Smart Set tee, Seduction skirt, Mossimo flats, Gucci shades, gifted Auslini bangle, Bay ring & F21 necklace
Do you ever will something to happen? For instance, willing someone to text you and then it's like, 'Speak of the devil, you ol' devil you!' when they text you? No? Just me? Do you believe in willing something to happen? I believe in positive thinking and optimism. Willing something to happen? Sometimes... Coincidences? Always. Apparently there are no coincidences. Apparently coincidences are a product of willing. And to be honest? I believe in that.
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Dynamite belt, Sirens necklace, gifted Auslini bangle & Bay ring
I'm alive! I'm alive! It's been a while, and I'm not just talking about my shoes. Life has been busy lately and blogging took a short-term back seat. This weekend I'm playing Nurse to my girlfriend who had surgery on Thursday. We are lying in bed, getting in plenty of movies and started watching Audrina (have you seen it? I hadn't and am now addicted... sadly there are only seven episodes and we are on the fourth already). It's pretty gloomy out and the weather is calling for thunderstorms (um, perfect movie watching weather, right?) all weekend.
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.
A.Co Designs circle vest (last seen here), American Eagle oxford (gingham), Joe Fresh oxford (solid), Dynamite skirt (last seen here), Anne Michelle heels, Givenchy tights, thrifted belt, Mark necklace & Bay bangle
Hello lovelies, please forgive the slight absence - it's been a week and I was so busy and blah blah blah, who cares right? All that matters is I'm back and that's that.
So let's talk cars. I've decided I'm going to keep my car (I know, right, after the car shopping episodes and all) as it's the smarter choice right now. I would love to have something new (I've had my car for quite a long time) but this just makes sense for now. So yesterday I went to my parent's house and my wonderful Dad put my summer tires on, fixed my trunk latch, installed a new headlight switch (I've been driving around without lights... well, I had daytime running lights but those aren't very bright at night and I'd have to hold the lever halfway towards me in order to get the highbeams to come on... I know, a little bit ghetto, but, since I was planning on buying a new car so didn't want to spend the $75 for a new switch) and replaced my burnt out signal bulb. Having a (retired) mechanic for a Dad has huge perks.
After I left their house, I did a bit of shopping (Winners & Joe Fresh) and picked up a few goodies. I'll take some pics and show you what I picked up (exciting). Also, I know I promised you birthday gift pictures and I haven't forgotten, it's just life has gotten in the way and taking perfect pictures takes a lot of time!
Lastly, I created a vlog of my favourite hair products (as someone asked for that) and loaded it onto my computer and it crashed. It won't even turn on. Of course I didn't put the video on my laptop, that would just be too easy. Le sigh. So, you might or might not be seeing that video in the future. On that note, does anyone have a good (free) video editing software? Hook a sistah up.
Club Monaco top (last seen here), Jacob skirt (last seen here), unknown heels, Le Chateau bangle & g21 sunnies
Look everyone! It's my St. Patrick's Day outfit... Yeah, turns out, I'm not so good with the whole you-have-to-wear-this-certain-colour-on-this-certain-day-of-the-year. I was rockin' a green belt with this outfit which I promptly removed upon arriving at work (that sounds familiar). Then I was badgered with the, 'Where's your green, Amanda?' all day long (mainly by people not wearing green, might I add).
I got these shoes during my trip to Florida and they are so fab (yes, tooting my own shoe horn right now, so?). They are super high, snug on the foot and they stay put when I'm running around work. The only problem? They kill my feet. Like so badly I told my sister I wanted to chop my feet off that day (her response? 'Um, or you could just take them off...' okay, smart-ass). They dig in mad right where my toes meet my foot (aka the toe cleavage area) so badly that when I removed them (and this was constantly throughout the day, while sitting at my desk, rest assured) I had a massive indentation of a line running across the tops of my toes. So sad. So painful. What a disappointment. Fortunately I only spent $16 on them (I love that Ross store, I tell ya) but it's sad to know I'll likely always choose a different shoe before them. Le sigh.
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'
Sirens shrug, Forever 21 top, Urban Behaviour skirt (last seen here), BCBG heels,
thrifted belt, Charlotte Russe necklace & gifted Swarovski bangle
Yes, there is still snow, but it is melting. And, as you can see, I braved it and took photos outside in short sleeves - aka, it was mild (otherwise, you'd be seeing photos indoors - this girl is a baby when it comes to the cold).
So guess what? I broke my own rule and took off the tights before April 1st. What the hell, I've been in Florida, I have a tan (so what if I got a spray tan when I got home... shhhhh... but seriously, a white girl like me isn't going to get super bronzed in one week alone, gimme a break. Plus, I want to have nice looking skin in 20 years, not wrinkly and leathery, so, I practice safe sun and always wear sunscreen and don't bake myself) so bare legs it is (not sure if I'll go bare-legged until next fall, but...). At work everyone was commenting on how, 'nice and tanned' I was (if they only knew) and you know what? I lapped it up because I love having a tan without the risk (and the fact that it's instant is pretty awesome too).
