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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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Closet Confection: Boys Club

Today's Outfit: H&M Army Jacket, Ben Sherman Matching Shirt & Tie, Zara Black Pleated Skirt, Urban Outfitter Swiss Dot Stockings, Fendi Ankle Boots, YSL Arty Dots Ring, Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch, Henri Bendel Bracelet

Today's Outfit: H&M Army Jacket, Ben Sherman Matching Shirt & Tie, Zara Black Pleated Skirt, Urban Outfitter Swiss Dot Stockings, Fendi Ankle Boots, YSL Arty Dots Ring, Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch, Henri Bendel Bracelet

Today's Outfit: H&M Army Jacket, Ben Sherman Matching Shirt & Tie, Zara Black Pleated Skirt, Urban Outfitter Swiss Dot Stockings, Fendi Ankle Boots, YSL Arty Dots Ring, Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch, Henri Bendel Bracelet

Today's Outfit: H&M Army Jacket, Ben Sherman Matching Shirt & Tie, Zara Black Pleated Skirt, Urban Outfitter Swiss Dot Stockings, Fendi Ankle Boots, YSL Arty Dots Ring, Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch, Henri Bendel Bracelet
{H&M Jacket (similar), Ben Sherman Shirt & Matching Tie, Zara Skirt, Urban Outfitter Stockings (similar), Fendi Ankle Boots (similar), YSL Ring, Michael Kors Watch, Henri Bendel Bracelet}

While girly ensembles pretty much reign supreme in my closet, I occasionally like to dabble in menswear.  I picked this matching shirt and tie combo out for Eric a few years ago.  Sadly, he hated it wasn’t as enamored with it as I was, so he let me have it.  To keep the look from being too uptight, I decided on flirty hosiery and ankle boots.  I’ve been hanging on to these swiss dot stockings for a good two years now.  Every time I wear them, I’m deathly afraid of catching a snag.  I keep searching for a backup pair, but so far I haven’t had any luck.  I’m taking suggestions if anyone’s spotted a pair online recently!

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Closet Confection: Brownie Points

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Wool Coat, Polo Button-Down Shirt, Forever 21 Ultrasuede Skirt, Moon & Lola Monogram Necklace, Vintage Bally Handbag, Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Heels

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Wool Coat, Polo Button-Down Shirt, Forever 21 Ultrasuede Skirt, Moon & Lola Monogram Necklace, Vintage Bally Handbag, Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Heels

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Wool Coat, Polo Button-Down Shirt, Forever 21 Ultrasuede Skirt, Moon & Lola Monogram Necklace, Vintage Bally Handbag, Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Heels

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Wool Coat, Polo Button-Down Shirt, Forever 21 Ultrasuede Skirt, Moon & Lola Monogram Necklace, Vintage Bally Handbag, Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Heels

{Miss Sixty Coat via Overstock.com (similar), Ralph Lauren Shirt via Filene’s Basement, Forever 21 Skirt (similar), Moon & Lola Necklace, Vintage Bally Handbag via eBay, Christian Louboutin Heels}

I wore this outfit during an unseasonably warm day.  But sadly, I don’t think my bare legs will be seeing the light of day again until spring… unless I move to Florida.

Black and white is my typical fallback when I’m in a rush and feel like I have nothing to wear, but I was in a mood for something more neutral this time around.  I picked up this skirt at Forever 21 a while back, and I decided to pair it with a crisp white blouse to emulate the look and feel of a 1950s shirtwaist dress.  Now all I need are bobby socks and a pair of saddle shoes… oh and a crinoline slip!