$37.77

On the eve of my 37th birthday I am offering closet edits for $37.77. Book today, for a date in the future, and mention this blog post, and the deal is yours.
If you want more info on a closet edit, click on the link below.
http://www.whowhatwear.com/spring-closet-cleaning-tips-2014

This is your chance to turn your wardrobe around! Don't wait another year, or another season!
Email me at geltyfashion@gmail.com

Ann, I'll Admit I Was Wrong

I can honestly say I haven't purchased much at Ann Taylor in recent years.  Though I walk by one quite regularly (because you know, I'm addicted to shopping) I never go in.  That is, until yesterday when I was trying to avoid the dreaded nap time for my toddler.  Much to my surprise there was a TON of really cute stuff. It became even better when I found the sale stuff was an additional 50% off!
This is a hard time of year to shop. You feel bad forking over cash for something you might just wear a few times before the season ends.  Not to worry, I can help you justify spending any amount of money on clothes 365 days a year.  You can take a lighter weight summer item and wear it into fall by adding layers.  A wool sweater in 80 degree heat is a little harder to justify.

Take for example this skirt! This month pair it with some cute flats and a skinny t-shirt.  Next month add some tights, knee high boots and a cute denim jacket.  In December, trade the denim for your favorite bulky knit.

Pintucked Georgette Skirt

This blouse is also transferable into the fall. Wear it with a cute long open cardigan or your leather jacket and skinny jeans.  If you're feeling super edgy now you can wear it cut-off shorts and some wedges.

Embroidered Femme Top

Both items combined came to $76 at checkout.  What a deal.  Ann Taylor, Gelty will be back

 

Jeans I can't believe it is already Friday!

Where did the week go!?! Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled it is Friday! To start the weekend off right I am going to hit up the Garment District this afternoon (shhh don't tell my husband). If you live in Denver and have never been, today is the day to check it out. This is THE place to go in town for designer jeans. If you're thinking to yourself, "the last thing I need is another pair of jeans," you're wrong. You can NEVER have enough jeans. Period. To top it all off, this weekend the store is offering 20% off their sale merchandise. This means that you can get great jeans for less money than if you bought average jeans at the Gap. The store also sells great shoes, handbags, other designer clothes that will also be on sale.  The staff is ridiculously helpful, and not in a pushy way.

Hope to see you there. http://www.garmentdistrictcolorado.com/women/women.html

Canned Goods, Literally

I am not the most philanthropic person around, for unknown reasons, really.  But when I hear of something great that helps others I am usually all for it.  So the other day I am out and about shopping for a change and I across these awesome earrings!

I come to find out that the man who made these (out of tin cans nonetheless) did so in an attempt to give his wife a traditional tin gift on their ten year anniversary.  Instantly I'm in love ( with the earrings of course ). Then to top it all off I find out that a can of food is donated to a reputable organization with each purchase.  Move over Toms, fashion over comfort any day of the week!

So excited about my good deed I wore them the very next day and received a ton of compliments! To make it even better my ears got a break from the heavy earrings I LITERALLY wear everyday! The product is weightless!

The owner and creator of these beauties lives in Denver and sells his product at various retailers across the state.  They are also available in Illnios and online at Etsy.
http://www.cannedgoods.net

Seattle, Portland, Bay Area, Denver peeps, this product is right up your alley!  I encourage all of you find something you like on the canned goods site and buy, buy, buy.

Let's Support Local Business

I am proud to announce that Gelty is listed as a partner with Plum Consignment in Denver.  

http://plumgood.com/partners/

If you haven't been to this gem of a shop in Stapleton you should go. They have a great selection of merchandise at very reasonable prices.  In addition they consign maternity clothes and kids clothes.  If you choose to consign items with them they do a 60/40 split, but if you buy something with the cash you earn, it becomes a 50/50 split.  The owner, Crystal Stephen, also believes in supporting local businesses.  She has a great variety of jewelry from local artists, and home goods too. 

Shopping consignment stores is a great way to update your wardrobe.  Clothes sitting in your closet are likely of no value if you don't wear them.  Consign them, make some money, and buy some stuff you really love.  One good piece that you can wear over and over again is far better than a lot of pieces you don't want to put on.

How to Wear a Midi-skirt

So two things happened to me today that I never thought were possible.

• I found an article of clothing that I love at a consignment shop
• It so happens to be a denim skirt that I have been on the quest for for well over three years. I know that this seems silly, but 99% of denim skirts make me look ten pounds heavier than I am.  I was looking for the perfect mix of slimming and slouchy and believe it or not that is hard to come by.  

I present to you a midi denim skirt by MOTHER

Originally $82 purchased for $20

Now I am confronted with how to wear a midi! A little online research and I am convinced of the following.

• High-heel, pointed toe shoes are a must (see yesterday's post)
• Slim fitting top with the perfect length just above the hip (I could wear a crop top, but trust me, you don't want to see me in one)
• Or for the first time since 9th grade I can consider tucking in a shirt. 

Here are some of the looks I saw online and love!  Go out get a midi, I think you'll love it too.

 

When The Shoe Fits

Thank you whowhatwear.com for your article today on the pointed-toe heel. Deemed the shoe that is flattering to everyone, I feel like I need to get out today and update my shoe collection.  Who wouldn't want the effects of a "sharp toe that extends the line of your leg and gives the illusion of slimmer, longer gams."  http://www.whowhatwear.com/shop-pointed-toe-heels/slide4

I LOVE the selections from whowhatwear but their price points are a little steep. Though you can find a pointed-toe pump just about anywhere, this is what I found online, on sale, with a little bit of pizazz.

Just because you own something typical, doesn't mean you have to be predictable.  Get your shoes on and get shopping.

LAMB Sandy Mesh Point-Toe Pump, www.lastcall.com, originally $225, now $84.50

DVF Betty Suede Combo Point-Toe Pump, www.lastcall.com, originally $425, now $164.50

Paul Andrew Zenadia Suede Peaked Vamp Pump, www.neimanmarcus.com, originally $695, now $312