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plaid pendelton cape(d crusader)

October 20, 2011
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cream and gold knit sweater from h&m // green plaid pendleton from wasteland san fransisco // skinny yoga jeans c/o plum // kelsi dagger booties // second hand bag from front + co. // house of harlow ring

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i don’t generally purchase many chunky sweaters, as i feel the name implies, they add unnecessary extra bulk.  but, this gorgeous cream sweater is comfortable and relatively flattering.  made this purchase at the grand opening of h&m at metrotown.  of course didn’t get any photos at the event because i was in shopaholic hunting mode, while trying to mingle.  i’d be mid convo with someone and my eyes would be wandering, trying to spot the next item to add to the try on pile!  anyway, i am absolutely ecstatic that h&m is finally in metrotown, so i can get all my shopping done in one place.  a huge hug and thank you to lj pr for the invite.

also to be discussed is one of my favourite shopping finds of 2010, le pendleton cape.  it was a mere $15 at wasteland in san fransisco.  i hadn’t heard of pendleton before, but loved the plaid pattern and the fact that it was a cape.  had to come home and google it, and fell in love with their prints.  now, the pendleton tag seems to be everywhere and i am so happy i scored my pendleton piece at such a great price.  aren’t finding fashion treasures the best?

hope you’re all having a great week my beauties!  

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leopard print, red lips, and real life

October 19, 2011
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black blazer and sunnies from forever21 // leopard print blouse and skinny yoga jeans c/o plum // suede flats with bow detail from joe fresh // gold heart betsey johnson bracelet // marc by marc jacobs watch // gifted necklace

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whenever i don’t feel great about my body, my clothes are the first to blame (because apparently it’s easier to say i hate every single clothing item i own than to get my butt to the gym?)  with a trip to hawaii in 15 days, i’m not feeling bikini ready and out of frustration, i’ve been pretty unfair to my wardrobe.  

the temporary solution always seems to be shopping.  new clothing, shoes, and/or accessories make us feel oh-so-good.  but, those fuzzy feelings soon fade away, leaving us with debt and too much stuff.  finally came to terms with the fact that the best solution is to just…exercise!  spending the money on yoga classes instead of a shopping spree has really helped me this the past few weeks.  feeling refreshed and excited about my closet again!

does anyone else buy new clothes to mask body issues?  no?  just me?  i understand, i’m probably crazy… 😛

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Canadian FLARE

October 16, 2011

on FLARE.com

FLARE’s wear canada: blogger edition
really forced me to evaluate how i support canadian designs.  i found some joe fresh, matt + nat, plum, and aritzia in my closet, but settled on that new pyrite necklace from wolf circus.  wanted to feature a line that some may not know about and share the online shopping love.  it makes me so happy that FLARE is recognizing canadian fashion bloggers, it was great to see some familiar faces and find some new reads.


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Stuart Weitzman TITLE booties

top c/o plum // silk shorts from aritzia // graham and spencer sleeveless trench // mom’s scarf // pyrite necklace c/o wolf circus // zara purse // ‘title’ ankle booties c/o stuart weitzman

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Home Life Style Vancouver

life lately

October 14, 2011
a great new pyrite necklace c/o of local jewellery line wolf circus

Wolf Circus

a preview of the new vera wang line of wedding gowns at blush occasions in west van

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giving the old bookshelf a facelift with an i love you, blogs and coffee print from made by girl

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photo credit to lynn

Blogger Clothing Swap

a therapeutic recipe on a rainy afternoon, fresh homemade salsa 

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walking through the park on a crisp fall evening

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my new office: the kitchen table

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hope you’re all having a great week xo

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my version of sweatpants

October 5, 2011
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joe fresh sunnies // plum scarf // h&m tee // aritzia silk shorts // vintage men’s sweater from wasteland // adam’s nixon watch // zara purse // boots from dsw 

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i try my best not to wear my
workout gear or lounging attire out of the house.  i’ve learned that
lesson one too many times.  it’s always when you quickly pop into a store
looking a mess that you bump into someone important, or who you haven’t seen in
ages.

