media party...

I have a very happy story to tell about this outfit (well, at least about the top and skirt). It's fairly infrequent that I shop at Old Navy but I happened to go in the store last month looking for some tank tops just to lounge around in at home. Here, I came across a tie-neck blouse (that I had been forever searching for) and with medi skirts in season as well as a "buy-1-get-the-2nd-75% off" deal in swing- I left with a few extras.

Unfortunately I didn't have much success in finding the items I originally went in looking for. (Isn't that always the case?) Remembering that Old Navy has a website with free shipping, I not only found what I was looking for but also the blouse and skirt on sale for even less than what I had bought them for in-store! Needless to say, I quickly returned my purchases to the store and made a quick bee-line for the online check-out.

The Outfit  Blouse: Old Navy | Skirt: Old Navy | Belt: Eddie Bauer

Tights: Hue- Je Suis Prest Boutique |Earrings: Aldo Accessories | Bracelets: Aldo Accessories

 Trench: BB Dakota- Je Suis Prest Boutique | Booties: Michael Kors- The Urban Shoe Myth

A couple of weeks ago, myself and a few bloggers attended what was supposed to be the media party for New Brunswick Fashion Week. As nice as it was to be included as media and receive a pass for free access to the event, the date and location of this media party was not released much in advance. Really it was just a stop in to get your tag and a few details (there was no bar as indicated). The final schedule for Friday (2 days away) was not finalized at this time so we weren't entirely sure what to expect until I saw the email with the schedule pop up on my Blackberry at 10pm Thursday night. It didn't leave much time to share this with the public. But, as it turned out, the organizers did not follow this schedule anyways.

Apparently New Brunswick Fashion Week for Spring 2012 is slotted for February 25 to March 2 and so far, it appears it will be primarly based out of Moncton (with the main gala to occur at the casino). Here's to wishing for a successful future for NBFW.

front row paparazzi...

....that's exactly how I felt Wednesday night sitting with friends front row snapping photos of the models at the annual Brunswick Square fashion show. Sold out to a crowd of 200, the show was a hit once again with the beautiful decor from Spurs, MC'ed by Normand Hector (NWH Modelling) and Steph Downey (K100), and DJ'ed by DJ Fire. In support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, modelswere supplied from NWH Modelling and also included some of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters paired with their littles.

Tomorrow I'll be posting some of my favourite looks from the show! Later today, there will be a selection of the paparazzi photos up on Brunswick Square's fashion blog- be sure to check it out.

The Outfit: Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Sept '11) | Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Aug '11)

Tights: Hue- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Sept '11) | Necklace & Bangles: Aldo (Moncton, Aug '11)

Shoes: Michael Kors- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Sept '11)

Prior to the fashion show, I met up with blogging lovelies Candice (Brilliant Sugar) and Kate (O My Heart!) to snap outfit photos again!

It's a lot less awkward, much more efficient, and a lot more fun! But you can never seem to avoid or hide from onlookers who either wonder or asking what you are doing! Thanks to Candice for snapping these photos for me. To see what others wore to the fashion show, be sure to check Barb's post (Barbbarbbarb) from last week.

april showers bring...

...may flowers. This outfit I wore to purchase a new Blackberry Saturday morning. Unfortuantely, due to, in part, my own stupidity and finished off with the sticky fingers of another- I misplaced my old Blackberry, and then it was snatched up by someone at the tapas bar my sister and I had drinks and appetizers at in Moncton on Thursday evening.

The good news is that we found a white dress for me to wear to the bachelorette coming up next month! Sadly, however, I was coming back from Moncton on Friday minus one phone. I went 36 hours without my Blackberry and I'm a little ashamed to admit it made be realize how attached I am to my phone! I had so many impulses to message friends, take a photo to send to someone, update my status according to something funny or interesting, check the time, set my alarm...you name it. For every person who might not understand my attachment, I know there is equally a number of you that are recognizing my experience as a complete nightmare!

Saturday morning, I donned a new floral skirt, and headed straight down the hill to the Bell store to reconnect to my digital life (aka buy a new Blackberry).  

The Outfit

• Skirt: H&M (Moncton, April '11)
• Hoisery: Hue- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Mar '11)
• Shoes- Aldo (Moncton, April '11)
• T-shirt: Joe Fresh Style (SJ, Feb '11)
• Belt: Eddie Bauer (Moncton, Aug '06)
• Sweater: American Eagle (SJ, Sept '08)

So prior to my expensive mistake, I also picked up these shoes from Aldo to replace my other everyday brown flats that were now officially worn out. And though they appear lighter in these photos, the pantyhose are actually mint green in person! 

All in all, I was happy to get a dress I was really excited about for my bachelorette, plus a few other spring wardrobe finds! I've started tucking those winter clothing items away- have you?

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