Urban Behaviour sweater, Material Girl skirt, unknown tights, Le Chateau boots (last seen here), Mexx necklace & Auslini bangle
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Ashley B Jacket (last seen here), Stitches sweater, Old Navy button down, Dynamite skirt (last seen here), Glaze booties (last seen here), A.Co Designs wool & leather scarf (last seen here), Suzy belt & Auslini bangle
As I sit here and type this I feel happy. My life is (somewhat) in order, my laundry is done, my belly is full, my place is (somewhat) tidy and I feel good. Things are falling into place and it feels good.
I had a Skype date with my BBFF the other night. Always good to catch up with that girl, and although thousands of miles apart, it's almost as if it isn't... almost.
And in other exciting news, I got a new laptop. Yay! My old one konked out on me after over six years and I have finally entered the twenty-first century. It's nice to have some speed and have something that doesn't take 12 minutes to shut down. It's also super pretty too.
Finally, can you believe Christmas is less than two months away? Love it! The stores are putting out their holiday products, seasonal music is streaming through the speakers, and there is no sign of any (icky) snow yet. It's like a dream. I've even already started my shopping, slowly but surely. When will you start?
F21 jacket (last seen here), Smart Set turtleneck, F21 skirt, unknown tights,
Aldo flats &booties (last seen here), Suzy necklace & ring
The weekend is finally here (and passing ever so quickly, of course). This week has been a tough one for getting out of bed in the mornings. I love sticking to the sheets; the earlier, the stickier. However, the weekend is finally here which means sleeping in and doing fun (non-work-related) things. I'm currently out of town brought my laptop with me and was able to get an Internet connection. The weather is crisp and cool and you can see your breath, perfect for a night in with fresh home-made Indian cuisine, Queen Elizabeth cake for dessert and some of my favourite people.
Ashley B jacket (last seen here), Old Navy
tank, Jacob skirt, Aldo booties,
Joe Fresh necklace, H&M bangle, Bay ring & Gucci shades
The weekend is here! After a long week at the office, which included
moving offices, I'm completely exhausted and in need of a good sleep in.
Can't wait to do so tomorrow morning and enjoy the fall weather coming
our way this weekend. What do you have planned?
TFNC top/dress* (via Asos), Dynamite shorts, Aldo booties (last seen here), unknown tights,
Auslini bangle & Suzy earrings
My family celebrated Thanksgiving this year on Saturday. Partly because my sister is engaged and her fiance always does theirs on Sunday and partly because we had family come from out of town (yay!) to celebrate with us.
I wore the perfect outfit for eating and I got to rock my new faux leather shorts with tights for the first time, a massively flowy top that I ordered from Asos months ago (and it's been sitting in my closet) and booties. The weather was warm (mid-twenties) and beautiful. A true Indian Summer Thanksgiving. And of course I ate a ton of food (yes, I went back for seconds, and yes I had not one but two pieces of pie) and enjoyed every bite.
* I bought this top/dress in a size large, hoping it would be flowy. I got more than I bargained for as it's quite large. I definitely should have ordered a medium but didn't want the hassle of making the exchange, etc.
My girl friend just got engaged! Guess who has been asked to be the (lucky) MOH? Yours truly. That's riiiight. Which means I'm going to have mega hands full as my sister has also asked me to be her MOH and the weddings are within a month of each other and happening next September and October. Wowee!
A couple weeks ago we went wedding dress shopping for her, for the first time evah and it was awesome. She's already narrowed it down to two. Or so we thought. We are now going to be checking out more bridal shops tonight!
I, of course, played photographer and ensured to get multiple pictures of her in every dress she tried on and while I can't show you those, I can show you the photo I snapped while waiting for her to emerge in the beautiful white dress. Oh hello there, it is I, your local Maid of Honour, just hangin' out in the dressing room waiting for the beautiful bride.
Cavalini jacket (last seen here), Merona cardigan, Mexx top (last seen here) & fur snood (last seen here),
H&M pants, Glaze booties (last seen here) & Joe Fresh necklace
I have a major sweet tooth. Ask me what my favourite dessert is and I'll shout out, 'Pie!' in 1.6 seconds flat. Offer me some chocolate? Don't waste time with words, hand it over. Ice cream sundae? I'm in. I struggle constantly with my sweet tooth. Seriously. If it would be healthy (and I wouldn't gain weight), I would probably eat desserts and treats 24/7, I just love sweets so much. However, it doesn't work like that (duh) and I have come up with a few ways to curb my cravings.
