Work It Wednesday...

I decided to participate in the weekly "link-up" organized by fellow blogger, Jill of the Good Life (for Less). Entitled Work it Wednesday, you show 1 style or garment applied in 3 different outfits. I decided, this week, to choose an element of style that I've been loving this fall: the tie neck blouse. If it was in my current budget, I'd love to own and wear a piece of Rachel Zoe's fall collection. So (using Polyvore) I've created 3 sets that show 3 entirely different ways to style the Rachel Zoe's Natalie plunge blouse for 3 different events:

Rachel Zoe Natalie plunge blouse

Shopbop | Bergdorf Goodman | Far Fetch

(Above: satchel (similar), pants, shoes, vest, earrings, bracelets)

(Above: skirt, belt, shoes, watch, clutch, earrings, bracelet, tights)

(Above: vest, jeans, bracelet, boots, bag, hat)

Has a tie-neck blouse been on your list of fall must-haves? 

Please feel free to leave your comment below to let me know what item is on the top your must-have list for Fall right now.

Check outwhat items Jill and other participating bloggers decided to work and remix this week for Work it Wednesday

Sex & the City...

I wore this outfit to Silver Daisy's Sex & the City themed fashion show fundraiser a little over a week ago. My originally planned outfit didn't work out as planned, so I threw this ensemble together in record time. I remember the time when it was a faux pas to mix black and brown, black and blue and especially black and navy. Truly a thing of the past-  there seems to be an almost "anything goes" in fashion- what matters is how you style it and having it come together tastefully!

The Outfit  Dress: Valerie Dumaine- Black Dog Boutique (SJ, July '11) | Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Aug '11)

Tights: gifted from Barb | Shoes (similar): Guess- Manchester Shoe Salon (SJ, Oct '11)

Clutch: Kate Spade (ordered online, July '11) | Bangles: Aldo (Moncton, Aug '11)

Check out my photos from the event here:

• Photo album: Silver Daisy SATC Soiree

Thanks to Kate for snapping my photos!

blogger party!

Last night was Saint John's first blogger meet-up. It was a chance for bloggers who write about some aspect of fashion- whether it be personal style, lifestyle, photography, hair, or design- to gather together and, for some, meet for the 1st time in person. And what better than an opportunity to drink, eat, and be merry all while amongst beautiful shoes?

Huge thank you to the fabulous Urban Shoe Myth for hosting our blogger party last night. And great thanks to the chef extrordinaire Jesse Vergen and Peter Stoddart of the Alehouse for sponsoring our gathering with some beautiful spreads to feast upon!

Twitter: @UrbanShoeMyth | @SJAH_NB | @JesseVergen

The Urban Shoe Myth: 78 King Street

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Blogger gathering, beautiful shoes, and one stylish mannequin (dressed in Je Suis Prest!)

Bloggers chatting over punch and deliciously prepared food from the Saint John Ale House

2 planks of tastey food prepared

(Some of those veggies are right from Jesse's own garden!)

(Left): Jasmine & Candice outside while we shoot our outfit photos | (Center): Kelly tries on every black boot in the store | (Right): The magical room with all the shoes

My favourite shoes at the Urban Shoe Myth (ok, so I couldn't pick just one..or two!):

1. Nine West | 2. Steve Madden | 3. Stuart Weitzman

4. Kenneth Cole | 5. Miz Mooz | 6. Dolce Vita

7. Minnetonka | 8. Frye | 9. Born

I tried #6 on- now on my wishlist- & already have #9 on lay-away.

Thanks to Kate for snapping my outfit photos!

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

Necklace: Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10) | Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest (SJ, Sept '11)

Earrings: Kate Spade (ordered online, July '11) | Tights: American Apparel (Halifax, Winter '08)

Shoes: Steve Madden- Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Mar '11)

Thanks to all the lovely bloggers who could make it out this time around! I think we'll see this become a seasonal event!

Attendees:

Barb Crawford- Barbbarbbarb

Candice MacLean- Brilliant Sugar

Kate McLean- O My Heart!

Adam Donnelly- ADonis Style

Emma Barlow- Full of Fabulous

Kelly Lawson- LensView

Judith Mackin- punchinside blog

Leigh-Ellen- Little Waterlily in a Big Pond

Kate Lordon- Silver Daisy Designs blog

Jasmine Grimes- Follow in My Fabulousness

bonne fete...

