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Denim Vest Face-Off: Trainer Vs. Raider Trainer (Pokemon): Vest:...

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:17:42 -0400

Denim Vest Face-Off: Trainer Vs. Raider

Trainer (Pokemon): Vest: Target - Mossimo Sleeveless Denim Vest, $30 / Top: Stylebop - Optic White Tank, $95 / Jeans: American Rag - Joe’s Jeans, $172 / Shoes: Dressing Room - Ash Bowie Wedge Trainer, $225 / Bag: Target - Merona Small Cross Body Bag, $10 / Sunglasses: Boohoo - Becki Heart Sunglasses, $12

Raider (Fallout): Vest: Target - Mossimo Sleeveless Denim Vest, $30 / Top: Topshop - Strapless Leather Corset, $60 / Pants: New Look - High Waisted Leggings, $24 / Boots: Steve Madden Boots, $34 / Bag: Zara - Studded Clutch, $50 / Bracelet: Stylebop - White Striped Bangle, $25 / Ring: Follow Best - Crown of Thorns Ring, $10

I get so many requests, a lot of them end up falling through the cracks of the internetz, so I...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:00 -0400

I get so many requests, a lot of them end up falling through the cracks of the internetz, so I decided that I’m going to put together a MEGA request list for future outfits.

What video game characters would you like to see turned into outfits?

Inspired by Navi from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:59:07 -0400

Inspired by Navi from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Dress: Miss Selfridge - Lace Insert Panel Dress, $68 / Shoes: Boohoo - Amara Baby Blue Suedette Lace Up Boots, $70 / Purse: Handpicked - Ivory Structured Bag, $54 / Necklace: J. Crew - Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, $98 / Bracelet: Accessorize - Pearl and Crystal Stretch Bracelet, $23

Inspired by Kairi from Kingdom Hearts Top: Nelly - Open Back...

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:18:52 -0400

Inspired by Kairi from Kingdom Hearts

Top: Nelly - Open Back Top, $28 / Jeans: Tessabit - Victoria Beckham Jeans, $185 / Shoes: Coach - Alexis Wedge Sneakers, $188 / Bandeau: Aerie - Lace Bandeau, $13 / Bag: ModCloth - Twists of Licorice Bag, $45 / Necklace: Ebay - Stainless Steel Heart Key Necklace, $25 / Bracelet: Swell - Lucca Couture Braided Bracelet, $35

Inspired by Fenris from Dragon Age 2 Dress: Jeans West - Snake...

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:12 -0400

Inspired by Fenris from Dragon Age 2

Dress: Jeans West - Snake Print Dress, $60 / Jacket: Villa - Bevin Blazer, $57 / Tights: ModCloth - High Dramaturge Tights, $12 / Shoes: Abel Munoz - Alessandra, $325 / Clutch: Rare London - Brushed Suedette Contrast Clutch, $22 / Watch: Shopbob - Michael Kors Silver Slim Runway Watch, $160 / Earrings: Catalogue Favorites - Butterfly Hoop Earrings, $35

Inspired by Mega Man from Mega Man T-Shirt: Banana Republic -...

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:20:22 -0400

Inspired by Mega Man from Mega Man

T-Shirt: Banana Republic - Signature T-shirt, $30 / Shirt: Gant - Oxford Casual Shirt, $115 / Vest: Javelin - Scotch and Soda Vest, $130 / Jeans: Coggles - APC Standard Indigo Jeans, $195 / Shoes: Little Burgundy - Bodine Sneakers / Watch: Swell - Nixon Time Teller Watch, $75 / Phone Case: The Iconic - Monochrome Slider Case, $36

Inspired by Lara Croft from Tomb Raider Reborn Top: Joie - Ira...

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:01:12 -0400

Inspired by Lara Croft from Tomb Raider Reborn

Top: Joie - Ira Top, $68 / Pants: H&M - Ankle Length Trousers, $39 / Sandals: Couture Candy - Dakota Sandal, $130 / Purse: Zalando - Cross Body Bag, $86 / Necklace: Forever 21 - Graduated Arrow Necklace, $6.80 / Bracelet: Zappos - Guess Wood Stretch Bracelet, $30 / Phone Case: Stella & Dot - Decorative Red Ikat Print Case, $29

Inspired by Viva Pinata Dress: Eluxe - Ella Moss Chevron Maxi,...