Chew gum.
I chew gum for obvious reasons: fresh breath, taste, and of course, to stave off cravings (and prevent snacking). The later doesn't always work though, after the flavour is gone I'm searching for something tasty, and another piece of gum doesn't usually cut it, but it helps, in the interim.
Brush your teeth.
I find this the most effective, however, I'll sometimes resist from doing this because I know it will work (how silly is that?!). Once you get that clean, minty taste and feeling in your mouth, cravings are often abolished.
Snack on something healthy.
If you are legitimately hungry, or need to snack, grab something healthy. I like the combination of apples with cheese, Kashi cereal (GoLean Crunch is my fave). almonds, or (the semi-indulgent) a banana with Nutella.
Give in.
If you absolutely cannot get rid of your craving, give into it. Have a small piece of chocolate, or that pie that is calling your from your kitchen. Just do it. And then tomorrow, don't give in. See what you just did there? Give and take. Err, take and give?
I find this the most effective, however, I'll sometimes resist from doing this because I know it will work (how silly is that?!). Once you get that clean, minty taste and feeling in your mouth, cravings are often abolished.
Snack on something healthy.
If you are legitimately hungry, or need to snack, grab something healthy. I like the combination of apples with cheese, Kashi cereal (GoLean Crunch is my fave). almonds, or (the semi-indulgent) a banana with Nutella.
Give in.
If you absolutely cannot get rid of your craving, give into it. Have a small piece of chocolate, or that pie that is calling your from your kitchen. Just do it. And then tomorrow, don't give in. See what you just did there? Give and take. Err, take and give?
Remember those Aldo boots I was coveting? I am officially a proud owner (squeal!). I ordered these boots online at the store* in lieu of an exchange. My bestie bought me a funky pair of wooden wedge sandals for my birthday, but after some debate, I decided they were just too high (and still hadn't worn them). I held onto them for many months as with Aldo there is no deadline to do an exchange (I had a gift receipt) and wanted to wait for something I really, really wanted. Insert these boots and it's a match made in heaven. I wasn't super sure about the pointed toe on them when they arrived and I put them on, but after a couple wears, I love them (and they love the compliments they get).
* Something I love about Aldo is that when they don't have your size in store, they can (usually) order it for you online and have it sent to either the store, or your home. The best part? The shipping is free (unlike when you order online yourself). I tend to order most of my Aldo shoes online as I need the highest sizes (10 or 11) and they are always sold out in store. And if they arrive in the mail and you don't like them/they don't fit? No sweat, simply return them to the store and get a full refund. Perfect online shopping.
Ash booties, Costa Blanca belt, Deux Lux bag, Suzy necklace, F21 ring & Zara cuff
Apparently I'm a walking billboard for H&M in this outfit (and I didn't even realize it until I started typing out the deets).
So I have been on a real bag binge lately (wtf) - I've been having so much luck in the purse department, it's getting a little ridiculous (and I am stopping immediately... or am I?). This one is new and is by Deux Lux (pronounced: deluxe, for all your non-French speaking people out there) and I picked it up at Winners for a cool $60. Normally I tend to keep my purse purchases under $50, so this was a splurge (for me. What!?). However, I have since found the bag online and it sells for $150 (insert happy dance here)!
So last week was super hectic, hence the lack of posts, but I've got a few lined up for you this week, so check back. And I know, the give-away, I haven't forgotten, I swear and you've all been so patient... it's coming!
So this was the first time wearing my new Ash booties (that I'm completely in love with, for the record). When they arrived in the mail, my Dad was curious to see what I had ordered so I showed him. His response? Silence. And then, "Oh... interesting'. I laughed and told him he didn't have to like them, and it was okay (I think he then breathed a sigh of relief). I understand not everyone has the same taste in shoes as I do, and that's okay. I sometimes like 'out there' shoes and while there aren't for everyone, these booties got many looks and several compliments (bonus!).
Dynamite jacket (last seen here), Joe Fresh top, American Apparel dress (last seen here), Sirens leggings, xxx booties (last seen here), Club Monaco scarf, Suzy necklace, H&M bangle & Gucci shadesHappy Friday my friends! It's finally here, the weekend - breathe easy.
