Doe & Be top, H&M pants, Aldo wedges (last seen here), Ardene necklace,
Charlotte Russe ring, various bracelets & Gucci shades
Look kids! It's the recap of my April Resolutions (finally). I have to admit recapping on two months worth of resolutions in one month is pretty impressive. Wait until I give you my August Resolutions - it'll blow your socks off. Let's get recappin':
1. I used the Crest White Strips and loved them. They definitely whitened my teeth (so much so that people noticed - even strangers). I would highly recommend them ($32 well spent). I used the second level of the strips (whiten for 30 minutes, everyday, for 14 days) and while sometimes I missed a day, it didn't seem to matter. My teeth did not get more sensitive (I thought they would, and I have sensitive teeth) and they worked.
2. I highlighted my hair and now I'm almost back to needing it done again (which will prompt more highlighting, despite my inner debate).
3. Still haven't done this but have been driving around with it in the back of my car for over two weeks now (Sharon, please don't hate me!).
4. I have decided (after all that) to keep my car for a little bit longer. Dream car, take a back seat.
5. I made the clutch, started the skirt and completed the scarf. I also made a trapeze style top.
While taking these photos the other day I couldn't resist the sweet Canada Geese
that were quacking around. I had to seize the (Canadian 'eh) moment and snap 'em up.
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H&M blazer (last seen here), Stitches top (last seen here), H&M tank, Forever 21 pants (last seen here), Aldo wedges, Le Chateau necklace, Bijoux Terner bangle, Swatch watch, Swarovski bangle, Ardene leather bracelet & Charlotte Russe ring
In March I started to make monthly resolutions, figuring tackling a few small goals per month would be easier to handle than the entire years worth (mind you, my New Years resolutions weren't that hard to abide by...). And while I've been working on my resolutions each month, maybe one of my resolutions should have been to ensure I give a recap on here... in a timely fashion. I wouldn't say July is very timely for a March Resolutions Recap but we're going to pretend it is because that's what we do. Oh, that's not what you do? Well... read on anyways.
1. I haven't been wearing as many dangly earrings as I resolved I would, but, am rocking them at least once every two weeks (progress, people, progress).
* My Dentist loved this resolution.
Smart Set top, H&M jeans (last seen here), Anne Michelle heels (last seen here), Gucci shades, Aldo necklace, Michael Kors bracelet, gifted Swarovski bangle & Charlotte Russe ring
So I'm siting down writing this post when I realize my tail bone is quite tender (yes, tender). How did that happen? And really, how does one get a 'tender' tailbone when you don't know how it happened. Surely the only time your tailbone hurts is when you know you've done something to it. Thanks body, also known as Secret Agent Body.
So I'm one of those people that always has to have music playing. It's one of the first things I do when I get home from work; put some music on. Whether it's a tv music channel, streaming it online or (last resort) pumping it from my iPhone. My preference is always hip-hop, dance and ambient. The latter is always my favourite dining music. Music is a must when dining. And when throwing parties. And when cooking. And, well, always. Agree? Agent tailbone does.
Poet dress, Aldo wedges (last seen here), gifted necklace (from natalie's sentiments), unknown bangle & bracelet, Swarovski bangle & Charlotte Russe ring
I used to dance when I was younger... jazz, lyrical, tap and (my personal fave) hip hop. I still dance (weekly zumba classes) but that and my poppin'-n-lockin' in tha club ain't the quite the same. Sometimes I look up choreography on YouTube but getting into something choreographed in my (small) home office isn't exactly what I had in mind. It's kind of like trying to dance in a limo. Tight. And not good.
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." Dayum.
*Thanks Caitlin.
A.Co says, 'WHAT'* | The tree says, 'WHAT'
* No, she doesn't always talk in the third person.
I'm kidding. I never talk in the third person. Except today.
Aldo heels (last seen here), MK bracelet & DIY umbrella
I snapped these photos super quick the other day on my way home from work. It was one of those days where I was completely exhausted and needed to get some zzz's asap. I got home, dumped the work clothes, pulled on some sweat pants and crawled into bed. I was out like a light at 5pm until the next morning (okay fine, I did wake up twice but just stayed in bed and went back to sleep). Sometimes those are just needed (and to Stephanie, I did relish the moment). The next day I felt super rested and back to my old self.
