#Blessed

I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Losing material things only puts into perspective what is truly valuable. I am thankful for life. Myself, my partner et our beloved puppies all survived the fire unscathed, which I see as miraculous in itself, as we were all fast asleep when it happened. I am thankful for my family and friends, who have proven to be the strong support system we've been lucky enough to rely on. I am thankful for my work colleagues who make my work environment a safe place and an enjoyable one to work in. I am thankful for my health and sanity, which is something often taken for granted. Most importantly, I am thankful for the second chance I've been given and will be sure to make the most of it, to live life to the fullest and enjoy the little moments. I hope you have all enjoyed your Thanksgiving and have taken time to reflect on what you are thankful for. For me, it was definitely a humbling reflection.

Jeans: Second Yoga Jeans | Sweater: Zara | Pendant: ZAD | Earrings: Smart Set | Jacket: BLANKNYC ( Nordstrom) | Flats: Old Navy

Dinner Attire

  

 

This is my take on the nautical look for fall. I could not resist getting a pair of red pixie pants! You can honestly never go wrong with these pants. I paired them with my navy Breton-striped top, dark-wash denim jacket and white plimsolls. I threw on a navy floppy hat and a red plaid scarf to really give the look some fall flavour! We were going to a casual dinner at a friend's house and I wanted to be comfortable, yet presentable. We had a fabulous time and I'm happy for the bit of stretch in my pants... We definitely left with full bellies and a big smiles on our faces!


Pants: Old Navy | Top: H&M | Jacket: Old Navy | Earrings: RW&CO | Scarf: Joe Fresh | Hat: Reitmans | Shoes: Old Navy

Grey Topper

 

Friday jean-day definitely calls for the Canadian tuxedo! I love mixing and matching different washes of denim in the same outfit. It can be a bit tricky to get it just right, but by pairing a coloured denim with a traditional blue, you can't really go wrong. I opted for grey jeans and a dark denim jacket. I added pops of colour with the chartreuse cardigan and blanked scarf. Layers are a must at this time of year because the weather is so unpredictable. I won't complain though, as I do love wearing my blanket scarves!

Jeans: Dynamite | Camisole: Dynamite | Cardigan: Old Navy | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Jacket: Old Navy | Scarf: (gift) | Hat: Leith (Nordstrom) | Sneakers: Old Navy

Fall Zig Zag

 

This look is very 70s... I mean the burgundy chevron dress, the wild hair and the textured tights all scream "far out"! I remember falling head over heels for this dress ages ago and I must say, I don't regret the purchase one bit! It's such a classic shape in a subtle enough palette that proves to be more versatile that one would initially think. I tried to modernize the dress a little by pairing it with a quilted vest and floppy hat. I like how my outfit was both modern and vintage looking. It sure keeps people guessing!


Dress: Jacob | Quilted Vest: Old Navy | Earrings: Callura | Necklace: Reitmans | Tights: Old Navy | Hat: Old Navy | Boots: Yoki

TBT - It's a Wrap!

Grey was the word of the day. I wore this monochrome look a few years ago already. This printed wrap dress from Jacob is one of my favourites. It is made of a sweatshirt-like material and fits like a glove. The simple print and cut give it a timeless appeal. I'm sure to hang on to this piece for many more years. By pairing it with completely grey pieces, I give the dress a streamlined look, a slightly edgier take. I could easily wear it with nude tights and polished pumps for a classic look, but by wearing opaque tights and leather booties, I upped the ante. Because of its material, this dress could also easily be dressed down for a coffee date or brunch over the weekend. Little wedge booties and a denim jacket ought to do the trick!

Dress: Jacob | Necklace: Pandora | Earrings: (hand made) | Tights: Old Navy | Booties: You by Crocs

Plaid With the Fur

 

I'm clearly a vest person... In recent years, I've truly come to appreciate the versatility of such garments and have incorporated them en masse in my wardrobe. From sleeveless blazers, to faux-fur vests and quilted vests in every colour, one could safely say I like them! I broke out my first fuzzy vest today and decided to wear it over a plaid shirt, obviously! Nothing says good ol' country girl like plaid with fur. My papa would be so proud! I even went for the distressed denim to really keep it grungy. Alas, I could not suppress my girly side completely and chose pointed burgundy booties and, you guessed it, a floppy hat! I'm a good mix of both my parents' styles today. Pas de chicane dans la cabane!