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:10:36 -0400

Inspired by Viva Pinata

Dress: Eluxe - Ella Moss Chevron Maxi, $275 / Jacket: Dorothy Perkins - Light Denim Jacket, $56 / Sandals: Target - Mossimo Sandal, $20 / Purse: DSW - Minnetonka Fringe Cross Body Bag, $50 / Bangle: Stylebop - Mango Multi Bracelet, $60 / Earrings: Zappos - Kate Spade Confetti Earrings, $68

Editor’s Note: May 2013 Dress: Oasis - Iris Chiffon Maxi...

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:48:48 -0400

Editor’s Note: May 2013

Dress: Oasis - Iris Chiffon Maxi Dress, $120 / Vest: Lace Peach Vest, $56 / Purse: Oasis - Leicester Cross Body Bag, $39 / Sandals: Steve Madden - Tricklee, $97 / Jacket: Dorothy Perkins - Denim Jacket, $56 / Scarf: Glassworks - Coral Scarf, $105 / Boots: Pull & Bear - High Heel Cowboy Boots, $57

Inspired by the DCI Agents of Dance Central 3 Top: Harvey...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:56:31 -0400

Inspired by the DCI Agents of Dance Central 3

Top: Harvey Nichols - Parker top, $300 / Vest: Modekungen - Leather vest, $230 / Pants: H&M - Ankle length trousers, $13 / Flats: Shopbop - Charles Phillip Yasmin Flats, $160 / Purse: Target - Mossimo Clutch, $18 / Ring: Modcloth - Play it Again Ring, $8 / Necklace: General Pants Co - Legacy Spiked Necklace, $20

Inspired by Elizabeth from Bioshock: Infinite I couldn’t...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:06:13 -0400

Inspired by Elizabeth from Bioshock: Infinite

I couldn’t choose which style to do, so I did both!

Modern Vintage: Top: Dorothy Perkins - Laser Cut Flowers Top, $58 / Skirt: Zalando - Mini Skirt, $45 / Shoes: Boohoo Mia Nude Suedette Wedges, $50 / Bracelet: Oasis - Flower Stretch Bracelet, $22 / Necklace: Amazon - Crystal Studded Cameo, $12

Classic Preppy: Top: Tilly’s - Full Tilt Tie Front Top, $28 / Zalando - Pleated Skirt, $220 / Shopbop - Michael Kors Odell Ballet Flat, $185 / Ebay - Stainless Steel Heart Key Pendant, $25 / Nelly - Bird Bracelet, $20

I just signed up for Loot Crate and can’t wait to see what...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:30:55 -0400

I just signed up for Loot Crate and can’t wait to see what my first crate holds! It seriously is like getting a surprise birthday present every month! I know this isn’t gaming/fashion related, but I’m on a bit of a Loot Crate high right now (so deal with it). Anywho, check it out and there will be a new outfit posted tomorrow. Here’s a hint: BIOSHOCK!

shelvestostreets: Outfit inspired by Elizabeth (Bioshock...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:38:05 -0400

shelvestostreets:

Outfit inspired by Elizabeth (Bioshock Infinite)

I wanted to replicate the vintage style of the game through a longer cut skirt. The shirt is reminiscent of Elizabeth’s first outfit with the front tie. I also chose a cameo necklace to add more of a vintage splash and bird earrings as a nod to Song Bird.

Skirt: Forever 21, Top: Marshalls, Necklace: Vintage Stone, Earrings: Lucky Brand, Bracelets: Forever 21

Style Advice: When wearing a front tie top, be sure to tie up the top before you button it. The buttons secure the tie from coming undone and keep it positioned nicely.

Since there’s no new outfit today (I apologize - I’m super swamped with my last exam coming up on Wednesday), I thought I’d still give you a gaming inspired outfit! This one is inspired by Elizabeth from Bioshock Infinite and put together by me in real life! I’m starting to do more and more inspired outfits in my daily attire and figured I’d share the best ones on here periodically.

I recently reorganized C2C’s Pinterest boards and added an...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:42:03 -0400

I recently reorganized C2C’s Pinterest boards and added an exciting new board: Gaming Inspired Fashion.

I’ll be posting clothing and accessories that I find online that look “inspired” by certain characters or games. For instance, above are a pair of earrings that remind me of Princess Peach - they’ve got the same colors as her dress and that ladylike style she flaunts.

Console to Closet is almost at 50,000 followers!!! I can’t believe it! That’s so many...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:56:12 -0400

Console to Closet is almost at 50,000 followers!!! I can’t believe it! That’s so many stylish gamers!

