Closet Confections

Falling for Niagara {Denim Shortalls + Striped Top}

{Shortalls, Striped Top, Forever 21 Boater Hat (similar), Espadrille Sneakers}

Rcently, Eric and I took a few days off to visit one of my favorite places in the world… Niagara Falls! It’s no secret that I’m a city-slicker at heart, but the sheer force and natural beauty of the falls leaves me in awe every single time. If you’ve never been, a trip should definitely be at the top of your bucket list. You can view the falls from both the American and Canadian sides, but I definitely recommend staying overnight on the Canadian side as there are tons more attractions and restaurants to keep you entertained (plus the American dollar goes a loooong way over there right now).

It’s rare for me to wear shorts, but I just couldn’t resist this adorable (and super comfy!) pair of shortalls. This turned out to be the perfect outfit for our excursion (you get totally soaked from the knees down when you cruise the falls, so bring a change of flip-flops!), and I can’t wait to wear them for a whole slew of summer adventures. I’d been searching for a pair of espadrille sneakers, so I was pretty stoked when I found these cuties online. They kept my tootsies happy through tons of walking during our trip.

Around Town Everyday Outfits My Style

Jazz Age Lawn Party

{Polka Dot Dress, Fascinator, Cloche Hat, Parasol, Vintage Gloves via Reminiscence, T-Strap Mary Jane Shoes, Chanel Wristlet c/o Trendlee (TAKE 5% OFF YOUR PURCHASE WITH CODE ‘CLOSETCONFECTIONS’}

A few weeks back, Eric and I had the time of our lives at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Govenors Island. We first discovered the event several years ago while exploring the island by bike. Much to our delight, we stumbled upon a large cluster of stylish New Yorkers who looked like they’d just stepped out of a time capsule. It’s been on my agenda to become a part of the spectacle ever since, and this year we finally got our acts (and our outfits!) together to make a day out of it.

Since we’ve got a few trips planned this summer, I didn’t want to break the bank on my outfit. So I was elated when I found this pretty drop-waist dress on sale. Nailing the 20’s look is all about the details (aka accessories), so I sourced the rest of my outfit from vintage shops and online to get the best bang for my buck. A swipe of red lipstick and a smoky eye later, and I was ready to roll… or should I say swing?!

If you’re in the NYC area next month, you’ve got one more chance to make it out to the festivities and see what it’s all about for yourself during the weekend of August 13th-14th. Plenty of tasty food options are available onsite, but be sure to bring a blanket or two to spread out. I purchased a parasol beforehand purely for stylistic reasons, but it turned out to be quite useful under the scorching sun (along with my japanese folding fan!). Dressing in 20s attire is optional (and you’ll see a WIDE range of interpretations)… but why would you want to miss out on half the fun?!

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Everyday Outfits My Style

Lady in Red {Criss-Cross Dress + Straw Hat}

{Criss-Cross Dress, Straw Hat, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, Amrita Singh Bangles, Catbird Rings, Lancel Tote, Ankle-Strap Sandals}

I purchased this dress a couple of months ago on a whim, and I had no idea just how fabulous it would make me feel. The bright, cheery red makes a pretty statement all on its own, so I decided to keep my accessories fairly simple – just a glamourous floppy straw hat (that I purchased years ago but still remains a classic to this day) and a few turquoise baubles. Speaking of turquoise… I can’t believe I’ve never thought to pair it with this shade of red before. I usually wear it with pink or pastels, but I’m really digging this color combo, and I can’t wait to experiment with it some more this season.

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