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

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Karoline Kurkova via Pinterest

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

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Sweater - Zara; Shirt - ines; Jeans - Mavi;
Boots - Steve Madden; Scarf - H&M

Last week I was not on top of my game. Why? I have no clue, but it was one of those week's where everything I touched, I messed up. It felt horrible. And embarrassing. Which is why I wasn't exactly runway ready on Friday when I sported this casual look to work.

Thankfully the weekend made up for my embarrassing week. My best friend was in town and we spent Saturday night drinking berry Sangria and taking in a show at Yuk Yuk's. What they say is true - laughter really is the best medicine. By the end of the show, all most of my woes were gone.

At least today's the start of a brand new week!

Do you ever have those weeks, where everything you touch turns to mold, not gold?

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Style Profile: The Skinny Blonde Girl

Name: Katelyn Zborowski

Age: 22

Occupation: Social Media Strategist

Site: http://www.theskinnyblondegirl.com

Location: Ottawa, ON

When and why did you start your site? 

I started my site in January 2012 with goals no greater than feeding my craving for my own writing space. I had always been obsessed with reading blogs (llymlrs.com in particular), so my site started slowly growing into a style and beauty blog.

How would you describe your site? 

I would describe my site as a place to find out about products and labels you might not have heard of, and a place to go to learn more about things you have heard of but want to learn about before buying for your own. I write about things I have, try, and want from all different price points. The brands I feature range from Canadian and American to English and Australian. I love a good mix. 

Where do you get your inspiration?

I try not to look to other blogs when deciding what I want to share next or where my site should be. Seeking inspiration in that way can really be a negative process. I look to style icons I admire, magazines, and out on the street. Even people watching during my drive home from work can leave me with five new post ideas. 

Who are your style/beauty icons?

I've been in love with the Olsen twins since I was a little girl. Mary-Kate and Ashley have such different styles, but I'm really drawn to both. I'm also a fan of Nicole Richie and Cara Delevingne. I want Cara's eyebrows and hair!

Describe your personal style.

 It changes day-to-day. I think my style is much more London, UK than Canadian. I love jumping on hot new things like exaggerated hems, asymmetrical styles, and strange prints. I suppose I "cover up" a lot more than other girls I know. I don't think looking good means flashing all you've got. I prefer to wear as many clothes, and as many layers, as possible!

What was the best style/beauty advice you were given?

The best beauty advice I've been given is to stop tanning and colour in my eyebrows. I used to tan way too much (disgusting, I know!) and am learning to love my pale, pale skin. I'm also naturally blonde with extremely light eyebrows, so I love colouring them in a little bit to add a bit more to my face. As far as style advice goes? Never wear kitten heels. I think that one's self explanatory! 

Where are your favourite places to shop?

I'm really into inlovewithfashion.com (LOVE is a Topshop brand), Topshop, ASOS, and Zara. You'll also find me browsing The Bay quite often. They've done a fantastic job re-inventing their fashion and shoe departments. Oh, and Banjo & Matilda for comfy, casual cashmere pieces.

What are your favourite trends for this season?

 Oxblood, sparkle, and dark nails. 

Style/Beauty Pet Peeve?

There are way too many to list! I hate when girls use foundation too dark for their skin, when anyone wears UGGs, and fake Coach bags. You can get gorgeous bags at Aldo for less than $50... the (fake) brand name shouldn't matter. 

What do you never leave home without?

My iPhone, Burt's Bees chapstick, dental floss, and my wedding rings.

What are your five essential items that you think every woman should own?

1. Good shampoo and conditioner 

2. Styling wand/curl stick

3. Perfectly fitting black pumps (I love my black suede Drought pumps from Nine West)

4. Clothing Steamer (trust me, never having to use an iron again will change your life)

5. Red lipstick

Where do you see yourself and your site in five years?

I don't know if I'll still be writing on my site in five years, to be completely honest. I hope I still am, and know I'll be present in the online world in some capacity, but have ambitious career goals at the same time. I'm hoping to be living in LA or Toronto, working in strategic communications, and to be happy.

Find Katelyn online at:

Blog: http://www.theskinnyblondegirl.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theskinnyblonde
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/theskinnyblonde/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theskinnyblondegirlblog

Happy Friday!

All images courtesy of The Skinny Blonde Girl.

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I Was Committed

Sweater - Zara; T-Shirt - Smart Set; Skirt - H&M;
Tights - Secret; Wedges - Aldo

Yesterday, when the alarm went off I wasn't ready. I'd stayed up late the night before glued to the US Presidential election. I couldn't go to bed; I just had to know! Anyways... I wasn't exactly prepared to start my day at 7 a.m. so when it came time to get dressed I was looking for comfort over chic.

