Ricki's jacket (last seen here), Old Navy button-down, Club Monaco jeans,
Mossimo flats, H&M belt (last seen here) & Aldo necklace
I went and did some Christmas shopping last night and this is what I wore. I was lazing around the house all day long and with husband working later on, I wanted to put on 'real' clothes (and make up!) and get out of there for a bit. I ended up only returning a few things (the impulse boots I mentioned), wandering around aimlessly, taking a break on a mall bench before eventually heading home. First, though, I picked up ingredients so I could make Caesars, pizza and a cheese plate for my hubs. When he got home, it was the first time he'd seen my hair since I got it done on Thursday evening (both nights I was already sleeping when he got home and in the mornings I was up and off before he was) and he was loving it. He immediately whipped out his iPhone and started snapping pictures of me, non stop (so cute). The outfit was a bit hit too as he couldn't stop raving about how much he liked it (score!).
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Asos dress, Stitches cardigan (last seen here), Seduction skirt, Qupid heels (last seen here),
Ardene fishnets, Bijoux Terner necklace & H&M bangle
{ acting a fool }
Before After
So you want to bleach your denim? Cool. Do you have patience? Even better. I bought this Gap denim jacket at the thrift store in the spring with the intent of doing this DIY, however, when I got it home I decided I really liked it and didn't want to change it. Then, when I saw the photo above on the left from an outfit post, I realized I really didn't like this jacket as much as I thought and so it went to the DIY pile. I finally have gotten around to posting this, so sorry for the delay.
Submerge the denim in water until it's wet all over. Wring out and place on a flat surface.
Using an old Windex bottle, I filled it with bleach and sprayed the jacket. A lot. And when I say a lot, I really mean I ended up pouring bleach onto the jacket because spraying wasn't doing jack squat.
I used an old toothbrush to spread out the bleach I poured onto the jacket and brush it into areas.
I really focused on the seams. Once dry, I washed and dried the jacket.
Ta-dah! (more pictures here)
Ashley B jacket (last seen here), H&M top (last seen here) & tank dress, Sirens knee-patch leggings, Le Chateau boots (last seen here), Club Monaco scarf, Mexx necklace, Mexican bracelet & unknown bangle
I got home on Tuesday night and immediately undressed and climbed into bed. I was exhausted. Sometimes I just do that, get into bed as soon as I get home (and we're talking late afternoon here, it's not like I'm working till 9pm). Last night was no exception. Fortunately, husband was home and he made me dinner and snacks which we ate together in bed while watching Sunday's episode of Dexter. So enjoyable and just what I needed.
I found the most amazing boots from Aldo that I have begged husband to buy me (for Christmas). These are not them. These are my second place pair. The ones I reeeeeally want are a tad more expensive (and up until about two seconds ago when I checked, they were sold out in my size - but are now back in stock, I'm having a small heart attack right now!). I've dropped every hint in the book to husband about them, and by hint, I mean blatantly telling him how badly I want them, every other second and showing him numerous pictures. I don't think I'm going to get them, I just have a feeling. In other shoe news, I totally impulse purchased these on Monday. Such a great price now and I need a new commute boot (aka what I like to call the boot I wear to and from work while I carry my four inch heels in a pretty little bag... or simply in my hands). Bonus, they are over the knee which is fantastic since I live in skirts even when it's 30 below and the knee-high commute boots I've been rockin' the past two years just are cutting it, as far as keeping the space between my skirt and top of my boots, warm.
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).
An old friend contacted me as she'd seen the chiffon ruffle top I made and she wanted to get something similar. I ended up embellishing a black tank top she already had with a huge ruffled flower. It turned out so nice I'm debating what colour I'm going to do for myself!
Suzy belt, Jacob necklace, Givenchy fishnets & H&M headband
I was saving this dress for a special occasion, some exciting holiday party, a wedding, something ... other than work. Then I remembered my before-New-Years-resolution and decided to make it work for work. I put a black tee underneath, which I think 90% of the people who saw me thought it was part of the dress, including hubs. Mainly though, the dress got tons of love from coworkers, friends and strangers and I didn't feel so bad about wearing it on an ordinary day.
