Outfit deets:
* Urban Behaviour jacket (old).
* A.Co Designs top which you have seen with white skinnies, a leopard skirt/circle vest combo & a circle scarf I made, worn as a skirt (a fave outfit post). I made this top myself and love it, definitely in the top 10 from my closet.
* Seduction jeans (old) seen with a belted white top & in a another fave outfit post with over-the-knee boots.
* Aldo wedges which you've seen with burgundy waxed pants, a neon yellow/green sundress this past summer & with pink pants.
* Accessories: Ardene pashmina, F21 Bangle, A.Co Designs bracelet, Good Works leather wrap bracelet & Gucci sunnies.
I'll admit, I took these photos about a month ago and never got to posting them; hence the beautiful fall leaves and colours. We certainly don't have any leaves left on trees anymore and while I was hoping to capture more of the fall colours in outfit posts, it seems by the time I would leave work, it was dark out and I'd missed the opportunity (these were taken on my lunch break one day).
And so, here we are in December, with Christmas quickly approaching and as I look outside it's slowly started to snow, large fluffy flakes that are coming down sparse, but slowly speeding up. Winter is here, despite the mild temperatures we've experienced the past few days. Some people wish for snow, but not me. I'm not a fan of the cold and while I love snow on Christmas, if it melted shortly thereafter and I'd be fine with it.
Speaking of the holidays, does anyone have any Christmas parties to go to? I have my work Christmas luncheon this Friday and a party next Saturday night (which I'm so excited for because it has been years since I've been to a real, night-time Christmas party! Eep!). What is everyone wearing? Dress? Skirt/Top combo? Pants?
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I've talked about this girl before, Sarah, my best friend, partner in crime and travel companion. We work together, play together and sometimes she raps for me.
Sarah is notorious for entering contests and so it was no huge surprise she entered us into a contest with Goody (the hair accessories people) the other day (although I hadn't heard of the contest until I saw she entered us!).
The real surprise? Making it to the top 5 of all the entries (Goody chose the top 5). So exciting!
Now, this is where we need your help. If we win, we will be whisked away to Toronto on a BFF weekend trip, pampered at the spa & sent out to dinner. They would be sending us for two nights; so cool! The winners are picked by whichever best-friends get the most votes. We are currently leading, but not by much, and we need your vote!
Please click on over and vote for us. It takes three seconds and we would so appreciate it!
I'm really excited to share with you guys my fourth video for my Fashion Vlogger gig. For this one, I'm showing you four very different ways to wear a sequined skirt.
I personally think this is my best video/vlog to date, ever. I've never shown the full outfits in a video before and doing a talk-over was something new for me. I also managed to keep this video under four minutes (fourth video, four outfits, four minutes... what the wha!?) which is great because we are all busy.
My favourite outfit is definitely the last one; it's edgy, young and fresh but I am also a fan of number one and two as well. Ha, so hard to choose.
Stay tuned for more videos (specifically on the Place d'Orleans FB page), the next one will be out mid-December and I'll have some great New Years Eve looks for you.
Other videos:
* Fall Fashion (video #1)
* Wardrobe Classics (video #2)
Friday night mini dinner party: Fajitas & Coronas
This weekend was really, really relaxing and low key. It was mainly spent at home, inside, cuddled up in blankets. Since my weekends are normally busy (or at least busy looking), although I don't have many photos to share, I thought I'd still share what I have just to reaffirm I am normal. Ha.
Cuddling (she's not mine, but she sure is cute).
Saturday night ordering in.
Saturday night movies; getting into the Christmas spirit.
Outfit deets:
* Dynamite jacket (old) which you've seen many times, but a favourite outfit post with waxed denim almost two years ago.
* Joe Fresh sweater dress.
* Sirens leggings.
* Bumper booties (old) which you have seen with skinnies, an all grey outfit, and (my favourite) a skirt + leather jacket combo.
* Accessories: OASAP clutch (c/o), Ardene pashmina & gifted square bangle.
Christmas is quickly approaching (hello, less than a month away!) and I'm becoming frantic. I need to take a breath. I have started my shopping, but it feels like there is still so much to do; I haven't even decorated my place yet. Now I know it's not December yet, but, I always say November 20th is the 'go-ahead' day for all things Christmas, for me at least.
Last year at this time, my apartment was pretty ugly. I was using hand-me-down furniture (from the 90's) as we were waiting for our house to sell (and in turn, keeping the house staged). And in all honesty, I felt a little depressed that I couldn't decorate for the holidays.
Well, I could have decorated.
I just felt it was kind of pointless, considering the furniture and coldness of the place. Still though, it didn't feel Christmasy and I was happy to spend several days at my parent's place surrounded by a beautiful tree, tiny ornaments, garland-laced railings, festive lights, a fire place, and more.
This year is different though. My apartment feels like home as I have my furniture and have created a space for myself that feels like myself. Additionally, there is no longer an eye sore that is my living room (ha!). Ish. I am so excited for Christmas that, although I really shouldn't be bringing more stuff into my apartment (it's already quite full), I went to my parent's house a few weeks back and picked up a big chunk of my Christmas decor. I love decorating with reindeer and trees, and tend towards larger pieces. The stuff has been sitting in a corner of my dining room, but this week I am determined to decorate. Let's get this Christmas party started!
Do you decorate for Christmas? Do you have a theme?
*** I have been listening to a local radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7 now, it makes me so happy. #thelittlethings
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