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Cooler temperatures signal the arrival of fall—time to get your wardrobe ready for the season ahead. If you're aiming to simplify your style, a capsule wardrobe might be just what you need. Nashville-based personal stylist Katie Ferrell has curated a minimalist fall capsule collection designed with versatility in mind. She’s even styled multiple looks using each piece to help you make the most of your wardrobe. Explore and shop the full collection while supplies last!
Read MoreEarthy-toned hues will be everywhere this Fall/Winter season, and I know what you are thinking… “Fall colors? For Fall? Groundbreaking.” However, in honor of the new fall season, we have decided to kick things off with some of our favorite looks this season. In our newest edition of “Wear Now, Wear Later”, we are featuring the newest Lou Jean from Ulla Johnson in this beautiful golden olive color and showing you how to style it for two seasons. Click the link below to see how we styled it for the months of September and January, and don’t forget to click on the item you are interested in shopping. Enjoy!
Read MoreWith school starting and summer winding down, it’s time to start thinking about your Fall wardrobe and what staples you want to have in your closet this season. After spending countless hours reviewing every fall/winter 2025/26 runway show from New York to Milan, here are the Top 16 Fashion & Accessory Trends you will be seeing on everyone this coming season!
There was a bit of nostalgia as we saw a little bit of everything from some tried and true fall staples such as leopard to some new/old trends such as brooches. What we noticed and what has always been true of fashion is that…Fashion is VERY cyclical! Keep in mind… what goes around comes around, so be sure to set aside your absolute favorite wardrobe pieces when you grow tired of wearing them…. because, trust us, you will want them later!
Read MoreSummer is in full swing and as a creative professional, you may feel the pressure of showing up to work looking professional, creative, and effortlessly unique. The Ideal Closet knows how you feel and we are here to help! To get your creative juices flowing, personal and fashion stylist Katie Ferrell has created some fun, casual yet professional looks for you to wear to work. As always, if you see something you like, simply click on the image and you will be re-directed to the product’s webpage where you can learn more and shop.
If you feel creatively burned out or stuck in representing who you truly are through your wardrobe, please reach out to us. We will tailor a plan to help you achieve the wardrobe you have always dreamed about and through our unique questionnaire help you identify the style that best represents you. Contact us today and let’s curate a wardrobe that has you excited to get dressed every morning!
Read MoreHot temps are on the horizon as we countdown to 4th of July holiday weekend, but do you know what you want to wear? Shop our favorite Independence Day pieces to celebrate the holiday in style!
Read MoreWith the Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, do you have the perfect swimsuit looks to wear on your next vacation? Our fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell has scoured the web to find the best in women's swim and styled out some of her favorite swimwear looks. From flattering one piece swimsuits to beautiful bikinis, The Ideal Closet has you covered!
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Read MoreIn The Ideal Closet’s blog series “Destination Style”, our fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell shows you what to pack for a variety of travel destinations. In this post, she provides you with the season’s hottest items to take on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Click the link below to view and shop this week’s picks!
Read MoreBlack Friday sales have begun, and whether your shopping for Christmas gifts for others or yourself, we scoured 4 of our favorite brands to bring you the best deals just in time for the holiday season. Shop now while supplies last!
Read MoreWith the arrival of crisp Autumn air comes our 2024 Fall Capsule Wardrobe curated by our very own fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell. Indulge in rich fall colors and textures as you begin to start layering again. As with any capsule wardrobe, our stylist began with neutral base colors (black, camel, and denim), incorporated a couple of accent colors (burgundy and olive) along with a pattern (leopard), and she added some chic accessories sure to make any outfit a show-stopper! Click below to see the 36 amazing outfits our personal stylist curated and shop each piece by simply clicking on the item. Stay stylish & enjoy shopping!
Read MoreThe long holiday weekend is just a day away, and even though it is officially the end of summer, there are plenty of things to be excited about as Fall approaches. Among them is the amazing sales you will find this Labor Day weekend! While most people are shopping for the best sale items from the past season, The Ideal Closet's stylist Katie Ferrell has taken this opportunity to shop for the best sale items that you can wear in the upcoming Fall season. Genius!
Read MoreLet's head to Tokyo in this edition of Destination Style. When packing for a trip (especially abroad), you want to make sure that you pack a light suitcase with a lot of outfit options. Check out these picks for our trip to Tokyo and if you see something you must have, simply click on the image of the item you like and you will be redirected to the product page where you can learn more and purchase. Happy Shopping!
Read MoreJuly 2024 has arrived & you know what that means…. It’s time for the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Yay! Fashion and Personal Stylist Katie Ferrell has scoured Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Sneak Peak to find the best deals, and she has styled them into our favorite looks. Skip the hours of shopping countless pages, and simply shop the best finds in The Ideal Closet’s curated 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale lookbook. The sale begins for Icon members on July 9th!
Read MoreSummer vacation is on everyone’s minds right now, but do you know what to wear on your vacation? With The Ideal Closet’s blog series “Destination Style”, fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell uses her experience from a year traveling abroad to show women what they should be wearing on their next trip.
Read MoreIt’s time for another installment in The Ideal Closet’s series “One Item Two Ways”. In this series, Nashville fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell shows us how to style one of summer’s most fashionable jumpsuits, the Ba&sh Cyrus Strapless Jumpsuit, for a day at the office and a night out with friends. The best part about today’s feature …. EVERYTHING FEATURED IS ON SALE! Simply click on the item you want and you’ll be redirected to the product’s webpage.
Read MoreIf the summer heat has you seeking shelter indoors, spend your time wisely and save big on all the new summer markdowns. Here we’re sharing our favorite summer steals and deals. Simply click on the item you like and you’ll be redirected to the items webpage. Better hurry before items sell out!
Read MoreIt may still be spring, but summer and summer temperatures are just around the corner. Have you thought about what you will be wearing this summer or what you’ll be wearing on your next beach vacation? The Ideal Closet’s summer capsule wardrobe checks all the boxes! Nashville fashion & personal stylist Katie Ferrell shares her favorite finds for the season and shows you how to wear them. Click on the images of the items you like to shop them. Happy Summer!
Read MoreWomen, with only two weeks before we count down to the new year, have you found the perfect party look to wear? Look no further, we have you covered! Whether you’re 21 or 71, we have put together some fabulous looks for you to wear to ring in the new year. Simply click on the image of the item you would like to shop. Happy shopping & Happy New Year!
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year….time for a new capsule wardrobe for Fall! Shop all these fabulous selections and discover the 27 different looks we created from our capsule by clicking on the link below.
Read MoreDon’t you want to look fabulous everyday? Now you can! You can even have your very own personal stylist who can create a wardrobe that represents you. We can even show you how to wear every item by creating a look book of outfit options. If, however, you can’t entertain that option of hiring a personal stylist at the moment, follow us along as we take some of our favorite items and show you how to wear them. You may also shop our selections by simply clicking on the item you love!
Read MoreWith summer temperatures outside, it’s hard to think about the upcoming Fall season, but as you’ve probably experienced in past seasons, if you don’t plan now on your wardrobe, you may miss out on the season’s hottest finds. Don’t let it happen to you again! Check out the following fall finds, and add your favorites to your Fall shopping list today!
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