Hey all!

WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW WEBSITE!

awalkthroughmycloset.com

This has been something I have been thinking about for over a year now. I noticed this summer that I wasn't getting the views I normally get while I was using Blogger. I thought it was weird and I have been promoting my blog and networking and growing but my blog itself its views were going down. That's when I knew it was time to get some help.

I knew that I wanted to change to a different website URL but I wanted to find a good hosting site. I had gotten a few bloggers telling me that their website had crashed through blogger and had lost everything. I really didn't want that to happen to me. I asked around and heard about many hosting sites. I found SiteGround and it is super affordable and they helped me do everything. Starting my Wordpress account and transferring EVERYTHING over to this blog. They were incredibly helpful.

So here we are guys! I will be posting on my new domain here from now on.

Thank you so much to all the people still here and reading 4 years later after making this change and growing with me. I appreciate all of you readers more than you know.

Here is to some new beginnings and a new post this Friday on my new site ;)

xoxo,
Malori

Fall Spotlight Color: Purple

Hey all!

I feel like every season I end up hanging on a certain color. During Spring it was blush tones, during the summer I wore lots of blue, and for this fall my spotlight color is going to be.... *drum roll*... PURPLE!

I have been wearing it more often since August and buying more shades of purple from a light antique purple, deep wine, and even lilacs. I also just bought this purple blanket scarf that I can't wait to wear.

Wedding Style 101

Hey all!

This post is something I am SO excited to finally talk about. Today we are talking about the etiquette of how to dress when you are invited to a wedding! I don't talk about wedding outfits often, but perhaps we should change that.

For the gents, The Black Tux is a great option that is out there. They are an online tuxedo rental company that also offers suit rentals and other formal wear for occasions like prom, weddings, etc. No matter what the occasion they can make you look your best, but not better than the bride ;). Below is a handy guide created to help you in any type of wedding occasion you might encounter this season!

Ladies, they have great tips for you as well so don't feel left out! Me, myself and I have to have a plan for EVERYTHING in my life. So it's no surprise that I need a little guidance on whats appropriate for each occasion.

Casual

• If you're going to a wedding like this I recommend not being too casual (jeans, distressed, t-shirts) The best advice? Dress like you were going to church. So a sundress will do!

Semiformal

• Check out the picture below! I decided to give you a good wedding option since I like visuals and not just descriptions. It's something you can wear to a wedding even if you don't know the dress code.

Formal

• The only formal event I attended was my prom and my fraternity's banquet last year. For these fancy occasions, I recommend a long dress or cocktail dress. Stick to black or muted colors if you are doing a long evening dress so you don't take away from the bride or bridal party.

Since it is fall, my last piece of advice is for any fall wedding you plan to attend.  I would wear something in the fall colored realm: hunter green, mustard yellow, or like my wine colored dress below. I also gave some more options here for you:

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Floral patterns are always great for any occasion/event. I personally want something that is plain in color so I can dress it up with my fabulous jewelry. Dresses with bell sleeves or a type of knit are comfortable and stylish!

I hope you like this post and I look forward to giving tips for other seasons!

xoxo,

Malori

Dress- Old Navy+{here}// Heels- Target// Necklace- Sugarfix{Bauble Bar}// 

Earrings- Sugarfix// Bracelet's- Torrid//

4 Tips On How I Transition Seasons

Hey all!

It is officially September. I have broken out my fall candles/sprays and even ordered a new blanket scarf. Even though it's still in the 90s here in AZ and probably won't be cooling down until end of October, it doesn't mean I can't cheat the system! Even though it is still rather hot here I usually cheat and wear summer items with my fall items until I can fully transition into cardigans, boots, and sweaters. Here are just a few tips I find helpful:

Go-To Summer Outfit

Hey all!

I can't believe I start senior year in a week and a new job on Wednesday. Everything is happening so fast and it is exciting! I can't wait to have a great year full of change and lots of new memories.

I already got my planner and backpack and all my things for my classes. I'll be doing a separate post of where I got everything on Wednesday. But I wanted just new/different everything because I just needed fresh start at this new school to finish strong.

Moving on to this outfit, it has become my go to outfit to wear this summer when I have run out of ideas. I got this dress from Rue 21+ when tie-dye became a thing for 5 min again. But honestly, I love tie-dye so much I used to wear tie-dye shirts all the time when I was younger. So go figure at 21 I wear tie-dye dresses now.

I also found the PERFECT ripped jean jacket & it's cropped which is great. I love putting it into my outfits to make it edgier and less put together. I found these shoes at DSW on super sale and they are the most comfortable heels I have ever owned. I can wear them for hours. Then I put my favorite hat on and jewelry from Francesca's.

