogger Feature: Chelsea of California Closet

Welcome Chelsea of California Closet! We actually discovered each other through one of our favorite local boutiques, Luna B, and I couldn't feel happier or luckier! There is nothing like a local, fantastic blogger to represent hometown style and charisma! I am positive we will all see MAJOR things from Chelsea!

3 words to describe your personal style?

Beachy / Vintage / Bohemian

Who are your celebrity style icons?

Atlanta De Cadenet, Sienna Miller, Isabel Lucas and the Olsens

What would you consider the 5 essential items to a fashionable wardrobe?

DENIM- whether it’s a good pair of jeans (I personally love Hudson’s) or diy cut off levi’s

BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS.. pretty sure I have around 12 pairs?

Several rockin’ handbags – currently in love with my native american inspired leather thrift store find

Unique jackets/blazers (cleaning out my mama’s closet I found several that still had shoulder pads.. so  I cut them out and voila! Unique and at little to no expense)

… oh and CONFIDENCE is KEY

Where do you find inspiration for your outfits?

Errrrrrrewhere. I love how I can totally change my look depending on my mood.. and be like, “HELLO WORLD, this is who I am today.” 

With that being said, I take mental snapshots of outfits on the streets, colors in the sky and anything else that is pleasing to my eye. Being an artist of sorts-- I’m very influenced by prints, colors and the proportions of outfits. 

How does living in Orange County influence your style?

You know that effortless chic I-rolled-outta-bed-looking-this-good kinda style? Yeah, it’s definitely an art that I’ve come to master. Endless days of meetings, drives down PCH, pool hopping and late night adventures... I can’t always plan for what might come next, so I’ve got a smorgasbord-esque collection of essentials scattered around my room (and car). Boots lining the wall, daisy dukes all over the floor and bikinis dangling from the fan. I like to think it’s an organized mess.. Thankfully, my wonderful lil’ beach town is all for the laidback style and I wouldn’t have it any other way. California cool meet beach chic :)

infinite x's and o's,

Chels

 

Please be sure to check out Chelsea's blog, California Closet, my first stop go-to blog for inspiration, personality, effortless and impeccable style, and pure fabulosity! Chels is an absolute gem!

I hate this outfit. (27/30)

{Vest: J. Crew | Jeans: Gap | Sandals: JustFab | Headband: H&M}

I don't have much to say here except "No me gusta este equipo." I. Don't. Like. This. Outfit. I think there's a reason why you're supposed to wear shirts under vests. And this awkwardly masculine look is why! Hopefully this is the only 30 for 30 outfit that rubs me the wrong way! Home stretch!

Cincheroo. (26/30)

{Dress (worn as top): F21 | Skirt: Fashion Young | Heels: Kohl's | Belt: Vintage via Urban Outfitters}

Holy guacamole I LOVE THIS LOOK! Remind me to wear this at all times, thanks. I must say, I never even thought about wearing a dress as a top until I entered the blogging world, but I'm so glad that I've now embraced it! And if I do say so myself, a cinched waist in this case is making me feel simply smashing! Oh happy day!

WWLCD? Gone awry... (25/30)

{Shirt: J. Crew | Shorts: Foreign Exchange | Sandals: Aldo | Necklace: F21}

Let me begin by assuring you all that I look much better at 7:30am (right after my morning make-up application and hair fluffing) than I do at 6pm (right after my hour-long traffic-filled commute following a full day at work + hours babysitting). However, seeing as I am working this summer and my photographer (madre) is not,  she is asleep when I leave, and 10 nasty hours later, my photos are taken.

That being said, this outfit had good inspiration and good intentions! Let it be known, I am a huge Lauren Conrad fan. Let it also be known that I continue to watch reruns of the show in all its glory, nearly every day of the week. Get on my level. In one episode, Lauren wears jean shorts, gladiator sandals, and a brightly colored plaid shirt, with her gorgeous hair in a voluminous ponytail, twisted back on one side. I'm going to let you all know, I'm pretty positive I looked like that this morning. However... what you see is what you get!

Mini skirt. Take 2. (24/30)

{Top: Zara | Necklace: Vintage (Aunt's)| Skirt: Billabong via Laguna Surf & Sport | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Kohl's | Socks: We Love Colors}

This is what my hair looks like after a warm, muggy, frizz-inducing day. Nothing says "ombre" hair like a blonde waterfall spouting out of a brown head. You're so very welcome.

When I came down the stairs in this outfit, my mom laughed. I think it was the (very) mini skirt + socks with heels combo. Or was it the nappy ponytail? Either way, it kind of made me laugh, too.

Let's see if I can remix this brown belt a 50th time in the next week. Also, let's see if I can remix this white top a 100th time in the next week... Wish me luck.

Mini skirt. (23/30)

{Shirt: Target | Skirt, & Belt: F21 | Sandals: JustFab}

While everyone may not consider this a "mini skirt," I assure you that it is. I am just incredibly short, so mini skirts become normal length on me. 30 for 30 is almost over... I've pretty much planned the next 2 months worth of outfits in my Stylit - so get ready! :)

Country bumpkin. (22/30)

{Top: Zara | Skirt: Fashion Young | Sandals: JustFab | Sunglasses: Juicy Couture}

Here is my obligatory 4th of July post. Nope, I didn't wear red, white, and blue. This is unlike me, honestly, because I tend to spend my Independence Days in patriotic stars and stripes, riding bikes up and down the beach. I also absolutely love wearing all things USA-themed, no matter the time of year. However, since most of my July 4th was spent in the car with my madre driving back from Las Vegas, I didn't really get wrapped up in this year's festivities.

FYI, these photos were taken in-between Marilyn Monroe-esque, wind-blown, skirt-up-around-my-head moments...

I did, however, pay homage to our country by dressing... well... country. Remember the other day when I asked how to style this top without looking like Mary-Ann from Gilligan's Island? Well, this isn't how!

Happy belated 4th of July, friends!