This week has been great and hectic, all at once. I flew home from Florida on Monday. Tuesday was my birthday (more to come on that) where husband surprised me with breakfast out, dual pedicures and then off to my in-laws for a special birthday dinner. Wednesday I went back to work and it's already Friday - the weekend is almost here (woohoo!). This weekend, the birthday festivities continue with one of my very good friends CG. Hope you've all had a great week too and enjoyable weekends to look forward to.
OPI 'Pink Flamenco'
Dynamite blazer (last seen here), Smart Set top, H&M tank, Joe Fresh skirt, Aldo heels (last seen here), Suzy belt, Swatch watch, Michael Kors bracelet, Elizabeth Emily necklace & gifted BCBG beaded bracelet
While cleaning out my closet on the weekend, I came across this skirt, or should I say tank... yes ladies, that's right, tank top. It was a long, stretch cotton tank that I purchased over a year ago and never wore. I loved it, it just didn't love me. It was semi-baggy, but in the wrong places, frankly, just unflattering. I was about to chuck it when I decided to be experimental. I chopped off the top part of the tank by cutting a line straight across the shirt, directly under the arm pits. Voila! Instant skirt! It's actually pretty awesome and I rocked it immediately.
Secondly, do I look tanned? That could be because when I took these photos I had just come from getting a spray tan. So in reality, I shouldn't really look tanned because it takes 6-8 hours for the tan to show up... but I got a (spray) tan a few days earlier, so, I already had colour. I was also wearing my (signature) beige (large) fishnets too but those are no good to put back on after getting a spray tan... unless you want diamond markings all over your legs in 6-8 hours.
Lastly, see the dust on my shoes? No? Well you will when you see the last picture. That's from work. The carpets, I swear, do they vacume those things?! Whenever I wear any leather or shiny shoes they get covered in dust. Not a huge deal... except for when you forget to wipe them off and go to take pictures for your blog and they look all dusty... right...
Jacob oxford, Smart Set one-sleeved sweater, Urban Behaviour skirt (thrifted & last seen here), unknown tights,
Aldo shoes (last seen here), Joe Fresh necklace, Bay bangle & Mexican bracelet
Can you believe I purchased this oxford and one-sleeved sweater both over eight years ago? It's true, and I'm still wearing them (rare!). I recently had this sweater taken in so it would be more fitted (something it never was and always bothered me) and I am now getting more use of it than ever before. I do tend to hold onto clothing for quite some time, but usually not this long and this is actually a combination I wore so many years ago and here we are, all together again.
Givenchy tights, Joe Fresh gloves, unknown necklace & Suzy headband
Winter is officially here... well, for us it is. I know many of you have had piles of snow for a while now (or, if you're lucky, in my books, don't get snow) but we have not. Now this not to be confused with thinking this is normal for us, it's not. Normally we have piles of snow by now, we just got 'lucky' this year (seriously, I've been in the best moods seeing green grass into December, which is just unheard of). If you don't believe me, let me remind you with this post. I'm talking several feet of snow, and by several, I mean like eight feet of snow last year... or maybe that was the year before, I think last year wasn't as bad... oh who can remember?! The point is, we get a ton of snow every year and for those of you who don't, count your lucky stars because after Christmas, it's not as merry as you'd think! Ha!
In other news, I wore this to my Grammy's senior residence's Christmas party yesterday (and can I just add that I have no Christmas parties to go to this year? Sad, I know, so I really took this opportunity to rise to the occasion and dress up). When I left the house, it was cloudy, cold, but dry - there was not a flake of snow. I thought I was fortunate when I found flats in the backseat of my car as I had to park, and walk, four blocks to the party (the parking lot was full, and so was the party, I discovered when I finally got there). However, I was much more thankful for those flats when we left the party and it was a snowstorm! Can you imagine teetering four blocks in the snow in these heels to get to my car? Me neither, and I wouldn't have had to anyways because my parents parked close and they drove me. Regardless, I had errands to run after the fact and that would not have happened without those flats (go me for being messy and leaving shoes in my car). Rest assure though, I slipped these heels back on my feet just for you guys and this little photo shoot with hubs (and almost wiped out, again).
Old Navy jacket, American Apparel vest, A.Co Designs top, Forever 21 skirt, unknown tights,
Aldo wedges (last seen here), Joe Fresh necklace & Dynamite belt
I wasn't kidding when I said these wedges might take precedent over my current faves - they've been getting a ton of play lately. I've only had them for a week and a half and already worn them four times. If you've seen my shoe room, that's playing favourites for sure. This was the first time wearing them with the ankle strap and I have to say, quite impressive. I could run all over the office, up and down stairs, all day long without any slippage. Perfect!
In other news, this might just be the world's tiniest umbrella that-actually-covers-a-full-grown-working-woman. I love the look of it, it's adorable with it's lace trim and the sunny yellow colour is peppy... however, I never understood people's comments when I'd be using this umbrella. Asking me if I got it in the child's department, or if my umbrella was, 'big enough?' After seeing these photos, I might just have to get rid of this thing stat. I look like some sort of wanna-be-child freak. Look how small the shaft (shaft? stick? handle?) is! I guess I'm channeling my inner-child. Yes, that's it, my inner-child. From now on I need to start using this umbrella instead... which I DIY'ed myself.
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