I run a sweet little personal style blog called Closet Confections, but here’s where I post random musings on a broader range of topics that interest me… so don’t be surprised if you see lots of photos of food! As much as possible, I try to post original content. And if anything didn’t come from yours truly or this guy, you can be sure I’ll give credit where credit is due. Enjoy! EMAIL ME BLOG LOVIN’ TWITTER FACEBOOKTumblr (3.0; @closetconfections)http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fe69b22d2a14249d28bfd161448d4daa/tumblr_mmws1v9df11qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/closet-confection-to-top-it-all-off/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: To Top It All Off" target="_blank">Closet Confection: To Top It All Off</a></h2> <p><span><em>{<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/zjytcvte" title="Prabal Gurung for Target" target="_blank">Prabal Gurung x Target</a> Top, Zara Skirt, Celine Handbag, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/trjdcvte" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman</a> Shoes}</em></span></p> <p><span></span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50598222160http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50598222160Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:31 -0400my outfitswiwtootdwork appropriatefashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/99ec9fa666c150952b7bb0ed19098e3d/tumblr_mmub3o7BiO1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/closet-confection-never-never-land/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Never Never Land" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Never Never Land</a></h2> <p><span>{Kenneth Cole Jacket via Century 21, </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~tqKV" target="_blank">J. Crew Top</a><span>, Forever 21 Jeans (similar </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~v3O5" title="Ankle Zip Skinny Jeans" target="_blank">here</a><span> and </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~v3OL" title="Ankle Zip Skinny Jeans" target="_blank">here</a><span>), </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/zajvcvte" title="Chloe Handbags" target="_blank">Chloe Handbag</a><span>, </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~v3QZ" target="_blank">Fendi Sunglasses</a><span> via Nordstrom’s Rack, </span><a class="skimwords-link" href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cutleryandmore.com%2Fdetails.asp%3FSKU%3D25837%26src%3DShopzilla%26cam%3DProducts%26kw%3D25837&mid=19684&cat_id=20000001&atom=10678&prod_id=&oid=4343671094&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=0&bamt=aed9d734302ae0fa&cobrand=1&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=10&af_creative_id=6&af_id=6784" title="Shopping link added by SkimWords" target="_blank" data-skimwords-id="1840565" data-skimwords-word="miu%20miu" data-group-id="0" data-skim-creative="300007" data-skim-product="1840565">Miu Miu</a><span></span><span></span><span> Shoes}</span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50492640313http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50492640313Wed, 15 May 2013 08:38:12 -0400my outfitswork appropriatewiwtgpoywootdfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9e10a0011d4f24cb67dc8bf0f94c851b/tumblr_mmn75fqIU31qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>my back was killing me all this week, but I was finally able to get a workout in after a few days of rest. feels good to get back in da game! #fitness #workout #motivation</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50175091419http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50175091419Sat, 11 May 2013 12:29:39 -0400workoutmotivationfitness<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f107c078970a2035b798decc7ce4b673/tumblr_mml260zuvp1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/closet-confection-like-teaching-a-kid-to-ride-a-bike/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Like Teaching a Kid to Ride a Bike" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Like Teaching a Kid to Ride a Bike</a></h2> <p><em>{Old Navy Blazer, c/o eShakti Dress, Express Belt, Faryl Robin Shoes, Chloe Sunglasses c/o <a href="http://www.ideeli.com/invite/closetconfections" target="_blank">ideeli</a>)<br/></em><em>{More cute dresses from eShakti : <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0026662" target="_blank">Red Floral</a> , <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0026295" target="_blank">Yellow </a>, <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0025884" target="_blank">Grey Polka Dot</a> ,  <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0027435" target="_blank">Green Floral</a>,  <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0027236" target="_blank">Pink Floral</a>}</em></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50085795800http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/50085795800Fri, 10 May 2013 08:46:47 -0400my outfitswiwtootdshoppingdressesfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5106944356fda3a9f43221f588469b7e/tumblr_mmi3ve9z711qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#random fact: Ever since I was a kid, there’s nothing I love writing with more than a freshly sharpened no. 2 pencil. I still have my heavy-duty electric pencil sharpener, and i’d love one of those old -school crank versions.</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49964045838http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49964045838Wed, 08 May 2013 18:30:50 -0400random<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/65f0b88400fee3f7c27cbe9b46961b3d/tumblr_mmfpixBbK51qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>boot scootin’ boogie!