When I finally settled on this look I was happy; I was comfortable, yet I felt put together (enough, put together enough). I spent a good part of my morning strutting around my apartment just loving it.

And then I walked outside.

Overnight it had somehow become winter. Within two seconds I realized that my skirt was much shorter than I thought, and rode up while I walked exposing so much leg to the elements. No thickness of tights could have spared me the horrific chill. I hadn't walked more than a block away from my apartment, but I knew I couldn't turn back - I was committed and I soldiered on.

Thankfully my walk is only four block, so I wasn't exposed for long.

What would you have done - gone back and changed? Or, forged on?

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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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Squandered Hour

Sweater - Old Navy; Skirt - Jacob; Tights - H&M; Shoes - Aldo

Two weeks before the clocks actually rolled back, I started to get excited. I was already anticipating how glorious that extra hour of sleep would be.

And, it completely lived up to expectations.

When I woke up on Sunday I was in a great mood. Not only had I slept-in by normal standards, I'd gained an hour; this day was mine for the taking. Although I had grand plans to clean and get my life back on track (aka: do laundry, or as I'm referring to it, tackle Mt. Laund-verest), I instead spent the day brunching, grocery shopping, reading and lounging (my favourite of all -ing words).

I even went to bed early, in hopes of kicking off the upcoming week with the same upbeat temperament I'd had earlier in the day. Monday was going to have nothin' on me!

And this is where I lost that glorious hour I'd gained not that long ago. I'd started reading the Bronze Horseman earlier in the day and it's a book I can't seem to put down.

And I didn't...

...until well into the next morning. Which is why I wore a remixed version of an ensemble from a couple of weeks ago (seen here) to work yesterday. I wasn't feeling very creative, and I figured a pop of red and some polka dots would distract away from the undereye baggage I was carrying after getting only six-and-a-half hours of sleep.

So much for gaining an hour!

But, then again, is it really losing an hour when it's spent reading!? This bookworm says, "Never!"

How did you spend your extra hour?


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I'd Waited So Long...

Dress - Old Navy; Tank - Smart Set; Tights - Zellers;
Boots - Steve Madden; Watch - Fossil

... for these Steve Madden boots to be mine.

I first spotted them at Town Shoes in June, when I dragged my friend away from writing her Masters' Thesis to go shopping with me. I walked away with a different pair of shoes that day, but I never stopped thinking of these cognac beauties.

Fast forward four months and I still couldn't get them off my mind. Beautiful colour, low heel, and nothing like any of the other boots I owned. I needed them.

So, to celebrate the end of my October shopping ban, I whipped out the credit card and made them mine!

They made their debut on Saturday for my first volunteer shift at Dress for Success. I've been wanting to get involved with the organization for quite some time, and I'm so glad I did. It was the most amazing way to spend a Saturday morning - I can't wait to do it again!

Afterwards, I braved the chilly Saturday weather and wandered Westboro (my new favourite 'hood) before meeting up with the always lovely and stylish Marcia B. Creative for a photo shoot (my first!) I'm so excited to see the end results, and will share them as soon as they're up.

And, I'm so excited to wear these boots again! I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe thanks to them.

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Style Profile: Northern Style Exposure

Name: Kira

Age: 28

Site: www.northernstyle.blog.com

Location: Canada

When and why did you start your site? 

I started my personal style blog in the summer of 2011. I was craving a creative outlet and had wanted to start a blog for a quite some time. 

How would you describe your site? 

It showcases some of my daily looks. Because I live in Canada, I have the pleasure of featuring styles from all 4 seasons. 

Where do you get your inspiration? 

I normally focus on one major statement piece I want to feature in a look and build my outfit from there. I collect looks and color combos I love on my pinterest, it keeps me really organized. 

Who are your style/beauty icons? 

The stylish ladies I love couldn't be more different from each other: Mary Kate, Olivia Palermo to Sophia Loren. 

Describe your personal style. 

I would say classic with a modern twist. I love pairing feminine and edgy pieces in the same look. 

Where are your favourite places to shop? 

J.Crew, Anthro, Scotch and Soda, Club Monaco and Madewell. 

What do you never leave home without? 

A beautiful handbag on my arm. 

What are your five essential items that you think every woman should own?

Leather jacket

Statement necklace

Tailored blazer

Riding boots

Tailored Top Coat 

All images courtesy of Northern Style Exposure.