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We finished decorating our tree and living room a few nights ago, and I'm so excited to share the photos with you! I'm not really one to do a different colour scheme each year, but I love adding to the collection we already have and enjoy collecting trees and reindeer. The accent colour in our house, on the main floor at least, is orange (sound familiar?), so I like to keep things flowing with that. We don't do a 'theme' tree, and while this surprises most people (thinking I of all people would have a matchy-matchy tree) we love the mish-mash of our tree with all our unique, sentimental ornaments we've collected over the years. Take a look.
{ I used a large jar from our wedding candy buffet and filled it with extra Christmas balls }
{ our living room }
{ favourite ornaments & silver glittery trees in our front foyer }
One of my favourite bloggers, Lena, gave me the 'Stylish Blogger Award' a few days ago and I couldn't be more flattered. The fact that she picked me (and six others) is super sweet and so appreciated, I'm pretty excited. So, the rules go something like this, list seven things about yourself and spread the love. Here we go:
1. When I like a song, I really like it. And by really like it, I mean I play it over and over and over again until I'm sick of it. My hubby tells me I'm, 'killing the track'. Oops.
2. I don't mind cooking, but hubs isn't a huge fan of my cooking. We have completely different cooking styles. He uses a lot of oil and cream (which tastes delicious but...) and often forgets to cook vegetables with meat and I'm all about whole grains, the more veggies the merrier, etc. However, don't get me wrong, I love dessert.
3. Every year I do a Christmas craft with my mother-in-law. We've done this for six years now.
4. I'm the clean freak here, but my side of our bedroom is always the messiest. Coming home to a mess frustrates the hell out of me, but I can't seem to get my act together and dress in the mornings in an organized, neat fashion (aka I throw clothes all over the place).
5. My favourite treat is pie. I love it so much that sometimes, even if it's 10pm at night, I will drive to the grocery store to feed my craving. Strawberry-rhubarb, pumpkin, blueberry, coconut cream and bumbleberry crumble.
6. I prefer to shower at night.
7. I'm really into cars and take great pride in taking care of mine. My Dad is a mechanic and has taught me a lot and cars are just something that sticks. I could stand on the street and name off every passing car because I know my cars like that.
Your turn...
Seduction jacket (last seen here), Joe Fresh cardigan, La Senza top,
Zara jeans (thrifted), Aldo wedges (last seen here) & unknown bangle
Hubs and I decorated our Christmas tree last night, and while I can't wait to show you all the tree and festive decor, it will have to wait because by the time we were done I was exhausted and in no state to take photos, edit said photos and post them. Soon, very soon, so for now you get an outfit post.
So being unable to rely on hubs to take my outfit photos is getting a little bit frustrating. My sister is good, but she's hit or miss and bailed on me the last two days in a row. Last night, hubs wasn't in the most festive of moods for taking photos, and ultimately, not owning a tripod is becoming an issue. Why an issue now and now month ago? Well my lovely readers, I'll tell you why. Why, because the weather is turning cold, hell-o, it's December (can't believe it!) and while I can always find something to prop the camera on outside, indoors is much different. A good chunk of our place is carpet, and I refuse to walk on it with my shoes (clean freak coming through) and there are only so many places that warrant an 'acceptable' background. However, like my sister said, she doesn't want to get me a tripod if I'm just going to purchase a SLR in the very soon future (fingers crossed) and then need a new tripod to fit the new camera. Le sigh. What's the solution? Complaining a bit more might help...
BTW, we've had about two inches of rainfall (or at least that's what's expected by this morning) and it's melted all the snow! YES! Love it. While I obviously love snow at Christmas, it can hold off till a few days before ... but, in all honesty, that's not going to happen (it's suppose to snow tonight - ugh). Which reminds me, the last time I wore this jacket, it was so warm, and the photos turned out so good too. Damn gloomy winter weather.
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