Everyday Outfits Travel

Closet Confection: London Calling

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Every year, my husband and I try to take at least one major vacation. So last month, we packed our bags and hopped across the pond to London. It was a second trip to the city for both of us, and we had a blast doing the usual touristy bits, scarfing down local cuisine (I drew the line at black pudding), and just simply enjoying one another’s company.

Check out a few snaps we took along the way…

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I scored big time by doing a blind bid on Priceline.com for our hotel accommodations. We wound up at the beautiful St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

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I had every intention of taking daily outfit pics, but there was one slight problem: IT WAS FREEZING! Seriously, these few snaps outside my hotel room were about all I could muster.

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Outfit Details: American Apparel Dress, Uniqlo Hat, Missoni Scarf via eBay, J. Crew Boots

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Harrod’s Department Store! I could happily have spent an entire day here. The furniture and gift departments were especially breathtaking. Word to the wise for my fellow Americans: the exchange rate is NOT in our favor. So this was strictly a “window-shopping” excursion.

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And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper British experience without High Tea at The Ritz!

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Taking a spin around The London Eye was definitely one of our tourist highlights. Rumor has it that they’re building a similar (but taller) structure in Staten Island. I can’t wait!

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A breathtaking view of the Palace of Westminster

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One of the many perks of being a New Yorker is the ability to navigate foreign subway systems like a pro.

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Even the phone boots were quaint! Well, at least from the outside… if you know what I mean.

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The weather was pretty dreary during our stay, so it was nice to see a welcome blast of color.

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And that concludes my London photo journey. Hope you enjoyed it!

And when we weren’t taking pics, here are some of the other things we enjoyed during our stay:

Food

Activities

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  • tracey April 24, 2013 at 10:41 am

    omg! I really wanna go to London after reading your post! I like the hat!! have you thought about using an infinity scarf instead? I think you would look very cute with an infinity scarf 🙂

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    • ClosetConfections April 24, 2013 at 11:02 am

      You should definitely go if you get the chance. It’s one of my favorite cities. As for infinity scarves, I have several and love them to pieces. However, I find when it’s really cold (like it was in London), I prefer a regular scarf that I can wrap tightly around my nose and mouth. It’s not the cutest look, lol… but it gets the job done!

  • thehappening April 24, 2013 at 11:06 am

    what a beautiful trip–how sweet and looks like you had a blast! and how adorable is your husband? i love the way he wears that scarf!!

    • ClosetConfections April 24, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thanks! He is a cutie, definitely a keeper. 😉

  • Rebecca April 24, 2013 at 11:59 am

    too cool! i’ve always wanted to go to london. looks like a ton of fun!
    tr[i]b[e]cca

    • ClosetConfections April 24, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      yeah, we had a fantastic time. can’t wait to go back.

  • Jane April 24, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Love London!

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  • Lisa April 25, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Definitely one of the places on my bucket list!

  • SJ April 25, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Stunning shots! You are making me wanna pack my bags and head out!
    -SJ
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  • Rita Kinchen May 12, 2013 at 12:44 am

    Thanks for sharing!