</p><p><a href="http://pose.com/p/344tf" target="_blank">Pose</a></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49858238873http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49858238873Tue, 07 May 2013 11:25:45 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/32782c4c12b14275399cad6cea5a87c1/tumblr_mmfpc7N6E71qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/closet-confection-the-dotted-line/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: The Dotted Line" target="_blank">Closet Confection: The Dotted Line</a></h2> <p><span><em>{H&M Jacket, c/o <a href="http://www.ivyandblumaggyboutique.com/new-arrivals/cynthia-print-dress/invt/s1401mxe/&bklist=icat,3,shop,newarrivals" title="Ivy and Blu by Maggy London" target="_blank">Ivy & Blu Maggy Boutique Dress</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~u37S" target="_blank">Tignanello Purse</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/d7m4cvte" target="_blank">Pour La Victoire</a> Ankle Boots}</em></span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49858055030http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49858055030Tue, 07 May 2013 11:21:43 -0400my outfitswiwtootdfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e4d1b16e6421f97ed5879a4d87558342/tumblr_mme4772ekj1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>don’t get me wrong… luv me some stilettos, but these low heeled pumps are the bomb.com! #shoes</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49788800584http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49788800584Mon, 06 May 2013 14:47:31 -0400shoes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/09abb4ed1299aca343e0a8f701d647a1/tumblr_mmduzsjrxP1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>horizontal stripes that make you look skinny?! must be a miracle! #fashion #style</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49778137490http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49778137490Mon, 06 May 2013 11:28:40 -0400stylefashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/885699e820b14aecc3e4510c4d0cc774/tumblr_mmdndgh9JG1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/faux-sh/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Faux Sho" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Faux Sho’</a></h2> <p><span><em>{Stradivarius Jacket via <a class="skimwords-link" href="http://ebay.com/" title="Shopping link provided by SkimWords" target="_blank" data-skimwords-id="874148" data-skimwords-word="ebay" data-group-id="0" data-skim-creative="300001" data-skim-product="874148">eBay</a><span></span><span></span> (<a href="http://rstyle.me/~tqsV" target="_blank">similar</a>) , Old Navy Tank, Zara Coated Jeans (<a href="http://rstyle.me/~tqhj" target="_blank">similar</a>), Celine Handbag, <em> <a href="http://rstyle.me/~9lmJ" target="_blank">Prada Sunglasses</a></em>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~tJ8o" target="_blank">J. Crew Heels</a>}</em></span></p> <p><span></span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49770823722http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49770823722Mon, 06 May 2013 08:44:04 -0400my outfitswiwtootdebay<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2427c805fccdf906ca667f3a50206eac/tumblr_mm83ktPYmt1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>new kicks for spring! #shoes #fashion</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49508927269http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49508927269Fri, 03 May 2013 08:48:29 -0400fashionshoes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0329ebb01535be21e3f84641f585e8d0/tumblr_mm6toa8Vyr1qbz9dmo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cef1237fc0b17d41153189fb438895fd/tumblr_mm6toa8Vyr1qbz9dmo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9f02ada20ed1e3e0d5970f9e5d99b881/tumblr_mm6toa8Vyr1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/05/fancy/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Fancy" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Fancy</a></h2> <p><span><em>{<a href="http://rstyle.me/~rTwo" target="_blank">Erin Fetherston Dress</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~rzhq" target="_blank">Judith Leiber Overture Clutch</a>, <em><a href="http://rstyle.me/~rTyt" target="_blank">Amrita Singh Bangles</a> via <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/invite/413769" target="_blank">Hautelook</a>, </em>Forever 21 Sunglasses, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/xnmscvte" target="_blank">J. Crew ‘Everly’ Pump</a>)</em></span></p> <p><span></span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49456339147http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49456339147Thu, 02 May 2013 16:16:58 -0400my outfitswiwtootdfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/00ed71e149c5b3532c73bc17648e4b97/tumblr_mm4duvUVH21qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1 class="entry-title">Closet Confection: Double Dragon + Trinity Place Department Store</h1> <p>Clickity-click on through for more outfit pics and my full review of <a href="http://www.trinitypl.com/" target="_blank">Trinity Place Department Store</a><span>.</span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49355336381http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49355336381Wed, 01 May 2013 08:40:07 -0400wiwtgpoyootdfashionshoppingnatural hair<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d0b2392ff1793e4afe85d137161f3657/tumblr_mm2lrv0YBX1qbz9dmo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/48826e26187fcabeeb78a6629ae7abf8/tumblr_mm2lrv0YBX1qbz9dmo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/13d555eda327859584af1ff57c34c725/tumblr_mm2lrv0YBX1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/04/closet-confection-its-a-celebration/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Its a Celebration!" target="_blank">Closet Confection: It’s a Celebration!</a></h2> <p>Worn last week to celebrate 8 years of wedded bliss with <a href="http://acutestyle.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">this guy</a>!</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49257020391http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49257020391Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:54 -0400my outfitsspecial occasionwiwtootdfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/49558bcf8ca581a4d8da5fa028a59241/tumblr_mlxc78Yt6s1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/04/closet-confection-well-always-have-paris/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Well Always Have Paris" target="_blank">Closet Confection: We’ll Always Have Paris</a></h2> <p><span>After spending a few days in London, we jumped on the Eurostar and made our way to the Paris. </span><span>Here’s a quick rundown on the places we enjoyed during our stay:</span></p> <p><strong>Food</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1a98b0/" target="_blank">Iolanda</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.petit-st-benoit.com/" target="_blank">Petite St. Benoit</a></li> <li><a href="http://derriere-resto.com/restaurant/paris/derriere/" target="_blank">Derrière</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.relaisdevenise.com/" target="_blank">Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cr%C3%AAperie-josselin-paris-2" target="_blank">La Creperie de