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Last Tuesday I leaped into my late 20s...officially. I had dinner with friends and B at the Alehouse in my current favourite dress. When I tried this BB Dakota number on earlier this month in Je Suis Prest, it was the perfect fit. And I just couldn't say no to the pink blazer below when I spotted it in Envy that same Saturday afternoon!

Last week was a busy week! One of the many things on my to-do list was attending Industry Night in Riverview on Thursday evening- and I may have worn the pink blazer again! (It's not that bad to rewear within the week it's not the same group of people, right?) Anyways, I have to say that Saint John dominated in attendance at this event! We all had the opportunity to chat about how Atlantic Canada is viewed as a fashion market and talk about the potential and need for growth of the fashion industry in New Brunswick (especially considering the Maritimes are host to 3 design schools)!

The Outfit

• Dress: BB Dakota- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, June '11)
• Blazer: Aubrey- Envy (SJ, June '11)
• Espadrilles: Steve Madden- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, June '11)
• Belt: American Eagle (SJ, 7-8 yrs ago)
• Long necklace: Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10)
• Shorter necklace: Swarovski- Charm (SJ, Feb '10)
• Head band scarf: Coach (Toronto, May '09)
• Stud earrings: Kate Spade (ordered online, July '11)
• Clutch: Kate Spade (ordered online, July '11) 

We got a little info on the insights and goals for New Brunswick Fashion Week (NBFW) so far (hashtag #NBFW on Twitter). Tomorrow, I'll give you the scoop in greater details, but here is some of the top take-away messages:

1. Graphic designers: Buchanan & Co. is hosting a contest in search of an official logo needed ASAP for NBFW! (Email me for more details.)
2. New Brunswick Fashion Week is on Twitter now: @NBfashionweek
3. Designers of clothing and accessories in New Brunswick- get the word out on your designs, come forward and prepare to showcase your work come the week of Sept 30- October 8! We want to know who you are! 

 Stay tuned for more details on NBFW tomorrow!

P.S. Thank you so much for all the lovely birthday wishes last week!

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TTFF (5): Bag it and bring it...

Top Trends: Fall Fashion (Post #5)

A style of purses that have been big this fall would be the cross-body bag, specifically the satchel or hobo. They often have shorter handles so that it may also be carried as a hand bag but the longer strap allows the bag to be slung diagonally across the body so that the strap sits on one shoulder and the bag rests again the opposite hip. We women do so many wear-and-tear things to our body in the name of fashion, but for once, here's a trend with a biomechanical perk. If the long strap option, the weight is balanced on both sides and we're hands free for once!

Satchel Savvy

(L to R)

Mia Harper Satchel by Coach

Kristen Pleated Satchel by Coach

Kenton Satchel by Michael Kors

Cross-body Classics

(L to R)

Daria by Mulberry

Macdougal Alley Melody by Kate Spade

Heirloom crossbody by Fossil

Last month I picked up a hobo cross-body bag from Coach's Kristen collection. I'm a girl on a budget, but I really wanted a Coach cross-body bag and conveniently I had a 25% off invite that I was itching to use. It's my favourite purse (and not just because it's brand spanking new)- the added benefit of being hands free and not having to constantly readjust my hold on my bag is an added bonus I didn't know I was living without.

What's your favourite purse you currently carry?

time for a pedicure!

It appears that the footwear trend for this summer is ankle embellishments. Whether flats or heels, ankle features are one way to pretty up the feet for warm weather! Below include previews of some of my favourites from various brands:

         

American Eagle

American Eagle

Jeweled Sandal

American Eagle
O-Ring Flip Flop

American Eagle

Wild Animal Sandal

Spring Shoes

Spring Shoes

Bodamer

Spring Shoes
Chapnick

Spring Shoes
Clenney

Spring Shoes

Marsella

Aldo Shoes

Aldo Shoes
Gosset

Aldo Shoes

Goodsite

Aldo Shoes

Pillarella

Aldo Shoes
Vanhove

Town Shoes

Town Shoes
Jessica Simpson

Town Shoes

Nine West

Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman

Daisy

Sam Edelman

Hiro

Sam Edelman

Quinly

Now for some of the bigger design names to admire and imagine wearing!

Some of my favourites I've come across:

kate spade

Kate Spade

Deillia

Kate Spade

Imogen

Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo

Quantum

Jimmy Choo

Carter

Jimmy Choo

Summer

Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin

Tahiti

It's getting to be that time of year to bring out the open toed shoes! We're well into spring!

Though I'll be looking for something more affordable come that time to slip into sandals, I thought it might be fun to drool over the high end as well as cost effective beauties!