outfit

The Details //
Sequin Dress {worn as top}, Barefoot Contessa / similar
Leopard Faux Fur Coat, Plum / similar
Skirt, American Apparel
Derek Cardigan 7004 Glasses, Clearly Contacts
Super Opaque Tights, Hue
Purse, Plum / similar
Shoes, Joe Fresh / similar
Arm Party, J.Crew

 Though my prescription is fairly low, I do wear my glasses for about 70% of the day and I’ve been wanting some funkier (Oh God, did I just say that?) frames, but always kind of put buying some on the back burner.  Really happy I finally went through with it, because I think we have a new accessorizing obsession on our hands!  Each pair of Clearly Contacts frames gives me a new found confidence for the day and only solidifies the fact that I should have invested in new frames months ago.  Some new glasses, a little rouge, and I am feeling sassy!

The Details // 

Blanket Coat, Old Navy

Leopard Sweater, French Connection

Wide Brimmed Hat, French Connection / similar

Yoga Jeans, Second

Tan Booties, Old Navy / similar

Stacked Rings, Pandora 1 / 2 

Midi Ring, Handmade by Laura

Do you ever have one of those days where you feel like you just can’t seem to get anything done?  That, my friends, is exactly how this day is currently unfolding for me.  Let’s just say that my Monday morning began with me running to a coffee date that I soon realized is actually scheduled for NEXT Monday and things have been kind of sideways ever since.  My poor to-do list is just waiting patiently for me to finally start crossing some things off (which is why I shall do a happy dance when I finally get this post published).  Besides low productivity levels, things today are great.  I’m so loving this FCUK sweater that Adam gifted me for Christmas.  It’s super cozy and such a beautiful soft leopard print – the only one of its kind in my closet.  And trust me, I’ve got a LOT of leopard print.

The Details //

Jacket, Obakki 

Plaid Blouse, TOPSHOP

Short Flare Skirt, H&M / similar

Joust Booties, Dolce Vita

Necklace, J.Crew

Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target / similar

Belt, LOFT / similar

Sunglasses, 8th & Main / similar

Can you believe, that I only just began watching Gossip Girl a few months ago?  It was one of those things where I hadn’t started from the begging and was sooo behind that I chose to basically ignore it altogether!  The beauty in all of this now, is that every episode of GG was recently added to Netflix for my binge-watching pleasure.  Which, brings me, of course to my Blair Waldorf obsession.  Her style is so impeccable, I look forward to every episode just to see what Blair Waldorf is wearing!  Blair has very much inspired my outfits lately, including this one I created with my new favourite Obakki coat.  I feel so glamorous every time I wear it, the shape and detailing are just darling.

Hope you’re having a fabulous week x

The Details //

Garden Party Blazer, Forever 21

Blouse, 8th & Main / similar

Sequin Bow Headband, Barefoot Contessa / similar

Yoga Jeans, Second / similar {on sale}

Loafers, Shelley’s London / similar

Quilted Clutch, Forever 21 / similar

Black and Silver Y Necklace, Handmade Gift / similar

The only thing better than a fresh bouquet of flowers in January is sporting a floral blazer.  Not quite the same thing, but hey, it’s a close second.  Throw in a sequin headband and that’s my kind of Monday 🙂

The Details //

FCUK Coat w/ Faux Fur Collar, WINNERS / similar

Love Sweatshirt, TopShop / similar

Polka Dot Blouse, LOFT

Distressed ‘Emma’ Boyfriend Jeans, Mavi

Boots, Miz Mooz / similar

‘No Place Like Chrome’ Nail Polish, Essie 

This LOFT blouse has been in heavy rotation lately.  You just can’t go wrong with black and white polka dots!  It isn’t just the pattern that I love though, I’m all over the fit of this top.  Finding a women’s blouse that fits right is basically like finding a unicorn.  So, this blouse is kind of like a majestic polka dot unicorn, right?

The Details //
Blouse, WINNERS / similar
Oversized Tee, Plum / similar
Black Coated Skinnies, Old Navy
Boots, Matisse / similar
Statement Necklace, J.Crew / similar
Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target / similar

The holidays can be so hectic and it’s certainly not easy as a couple.  I can’t imagine how people manage when kids are thrown into the mix as well!  This year, we had a feeling that we’d be needing a little rest after the Christmas madness, and so we booked a few nights on Vancouver Island to recharge.  It’ll be a different, quieter NYE than usual but it’s already such a stress relief.  We’re getting to really stop and reflect on the year that was and set some personal goals for the year ahead and I’m so happy for these moments.  More about that tomorrow though, the hot tub is calling my name!

