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For a quickie summation of my closet issue and the super awesome pro-stylist answers I received, keep reading!

To revert back to find out what Closet Audit is and why I did this video, click on this link to direct you to Part One of this post.

My question: How do I breathe life into an old blouse?

Dillema: I have a lot of vintage and retro blouses. How can I wear more statement tops and dresses again, without looking like I am flaunting a repeater, or have a limited wardrobe?

Summary: Mixing and matching staples and accessories. When it comes to revamping a piece of my wardrobe, creativity is my best friend.

Victoria Gloster from Philadelphia suggested to “work basics in with special pieces and mix it up with accessories“ to “avoid looking like you stepped right out of an another era.” To create multiple looks which can feature an individual piece, reach for the staples: A structured blazer, well fitted trousers, jeans, skirts, and an A-line dress. Break up two and three piece vintage suits and ensembles into individual pieces for maximum style and avoid looking like it’s Halloween by NEVER wearing an entire outfit of vintage clothes from the same period at the same time.

Carly Montoya from Texas recommended that the “key to fabulous outfits that are also going to be personal” is “a solid foundation of basics in the closet.” Here is the list of staple things which I am going to be shopping for as soon as possible: Denim jeans, simple white button down shirt, cardigans, simple ballet flat, classic pump, basic pencil skirt.

Susan Ford from Oregon proposed to “mix in classics and timeless pieces to avoid going over the top” but to further supplement her statement she recommended shopping for vintage pieces with a staple appeal, like timeless jacket, classic bag, or ageless vest. She also recommended going to estate sales (and online) for vintage jewelry.

…and that is how Closet Audit by Urban Darling does it. I love how each stylist brought something unique to their submission. All the advice was solid, enlightening, and helpful. I highly recommend sending your wardrobe worries to the professionals of Urban Darling’s Closet Audit stat. Right now, they are taking submission until June 1, and each will get a goody. Click here to get virtually styled.

Closet Audit by Urban Darling is a virtually styling team that asks for you to send video submissions of your wardrobe woes, dress dilemmas. Your clothing conundrums are then abolished by three professional stylists with quick and painless 2 minute videos explaining and suggesting excellent advice and creative ideas documented at the ready, online, all the time.

A few weeks ago, I entered the Closet Audit by Urban Darling Challenge at the suggestion of a friend and fellow blogger, Kara Ashe of GoVee blog. The bait was a kick ass swag bag and all it required me to make was a 2 minute max video telling viewers what I love about my closet and asking Urban Darling’s stylists for advice on a personal, specific clothing rut. So, I digged through the shoe closet for my tripod, took out a pen and paper, and started brain storming. First, about what is my specific clothing rut– EASY! –Second, what to wear/how to make the video. – Easy? Not so much.

Okay, here’s the dealy-o: I’ll admit this, I’m pretty internet /social media savvy, (after all, I do it for a living) but when it comes to video and digital cameras, I can be a bit of a Dodo bird. I’ve had my Canon Powershot for the last billion years and, no lie, just discovered a few features I never knew it had 2 weeks ago. (What? A “To Do” option? Really?) So when it came to editing and shooting my video, it was simply, one tripod, a few bad angles, and an added mediocre slideshow text via Picasa Video Editor. Sorry that I didn’t impress anyone with my mad MTV VJ-inspired coolness, but I did get fabulous Virtual Styling advice. I swear, one day I will master the camera. Just not right now.

Click here to view my video submission to the Closet Audit Challenge and the three videos of professional virtual styling advice from Urban Darling staff members: Victoria, Carly, and Susan.
Here is the fabulous goodie bag:

Lots of jewelry, beauty goods, and fun. Love it. By far one of the best swag bags I have ever received! Thank you Kara and Urban Darling! I enjoyed partaking in the Closet Audit Challenge and hope that everyone loves it as much as I did… and that is a whole lot!