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Halloween at Work

Shirt - Joe Fresh; Skirt & Tights - H&M; Boot - Aldo

Dressing for Halloween at work is never easy, but it is especially hard when you work in the corporate setting and you're the youngest person in the office by a good chunk of time. It's even harder when you want to dress like a pop-star who's best known for wearing a cupcake bra. 

There was no way that I could wear my Katy Perry costume to work (mainly because, in a fit of anger over the permanent dent I now have on my forehead, I threw the wig out - who knew child-sized wigs weren't made for a twenty-something?!) so, I did what every semi-adult would do--I went into my closet, grabbed some clothes, dressed for a regular day, and came up with a bunch of things I could have possibly been (if you suspended reality and squinted really hard). 

I tried to pass myself off as a French mime sans makeup; Katy Perry in her more recent appearances; and finally, I tried to convince my colleagues that I was dressed as future-Kate, the one who lives in Paris. 

No one was buying it. 

But, that was okay. I'm more than happy to dress for the job I want those 250 days of the year that I'm in the office. Plus, it seems that I'll always have the faint line on my forehead to remind me of the weekend where I was a pop-star with cupcakes covering my chest.

Hope everyone had a happy Halloween, both at and away from work!



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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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Summer to Fall

 

Sweater - Zara; Dress - Forever 21; Boots - Aldo

First off, I hope all my East Coast friends and readers are safe and sound! Sandy hasn't hit Ottawa too hard, but I know that's not the case for parts of the east coast of Canada and the US. Everyone stay safe!

I put this outfit together yesterday morning in a rush. For some reason I thought it was a good idea to go back to sleep after turning off the alarm; playing alarm clock chicken is never a good way to start a Monday.

Anyways, I pulled this dress out and decided that summer dresses shouldn't be reserved just for summer. So, I decided to winterize it by adding a cardigan, tights and suede boots.

Worked like a charm; and, now I feel like I've just doubled the size of my closet.

Winterizing: it's not just for your car.

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Halloween

The Inspiration:

Photo courtesy of SaschaBreuer.com

The Reality:

Dress - H&M, Boots - Aldo

Hope everyone had a fabulous halloween weekend!

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Style Profile: Girl and Closet

Name: Veronika

Age: Thirty-something ;)

Occupation: I run my blog and an online store + design my own jewelry line.

Site: www.girlandcloset.com

Location: Canada

When and why did you start your site? 

I started just over a year and a half ago. As for the reason to starting the blog?! I really wanted to have a little place on the internet where I could post outfits, blog about my married adventures, and my day-to-day inspirations + be a part of the amazing community! It’s been such a fun experience. I'm so thrilled I started the “Girl & Closet” blog. 

How would you describe your site? 

Well, it seems to constantly evolve. I post a lot about fashion, but I also love to post about personal things... like my weekend adventures that I take with my hubby, and I hope to start sharing more recipes and healthy eating tips too.

Where do you get your inspiration? 

I love people watching, going to art shows, concerts, and being around other creative people - that definitely helps me get inspired! And, I love the blogging community too, there is always so much to inspiration. 

Who are your style/beauty icons? 

I love all things J.Crew + Madewell, Zooey Deschanel, Gwyneth Paltrow and I always pick up the latest issue of Lucky magazine. 

Describe your personal style. 

At the moment, I seem to be reaching for more classic looks. I’m loving statement jewelry and layered bracelets, trench coats, stripes, over-sized scarves, and whiskey hued leather bags. 

What was the best style/beauty advice you were given? 

Be who you want to be... don’t worry about fashion, just love & feel comfortable in your own skin. Words to live by, for sure!

Where are your favourite places to shop? 

ShopRuche, Modcloth, J.Crew, Madewell, Gap, Zara, H&M, and vintage. I adore scouring thrift shops on the weekend too!  

What are your favourite trends for this season? 

Bold prints, chocolate & burgundy hues, texture, booties, cable tights, and pea-coats.  

Style/Beauty Pet Peeve? 

Too much make-up. It just never looks good! 

What do you never leave home without? 

Falsies, Maybelline mascara and my sunglasses.

What are your five essential items that you think every woman should own? 

A great pair of heels, a classic dress that you always feel fantastic in, a trench-coat, a beautiful leather bag, and a statement necklace.

Where do you see yourself and your site in five years? 

I absolutely plan on blogging still. My husband and I are trying for a family, so I'm sure that will bring change as well as cause the blog to evolve. But I love that a blog can grow with you - that's kind of my favourite part.

What's on your nightstand? 

My IPhone, lip balm, random notes, and my jewelry dish. 

Tell Petite Adventures readers something random about yourself.

 I have to eat cookies before I go to bed every night - it’s a problem! Haha. 

All images courtesy of Girl and Closet.

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