All business with a bit of flower power

Dress: Martin and Osa
Blazer: Reitmans
Shoes: Naturalizer
Necklace: Forever 21 - This outfit was all business so it needed a few girly flowers.

Hipifying

Cardigan: J Crew
T-shirt: Old Nayy
Skirt: Cassis
Belt: Mexx
Shoes: Naturalizer
Watch: Swatch - I bought this at the airport in Cabo. I'm a big fan of the Swatch. They're different and funky. They're not found easily around here so whenever I wear one of my swatches, I always get positive comments. Swatches are definitely for more casual outfits but with the t-shirt already "hipifying" my look, the swatch seemed to fit in nicely.

Yes, I made up that word. Yes, I am an English teacher.

Here are a few of my favorite things

Cardigan: J Crew
Skirt: J Crew
Tank: Martin & Osa
Shoes: Naturalizer
Pearl earrings and necklace: Gift from RDog

This outfit is full of some of my favorite things.Of course I love my pearls because RDog picked them out. I'm in love with these shoes and have been wearing them everyday. I'm also really into the Jackie cardi lately. I had three but convinced myself I needed two more. So this was my first post-ban purchase. Canada Post caught me for duty again. Arg! No wonder my J crew orders are few and far between. I had an $80 order and paid $17.50 in shipping and $31 in duty. Blurg!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Dress: Sears
Tank: Reitmans
Flower: Forever 21
Shoes: Naturalizer

I have this great dress that I never wear because it is a little too much for everyday life. Today was the perfect day to bring it out of the closet. I decided to go totally over the top and stuck the flower on too.

Oh dear, what is wrong with me . . .

I want to buy a romper.

After months of going, "Ewww, that is one trend I'm not down with," I've changed my mind and decided I NEED to have a romper for this summer. There's so many cute ones out there.

Here is a grown-up version of a romper (much more stylish than my pink and white flowered version that I wore in grade 6).


This can be found at Forever 21 here. Forever 21 also has a silk version here and a terrycloth romper perfect for pool time.

Unfortunately for me, I have a long torso and buying a romper online is not the option (unless I want to end up with a perma-wedgie similar to one I had when I wore my fantastic pink and white version in grade 6). I checked out Old Navy on the weekend, but not a romper I did find. It may take a bit of a hunt to find a romper for a long torso-ed gal in small town Atlantic Canada. Wish me luck!

Look at my crooked floors!

Top: JC Penney - I found this in the juniors section many years ago for $2 (great cost per wear). It's held up pretty well.
Skirt: Cassis
Shoes: Naturalizer
Bracelet: Ricki's

My plan with this outfit was to start mixing patterns. I don't think I've quite hit the mark yet but I'll keep trying.

I really need to straighten my tripod. My house is old but the floors are not THAT crooked.

Tired of Tights

I keep on thinking how much better this outfit would be without tights but I've got two months left before that time of year. :-(

Dress: Martin and Osa
Cardigan: Nygard
Shoes: Naturalizer
Necklace: Reitmans
Earrings: Joe Fresh