Paris, J'espère

It seems like everyone I know is either on their way to or has just gotten back from Paris. The closest I'm going to get to Paris this year is the photo of the Eiffel Tower that sits above my desk at work.

To cure my Paris blues, I decided to wear them as part of my most Parisian-inspired outfit.

I love the simplicity of this outfit - the white button down with the patterned skirt and the classic pumps - it would be absolutely perfect on the Champs-Élysées.

Plus, the skirt has the best movement - doing the twist is just too much fun!

Blouse - Jacob; Skirt - H&M; Shoes - Aldo; Earrings - Magpie

Never has an outfit taken me away quite like this one.

Spotty Weather

For the past few days, they have been predicting spotty weather in Ottawa. One minute gorgeous sunshine; the next black skies and roaring thunder and lightning - there was even hail at one point. This makes dressing particularly hard.

So, I decided that if Mother Nature was going to be spotty, than so was I.

To combat the ever-changing weather, I chose a black polka dot dress and a pair of flats to get me through the day.

Because the dress has a high neckline and collar I chose to keep my accessories simple, opting for just earring and a necklace.

The spotty weather had nothing on me that day!

Dress - H&M; Shoes - Aldo; Earrings - Magpie; Necklace - Gifted

Conference Dressing: Day One

I was lucky enough to be asked by my company to attend our annual general conference held this year in Saskatoon. I've been working there for less than two months so I knew this meant I was doing something right.

For the days leading up to the conference I checked the weather network hourly - in order to help myself pack smart and efficiently. When I left Ottawa I thought I had it all figured out.

Mother Nature clearly didn't like this; so, she decided to change the 30C weather that was promised to 12C windy, rainy weather. Needless to say I was not prepared for my petite prairie adventure.

However, I made the most of it.


Day One


The most important day. This would be the first time I would be meeting the President and Board of Directors, so I had to look my business casual best.

Because I was expecting mid-summer type weather, I had a lot of sundresses, so for the first day I settled on my newly acquired silk dress from Banana Republic.

To accomodate for the near arctic weather that Saskatoon was presenting me, I decided to accessorize with a cardigan (you will soon note they are some of my favourite pieces).

Feeling great and with coffee in hand and I was ready to go.

Dress - Banana Republic petites; Cardigan - Zara; Espadrilles - Aritzia; Bag - Aldo;
Watch - Fossil; Earrings - Magpie; Necklace - Gifted

Little did I know I'd have to wear a bib all weekend. Staff badges make the worst accessories.