Tempe Photographer Rylie took these photos for me. You should checkout her page here. I can't wait to collab with her again. I hope you enjoyed this outfit!

xoxo,
Malori

Back-To-School

Hey all!

IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

I have several back-to-school posts in mind to help give you some idea's of what to wear, what should be in your school bag as a college student, and even transitioning to fall weather.


But for now, let's focus on this outfit. For me, this is a more casual outfit that I would wear to school or even to hang out with friends or wear to work. I would switch out my heels for sandals or even some rose gold Birkenstocks. Whatever you think is comfortable to wear all day to school. During the school year, I mostly like to wear comfy clothes but fashionable. So lots of bralettes and soft knit tees and cut off jean shorts with minimal jewelry. I hate sweating so much and feeling like I am choking by my statement necklaces or bracelets so I just stick to one necklace and some studs.

I found this dress at Francesca's and it fits like a glove. I also love the color for transitioning into fall. It's only $44 and if you like the soft material and cut then you could buy another for 50% off since they're doing BOGO50. To help make this look less made up I tied a maroon/purple flannel around my waist.

I paired it with a black bralette which peeks through perfectly with the halter of the dress. I found these heels at DSW and they are honestly the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I can work a 5hr shift and not have to change into sandals. I also paired my other Sugarfix earrings I got and a purple pendant together. And you can't see but my watch has purple elephants in it and I am obsessed.

There you have it! This is my back to school outfit and I can't wait to do some more!

xoxo,
Malori

L'ange Titanium Wand Review

Hey all!

I am finally doing a review on the L'ange 25mm titanium wand! I am over the moon to finally talk about this curling wand. I have used Nume for years and it honestly was cheaply made wand and destroyed easily and takes forever to curl my thick hair. I watched a live video of someone talking about this iron and they had thick long hair like me so I decided why not! Before I get into this you can use coupon code: IG50 to get 50% off your order AND a free heat shield.


Whenever I need my hair to stay curled for a long period of time I wash my hair like normal and then put in a frizz creme/or smoothing serum. I use Pantene serum for my ends and John Freida creme throughout my hair for my natural curls to be less frizzy. I blow dry my hair first, usually the night before so it has enough time to cool down in between styling it.

I used the Bumble & Bumble blow dry repair and the L'ange heat shield to protect my hair.

Then I sectioned off my hair in 2 sections and start with my bottom pieces first. I used the heat shield the next day too before I use the curling iron. And I brush through each section before I curl.

Bralette Review Ft. Stylzoo

Hey all!

I have a review for you guys today on some bralettes from Stylzoo. I loved the last bras from them so I had to try the bralettes when I was told they were going to sell them next. You can find the bralette here if you're interested in buying one!

I am going to go ahead and say they do run small. So ordering at least a size or two up is helpful. Especially if you're me and are more endowed in the chest area. Overall they fit rather comfortably and I like that they have a hook in the back to make it criss-cross.

I loveeee the colors of both of these are blush and a mauve. The camera doesn't do the mauve justice because it honestly is so beautiful in person. The lace also isn't scratchy like most materials. It is really soft and comfortable on my skin. 

They also have some new comfy bras if you wanna try those first here.

Hope you enjoyed!

xoxo,

Malori

Something Blue & Nothing Borrowed

Hey all!

So sorry for the small absence! I had a few things I needed to take care of first so my blogging and taking photos kinda got put on the back burner.

I know I owe the winner of the giveaway some recognition as well. I already emailed and sent out the winner their prize, Haley thank you so much for the love and support and thank you to everyone else who entered.


In fact, I am showing off one of the prizes.  was this bracelet from BohoBetty. It is one of my favorite bracelet collections and they have tons more like this one. They are super high quality and I just can't stop wearing them. Use my code MALORISCLARK to get 20% off your order if you do happen to find something you like.

I don't normally wear blue but I have wanted to wear an outfit like this for awhile now. I love the blue and neutral brown tones mixed together. It's very classy and seamlessly put together. I have a few more outfits perfect for summer that I can't wait to talk about. Including doing a segment on what to wear to certain events! I also have a few collabs not just on here but on my instagram (@malorisclark) as well so make sure you tune in because some of the products are AMAZING!

Enjoy this outfit!

xoxo,
Malori

Classic Preppy Look

Hey all!

 I hope you had an amazing weekend! I went to Tucson to visit some friends the other day and had a great time. I ended up going to dinner with my friend and then saw a movie the next day. We had a ton of fun and its always fun to catch up with old friends!

