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Hi everyone. Thank you all for your wonderful feedback on Jess LC’s last post! Did you get a chance to look at her jewelry? Anyway, here are the next 5 looks from Jess’s closet.  Please enjoy and Don’t forget to enter my Polished Sense of Style Contest! It’s the post below this one.  Thanks ladies!

LOOK 1: COFFEE STOP
Cardigan: Banana Republic
Scarf: Gift
Tank: Express
Bag: Nordstrom
Pants: Gap
Cuff: Vintage
Shoes: Corso Como Caryn in grey suede $146

You can purchase the Corso Como Caryn heel here

LOOK 2:  OFFICE FLIRT
Jacket: Macy’s
Top: Gap
Belt: Fossil
Skirt: J. Crew
Jewelry: Vintage
Bag: Nordstrom
Tights: Target
Boots: Rainbow by BC Footwear in brown $90

You can purchase the Rainbow by BC Footwear boot here

LOOK 3:  SUNDAY SHOWER
Dress: Anthropologie
Belt: Fossil
Coat: Cole Hann
Bag: Nordstrom
Tights: Target
Boots: Rainbow by BC Footwear in brown $90

You can purchase the Rainbow by BC Footwear boot here

LOOK 4: ALL SNAZZY

Blazer: Gap
Dress: Banana Republic
Clutch: Grandmother’s
Bangles: Vintage
Tights: Target
Boots: Wow Wow by Blowfish in black $44.95

You can purchase the Wow Wow by Blowfish bootie here

LOOK 5: JET PLANE
Top: French Connection
Jacket: Boutique
Scarf: Vintage
Jeans: Hudson
Bag: Gift
Shoes: Corso Como Vanessa heel in red $150

You can purchase the Corso Como Vanessa heel here

Hi everyone! I’ve decided to host another contest on the blog.  If you were apart of my first contest or viewed it then you probably know what I am going to ask of you.  If you have no clue what I’m talking about then check out my scarf contest I hosted last year.

This new contest is dedicated to the blog and it’s one year anniversary. There will be lots of fun stuff ahead! I’ll do my best to keep you posted.

Here are the rules: (Think Polished)

1. Submit a photo of yourself in your best Polished outfit, look or pose. Be as creative as you want and please have fun, it’s why I do this.

I will be taking entries of photos until February 5th, which is next Friday.  Once I have everyone’s photo that wants to participate then I will post everyone’s photo on the blog.  Then I will have my readers, your readers and anyone else who stops by that day vote on who they think has the most Polished Sense of Style.

Ang in her Polished pose and look. She is wearing the Winnie heel by Matiko

Please reply with a comment if you are interested in entering. I will email you so you can reply with a fabulous photo of yourself.

I will also be posting the PRIZE later this week so you girls can see what you’ll win.

Thanks lovelies !

I just wanted to write and say thank you all so very much who donated $2 to the Haiti relief. I will be shipping out all the earrings tomorrow, Thursday! Please come back and comment when you receive them! If any of you want to send me pictures of them on, please do! I’ll post them here on Polished Sense.

Also, stop by later tonight, I’ll have my post up for today. Hint Hint…I’m having another contest!

Stay tuned…

Hi everyone! I’ve raided another closet! If you are new or missed my first couple of sessions of “Raid My Closet” and are asking what is it? It’s where I (Jessica) come to your closet with the shoes from my shop and style new outfits with pieces you already have. Our participant this week is a lovely lady named Jess Constable of ‘make under my life’. If you are familiar with the JessLC Collection of Jewelry this is her closet! Yes, I got her! Check out some of her fabulous looks and you can tell me which one is your favorite and why. This is the first part, so stay tuned for more looks to come later this week.

LOOK 1:  WINTER WHITE
Sweater Dress: Gap
Bag: HOBO
Tights: Target
Belt: Thrift
Jewelry: Vintage
Boots: Chinese Laundry Sensational in black $65

You can purchase the Chinese Laundry Sensation boot here

LOOK 2: MIDNIGHT MAGIC
Dress: Macy’s
Tights: Target
Bag: Macy’s
Necklace: Grandmothers
Bracelet: Vintage
Booties: Corso Como Cosmo in blue $154

You can purchase the Corso Como Cosmo bootie here

LOOK 3:  TRIBES OF FASHION
Dress: Banana Republic
Belt: Ralph Lauren
Bag: Macy’s
Necklace: Grandmother’s
Bracelet: Vintage
Booties: Corso Como Cosmo in blue $154

You can purchase the Corso Como Cosmo bootie here

LOOK 4:  STREET CROSSING
Shirt: Gap
Blazer: Banana Republic
Necklace: JessLC collection
Scarf: Gap
Bangles: Vintage
Skirt: Gap
Bag: Macy’s
Tights: Target
Boots: Matiko Sudi in grey for $246

You can purchase the Matiko Sudi boot here

Hi Everyone.  I will be selling 15 pairs of earrings at $2 a piece, first come first serve basis.  All the proceeds will be going towards Save the Children: Haiti Earthquake foundation. If you are interested in purchasing a pair, comment which pair/s you would like and your email. Or just make sure your correct email is linked when you comment.  I will then email you with a invoice for $2 and ask for your shipping address.