I think I’m going to giveaway some of my PAX East swag once we hit that milestone, but in the meantime, don’t forget to enter our Insert Coin Clothing giveaway for a chance to win a sweet Resident Evil inspired top! To enter, just tweet #C2CBDAY with your favorite C2C outfit to date.

We’re giving away these amazing Resident Evil shirts from...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:02:32 -0400

We’re giving away these amazing Resident Evil shirts from Insert Coin Clothing for C2C’s 1st Birthday!

All you have to do to enter is tweet your favorite outfit with the hashtag #C2CBday!

Contest will end Friday April 19th at midnight (EST) with the winners randomly drawn. There will be 3 winners, contacted via twitter on Saturday. Prizes are: Redfield Hoodie, La Vita Nuova Tee, and the BSAA Special Operations Shirt that was featured in C2C’s Umbrella Files.

Insert Coin Clothing is also giving C2C readers a special 10% promo code, good until May 17th! Just type in C2CBDAY during checkout. Please note that it can only be used once!

I can’t believe it’s been a year. It’s all gone by so fast and I can’t say...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:02:24 -0400

I can’t believe it’s been a year. It’s all gone by so fast and I can’t say thank you enough.

You constantly encourage, support, and push me and it’s that positivity that has made Console to Closet into the blog it is today. I hope that my outfits can come close to just half the amount of passion and creativity you exhibit on a daily basis. It’s people like you that are making the gaming community a better place to be in!

Thank you so much for following, sharing, tweeting, liking, and reblogging Console to Closet!

C2C: Shelves to Streets

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:49:55 -0400

C2C: Shelves to Streets:

I started a spin off blog to Console to Closet called Shelves to Streets, documenting my real life outfits, fashion inspirations, and anything else I can’t really post on C2C. Hopefully it’ll be some extra inspiration and style advice to create your own real life gaming-inspired outfits!

Nothing is changing on Console to Closet (Except that I might re-blog my best real life gaming outfits onto here every once in a while), new outfits will continue to happen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

I also want to take some time to thank a couple different blogs who have really inspired and...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:56:19 -0400

I also want to take some time to thank a couple different blogs who have really inspired and encouraged me.

PwnLove - Kaitlin

You have been such a huge inspiration to me this past year. You really showed me the potential video game fashion has and have taught me so much about the industry and blogging. We’re one hell of a gaming fashion duo, and I couldn’t be happier that we became internet (and now real life!) friends :) Keep up the great work with the blog and your 365 days of video game fashion!

The Drunken Moogle - Mitch

I’m not going to lie, I fangirl-ed a bit when you followed me. I’ve been a long time follower of the blog, and it definitely influenced my decision to get into this gaming culture niche. You make blogging seem so easy (you’re such a natural at this) and you’ve got this great positivity to be around. I’m so happy to call you one of my friends and I hope we get to hangout again at a future con! I’ll definitely be having a TDM drink to celebrate this birthday.

Gourmet Gaming

We’ve never actually talked, or tweeted, or anything, but I’ve been following this blog for a while. I love the combination of food and games, and I think it’s presented so wonderfully in this blog. You’re a huge inspiration to me and I want to thank you for creating such amazing work!

I definitely couldn’t do Console to Closet without the support of my friends and family. I...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:56:00 -0400

I definitely couldn’t do Console to Closet without the support of my friends and family. I just want to take a minute and thank everyone.

Tyler - I couldn’t ask for a better (future) husband. You constantly push me to challenge myself and encourage me in every way. I wouldn’t be the person I am without your support and love. Thanks for putting up with my late night blogging.

Mom and Dad - You two are my biggest fans and I totally appreciate all the time you spend on Console to Closet, even if you don’t know half of the characters or games. Thank you for reminding me of the positive things and encouraging me to get outside my comfort zone.

Rachael and Rebecca - Thank you two for always looking out for the blog and sharing it’s existence to your friends. I know you two aren’t super interested in gaming, but I appreciate everything you guys do to help out!

Virginia - You’ve been so helpful with Console to Closet the past few months, especially with letting me bounce some ideas off you. Thank you for being an amazing stylist!

Jared/Mike - Thank you guys for helping me out as zombies! You were hilarious and are always a joy (see what I did there, Jared) to be around.

Ryan - Thank you for helping out at PAX with the panel and putting together that amazing video! Not the cinnistix!

Eric - Thank you for helping me with the HTML. I knows nothing. (And thank you for being there at PAX East, had so much fun with you!)

Michael - Thank you for always being there for me when I have silly code questions.

Cole - Thank you for always being a troll, so I can be prepared to face real trolls. JK, you’re amazing.