I finally sat down at my sewing machine last night and ... sewed. Yes, I actually focused. And guess what? I'm about to cross of #5 off my April resolutions list (whoomp there it is). No. Big. Deal. And don't fret my friends, I will be sharing the wealth, and by that I mean taking some photos and showing you... I'm keeping them for myself though, sorry (I'm not that wealthy).
Secondly, I went for that test drive I was telling you guys about. It was awesome; the car is sick and really fun to drive. However, the V6 is just more power than I need... okay, that's not true, it's the high gas prices and gas guzzling consumption I'm worried about. Engine power? Pshhh. Gas prices? Eeek. So, I've decided the four cynlinder is a better option, but am taking my time to ensure everything is right. I haven't ruled out other options but won't be making a decision right away. Car shopping to me is scary and exciting, all at once. Anyone else out there shopping for a new (or used) car?
I could be your treble, baby, you could be my bass.
...
It's getting bigger. The bass is getting bigger.
Dynamite blazer (last seen here), Love Culture dress, Sirens leggings, Delicious booties (last seen here),
Suzy necklace, various bangles & Guess bracelet
Isn't the top picture so cool? There was a bus zooming by and the camera caught it.
Do you guys have casual Friday at work? We do, and every Friday is like the candy day of the week because I get to put together an outfit with jeans. All week long it's pencil skirts, dresses and other more business-y stuff, but Friday, Friday is the day to let loose (well, not that loose) and be creative with denim. And this is what happens. The pressure gets to me, I try on six pairs of different jeans before deciding I cannot choose what to do with them and I put on something that would work just as equally from Monday to Thursday. What is wrong with me!?
Showing off my new Guess bracelet (a birthday gift from my SIL)
Annnd this is what happens when you put the camera on your car's spoiler with the
vehicle still running (so I could jump back in at a moment's notice because it was cold). Awesome.
Dynamite jacket (last seen here), H&M tank (last seen here), Nitrogen Signature pants (last seen here), Le Chateau booties (last seen here), Suzy belt, Swatch watch, Charlottte Russe ring & Elizabeth Emily necklace
I have decided to put together a mini resolution list for the month of March. I already gave my resolutions for the year, but instead of adding to that, I'm going to check off a few new ones in a month alone.
1. Rock dangly earrings more often. Husband loves these (especially big hoops) and while I have a ton of earrings, I always revert to my tride-n-true studs (I even wore them for my wedding). In the past two weeks I've purchased three pairs of dangly earrings and have already worn one of them twice. Go girl.
2. Floss. Okay, this is kind of gross but I hate that shiz, but I'm making it my mission to make this a regular habit (so what if I have a dentist appointment on March 31st).
2. Floss. Okay, this is kind of gross but I hate that shiz, but I'm making it my mission to make this a regular habit (so what if I have a dentist appointment on March 31st).
3. Celebrate my 27th birthday. This one might be inevitable as my birthday is quickly approaching and I cannot change that. However, that said, I'm super excited for number 27 as this is an age I've been looking forward to for years. No joke. Also, I'm really just trying to bathe in this excitement of getting older as I might never feel this optimistically about it again. Ha.
4. Let my nails grow. Over a year ago, for the first time ever in my life, I let my nails grow. I'm not sure what came over me (well, actually I do remember admiring my bridesmaid's nails at brunch one day over the Christmas break and wishing mine were like hers...) but one day I just stopped. I managed to grow them for almost a whole month and it was incredible. I'd never seen my own natural nails that long and it was awesome. Since then, I've let them grow and bit them off, let them grow and picked them off - it seems to come and go in stages. I'm currently in a 'bite them off' kind of stage which I don't want to be, so, here's to March (and I say this as I sit here and pick my nails).
Banana Republic dress (last seen here), Sirens leggings, Guess booties & Jacob bangle
Do you have any shoes / boots that you absolutely adore but rarely wear? These fall into that category for me. I've had them for almost four years but they don't get a ton of play. When they do come out, they get tons of compliments and / or looks (and they hurt my feet). I spent a pretty penny on them ($170 - which maybe for some of you isn't a lot, but to me, that's a nice chunk of change for one pair... now that's not to say I've never splurged...), but am absolutely glad I purchased despite the fact they rest in my shoe room most of the time.
PS - It's March 1st!! It's only uphill from here, baby!
I just want to give a special 'hello/thank-you/welcome' to all my loyal readers and new readers too. Your comments really make my day and I'm so happy you're here. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see or read about, drop me a line, I'd love to hear from you!
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