Kholá’s Kloset

Inspiration - Solange Knowles.

2013-05-23T10:20:00.000-04:00

On a shoot for THREAD on Grandview Tuesday, a song by Solange came on and the stylist and I started a convo on how we love Solange's funky fresh style. She's unique in her own way and only she can pull off some of the ensembles she wears. Keep doing your thing Solange. We love it!

Images - google images

The Week in Instagram.

2013-05-21T07:19:00.000-04:00

Well, actually its a little of last week too but.....:-) Enjoy!

My favorite deli in the city - the menu at Brown Bag Deli in German Village.

Picked up this dress at Greene St. in Soho. Love Desigual for their bold prints.

My mirror ball bracelet....and me.

And the best yogurt concoction I've ever had! Chobani with cucumber, fresh mint leaves, olive oil and sea salt. I dare you to not crave this once you taste it! Up for the challenge? ;-)

Obsession - Maison Martin Margiela.

2013-05-17T10:24:00.000-04:00

I've been a fan of this label for a while but really fell in love with the Spring collection. I especially love my low heel open toe bootie s from the line.

Need all three of these ensembles asap!

Images - www.saksfifthavenue.com

#NYC.

2013-05-15T09:35:00.000-04:00

Wondering where I've been?

No I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I was in NYC for my friend Alexis Wilson's book signing for 'Not So Black and White' at The James Hotel. Truly a grand event attended by actress Tamara Tunie and Blair Underwood among many other stars from Broadway and the arts. I had a blast!

My photo diary from my travels.

Great fun, great friends, great food!

Ensemble 1 -

Gap leather blazer - Ebay. Similar here

KiK Vantage 'Skulls'

Old Navy 'Rock Star Super Skinnys

Vintage blue eel skin clutch/crossbody bag - Etsy

Banana Republic 'Ashley' bow flat

Ensemble 2 -

H&M dress -similar here

That Rare Find.

2013-05-10T11:53:00.000-04:00

Sometimes in those rare moments of down time I find myself trolling ebay. You know my obsession with Tom Ford's YSL pieces so when I saw this, I had to have. Little did I expect to find it on ebay.....but I did. From the Spring 02' Tom Ford YSL 'Mombasa' collection.

Happy me!

Images - google images, style.com

Punk'd Out - The Met Ball.

2013-05-07T08:51:00.001-04:00

As any fashionista knows, the fashion Oscar's red carpet, otherwise known as The Met Ball, took place last night. With a theme of 'punk', I think Gisele captured the theme in pose best.

Tommy & Dee Hilfiger. Love this!

SJP & 'Best Hair of the Night'

Ashley Olsen.

Donatella & Allegra. Werq!

Jennifer Lopez & Michael Kors.....

.....& 2nd best hair of the night.

And simply because they're just beautiful people - Joan Smalls & Tom Ford.

Images - Style.com

Come To Mama! - Tom Ford's Shoe Game.

2013-05-03T08:44:00.000-04:00

What can I say about Tom Ford? He can do no wrong. His clothes are some of my favorites, ever, and his shoe game is beyond! These from Spring 13' very much NEED to be in my closet....in all colors.

Images - tomford.com

Instagram Love from Capital Style.

2013-04-30T09:51:00.001-04:00

I was having a little phone fun and snapped this selfie after attending a local fashion show. A few days later I found out that Capital Style magazine choose my ensemble for their 'Look of the Week' contest winner. So fun!....and Thank you CS!

Blazer - Dolce & Gabbana

Leggings - Target

Microphone necklace - Forever 21 (old but similar here)

Strappy platform sandals - Jessica Simpson 'Pattina'

Style Star - Rachel Zoe.

2013-04-26T09:57:00.000-04:00

I think Rachel and I are some kind of twins -

She loves 70's style, so do I.

She almost loses her breath when she's in the presence of good vintage. Yep, do that too.

We were even born on the same day.

If only I had access to her phenomenal closet.....Fashion wishes....

Images - google images, bravo tv

The Olsens.

2013-04-24T10:14:00.001-04:00

You may know by now that I'm enamored with the Olsen twins style. I love anyone who isn't afraid of what others think. The ones that dress for themselves. That's why I love the Olsen twins.

Images - google images, pinterest

Reverse Vanity Spa + KiK Vantage Spring Launch

2013-04-22T09:06:00.000-04:00

Great evening at Reverse Vanity Spa for the unveiling of the KiK Vantage Spring collection. If you're not familiar with KiK, check it out - Luxe fabrics, comfort beyond, my new casual addiction.

The event was touted as "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams", good friends, fun food, great time!

Me in "Toast to the Good Life", KiK owner, Katrina in pink "Studded Tiger".....and pink Valentino Rock Studs ;-)

Photo op! Fellow CMH Fashion Week board member (Exec. Director), Thomas McClure and I.

#Pray for Boston

2013-04-19T11:18:00.001-04:00

I had a lovely post all set to go.

But as I sit here watching the events in Boston unfold, I can't get into the mindset of 'happy' or 'fashion.' I don't even feel its appropriate.

My thoughts are with the victims and families of the Boston bombings. Justice be swift.

#PrayforBoston

In The Green Scheme of Things.

2013-04-17T09:24:00.000-04:00

Thank goodness, Spring is here. No more heavy sweaters and coats. Thought I'd bring a little color in to celebrate the season.

