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Closet Confection: With A Twist

Outfit of the Day: Forever 21 Floral Pussybow Blouse & Zip-Front Skirt, Hue Tights, Banana Republic Ankle Boots, DIY Pretzel Necklace & Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Forever 21 Floral Pussybow Blouse & Zip-Front Skirt, Hue Tights, Banana Republic Ankle Boots, DIY Pretzel Necklace & Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Forever 21 Floral Pussybow Blouse & Zip-Front Skirt, Hue Tights, Banana Republic Ankle Boots, DIY Pretzel Necklace & Earrings
{Forever 21 Blouse & Skirt, Hue Tights, Banana Republic Booties, Self-Made Necklace & Earrings}

Notice anything salty interesting about my necklace and earrings?  Yep, they’re made of pretzels!  And boy are they making me thirsty!*

Before you think I’ve completely gone off the deep end, let me explain why I’m wearing junk food for accessories.  For my 6th assignment (only 1 more left to go!) in the Jane By Design Style Challenge, I was given several packs of pretzels and told to make something fashionable.  So I took my pretzels, painted them with nail polish and made the jewelry you see here.

Stay tuned next week for a healthier option where I turn a head of lettuce into a handbag…

As always, if you’d like to support me in this challenge, visit the Jane By Design Facebook Page and mention that Closet Confections sent you!

*10 points if you got the Seinfeld reference!

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Closet Confection: Day & Night

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Look #1: {Port Authority Shirt, Tommy Hilfiger Skirt, Zara Skirt, Vince Camuto Booties, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Vintage Earrings}
Look #2: {Port Authority Shirt, Express Skirt, Michael Kors Shoes, Forever 21 Necklace, Clutch & Sunglasses}

For my 5th assignment in the Jane By Design Style Challenge, I had to take a plain white button-up shirt and style 2 looks: one for daytime and one for nighttime.

I decided to do a somewhat preppy take for my daytime look with a v-neck sweater and pleated navy skirt.  I’ve worn similar outfits both to work and for hanging out on the weekends.  A classic look like this pretty much never goes out of style and can be pulled together on short notice.  The bright colors and peep-toe booties help punch up the look and keep it from being boring.

For my evening look, I attempted to channel a little Carolina Herrera by popping the collar and rolling up the sleeves.  The little white shirt is her signature look for myriad occasions, and it’s easy to see why.  The ruffled pencil skirt, crocodile clutch, and bejeweled bib necklace lend understated sophistication to this ensemble.

I’d love to hear your day-to-night styling tips? Share your ideas in the comments. And if you’d like to support me in this challenge, visit the Jane By Design Facebook Page and mention that Closet Confections sent you!

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Steppin’ Into The New Year

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Forever21, Lulu Bravo, Vince Camuto
Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin, Chanel
Fendi, Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors

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Casa Hernanz, Charlotte Russe, Forever 21
Zara, Bass
Forever 21, Nine West, Sam Edelman

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Miu Miu, Givenchy, Giuseppe Zanotti
Mojo Moxy, Christian Louboutin
Givenchy, Nine West, Coach

For anyone who knows me, it’s no secret that I LOVE shoes! So I decided to continue last year’s tradition and dedicate an entire post to my favorite shoes.  Looking back, I’m pleased to say that every single pair (except for the ones I got from Forever 21) was purchased on clearance.

I’m looking forward to big things (and even bigger shoe bargains) in 2012!