Another haul video with a bunch of stuff from Asos (eep!), Forever 21, Urban Planet, Winners & more.  I filmed this haul and it ended up being much longer than eight minutes is because I included a bunch of home decor items I've recently purchased. Since it was too long, I cut that stuff out and will upload it in a separate video :)

Forever 21:
* Peplum skirt (sale!) 
* High-low chiffon top (on sale now!  Lucky you, grrr for me!) 

Asos


A few more things I mentioned...


Find my most recent Summer Wear video I talked about here HERE.

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 Outfit deets:
* Imaginary Voyage top (from Winners, new!).  I picked this top up last week during my lunch hour while shopping.  I saw the top, loved it and bought it without trying it on--something I never, ever do--and it worked out.  I might take the darts in at the front a tad as it's a littler roomier there than I hoped, but in these photos it doesn't show.
* H&M skirt (old) which you've seen with a few summers back with pink & my favourite gladiators.
* Diva Lounge wedges (old) which were my go-to shoe last summer (along with my Sophie Low's) and you've seen them with my 'Nurse' dress, an Easter outfit, in Florida for my 28th birthday, and with a pretty white dress.  
* Accessories: gifted circles bracelet, American Eagle open bangle, Swarovski bangle, Claire's necklace & Gucci shades.

I'm so excited to finally post some outfit photos; I've been slacking lately but my point-and-shoot kind of died on me too.  Secondly, I'm slowly learning how to work with a DSLR which is so exciting but difficult to use with a self-timer.  Any Nikon pros out there that can offer some tips on shooting yourself?

This wall is convenient for me to shoot at so you might be seeing more of it in the future; hope you don't mind but I think it makes for a cool backdrop.

Do you guys Keek?  I joined about a month ago and love sharing random clips of my life on there, including outfits that never see the light of day on my blog.  If you don't know what Keek is, it's short, 36 second video clips; just long enough to share something cool but short enough you don't get bored.  Find me @acoest1984.






I'm so excited to share my 16th video as the Place d'Orleans Fashion Vlogger with you all because it's my best video yet, by far, mainly because I used my new MacBook Pro and Photoshop Premiere Elements to edit this baby.  I'm so proud of this and put 15 hours of love (ie. blood, sweat and tears!) into it.  Don't ever let anyone tell you video editing--and filming--is easy, it's very time consuming but such a labour of love for me.  I love working with PDO and getting to produce these for you all to see.

In this video I'm showing you several fun trends for summer time, specifically things to wear to music festivals, picnics or around the pool.  I hope you enjoy the video!

Stay tuned for more videos (specifically on the Place d'Orleans Facebook page). 



Other videos: 
Fall Fashion (video #1)
Wardrobe Classics (video #2) 
Bundling Up for Winter (video #3) 
How-to Style a Sequin Skirt (video #4)
What to Wear for New Years Eve (video #5)
New Year, New You! (video #6) 
Accessories & a Hair Tutorial (video #7) 
What to Wear on a Date (video #8) 
Dreaming of Summer (video #9) 
How-To Turn Your Maxi Dress into a Maxi Skirt (video #10)
DIY Kiss Printed Jacket (video #11)
Spring Trends (video #12) 
Biggest Spring Trends (video #13)
Summer Event Wear (video #14)


Friday outfit for work, dinner & running errands (good thing I wore flats!).
Outfit deets:  W118 by Walter Baker top & Skirt, Ardene flats, Sirens necklace & Joe Fresh and F21 bangles.


On Friday night, I met my family for dinner at Score's.  If you're not familiar with the chain, it's a soup-salad bar restaurant with main courses to order.  This was my helping from the salad bar: cucumbers, cottage cheese, beats & mushrooms.

Saturday was the day my Mom & I threw my little sister a baby shower.  I wore my new dress from Forever 21 & a necklace from The Bay.


We worked so hard to put together a beautiful (pinterest-inspired) table-scape for the party.  The invitation (seen above in the frame) was in chocolate brown and green so we colour coordinated in those shades.  We used green/white polka dot napkins, ribbons & balloons along with plain green cups and plates.  We tied ribbon the sweets cups (which were filled with green jube-jubes & chocolate covered almonds) and used a green table cloth which worked perfectly with my Mom's chocolate brown curtains in behind the table.  The diaper cake was my Mom's creation and in the same colours and turned out great.  We topped the cupcakes with little green/white polka dot butterfly scrapbook shapes that we stuck onto toothpicks.  And of course the watermelon carriage filled with fruit and a nectarine with a face drawn on it to resemble a baby.


My sister is due on July 24th but (did you know) is already full term.  It could be any day that I get to meet my (first!) nephew.


Saturday night I went to a cottage (party) which was totally impromptu and last minute.  I honestly just wanted to have a quiet evening, but my boyfriend convinced me this was going to be a ton of fun...and it was.  Can you believe this is the only picture I captured of the evening?  Haha, it was that much fun.


The next day we left just before noon to head back to the city.
Outfit deets (hardly worthy):  Maison Scotch tee, Joshua Perets pants & American Eagle for Payless flip flops.


My man convinced me to hit the gym on Sunday evening (after a incredibly needed nap, which was unfortunate because I slept away a beautiful day #wahwah) which ended up being a really great workout.


We were starving after so grabbed protein shakes at the gym and take-out on the way home.  I had a chicken ceasar salad with half dressing and omitted the croutons.


HAPPY MONDAY!


For me it's really simple, I call my parents Mom & Dad and will refer to them as M&D with my sister.  Sometimes I'll call my Mom 'Mother', but she doesn't enjoy that too much (haha).

What do you call your parents?  Any special nicknames?  Do you ever call them by their first name?


(Top photo from my vacation to Florida in 2012 & bottom from my holiday campaign with Place d'Orleans back in December 2012)
 

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