For my twelth video as the Place d'Orleans Fashion Vlogger, I'm sharing some beautiful dresses and accessories that you can wear to those fancy upcoming events this summer.  
 
Wedding, prom and bridal/ baby shower season is right around the corner and it's often hard to figure out how to re-wear those items you purchased specially for the event.  In this video I'm giving you some ideas on how to rock 'em after in the months to come.
 
Stay tuned for more videos (specifically on the Place d'Orleans FB page).
 
 
Other videos:
* Fall Fashion (video #1)
* Wardrobe Classics (video #2)
* Bundling Up for Winter (video #3)
* New Year, New You! (video #6)
* What to Wear on a Date  (video #8)
* Dreaming of Summer (video #9)
* Spring Trends (video #12)  
* Biggest Spring Trends (video #13)
 
 
 
 


My best friend pointed something out to me a couple weeks back:  I frequently compliment strangers. 

I hadn't given it much thought, but am aware that it's something I do.

My thinking behind it is (1) it's awesome to get a compliment in general, and (2) coming from a stranger is unexpected and can really brighten someone's day.  Bottom line, why not?

I think we sometimes think that people who are close to us that compliment us are just saying it because they have to (which isn't true, typically) but from someone who doesn't know you, it's an unexpected surprise.  I know we all compliment each other in the blogosphere a lot, but in person puts a new meaning behind it.

Do you compliment strangers?  If not, will you try it today?



Yay!  They have arrived.

I bit the bullet and purchased the Prabal Gurung, Ankle Strap Sandal (remember when I was coveting them HERE?) and am quite pleased.  I purchased them through eBay and the seller, Ann, was great to deal with.  At first, I accidentally bid on the wrong size with three minutes left in the auction; I got excited and clearly thought I was bidding on my size--duh.

Needless to say, I won the auction and then realized they were a size too small.  I decided to take a stab in the dark and emailed the seller to see if she would be willing to cancel the sale as I purchase the wrong size but figured I'd be on the hook to pay and didn't expect much.

As luck would have it, she happened to have a size 10 for sale and said she would simply swap them and send me the correct size!  She was so sweet and I am so fortunate.  She's based out of the US too, which I like--and they arrived within a week.


I'm on a huge strappy sandal kick right now.  I've been wearing my Zara heels non-stop--which is kind of unlike me as I like to rotate through my shoes, if possible--and now I just need a black pair to complete my summer collection and I'll be good.  Haha.

Want to snatch up a pair for yourself?  There are loads of them on eBay right now HERE.



 
Friday night after work outfit, ready to head to Kingston for the weekend.
Outfit deets:  Maison Scotch jacket, Winners tee, Parasuco jeans, Ardène flats, Mat & Nat duffle & Urban Expressions purse.


After visiting with family, we hit up Bubba's Pizzeria for a late night indulgence.

 
The next day we drove around and stopped down by the water for some photos
(picture of the bf & I HERE).
Outfit deets:  Maison Scotch jacket, Zara cardigan, Urban Planet ruffle cami, unknown dotted jeans & Cleo belt.


Some beautiful buds the the road home in the evening (love that it was still this bright out around 7pm!).


On Sunday I went to my grandparent's senior residence for Mothers' Day brunch.
Outfit deets:  Forever 21 jacket, Dynamite lace top & tube top underneath, Aeropostale denim & Zara heels.


We ate like kings and they came around and served us eggs benedict too.  There was a sizeable dessert table too but I only had some fruit a a very small piece of carrot cake (but wanted more!).


Sunday late afternoon and evening was spent editing a video for a dental office that I've been hired to do.  It's almost complete, which is exciting for both parties.


Lastly, I forgot to share this bracelet holder with you sooner, but I picked up two of these off eBay (one was broken when it arrived s I'm waiting for a replacement) and quite enjoy.
Bracelets: F21, The Bay, Suzy Shier, The Bay, Dillards, Mexx, Mexx, Dillards & Joe Fresh


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