Life Lately: Fashion edition

A few snapshots of the fashions I've been wearing in the past few weeks.

Dress & Clutch - Le Chateau; Trench - H&M;
Wedges & Necklace - Aldo; Ring - Old Navy

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Blouse & Skirt - Jacob;
Purse - Aldo; Espadrilles - Aritzia; Sunglasses - American Eagle

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Aritzia; Heels - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

Blouse - Jacob; Skirt - Aritzia; Purse - Aldo; Sunglasses - American Eagle

Blazers - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic; Purse & Shoes - Aldo

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic; Purse - Aldo

Blouse & Pants - Jacob; Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Blouse - Jacob; Camisole - Smart Set; Trousers - Talula via Artizia;
Purse - Aldo

Blouse - Old Navy; Trousers & Belt - Joe Fresh;
Heels - Michael Kors;

Blouse - Zara; Jeans - Forever 21; Flats - Blowfish

Dress for Success Saturday

Sweater - H&M; T-shirt - Old Navy; Skirt - Jacob; Boots & Necklace- Aldo

Sorry for the radio silence yesterday. After what turned out to be a busy, action-packed, but wildly fun weekend, I just didn't have it in me to tap on the keys and instead chose to get a few extra hours of Zs. But, after a brief blogging siesta I'm back, and feeling better than ever. 

A Snowy Expedition

Sweater - Zara; T-shirt - Old Navy; Tank - Smart Set; Pants - Joe Fresh;
Boots - Steve Madden; Watch - Fossil

Friday, the snow started to fall before I woke up and it didn't stop falling until well after I went to bed. As beautiful and angelic as it looked from inside my apartment/at the office, walking in it was less than fun. To make my daily trek to work, I thought it was only appropriate to dress as though I was going on an expedition. My ensemble may have been more safari than arctic tundra, but I thought it worked for trudging through the snow.

More Monochrome

Blazer - Talula; T-Shirt - Old Navy; Skirt - Jacob;
Necklace - Smart Set; Pumps - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

There's nothing like going out for drinks with friends to pull you out of a funk. Even though I'm feeling a millions times better than I did earlier in the week, I decided to stick with my monochromatic theme to close out the week. Not because it reflected how I was feeling, but because it's chic.

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Red Pearls

Cardigan - Joe Fresh; T-shirt - Old Navy; Skirt & Tights - Jacob
Boots & Pendant - Aldo

 It seems like the theme of this week is: the uglier the weather, the brighter the clothes.

Yesterday, a day that called for freezing rain, I decided it was only fitting to wear my bright red pencil skirt to work. To let the red pop and be the focus of the ensemble, I decided to stick with classic pieces and monochromatic colours for the rest of the look. Throw in a few pearls and a golden leaf, and I was basically a walking billboard for spring - I really am doing everything I can to channel the warmer, dryer weather.

Some days all you need is a little pop of colour and a few pearls to take you away from the snow and sleet.

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Pardon the Interruption

Dress - Old Navy; Wedges - Aldo
Watch - Fossil

Pardon the interruption last week, not only did Ottawa mistake itself for Siberia and we were treated to -40C temperatures, but what I thought was round two of the flu plague turned out to be a case of tonsillitis complete with a peritonsillar abbess. I'll spare you the details, but let's just say it's probably the grossest thing I've encountered in my short adult life. Needless to say I was in no mood for dressing up and taking photos - and you all probably wouldn't have wanted to see the photos anyways.

But, thanks to some amazing antibiotics, a couple of wonderful doctors, and days of rest, relaxation, home renovation shows, and popsicles, I finally feel like my old self. Let's just hope that that's it for a while: flu, tonsillitis, I think I've had my fill of sickness for 2013!

For my reintegration back into society, I decided to go for a basic ensemble with a bit of flare. I didn't want to give my co-workers the impression that I'd been having too much fun on my days off, so I settled on this basic cotton wrap dress from Old Navy. To give the outfit a little spice I threw on my Aldo stremlow wedges - because nothing says you're on the mend like a dose of citrus!


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Happy New Year!

Blazer - Talula; Dress - Old Navy; Pumps - Aldo

I know that the new year technically started early last week, but I decided it wasn't conducive to my lifestyle to kick-off the new year on a Tuesday, so I postponed it. Which turned out to be the best decision I've ever made because I spent the first few days of the week confused and convinced every day was Thursday (I was only right once), and the last few days have been spent in bed battling the flu.

So, today's the day! It's time to kick off those resolutions and stop being confused about what day of the week it is.

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It's Tradition!

Sweater - Old Navy; Vest - Forever 21; Belt - Joe Fresh;
Jeans - Mavi; Boots - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

Just like last year, I decided that what our office holiday party needed was a dose of yeti-chic. So, I brought out the faux-fur vest, which hasn't seen any action since this time last year.

This faux-fur vest is the definition of man repelling: every woman in my office loves it and compliments it; the men ask what shag carpet I used to make it. Even with my healthy sense of humour (I tell them it's muppet) comments like that do cause a small rush of embarrassment. No one wants to walk around feeling like they look ridiculous. But, in keeping with my 2012 New Year's resolution of not being afraid to stand out, instead of letting it bring me down I thought of the wise words of Shannon Fitzgerald (courtesy of Aya McMillan's piece "Mind Over Mode" in December's FLARE Magazine): "Why should I let somebody else's opinion detract from how good I felt when I left the house? Even with something as seemingly innocuous as clothes, it makes me feel confident out in the world and, I believe, attracts better things that are truly in alignment with who I am."

So, I wore my vest with pride all day Friday as I enjoyed lunch and laughs with colleagues and toasted the holiday season. Because nothing says the holidays more than being yeti-chic.

Happy Monday!

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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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