Spence cropped jacket (thrifted), H&M dress (last seen here), Sirens leggings, Bamboo boots, Suzy belt, Emily Elizabeth necklace, g21 sunglasses, Swarovski bangle, Michael Kors bracelet & Bijoux Terner beaded bangle
You guys! Something totally exciting happened to me on Monday night. As some of you know, I do Zumba and have for two years. I absolutely love this cardio work out and as a former dancer, it's awesome to be doing choreographed dance again (unlike when I just randomly dance around the house).
Back to the story exciting-ness.
So I'm in class on Monday, waiting for our teacher to arrive. The class is set to start at 4:30pm, and there are about 30 women waiting. Well, 4:30pm came and went and still no teacher. A few minutes later, an employee of the gym told us our teacher was no where to be found and we could wait, but class would likely be canceled. As we all stood around feeling defeated, one woman pointed at me and said, 'You should teach the class!'. Another chimed in, 'Yeah, you're really good,' and then another, 'Yeah, do it!'. Next thing I know, I'm fetching my iPhone from my locker and hooking it up to the stereo system in the class, jumping on stage and teaching an hour long zumba class. What!? I know.
Urban Behaviour trench
Mexx belt, Ardene tights & necklace
I'm writing this post from the guest bedroom on Sunday night. Why Sunday night? Because I always prepare the next day's post on the eve before. Why the guest bedroom? Meh. Our desktop computer is completely f'ed and while it has been for a while, it's gotten worse hence my working from my laptop and well that can go just about anywhere.
Back to Sunday night: we went to husband's parents' house for dinner and as per usual, I stuffed myself. It's inevitable. Every time we go there, I stuff myself. Did I mention my MIL is a chef? Not by trade, by choice, and everything she makes is so delicious I can't help myself from going back for seconds (and thirds). Tonight she made a maple-glazed salmon and chicken parm along with squash, carrots, cauliflower, baked sweet potato and dill-infused basmati rice. I know, I was drooling too. The best part: she packed me a lunch for Monday and I get to enjoy the tastiness all. over.again.
'Hey dog, you're in my shot'
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).
Aldo wedges (last seen here), H&M belt, Aldo necklace, g21 sunglasses, Bijoux Terner cuff & Vieta bag
Outdoor outfit shots! Finally! I took advantage of the amazing weather last Friday and snapped these shots after work. The sun was shinning, the wind was blowing and most importantly, the snow was melting. It was a balmy 10 degrees Celcius (that's 50 degrees F for you American folk) which is ridiculously unheard of for here. People were driving with their (car) windows down, walking around without jackets and even wearing open-toed shoes (okay, maybe that was just me - but for the record, I did have boots with me but they were so unnecessary). However, Mother Nature came to her senses the next day and snapped back with temperatures of -10 C. So much for the heat wave.
See, I told you these jeans were long! Woohoo!
Jacob dress, Urban Original faux fur shrug, Sirens leggings, Ardene necklace & Forever 21 bracelet
This is the dress I bought on Boxing Day from Jacob. I was so excited about it and it was my most expensive purchase of the day at $50 (it was 50% off). It's made from silk and was a great tunic length, loose fitting but still skimmed the body and was just overall chic. You know what's not chic? When your dress rips up the back (oh, that sounds familiar) within the first hour of wearing it. Awesome. Not. Yeah and we had already left the house when my dress split about 6 inches at the top. Fortunately the fur shrug covered it until we got home, and good thing because when I leaned across the dinner table, rrrrrrriiiiiippppppp, the little-hole-that-could got even bigger.
I went home, steamed the dress (why? I don't know...), grabbed the tag and receipt and headed back to the store feeling defeated. I knew it was the only one they had in my size so the chances of getting another one were slim (but would I want another one anyways considering what happened?). When I pulled the dress out, before even showing the girl what was going on in the back, she jumped in and said, 'Did it split up the back?' Why yes, yes it did, and she swiftly grabbed another dress, just like mine, that someone had returned earlier with the exact-same-problem. Oh well. Not meant to be. I'll buy something for spring with my $50 in-store credit. And hey, at least I got these fab outfit photos out of it.
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