way (way, WAY) back in the day, i
remember wearing sweatpants to school, to run errands, etc.  it was very acceptable at
the time (or so i thought lol), because i was young.  over
the years, it has become apparent to me that there are many other ways to be
comfortable and not feel like a total slob.  for example, an oversized
cardigan over form fitting basics is a great way to stay warm and cozy.  that way, you still look and feel great!

the pack a.d. – haunt you

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WIN 250 Business Cards c/o ArtKraft

October 2, 2011

business card giveaway

I learned the importance of personal branding a few years ago, and credit many of my blog successes to this knowledge. The ability to network is vital in so many industries, especially in the world of fashion. In many cases, it’s not what you know, but who you know.
Having a strong social media and blog presence is a wonderful start, but you must have business cards to back it up. Networking can happen anywhere, at any time (sounds so dangerous, reminds me of the Friend’s episode: A State of Unagi that I watched last night LOL).
The ArtKraft was kind enough to offer my readers a chance to win 250 business cards with full colour front and back, matte silk lamination, and custom design.  A package that is normally worth $220 CDN!
To Enter:
Then just leave a comment on this post or my Facebook Page telling me how you entered.
This contest is open worldwide (as you can decide on design via email) and ends Wednesday October 12th, 2011 at 3:00 pm PST.
Up to two entries per person, winner will be selected at random.
Good luck xo
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blazer + maxi skirt #iwantaa

September 29, 2011
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aritzia shirt and maxi skirt // vintage blazer // zara purse // urban outfitters booties // front + co.  scarf and ring

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why does it always seem to be that the less money i have, the more i want to spend?  my fall wishlist is growing and i keep falling victim to that dreaded ‘sale’ word.  funds are depleting, but my closet is begging for more!  honestly, i have filled so many online shopping carts lately, i fear that certain sites will start blocking me from pretending to purchase!

luckily, i have put my credit card away (for now) in anticipation for my birthday and christmas.  although, i did fall weak to a new zara purse and majorly on sale suede urban outfitters boots.  i also couldn’t say no to the latest teambuy.ca deal.  $50 worth of american apparel goodies for only $25.  actually saving money if you really think about it 😛

have you been obsessed with shopping lately?  how do you curb the cravings?

lana del rey – diet mtn dew

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Jay Manuel has ATTITUDE (and a fierce smize)

September 23, 2011
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I had the incredible honour of meeting one of my favourite Top Model judges, Mr.Jay Manuel. He was at Sears in Pacific Centre last week for the launch of his new women’s clothing line, ATTITUDE.
I was ill prepared with interview questions, and instead decided to simply talk to him about the line. It was surprising to find out that he isn’t just knowledgeable about the design process, he’s incredibly involved. Perhaps I just envisioned celebrities attending a few design meetings and slapping their name on the finished product.
Jay Manuel is very passionate about how looking good makes you feel good (in case his ability to always be flawlessly put together didn’t give that away). He always wanted to start a clothing line, long before his life in the industry. His grandfather was a tailor and would give him a new suit every year for his birthday. Perhaps this is what helped him have such a great eye for detail. He wanted to create a clothing line with elements of high fashion from all over the world that everyone can wear, and I really think he is achieving this with ATTITUDE.
We had a great chat about blazers, the one item he feels every woman should have in her closet. He knows the importance of having a great fitting blazer, which was his thought process behind the black suit in the ATTITUDE line. He had a 1970’s YSL suit in mind, with dramatic long sleeves, shoulder darts, and a wonderful matching trouser.
With recognizable attention to detail and an extensive design process (they do their fittings for each size in each piece, which is both costly and time consuming), ATTITUDE is definitely worth checking out. Jay added “I received a tweet from a woman who is a size 14 and found a jacket in the line that fit her so well, it was as though it were tailored just for her.” Jay looked right at me with his perfect smize and said, “That kind of feedback means we’ve done our job.”
ATTITUDE is available at Sears Canada locations.
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i’m on fire.

September 21, 2011
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blouse from next (uk) // cardigan, belt + wrap bracelets c/o plum // trousers from zara // bangles from h&m // hat from urban outfitters // jeffrey campbell 99 tie boots
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i’m on fire
move on, you’ve got to move on
you gotta get ya real good
before you shake on