Candy Colourized

For this month's Petite Fashion Challenge I turned to one of my favourite snacks: pretzel M&Ms.

For Petite Fashion Challenge #17 we were instructed to "take a bowl full of colorful candies (M&Ms, Jolly Ranchers, jelly beans, etc.), close your eyes, and draw 2-3 pieces.  Now use those colors (+ a neutral of your choosing) to form the basis for your ensemble." 

Top (which is actually a dress) - American Apparel; Skirt - Jacob;
Pumps - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

I don't normally wear this much colour, but for pretzel M&Ms I'd do just about anything.

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Petite Fashion Challenge #16

For this month's Petite Fashion Challenge we were tasked with putting together an outfit for a summer wedding. 

Dress - Jacob; Clutch & Shoes - Aldo

I chose this purple silk dress from Jacob. It's the perfect combination of classy and young, but let's me bust a serious move on the dance floor. Because that's where I spend the majority of my time at weddings. I just can't not dance to an 80s tune.

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Petite Fashion Challenge #15: Chic Pin-spiration

There's nothing like a petite fashion challenge to pull you out of a rut.

These past couple of weeks I've been stuck in the rut of all sartorial ruts. No original outfits, lots of black, nothing good to share; it was a bummer of a couple of weeks. But that's what happens when life, work and NHL playoffs take over. Thankfully, things have slowed down just enough for me to take part in this month's challenge.

Chic Pin-spiration-- Find a pic of an outfit you love on Pinterest, and re-create it the best way possible!

My Pin-spiration

My Interpretation

Shirt - Smart Set; Skirt - ASOS; Shoes - Aldo; Belt - Joe Fresh; Watch - Fossil

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Librarian chic

I don't know why I've never thought of putting this outfit together before, but for some reason, it never occurred to me. That is until I started to shop my closet for Petite Fashion Challenge #13!

This month's challenge was "Stylish for under $100: Put together a professional outfit (excluding shoes and accessories) for under $100." Here's my take on the challenge:

Skirt - $30, Shirt - $15; Tank - $19; Cardigan - $35
Cardigan - Zara; Blouse & Tank - Smart Set; Skirt - Jacob; Boots - Aldo; Earrings ToodleBunny from Shop Cocoon

I really loved this outfit - it made me feel very librarian chic, especially once I put on my glasses. I spent the whole day wishing someone would ask me about the dewey decimal system; but sadly, it doesn't come up to much when you work for a medical association. But a wannabe librarian can dream, can't she?!

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Petite Fashion Challenge #11

Tonight, I'm taking part in Petite Fashion Challenge No. 11 hosted by Ski Petite. 

 

This month's challenge is to "put together an outfit made for sightseeing. It should be one that will be comfortable for walking around in and can last you from the early morning until dinner and drinks in the evening. Plus, you're on vacation, so you'd better make sure you look good in photos, which you'll have for years to come. You can choose just one outfit but vary it by adding or taking off layers or accessories to take you from the a.m. to the p.m. and make one outfit easier to last through the day."

This challenge had me stumped for quite sometime.  It wasn't until my flu quarantine that I was able to rummage through my closet and put together what I consider to be the perfect sightseeing ensemble.

For day time sightseeing I chose a pair of skinny jeans, a colourful, flowy top, and a pair of espadrilles.

As I'm not going travelling anywhere in the near future, I used my imagination for this challenge and dreamed I was going somewhere hot, instead of being at home in chilly Ottawa - that's why I opted for open toed shoes and a tiny tank.

The espadrilles are perfect for pounding the pavement, or strolling along the cobblestone streets.

Top - unknown; Jeans - Mavi; Espadrilles - Aldo

 For nighttime, I chose to throw on a blazer. I love the short over long layers, and how the black makes the colours of the tank pop.

Blazer - Talula

And, if I'm feeling really up for a night out on the town, I would trade my espadrilles for leather heeled booties. Perfect for dancing the night away in any locale!

Booties - le Chateau

 

Petite Fashion Challenge #10

Tonight I'm taking part in Petite Fashion Challenge #10 - although it's my first. The challenge is to take traditionally summer pieces (like tank tops, shorts, mini skirts, sundresses etc.) and make them appropriate for fall.

So here we go...

I was given this dress as a birthday present from my grandma (she sent me money and I bought it for myself, but same deal) and it quickly became a staple of my wardrobe. Paired with sandals, its perfect for any summer day.

Transitioning this dress from summer to fall is as easy as:

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By throwing on a cardigan and pairing this dress with tights and boots, it's perfect for all the days from fall right through winter.

Flat boots for a more casual day.

Please excuse the bathroom pic, the lighting was just really good in there.

Suede heels for when I want to be a little more dressed up.