I’ve read interviews where some of the most stylish, well-dressed women in the world claim that even they have days when they look in their closets and feel like they have nothing to wear. So it probably goes without saying that most of us earthlings have moments when our wardrobes feel uninspired, yet we don’t always know which pieces we should buy to fill in the gaps. Scouring Pinterest, knowing what looks good on your body, and investing in classic pieces you can wear for years are all good strategies, but have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal shopper do the choosing for you? That’s the idea behind Golden Tote, an online store that sends you a surprise tote of items, picked by a stylist just for you! I recently hopped online and filled out their short style questionnaire, then I chose two of my six pieces and they surprised me with the rest — handpicked based on my unique style. It was so fun having a week’s worth of new outfits show up at my front door! Click through to see where I wore them (and how I styled them) all week long…
*photos by Nicole Mlakar
Destination: Shopping on South Congress
Outfit requirements:
- Shoes I can walk a mile in without my feet hurting
- Breathable materials to survive the Austin heat
- A cool-without-trying-too-hard vibe
top: ASOS
shorts: Golden Tote
hat: Banana Republic
wedges: Tory Burch
bracelet: J.Crew
Destination: Picnic Date for Two
Outfit requirements:
- Feminine, carefree summer vibe
- Comfy enough to lounge on a picnic blanket
top: Golden Tote
shorts: ASOS
tote: kate spade new york
necklace: Maya Brenner
wedges: Dolce Vita
Destination: Business meeting over drinks at Hotel San Jose
Outfit Requirements:
- Something a bit more bold and colorful
- Classic style that’s not too stuffy
- Lightweight material suited for al fresco drinking
dress: Golden Tote
belt: J.Crew
sunnies: kate spade new york
necklace: maya brenner
Destination: Play Date at the Park
Outfit Requirements:
- Comfortable and cool
- Ability to chase 2-yr-old before she falls in the lily pond
- Fast-drying (in case you have to pull her out of said lily pond)
top: Golden Tote
shorts: J Brand
sandals: Yosi Samra
hat: Madewell
Destination: Dinner Party at Home
Outfit Requirements:
- Easy and breezy with a flirty vibe
- Sleeveless — drapey sleeves can get in the way while cooking!
dress: Golden Tote
necklace: Kendra Scott
This post is sponsored by Golden Tote. Hop on over to fill out the style profile and let their stylists get to work creating your ideal outfits shipped right to your door!