I feel like my style has really taken a switch lately. I don't know if it's because it's a new year or that I am a year older, but I have worn more clothes where they are more my style and personality. The preppy classy girl style. Which I feel like in the plus size community is hard to find items like that style. But lately, Target has really stepped up their plus size game and I found this gem. I have been looking for something like it for forever now and I ABSOLUTELY love the way it hits my body.

Once again these amazing photos are done by the wonderfully talented Tempe photographer Rylie. Her website is here if you want to see her other works with other beautiful people.

I will announce the winner of my giveaway that ended on Wednesday I think this Wednesday or Thursday. Thank you all who entered you guys are amazing and I appreciate the support.

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Tulle Skirts & Collabs

Hey all!

I hope your weekend was long and spent by the pool! Because mine was well spent with some amazing friends. I got to celebrate a birthday with a good friend on Friday, then had a pool day on Saturday, but on Sunday I got to see one of my oldest friends.



But most importantly I am really excited to announce this collab with Rylie. She is a photographer in Tempe and extremely talented. Her site is here and she already has some of her projects up. I am an incredibly proud of her work and a humble friend lucky to collaborate with her.

We ended up getting lunch and catching up like no time has passed. We ended up exploring and finding some fun buildings to shoot at. I am excited for more photos with her in the future!

Her photos of me are also here on her site and she has tons more to go through. I definitely recommend her she has a great eye and is easy to work with if you're looking for someone to take your photos this summer!

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Blush & Rose Gold Sunnies

Hey all!

 I hope you are having a great weekend! I went home and visited my family and only have 2 weeks and 2 finals left with school. I can't wait to be done and be on summer break working my new job. It has been a rough semester, to say the least, and I am very thankful for the support system I have gained!


Now, this outfit is inspired by one of my California trip outfits. I had a different top on but I really like this one from Rue 21. I am wearing my favorite black jeans. I wear them all the time and I don't care how hot it is. I also am wearing my favorite bracelet from Boho Betty! They are doing 40% off this weekend and you could get my bracelet or one in a different color or they have many other collections! Click this link here and then use the code SUPER40 to save money.

I have to mention these gorgeous rose gold and blush sunnies. My friend (credit to her) bought them first and I love them to death. I got them from this site called JoJo Direct. They have a lot of things but their sunglasses are gorgeous. I do not have a code from them but I recommend signing up with an email will save you some money!

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori

Updated Home Decor

Hey all!

So sorry for the semi long absence. I have had a few school things come up. Spring is always rather busy for me so it'll take me a bit to readjust to having some time to blog again finally. I only have a month left of school and it couldn't end sooner. I am ready for summer, some sunshine and some pool time! I have some exciting posts planned with some other bloggers and companies. AND I have a large giveaway in May for my 4 year anniversary of my blog!! 

I thought this would be a fun post just about my updated home decor for spring/all year round. A lot is either handmade from me, people from fairs, friends, and a few is bought from Target. I actually got the pineapple and AZ "home sweet home" from the street fair a few weeks ago. One of my childhood friends made the water color sign for my 21st birthday. I also have 2 more things to hang up and then I am finished with this wall. 

My coffee table is my favorite thing right now since my roommate and I both love musky/pine scents we have been trying to get through this Yankee candle. I know it's way past Christmas but it lasts so long and burns forever. I also have this fun tic tac toe set my mom gave me of cactus and AZ state pieces. So far I love the new arrangement and can't wait to add more.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Malori

February Birchbox

Hey all!

This month's Birchbox is all about love and Valentine's Day. If you haven't seen my first post about the company and a little info about what they're about then click on this to read it. But basically, they are a monthly beauty subscription service.


I actually liked this box a lot more than my first one. I had this perfume again and it smells basically just like the name. It is very clean and just like freshly washed linens almost which is more something my mom would like. I also didn't really care for the fruit peel because I felt like it didn't really do anything but make my acne a little inflamed after I washed it off. I absolutely loved the repair serum/creme from Bumble & Bumble is one of my favorite brands. I also loved the under eye product I feel like has really helped me look more awake and less dark circles. Finally my absolute favorite product from this box was the PBJ Smoothie stick from The Beauty Crop. I will have to check them out and see what else they sell because I have worn this color everyday since I got it.

Overall I did enjoy Birchbox but I decided not to continue with it just because I don't think it's worth the money. They don't send you products based on your preferences and the samples are incredibly small that by the time I might like the product it is empty. But I still enjoyed finding new brands!

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Malori