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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

How I Shop: Shop Bop's Ultimate closet

ShopBop.com is not only one of my favorite online boutiques but it is also a wonderful place for style inspiration. One of my favorite features they have is their ShopBop ultimate closet, where they take 14 pieces and make 12 amazing outfits out of them. I ALWAYS love them! I find myself saving the outfit pictures and often purchasing some of the featured items. Unfortunately their ultimate closet will run you close to $4000, quite a steep price. But they do have some great pieces and clearly I am not alone as to loving this season's ultimate closet which was released yesterday and three pieces have already sold out. Here is how I tackle ShopBop's ultimate closet.

Step 1: I check out the collection, they have GREAT stylist over there.

Image From Shopbop.com
Step 2: I check out the pieces and think of what pieces I have in my closet already which could serve as similar pieces.Step 3:Then I go and look for look for similar items at lower price points. I'm sure The Look For Less, Chloe or Kara could have found much better pieces then me but I tried!
I purchased this Vest from urban outfitters on sale for $19.99. I figure I can dye it black if I am not a fan of the color but I preferred this material to fake leather and for Twenty bucks I figured it was a steal. Image From urbanoutfitters.com
And I also purchased this dress from urban to replaces ShopBop's sold out striped dress. I have this dress in black and I love it!Image From urbanoutfitters.com
I couldn't find great scarf replacement for the sold out Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent scarf but I was looking into possibly combining these two scarfs for a similar look. Probably not, but I want something bold with fringe like their scarf. Image from Nordstrom.comImage from Forever21.com
Or this Tolani Cape that my friend Brittany has could serve as replacement scarf.
Step 4: I purchase pieces that I find versatile enough to purchase. So now the pieces I think I am going to spring for are the following:
Both pieces are ones that I can see interchanging in a variety of outfits, which too me makes it great pieces to purchase.
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And some of the looks I love and hope to recreate! Image From Shopbop.com
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    This is awesome Amber, glad you posted!!

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  2. J @ The Look 4 LessJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Love all the items you purchased, can't wait to see you put the looks together!! :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Very awesome idea. I never even noticed the closet on shopbop before! haha. Cannot wait to see your new looks!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I love shopbop too, and hadn't really noticed the closet either! Oops!!
    I love how you explained your process to decision making - excellent!

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  5. LC @ Let Them Eat LentilsJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Wow this is really cool. What a neat explanation of how you come up with those outfits! This could really help me with the inspiration side I'm lacking.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Hey girly! I love how you put SO much thought into your wardrobe! You are my wardrobe icon, you pick SUCH great pieces!! BTW, I have been drooling over your Frye boots, but just haven't taken the plunge, do you have any outfit pics of you wearing them?? It would really help me out doll! Thanks so much for the help!

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  7. Julia modeJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Nice blog i love your selection :)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Nice! Great tips you've shared...

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  9. AmberJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks girls! Glad you enjoyed this post!

    Brittany I searched and couldn't find any outfits I wore those boots with but I know I have some so I will look for you!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    I lallaaloveee your grey purse! where is it from?

    Thanks!

    Ashley

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  11. KaraJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    You are so clever Am! Love how you shop!

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  12. LyndsyJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    All of your looks are so cute! I am especially loving that striped dress and looks #1 & #3. That cardigan is so cute and totally worth the purchase ! Thanks for the ideas, love how you made it work for less!

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  13. AmberJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Anonymous-It is from Urban Oufitters but I do not see it online still, hope you can find it in stores!


    Thanks Kara and Lyndsy!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks so much Amber! How do they run size wise? I hear that they run big??

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