Spring is Upon Us!

I don't know about you but when the seasons change I like to follow suit; which is why this weekend I chopped off my hair!

Me and my new 'do heading out on the town! 

It feels so amazing - I couldn't be happier with the cut. Emily at Saab Salon & Spa is a shear genius (see what I did there) she's great at taking my ideas and making them fit for my face shape. I always leave feeling so happy! (side note, Saab just happened to be the official salon for the 2012 Juno Awards, so walking in and out on the red carpet wasn't too bad either)

Now, let's move on to some fashion...

This week I'm taking part in Two Birds' Inspiration Monday. I really like Louise Roe. I liked her on The City; I didn't mind her on this year's Oscar telecast; I absolutely love her here. This outfit is to die for. I love the colour combination of the purple and yellow paisley, and wish I had all of these pieces in my closet.

Louise Roe

But this is the closest I could get. My mom thrifted this skirt back in the fall, but I kind of forgot about it after hanging it in my closet. That is until I saw this week's inspiration.

I love the colours in this skirt. I can match it with pretty much any piece in my wardrobe, but I chose the purple sweater because 1) I like purple, and 2) it wouldn't distract from the skirt.

I even like the length. Petites aren't advised to wear a tea length skirt or dress, but sometimes I just like to break the rules. Plus, the Michael Kors platforms help.

Sweater - Forever 21; Skirt - Thrifted; Heels -Michael Kors

I only wish the skirt didn't show off so much of my ghostly white ankles.

This outfit and my new haircut have made me even more excited for warm weather, exposed ankles, and patios. I just hope my pasty skin gets some colour before swimsuit season hits.

What are you looking forward this Spring?

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Mad About Drew

I love Drew Barrymore. I think she's fantastic, funny and incredibly unique; so you can imagine my glee when she was chosen as this week's Inspiration Monday.

I really wanted to stay true to the inspiration and wear my Dark Side of the Moon concert tee, but while rummaging through my drawers I quickly realized it was being held hostage by my hamper. So, settled on a plain black tank. 

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Tank - Smart Set; Jeans - Mavi; Boots - Aldo; Pendant - Forever 21

And now for a close-up on the accessories.

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Je vous manqué

Well hello there, I have good news: I'm back!

Okay, I didn't actually go anywhere, I just fell off the face of the blogging earth for a couple of weeks. And, I have no excuse - actually I have many, including: laziness, lack of clean clothes, PMS, a wild weekend with friends and the following days of recovery, work, life, etc. etc. - but none of them are good reasons.

But, like I said, I'm back - and with a new dress to boot.

This dress forced me to break my self-imposed shopping hiatus, but it wasn't my fault - I swear! I was walking through the Rideau Centre with my Director on the way to a trade show one afternoon and it was the first time I had set foot in a mall in weeks. As we passed Mexx she pointed to the dress and said: "You need that dress, it's such a Kate dress." I immediately cursed her for being a bad influence and continued on my way.

Fast forward eight days and the dress was mine.

I'd spent eight days thinking about the dress and telling myself that I didn't really need it, although I wanted it. So Friday afternoon I trekked back to Rideau and tried it on hoping that it wouldn't fit, or would look horrible; sadly that wasn't the case.

So there you have it, the tale of my latest splurge. I really do love the dress, the colour and cut are perfect! I wish I could wear it everyday (who knows, if laundry continues to win the battle of Kate v. Laundry, I just might)

To link up with this week's Inspiration Monday challenge I threw on an oversized cardigan and rocked a monochromatic chic look!

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Dress - Mexx; Heels - Michael Kors; Ring -Aldo; Watch - Fossil

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Inspiration Monday: Eva Longoria

It's been a while, but I'm back taking part in the Inspiration Monday challenge over at Two Birds.