The Details //
Jumpsuit, Topshop
Sequin Jacket, Topshop / similar
Leopard Booties, WINNERS /similar
Ruffle Clutch, Plum / similar
Necklace, Olivia Solie
Stackable Ring, Handmade by a friend

Though I do often enjoying going shopping on Christmas Eve just for fun, this year I had to brave the stores with purpose.  I had a total of zero gifts for Adam, with only hours to rectify this.  Being knocked out for a week before Christmas really is an inconvenience, people!  I hit TopShop first thinking that I could probably find some goodies there, only to be deterred by the biggest distraction of all!  They were having their Boxing Day sales on Christmas Eve – 50% off racks and racks of beautiful pieces.  In fact, the very first thing staring back at me as I rode the escalator down to the store was this leopard sweater that I’d been coveting ever since I saw Sincerely Jules rocking it a few months ago.  Still had one in my size, and let’s just say that things went downhill from there for me.  Grabbed three other items for myself including the above sequin jacket (I’m so very glad that daytime sequins are a thing right now).  Things weren’t all bad though.  I found some really awesome gifts for Adam AND I didn’t feel the need to do any Boxing Day shopping since I’d already found such great deals on the 24th.  Maybe this is a shopping strategy for next year as well?!

Hope you all had the most amazing Christmas and Boxing Day!

The Details //

Leather Jacket, Zara / similar

Striped Maxi Skirt, Joe Fresh / similar {on sale}

Suede Wedge Booties, Urban Outfitters / similar

Knot Front Headband, Urban Outfitters

Grey Tee, Aritzia

Watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Bracelets, Olivia Solie c/o

In an ironic life twist, Vancouver was hit with a whole bunch of snow on the first day that I was feeling okay enough to get outside.  Apparently no one is getting Christmas gifts this year, because getting knocked out for an entire week just before the 25th isn’t ideal shopping conditions.  Anyway, that night we decided to keep our double date with Vanessa and Tyler because it just involved dinner and then watching the boy’s beer league hockey game in Burnaby.

So, Vanessa and I find the rink that the guys are playing on and there’s just one other person watching at a table, so we park it at the table next to him, but far enough away so that we don’t annoy him with our likely loud and definitely ultra girly convo.  As soon as we sat down though, it was like man oh man, that guy sure looks JUST like Taylor Kitsch.  It’s hard to tell though because you know celebrities, all covered up in toques and sweaters trying to hide and blend in all at the same time.  Plus, my eyesight isn’t all that great.  So then we sat there debating whether it was him or not, as I was feeling super giddy and Friday Night Lights fangirl.  Then a server asked him if he wanted another beer and as soon as I heard that deliciously smooth, deep Riggins-esque voice, I KNEW it was him!

I regret not going up to him, especially since Adam’s brother ran into him at the Vancouver Airport last Christmas and was bragging for days about it.  It’s like running into Taylor Kitsch is now part of our family holiday traditions.  I’ve never really met many celebrities, and I always feel shy about whether or not it’s appropriate to strike up a conversation with them.

Have you ever had any celeb encounters?  What was your experience like?

Shop The Look //

Plaid Blazer, ModCloth / similar

Tank, 8th and Main

Trousers, Zara

Necklaces, Olivia Solie

Leopard Booties, WINNERS / on sale here

Belt, LOFT / similar

Bag, Urban Outfitters

I used to LOVE sick days.  It meant no school, no “responsibilities” and an excuse to treat my younger brother like a servant and demand necessities like water, and extra blankets.  I remember if I woke up and felt even the faintest signs of a cold, I’d heat myself up as much as possible and demand that my mom took my temperature to see if I happened to actually be sick.  Plus, bonus if it meant you got that banana medicine, remember that glorious creation?

Anyway, being sick as an adult is the complete opposite.  A sick day (or three, in my case) is a total inconvenience that puts you behind in all aspects of life.  I woke up Monday morning with the flu (THE FLU!!!) out of absolutely nowhere!  Hit me like a ton of bricks and I’ve been suffering for three days just trying to fight through the headache and fever.  I know I have a flare for drama, but pretty sure the flu is among the worst.  I couldn’t do anything other than sleep.  I couldn’t even watch Gossip Girl on Netflix.  I couldn’t eat anything, not even ONE cracker.  It was hell.

Today is my first day feeling human again and I plan to spend it wisely.  I’m going to try to have a cup of coffee because Tassimo is calling my name.  I’m going to wash my hair (go me!), and I’m going to get caught up on work and emails.  I still might need to go for a nap in the middle of it, but I have a feeling that today is going to be a really good day 🙂