Pinspired: Casual Friday

The Original

image courtesy of Pinterest

My Take:

 

Sweater - H&M; Dress - Wilfred; Tank - Smart Set;
Boots - Steve Madden; Watch - Fossil

My self-imposed quarantine last month gave me ample time to browse Pinterest and find outfits that I just couldn't wait to try once I was able to leave the house again.

I loved the above ensemble not only because I already owned everything needed to recreate the look, but because I knew that it would be the perfect casual Friday ensemble - and it was! Not only did I feel cute and casual when I debuted this look at the office last week, but I felt professional and put together. There really is no better way to end a week.

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Fashion Inspiration

Let's try this again... it's time to get 2013 started!

I had every intention of kicking off the new year last week, but my immune system had other plans. After 10 days of lounging, sleeping, tea, and flu meds, I'm finally ready to get going on what I can only believe will be a fantastic year!

During my quarantine I had plenty of time to peruse the internet and look for my fashion inspirations for 2013.

Enjoy!

via Stockholm Street Style

via Kendi Everyday

via the Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor

via Stockholm Street Style

What's your style inspiration for 2013?


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Pinspiration Tuesday

The Inspiration:

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde

The Reality:

Dress - Old Navy; Blouse - Jacob; Boots - Aldo

This pinspired ensemble comes courtesy of Elle Woods.

I'd coveted the above look from the very first time I saw Legally Blonde, but I never had the right pieces to put the look together for myself. Fast forward 11 years (yikes, I'm old) and this petite had everything she needs to become legally blonde brunette.

Totally worth the wait.


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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

photo courtesy of Adventures in Fashion

The Reality:

Shirt - Aritzia; Skirt - Forever 21; Boots - Aldo

 

So, today's Pinspiration Wednesday look doesn't come from Pinterest per se, but I bet if I searched the right boards I could find it. This week's inspiration comes from the lovely Vicki of Adventures in Fashion. While browsing her blog over the weekend I was floored to see the way she paired plaid and sequins - a combination I had never even considered. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to give this look a try, and what better place to wear my ensemble than to the Bloggers Brunch on Sunday - because who doesn't love mixing patterns and sequins like a group of fashion bloggers?!

Clearly, I wasn't the only one thinking this combo was amazing because the always sweet Emily of Tinfoil Tiaras was rocking the same combo - great minds!

Here are a few shots from the first (hopefully of many) Ottawa Bloggers Brunch.

from left to right: myself, Tinfoil Tiaras, The Eternal Optimist & Hippie Lace
Photo courtesy of The Eternal Optimist

L to R: Hippie Lace, Fashion Kidd, Hold My Umbrella Bitch and Marcia B. Creative
discussing Madonna, trends and so much more.

photo courtesy of The Fashion Kidd

Thanks again to Darcy for taking the reigns and organizing such a fantastic get together - can't wait for the next one!

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Wanderlust

Ever since I returned from Europe I've had the worst case of wanderlust. And, because I've been lacking in sartorial inspiration lately, I thought I'd share some of my dream destinations.

Dubrovnik. Croatia via Pinterest 

Budapest, Hungary via Pinterest

Paris, France via Pinterest 

Santorini, Greece via Pinterest 

Machupichu, Peru via Pinterest

Iceland via Pinterest

Reykjavik, Iceland via Pinterest

If you could pick-up and go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

To see more of my dream destinations, check out my I Want To Go To There board on Pinterest.

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Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was a holiday for many parts of Canada, and I spent the day doing laundry and wearing Lululemon; something no one wants to see.

So, instead of featuring a sad outfit post, I decided to share some of my most coveted looks from Pinterest.

Happy Tuesday!

See Jane via Pinterest

Jennifer Aniston via Pinterest

A Fashion Love Affair via Pinterest

via Pinterest

via Pinterest

Karoline Kurkova via Pinterest

To see more of the looks I'm coveting, check out Petite Adventures on Pinterest.

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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

Kate Beckinsale via Pinterest

The Reality:

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Tank - Smart Set; Skirt - Jacob;
Boots - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

I've been a huge fan of Kate Beckinsale for years; not a fan of her movies per se, but of her fashion choices (plus, she has a pretty rocking name). So, when I came across this outfit on Pinterest I knew I immediately had to give it a try!

I didn't have all of the pieces, so to get the right look I took a Joe Fresh cardigan and spun it around. As soon as I put it on, the outfit clicked. I spent the rest of the day strutting around like I was looking for werewolves in the Underworld, which isn't a bad way to spend a Tuesday.

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Pinspiration Wednesday

The Inspiration:

Olivia Palero via Pinterest

The Reality:

Sweater - Zara; Blouse & Tights- H&M; Skirt - Jacob; Boots - Aldo

I don't know about you, but I go through phases with Pinterest. Some days I can waste spend hours pinning and repinning; and then there are times where I can't remember why I ever started using the site.

Lately I've been on a huge pinning kick, which is how I came across the above photo of Olivia Palermo. I was immediately inspired, and so excited to try this look out.

Sometimes wasting time can be so productive. 

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Any and All Things Watermelon

With the weather we've been having lately, it's hard to believe that summer doesn't officially start for another month. I'm already starting to worry that my two-fan, four-shower-a-day system isn't going to get me through these hot and humid months.

Although these next few weeks are going to wreak havoc on my hair (slowly, throughout the day it becomes puffier until I realize I'm sporting a pyramid shaped afro), I can't really begin to tell you how excited I am for summer: cruising along the canal on my BIXI bike (humming the Wicked Witch of the West's these... it only seemed fitting), sitting on the Starbucks patio pretending to read as I people watch, and soaking up as much sunshine as I can before we're once again faced with winter.

But the thing I'm most excited for is watermelon; any and all things watermelon. From the food to the colour, it's long been a favourite of mine. So, in honour of the season of the melon, I thought I'd share with you some of my favourite ways to have and wear watermelon this summer.

To Have

Sliced. It's quick and messy, the best way to savour this fruit.

via Pinterest

Watermelon, feta cheese and mint amuse bouches - so delicious

via Pinterest

Watermelon popsicles (can also be made adult-style)

via Lauren Conrad by way of Pinterest

Watermelon cucumber cocktail - pretty much the definition of refreshing

To Wear

Jacob

A great dress to go from day-to-night - you'll look sweet enough to eat in this pleated dress from Jacob.

Gap Boyfriend roll-up shorts

It'll be hard to do the aforementioned people-watching in these boyfriend shorts from the Gap; with a look this comfortable and chic it'll hard to go unnoticed.

And because no look is finished without the perfect mani/pedi, there's Watermelon by Essie.

Essie "Watermelon"

There you have it; your guide to watermelon, from head to toe.


What are you looking forward to this summer?






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