The Inspiration:

My Take:

Blazer - Talula from Aritzia; Shirt - Jacob; Jeans - Mavi; Boots & Neckalce - Aldo; Belt - Bluenotes

I wore an outfit similar to Eva's during Ottawa Fashion Week SS12, so I decided to switch it up a bit with the stripes. This shirt is often neglected, but every time I wear it I love it. I'll have to bring it out much more this winter.

Questions? Comments? Compliments?

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Inspiration Monday: Jennifer Lopez

I don't own a lot of sequins or haute couture... or champagne coloured clothing for that matter. So, for this week's Inspiration Monday I turned to my signature colour, and in the words of Tim Gunn, I made it work!

The Inspiration:

My Take:

This sequinned Forever 21 mini has gotten a lot of blog lovin' these past few days (here and here) - who knew you could wear sequins so many ways!

These shoes were my one and only Cyber Monday purchase (okay, I bought the clutch too but that was just to get the free shipping, so it doesn't really count) and I thought they'd add a nice pop of colour to the outfit. Thankfully they look a lot better than they feel; but, whoever said fashion had to be comfortable.

Blazer - Talula; Tank - Smart Set; Skirt - Forever 21;
Shoes, Bag, Necklace - Aldo

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Inspiration Monday: the Duff Sisters

I'm cheating a little bit with this Inspiration Monday challenge. Okay, I'm cheating a lot.

I wore this outfit a couple of weeks ago to a casual Sunday brunch, but when I saw this week's inspiration I thought it fit the mold perfectly.

The Inspiration - The Duff Sisters:

My Take:

Sweater - Smart Set, T-Shirt - For My Girls by Lola Tsai;
Jeans - Mavi; Shoes - Nine West, thrifted.

A great combination of casual and put-together.

This shirt has special meaning; not only is it super cute and showcases my inner bookworm, but it was made by a good friend of mine, Lola Tsai.

Inspired to change the world, Lola wrote a poem, entitled For My Girls, which aimed at empowering young girls across the globe to set out and reach their full potential. The poem then became a picture book and inspired this t-shirt.

I highly recommend you check out Lola's blog: Lola Light and Love, and to learn more about For My Girls or to order yourself a copy of the book or one of these super cute t-shirts, click here.

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Inspiration Monday: Olivia Munn

For the second week in a row I had trouble with the Inspiration Monday challenge. It wasn't coming up with an idea, but it was in the execution where I was having issues; I'm blaming hormones.

But, I digress. This week's inspiration was Olivia Munn and her slouchy, cute, striped look:



As I mentioned, I was having trouble loving the images from my first Inspiration Monday shoot. I had taken a very literal approach in recreating Olivia's look, but I was having one of those days where the shirt felt way too tight and the horizontal stripes were remarkably unflattering; so, I scraped it and went with a different and more flattering approach.

And, one that let me show off my brand new Forever 21 sweater.

When I came across this sweater on the Forever 21 website I knew it was the sweater for me. As West Coast girl, umbrellas and rain symbolize winter to me more than snow, so I had to make it part of my winter wardrobe.

The day I picked up the sweater was also the day I walked around the city unknowingly with one dilated pupil thanks to the Optometrist. But that's a story for another day (and one where I show off my new hardware)...

Sweater - Forever21; Skirt - Jacob; Boots - Aldo; Socks - American Apparel; Watch - Fossil

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Inspiration Monday

This Inspiration Monday threw me for a loop for a number of reasons: 1. I can't wear yellow. I look like I'm in a constant state of pre-vomit. It's not good. 2. It seemed like everything I put on was not working out; at least it wasn't working out the way I was hoping. 3. My shortness was really getting in the way.

So, I have two different, yet similar, Inspiration Monday looks.

Look One

Blazer - Talula; Shirt - ines from Aritzia; Jean - H&M;
Scarf - gifted from Ottawa Fashion Week; Shoes - Aldo

Look Two

Blazer - Talula; Shirt - ines from Aritzia; Jean - Mavi;
Scarf - gifted from Ottawa Fashion Week; Boots - Aldo

Which do you prefer?

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