Jeans: Banana Republic | Shirt: American Eagle | Faux-Fur Vest: Forever 21 | Earrings: Callura | Hat: Old Navy | Booties: Zara

Layer Slayer

 

I've now worn a blouse under a dress two days in a row... I guess I'll talk about one of my favourite layering tricks. Wearing a blouse under a sleeveless dress is a great way to transition pieces from one season to the next. The blouse can either dress down a more formal dress or dress up a more casual one. For example, I wore a plaid shirt under a slightly more formal dress yesterday and by doing so, made the dress a tad more casual for daytime. On the other hand, today's look is very dressy. A white and black neck-tie blouse and a black leather dress are both classic elements in their own rights, but by layering them, I gave them a whole new life. It make the dress feel less edgy while the blouse is less stuffy. I really like the end result! I also decided on black burnout tights and red shoes, lips and earrings for added interest. On second thought, I might have been better off with different tights as I feel the outfit is a little too black with this particular pair... I'll know for next time! Today was also the day I broke out the cape and floppy hat! I've been dying to wear my capes again and am happy the weather is finally cooperating. Fall would simply not be complete without an abundance of capes and floppy hats!


Dress: Banana Republic | Blouse: Banana Republic | Tights: Dynamite | Earrings: True Bijoux | Cape: Zara | Hat: Something Special Hats |Shoes: Call it Spring

Love a Flare

There is no hiding my love of plaid! I was born with plaid-loving in my DNA. When your papa's a farmer, you kind of can't avoid the flannel print. I personally love it, as it can come in an array of colours, so each shirt has its unique quality. This one is my newer acquisition and was purchased during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (and thankfully survived the fire!). I could not wait to wear it, and have so many outfit ideas for it too! I decided on wearing it under my burgundy fit-and-flare dress. I opted for sheer black tights, a velvet laser-cut obi belt and grey booties to finish the look. I must say, it's kind of nice to start wearing tights again when fall comes along. It makes for a cozier look and can really add interest. I would call this one my first official fall outfit of the season. The mix of burgundy, plaid, velvet, tights and booties is undeniably fall-like! The only thing missing is a PSL in hand! ;)

Dress: Smart Set | Blouse: BP. (Nordstrom) | Necklace: Kendra Scott | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Belt: Dynamite | Booties: You by Crocs

Legging Season

This was the first weekend it really started feeling like fall. The air was crisp and I was getting the old cocooning urge... Since my better half was gone fishing all weekend, I stayed home and did some laundry. I've been filtering through the boxes of clothing losses and making a list of said items for insurance purposes. Every now and then, I come across an item I feel might still be salvageable, so I'm trying my hand at cleaning a few pieces myself. I've got nothing to lose, seeing as the items are already considered unsalvageable. I feel that if I try washing it myself, and it doesn't work, it will help me accept the loss. There are a couple pieces I successfully restored and I'm taking every little win I can get! Let me tell you, I'm going to be a master stain-remover by the end of this process! All that to say, leggings was my outfit of choice, and my trusty fox slippers!

Leggings: Dynamite | Top: Old Navy (donated) | Slippers: Bath and Body Works

Hello, Goodbye

It's tough saying goodbye to a colleague... Especially one that was with us as for the last few years and who only recently signed on for a longer contract. We are a small (but awesome) team at work, so when someone leaves, it's a big gap. As sad as I am to see this person go, I cannot resent the choice as the job is in her direct field and she deserves nothing less than the job of her dreams! Today was her last day, so we went out for a team lunch to celebrate, not only her arrival, but also her departure and her birthday to boot! We had a great trifecta of reasons to celebrate! I wish her all the best in her future endeavors and thoroughly enjoyed the time I was privileged to work alongside her.

On to the look! I decided on my bright pompom scarf, yet again. I just can't get enough of this fun and versatile piece. I figured I'd embrace the pop of colour and build the rest of my outfit with red touches. To help transition all this colour into fall, I added desert washed distressed jeans to give off a bit more of a warm tone to the look. When I'm feeling a little down, wearing a bright colour perks me right up. Sometimes an outfit does more than just make you decent!

Jeans: Banana Republic | T-shirt: Dynamite | Cardigan: Zara | Scarf: Shiraleah (Nordstrom) | Earrings: Delezhen | Flats: Bamboo