Josselin</a></li> </ul><p><strong>Activities</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.palaisdetokyo.com/" target="_blank">Palais de Tokyo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/" target="_blank">Musée d’Orsay</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pariscityvision.com/en/shuttlebusparisvauxlevicomtecastlefontainebleaucastleparisentrancetickets" target="_blank">Tour of Fountainbleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.diner-boat-paris.com/" target="_blank">Capitaine Fracasse Dinner Boat Cruise<br/></a></li> </ul>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49019236909http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/49019236909Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:21:08 -0400travelvacationparis<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5438a2d95e665c6d081ce595e12e364d/tumblr_mlrjqbMzZV1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/04/closet-confection-london-calling/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: London Calling" target="_blank">Closet Confection: London Calling</a></h2> <p>Here are some of the things we enjoyed during our stay:</p> <p><strong>Food</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://thehawksmoor.com/locations/spitalfields" target="_blank">Hawksmoor at Spitalfields</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tayyab’s</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.northseafishrestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank">North Sea</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea/london-,default-en.html" target="_blank">High Tea at The Ritz</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.balthazarlondon.com/information.html" target="_blank">Balthazar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.benscookies.com/" target="_blank">Ben’s Cookies</a></li> </ul><p><strong>Activities</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.dennissevershouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dennis Severs House</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/" target="_blank">Spitalfields Market</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern" target="_blank">Tate Modern</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery" target="_blank">Hayward Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thewomaninblack.com/" target="_blank">The Woman In Black</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.londoneye.com/" target="_blank">London Eye</a><span> </span></li> </ul>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48774267164http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48774267164Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:18:00 -0400travellondonvacation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/601e4e8a851f6378610024974f1d2ede/tumblr_mlqbfslvzP1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>ready for my hot date! #fashion #style #pretty #dress</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48723829550http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48723829550Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:21:27 -0400stylefashiondresspretty<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9bb362b804718307b6d1ae4f149b6d71/tumblr_mlh43nlwLb1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I like to buy a new LWD each year… could this be THE ONE?! #shopping</p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48310971924http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48310971924Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:04:35 -0400shopping<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3a222368a780d6c372d0f576581e4966/tumblr_mlezsecAan1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/04/think-pink-drop-waist-peplum-dress/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Think Pink {Drop Waist Peplum Dress}" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Think Pink {Drop Waist Peplum Dress}</a></h2> <p><span><em>{H&M Jacket, LOFT ‘Live i Pink’ Peplum Dress (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=415939152&pid=uid436-6225794-90&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">similar</a>), <a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/01/closet-confection-preppy-casual-sorta-diy-necklace/" title="Closet Confection: Preppy Casual + {Sorta} DIY Necklace" target="_blank">Forever 21 Necklaces</a> & Bracelets, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~oAR1" target="_blank">YSL Arty Dots Ring</a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=389507436&pid=uid436-6225794-90&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Michael Kors Watch</a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=322106680&pid=uid436-6225794-90&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Miu Miu Heels</a>}</em></span></p> <p><span></span></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48216496971http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48216496971Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:36:14 -0400my outfitsWeekend Wearwiwtootdgpoywpink<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/147fcf3fa061fa69c118a017a7bed3e7/tumblr_mlar80FQHz1qbz9dmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://closetconfections.com/2013/04/closet-confection-fit-flare-dress/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Closet Confection: Fit & Flare {Dress}" target="_blank">Closet Confection: Fit & Flare {Dress}</a></h2> <p><em>{Muse Dress via <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=9430X681022&site=closetconfections.com&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ruelala.com%2Finvite%2Fconfections&xguid=4daeec4acd07296313a1e6218cf7bda3&xcreo=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fclosetconfections.com%2F%3Fs%3DRueLaLa&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fclosetconfections.com%2F%3Fp%3D1590857840%26preview%3Dtrue" target="_blank">RueLaLa</a>, H&M Trench<em>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~9lmJ" target="_blank">Prada ‘Baroque’ Sunglasses</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~mTg9" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman ‘Capsize’ Shoes</a></em>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=231248858&pid=uid436-6225794-90&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget" target="_blank">Tiffany ‘Twist Bow’ Ring</a>}</em></p>http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48036952962http://closetconfections.tumblr.com/post/48036952962Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:40:48 -0400my outfitswiwtootdwork appropriate