mother nature...

I appologize for the lack in blog posts last week- my laptop was attacked by a virus and frustatingly enough I wasn't able to remove it myself. I took my computer over to Cyber Solutions on the lower west side, and after paying double for priority service, my baby was back in my hands in less than 24 hours. All I have to say is beware of the Win 7 Anti-Spyware virus- it's a hoax that hackers have set up to get you to buy their program online that will supposedly wipe your system of viruses you supposedly- but actually do not- have. Even if you're like me and aware enough not to fall for this scam, it still interupts everything you do on your computer and doesn't allow you to open some programs. Frustrating indeed. Thankfully I'm back into the blogging swing of things!

This outfit I wore a couple of weeks ago to have coffee with Natalie from Manchester Shoe Salon uptown at Starbucks. Of course, this was followed by typical browsing of the uptown shops. I'm happy to say that I'm slowly phasing out this winter coat. In fact, yesterday I was out running errands only wearing a cardigan over my tank top! It's officially starting to feel like spring!

The Outfit

• Dress: Lush- LuLu*s (ordered online, Jan '11)
• Sweater: American Eagle (SJ, Sept '08)
• Pantyhose: American Apparel (Halifax, Apr '10)
• Wedges: Aldo (ordered online, Spring '10)
• Belt: H&M (Darmouth, July '10)
• Head band: Club Monaco (Halifax, July '10)

Have you entered the Band Geek giveaway to possibly win a lovely head band of your choice? Only 2 days left to enter!

  

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just peachy...

Honestly, before this fall, I rarely wore hoisery...even in the winter months. I hardly ever wore dresses or skirts in the cold periods, reasoning being obvious. I'm not really sure why or if I had an opposition to pantyhose before, but I have to say it's made a huge difference in my wardrobe and extended the wear of items that were just seasonal before. As I planned my outfit for a formal I attended this past weekend, wearing bare legs with my dress didn't even occur to me as an option. But the last two years I would have never wore pantyhose. Interesting how your outlook and style can change all of a sudden.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Outfit

• Grey sleeves (shrug): DEPT- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, April '10)
• Coral top: French Connection (Toronto, June '10)
• Dress: Lush- Envy (SJ, Dec '10)
• Belt (from another skirt): Eve Gravel- The Black Dog Boutique (SJ, Dec '10)
• Tights (in light orange): We Love Colors (ordered online, Mar '11)
• Boots: Town Shoes (Halifax, Oct '07)
• Ring: Silpada (jewelry party, Summer '10)

You purchase the right fit of pantyhose and they are actually comfortable. They're also a saving grace for my pale legs. They also double as shapewear and give everything a more firm appearance, even if you haven't been to the gym in months. Pantyhose have become a secret weapon for women. And when you look good, you feel good!

 

 

 

 

Sean McGrath Photo Shoot (Part 1)

Saturday afternoon I met up with local photographer, Sean McGrath, for a photo shoot in uptown Saint John. This outfit he shot atop the Brunswick Square parking garage. As you notice the wind blowing through my hair and my skirt, I can tell you it was not a warm breeze! I likely looked ridiculous dancing and spinning around to keep warm in between shots! The photo shoot was a lot of fun and flowed seamlessly. Sean was great to work with!

Photography by Sean McGrath

The Outfit

• Dress: Lush- LuLu*s (ordered online, Jan '11)
• Top: C'est Moi- Je Suis Prest Boutique (gifted from my sister, Dec '10)
• Olive tights: American Apparel (Halifax, Sept '10)
• Oxfords: Aldo (Halifax, Sept '10)

Check back tomorrow for "Part 2" for the photos of the second outfit Sean shot on Saturday!

And don't forget: you have 1 more day to enter to win a ticket to the Fashion Social hosted by Silver Daisy Designs! The event is to be held at the Canterbury Lounge next week on March 3!  

Florals in the Snow!

Friday afternoon we were hit with a raging blizzard...again. After being cooped up in the house for most of the day, I decided to brave the storm and head uptown for two very good reasons: an awesome sale and a Starbucks coffee date. I quickly browsed the racks at The Black Dog Boutique and then caught up with Kate from Silver Daisy Designs for talk over coffee. We then headed back across Germain together to try on a few lovely items from Jill's store. The Black Dog Boutique was offering 30% off all merchandise this past Friday and Saturday! Did you happen to score at this sale?

The Outfit

• Crop sweater- Kersh- Pseudio (SJ, Dec '09)
• Floral top/dress- Lush- Envy (SJ, Dec '10)
• Jeggings- Guess- Envy (SJ, Dec '10)
• Boots- Town Shoes (Halifax, Oct '07)
• Necklace- gifted from Shannon  & Jess (Halifax, July '09)
• Earrings- Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10)

I love versatile pieces like this top...or is it a dress? I've worn it as both. I suppose you could say it compares to a chameleon. On New Year's Eve I wore it as a dress paired with glitter tights and a black blazer. Here I sport it with a pair of jeggings for a casual and bitter cold day.

Don't forget today is the last day to take advantage of the discount code from LuLu*s, specially for Maritime Shopaholic readers! I've already got my picks choosen and ordered! Have you? 

Hope your week is off to a great start!