I thought it would be kind of fun to share some of the things I didn't purchase. As most of you know, I love to shop (among other things thankyouverymuch) but shopping involves a lot of trial and error and I certainly don't come home with purchases every time. Most of the items below I liked, but didn't love so that means they stay at the store.
This was a quick trip to Winners (similar to TJ Maxx or Ross) on my lunch break one day:
Uknown sweater, $25 | Calvin Klein top, $30
1. This sweater was a pale pink and I hated it immediately.
2. I liked this cK top, it was flattering and felt nice but the colour (taupe and white) aren't my favourite so I passed on it (but looking at it again now, I kind of wish I had purchased it).
2. I liked this cK top, it was flattering and felt nice but the colour (taupe and white) aren't my favourite so I passed on it (but looking at it again now, I kind of wish I had purchased it).
Alexander Bartlett, $20 | Unknown top, $35
3. I have been seeing a ton of these types of tops for Spring, you know, with cut-out shoulders and at the time of trying on this top, it wasn't evident this was going to be a huge trend and I just felt so-so on the top. Now, I'm on the hunt to find one (although this isn't the one, despite going back and trying it on again and in green).
4. I love love love this top. It pains me that it didn't come home with me. It was super long in the back, double layered chiffon and oh-so-pretty. I thought it was nice but was unsure and pressed for time and I passed. Mistake! I have since been to four other Winners looking for it and nothing. So sad.
4. I love love love this top. It pains me that it didn't come home with me. It was super long in the back, double layered chiffon and oh-so-pretty. I thought it was nice but was unsure and pressed for time and I passed. Mistake! I have since been to four other Winners looking for it and nothing. So sad.
Cynthia Rowley, $25 | Unknown, $20 | Alexander Bartlett, $25 | BCBG, $60
5. The CR skirt was cute, chiffon, and very well draped... except in the back which was pretty unflattering.
6. This orangey-red skirt was just awful once I put it on.
7. I loved this and was convinced it was coming home with me, even after putting it on... until I turned around. Yikes. It was not flattering and the white side panels highlighted every bulge.
8. I really wanted to love this black and nude BCBG number but it was of body-con fabric/material and not flattering in the least (baby bump? No, simply chub).
6. This orangey-red skirt was just awful once I put it on.
7. I loved this and was convinced it was coming home with me, even after putting it on... until I turned around. Yikes. It was not flattering and the white side panels highlighted every bulge.
8. I really wanted to love this black and nude BCBG number but it was of body-con fabric/material and not flattering in the least (baby bump? No, simply chub).
Max Studio (by Max Mara), $50 each
9. & 10. I loved these dresses and loved even more the fact that they were long on me (so rare to find a maxi long enough for someone who is 5'11). I preferred the green but simply wasn't sold. Another case of like, but unsure, so I left it (if you don't love it, leave it).
What I wore shopping: H&M jacket, F21 top, H&M pants, Bamboo boots, Dollarama ring & Suzy necklace
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I never had nor heard of onion bahjis until someone introduced us in the fall.
They are a traditional Indian....meatball? If I can get a lil' Italian on you.
They are made up of onion, cilantro, curry and other delicious stuff and were quite simple to make. As fate would have it, we got to use a deep fryer (versus using a pan with oil) to cook them which is how they are authentically done and they were to. die. for. Seriously delish.
Pssst, I used whole wheat flour.
Joe Fresh top (last seen here), Bongo pants (last seen here), Aldo wedges (last seen here), Bijoux Terner necklace, MK watch, Pandora, gifted, PharmaPlus & Mexican bracelets
I am simply astonished by the out-pour of love through comments, tweets and emails you have all sent me with regards to my divorce post. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm really feeling the love and support, you are all such wonderful, compassionate people. I'm so lucky (thank you!).
So yesterday was Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Tuesday!), which is a religious holiday (although I'm not very religious) where you have pancakes for dinner. That means Lent starts today (from what I understand), where you give something up for 40 days. A few years ago, for fun (and to see how strong my willpower was), I gave up bagels... and it was pretty easy. After that year, I never participated again. I do not want to give up bagels anymore. Would you give up an indulgence for 40 days?
* I used the app Pic Collage to create the photo above. You can now edit your photos while creating collages, this filter is called, 'Daydream'. However, I still love Instagram (search: acoest1984) more.
1. ...boots with the fur.
2. F21 haul.
3. Persian tea.
4. Take-out Afghani food (first time for me & loved it).
5. Simple accessories for moving.
6. My new (mirrored) iPhone case.
7. Humble abode.
8. Lazy Sunday morning. Love. This.
9. Rocking my new thrifted scarf (pink+orange. $1.)
10. Current obsession: egg-bagel-wiches.
Dynamite top, Bongo pants, Aldo wedge booties | Bumper booties, H&M & F21 necklaces,
Michael Kors watch & various bracelets
I wasn't planning on posting these photos (ha! Note the different shoe on different foot? Ghet-toeee). I took them one morning before work when debating between the two pairs of booties, hoping seeing it in photos would help me decide.
Do you guys ever really, really want to like something or wear something with your outfit but when you put it on, you know it's just not working? Same for me with this outfit. I really wanted to wear the Aldo wedge booties, but ultimately decided on the other ones as they felt more fitted to the outfit.
Which booties would you pick?
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