Top - Prabal Gurung for Target - similar here

Jeans - Old Navy

Wedges - thrifing find

Bag - Cynthia Rowley - 2012. similar here

Earrings - vintage

Monday Muse - Olivia Palermo.

2013-04-15T10:15:00.001-04:00

One of the few people in my opinion that almost always gets it right.

She just gets it! My Monday Muse.

Image - google images

A Morning at Saks.

2013-04-12T09:09:00.000-04:00

Earlier this week I received an invite to a meet & greet with Saks Chanel Assoc. Buyer Kelly Gillen. At first I didn't think I would go but what better way to start the morning than playing in a sea of Chanel?

Kelly & I.

Even ran into my dear friend Katrina (left) of KiK Vantage.

What better to end with than the beyond runway pearls from the Spring 13' runway show.

Dreamy gorgeousness!

Jacket - Chanel (from Spring 02')

Dress - thrifting find :-)

Necklace - vintage - (similar here on Ebay)

Eel skin clutch - vintage (similar here on Etsy)

Heels - Charlotte Russe (old but similar here)

Doin' It My Way.

2013-04-09T00:37:00.001-04:00

My usual daily uniform.

T shirt - Banana Repubic - long sleeve 'essential' t shit (Fall 12') and belt Banana Republic

Jeans - Forever 21 skinnys

Platforms - Dolce Vita - 'Jezabel'

Elizabeth Taylor for Avon- Shah Jahan necklace

Michael Kors watch - (similiar here)

Weekday Chic.

2013-04-08T08:46:00.000-04:00

I'm finding myself looking more for comfort these days as opposed to 'suffering' for fashion.

Here, my idea of comfortable chic.

Jacket - Chanel

Jeans - Levi 524 'Ripped Skinny'

Flats - Banana Republic (from Fall 12')

T shirt - Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's Impulse

Casualousity.

2013-04-05T00:52:00.000-04:00

She coined the term, and Kimora Lee Simmons is 'Fabulouisity' at her finest. Today I was 'Casualousity' in my finest. IMO. ;-)

Leather detachable hood vest - Black Noir

Bag - Maxwell Scott (Clarissa)

Ankle boots - Nine West

Pendant necklace - vintage

Wurk Hard - CMH Fashion Week Designer Casting 2.

2013-04-02T09:46:00.000-04:00

Putting together a complete week of fashion is a lot of hard work. And the CMH Fashion Week Designer Panel saw some of the hardest working designers in the business at our second casting. We were casting for our upcoming Fashion Week, Oct 6-13th. One of the most anticipated fashion events in the Midwest, its a week you shouldn't miss.

Visit CMH Fashion Week and on Facebook

Images - Kristina Beckett of Travel Colorfully

Inspiration - Vintage Kate Moss.

2013-04-01T13:45:00.000-04:00

If you've been following me for a while you know that sometimes it takes a moment for something to jump out and inspire me. Today, nothing this morning but then Kate Moss came to mind and hasn't left. Forever iconic, some of my favorite early images of the iconic supermodel:

Images - Google Images

Instagram 2.0.

2013-03-29T09:52:00.000-04:00

My days through the lens of Instagram.

1st image - Kristina Beckett of Travel Colorfully

Ensemble image 3 - Calvin Klein jacket, vintage YSL bow blouse, Banana Republic flare leg jeans

Capital Style Magazine ft. Khola's Kloset

2013-03-27T09:00:00.003-04:00

When Capital Style Magazine, Columbus' premier fashion and style authority, asked me for my favorite Spring 13' trends, I had no problem listing my top 5. From Gucci's monochromatic cobalt blue to J. Crew's floral silk pants, my 'must haves' for the season. Find the full article here. Let me know what you think! ;-)

Love leather for Spring!

See all my picks on CapitalStyle.

Images- CapitalStyle.com

Saks 5th Ave - Gucci

J. Crew

Google Images - Belstaf

Fun with Film.

2013-03-25T06:57:00.000-04:00

....One of those days where the camera man is playing around with the camera.

Dress - custom vintage

Ring - thrifting find

Necklace - Ebay

Kitten heels -DSW (old)

Recognize Talent When You See It.

2013-03-22T09:03:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I got to spend some quality time with a friend who also just happens to design some pretty chic clothes. Genoveva Christoff first caught my eye 2 years ago when I was writing an article on her. I stopped mid-writing to contact her and she ended up making me a custom piece.

Genoveva first showed in CMH Fashion Week's Finale Show, then was hand picked by Barney's Simon Doonan to show in NY at Lincoln Center's Diet Pepsi Style Studio show in 2012.

So proud of you my friend!

Find Genoveva's designs at Brigade boutique, April 2013.

Editorial photo design - Staley Designs

Editorial photography - Will Shivley Photography

Pepsi Style Studio images - Pepsi Style Studio

Models -

ChiMere Sullivan

Rachael Polack

Gwendolyn Wagner

Just For Kicks.

2013-03-20T09:13:00.000-04:00

Ok. So I kind of love these shoes. As I've said before, I was late getting in on the wedge sneaker trend. But now I'm all in.

Thought it would be fun if they played with one of my favorite jackets.

Wedge sneakers - LILIANA Sue
Jacket - vintage Chanel
Jeans - Rock Star super skinny in 'Sea Salt', Old Navy