• Style and Styling

    Spring Capsule Wardrobe

    Building It Out Happy day, Reader Dear! I hope you are recovering from The Wearing ‘O the Green! Our family does St. Patrick’s Day. Hi, my maiden name is O’Connell and I make one hard-to-stop-eating Irish Soda Bread. We don’t…

  • Accessories,  Color

    Add 5 for Spring/Summer

    Happy day, Dear Reader! Let’s just say that I know a few people looking to add a little something to their wardrobes for a spring/summer refresh. (#askingforafriend) Refresh? There are plenty of ways to do that! You can throw out…

  • Color

    Summer Color Picks

    2022 Edition Happy day, Dear Reader! What colors say summer to you? Colors with a warm overtone? (The difference between overtone and undertone.) Brights? Pastels? White? Some combination of all of the above? I expect most people would lay claim…

  • Capsule Wardrobing

    Spring Capsule Inspo: 2022

    And Winter Capsule Debrief Happy Spring Capsule Week, Reader Dear! Spring comes early at our latitude. And doesn’t last long. It will feel like summer before we know it. Sigh. SoI jump on the Spring Wardrobe well before the calendar…

  • Travel & Packing

    Packing for a Wedding: Part 2

    More Adventures in a Suitcase: New Jersey Happy day, stylish friend! As I write this, I am firming up the pack for my trip to see my bestie’s older son take a trip up the aisle with his beloved. That…

  • Capsule Wardrobing

    Winter Capsule Inspiration

    Winter 2021/2022 Happy day, reader dearest! It’s almost December! Which means it’s time to jump into my Winter Capsule Wardrobe. That makes me one very happy woman! I know capsules aren’t for everyone. Or for every season. This fall, I…

  • Style and Styling

    Copycat Style: April 2021

    With Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style! Happy day, reader dear! If you’re an old-timer here at Closet Play, Thank you for being here! It’s lovely to see you again! If you’re visiting from another blog, Thank you for stopping…

  • Capsule Wardrobing

    Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2021

    Woo hoo, Reader Dear! It is MARCH! I’m celebrating! This winter feels like the longest in memory! Even if the winter weather may not be gone, I am ready to get a little spring in my step! Now that’s out…

  • Musings & Miscellany

    Style Obsession: Aprons!

    November 2020 Happy day, reader dear! Every year around this time, I have a little problem. Who am I kidding, I have the problem all year long. I’m a mess. I know, when you see pictures of me on Instagram,…