This is a great way for me to clear out a few pairs of earrings from my styling studio while helping out a great cause. Please participate if you wish and let your readers and other blog friends know if you think they would be interested in this too. Thanks everyone!

PAIR 1: VIOLET DOTS (SOLD)

• about 1/2 inch in diameter

PAIR 2:  PEACHY GOLD (SOLD)

• about 2 1/2 inches long

PAIR 3:  SHIMMERING LEAVES (SOLD)

• about 2 1/2 inches long

PAIR 4: BLACK CHAINS (SOLD)

• about 2 inches long

PAIR 5: DOUBLE CIRCLE (SOLD)

• about 1 1/2 in diameter

PAIR 6:  GOLD TEARS (SOLD)

• about 4 inches long

PAIR 7: LILAC STRINGS (SOLD)

• about 4 1/2 inches long

PAIR 8:  CORAL PEACH (SOLD)

• about 1 1/2 inch long

PAIR 9: CRISP WHITE SHELLS (SOLD)

• about 2 1/2 inches long

PAIR 10: SILVER BALL (SOLD)

• about 5 inches long

PAIR 11: GOLD LEAVES (SOLD)

• about 3 inches long (a little vintage looking)

PAIR 12: HOOP CIRCLES (SOLD)

• about 3 1/2 inches long (vintage)

PAIR 13: BRITE BLUE (SOLD)

• about 1 1/2 inches long (same as coral peach)

PAIR 14: SEA FOAM HOOPS (SOLD)

• about 2 1/2 inches long

PAIR 15:  WOODEN TRIBAL (SOLD)

• about 1 1/2 inch in diameter

Live somewhere warm or going somewhere warm? Check out the Zabby by Matiko!

A look I created for the zabby.  Take a pair of denim leggings, I chose a pair with zipper detailing by the ankle.  A fun print top, the one shown is from Target.  A pair of gold hoop earrings and for a pop of color and orange clutch.

Who’s ready for warm weather, like I am? I would also love to hear how you would wear this sandal.

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Looking for an outfit for work? Try something like this! Find a striped silk blouse in a dark color, a plaid pencil skirt and a thin gold belt.  Look for a fun pair of button booties for your feet, I might even add tights to this look too. Now add some fun accessories like a pair of studded leather gloves and a plum leather clutch. Poof…Viola! Now you’ve got ‘the’ look!

I got in touch with a young designer from the Chicagoland area and wanted to feature her line called J. Marie Collections.  I also asked her if I could style a few of her garments for my blog to show all of you.  Here is one of her garments that I styled from her collection.  So lovely readers, tell me your thoughts?

LOOK: SUNNY SPOTLIGHT

Necklace: French Connection
Bangles Orange & Teal: Max & Chloe
Bangle in Blue: Macy’s
Mini Bag: Dooney & Bourke
Dress: J. Marie Collections

Also let me know if you’d purchase a garment like this for the summer season.  Thanks everyone!

Looking for a flat black boot? I’ve got one in the shop to take a look at.  It’s the Corso Como Madrid boot! With it’s criss-cross strap and button snap this boot will last for seasons to come.

THE LOOK: Leggings are a great choice for these boots or even tights because it will show off the strap design.  I paired the leggings with a dress from French Connection that has a lot of fun details near the chest.  Simple black and gold bangles were a must for the wrist and gold hoop earrings to frame the face. I paired a bag with gold studs on it for some added flare.

Tell me, how would you wear these boots?

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Hi everyone. Thank you all for your wonderful feedback on the last post! Here are the next 4 looks from Karla’s closet.  Please enjoy and please tell me your favorite!

LOOK 1: CRISP WHITE

Dress: DVF
Scarf: Anthropologie
Necklace: Vintage
Belt: J. Crew
Bracelets: Vintage
Heels: Chinese Laundry Love Me in nude for $84

You can purchase the Chinese Laundry Love Me heels here

LOOK 2: WAKE UP

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: Anthropologie
Bangles: Vintage
Clutch: Mom’s
Tights: Target
Heels: Dolce Vita Wander in brown for $134

You can purchase the Dolce Vita Wander bootie here

LOOK 3: CLASSIC CORAL

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: J. Crew
Necklace: French Connection
Clutch: DKNY
Bracelet: Vintage
Tights: American Apparel
Boots: Chinese Laundry Sensational in black $65

You can purchase the Chinese Laundry Sensational boot here

LOOK 4: SILVER BAM

Top: French Connection
Skirt: Anthropologie
Clutch: Rafe
Bracelet: Vintage
Flats: Chinese Laundry Markers in black $54

You can purchase the Chinese Laundry Markers flats here