colonel mustard...

It seems a lot of my fall purchases have incidently been from the brand Pink Martini (they're a Canadian label!)- this sweater being one of those items. I'd have to say this wrap knit cardigan is easily winning out for my favourite sweater right now. I love this mustard colour that seems to be going with anything in my wardrobe lately- it definitely tops my list of favourite fall colours.

The Outfit  Sweater (Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest) | Shoes (Aldo) | Blouse (Mink Pink- Je Suis Prest) Purse (Fossil- Manchester Shoes) | Necklace (Maison Scotch- Envy) | Earrings (Joe Fresh)- similar 

Jeans (7 for All Mankind- Envy) 

I can't believe it's Thursday already! This week has flown by- which is just fine by me since I have plans I've been really looking forward to! I'm heading to Moncton this weekend to visit my sister and attend the wine fair with some of my very lovely girl friends (who are travelling from over from Fredericton and Halifax). My weekend is going to be all about catching up, laughing over inside jokes, and sipping some wine- can't wait!

What's your plans for the weekend? 

getting ready for fall...

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Of all my favourite labels, I have to say it's BB Dakota that I can't get enough of this fall! The colour palatte, prints, and garment shapes are all very flattering. So far, I've invested in 3 pieces, with one on the way from Shopbop, and I've still got my eye on at least 2 more! Slowly BB Dakota is taking over my closet. This sheer animal print top, which is perfect for layering, as been great for the humid summer days and will stay within my fall and winter wardrobe with an added sweater or long sleeve top.

The Outfit 

• Sheer top: BB Dakota- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Aug '11)
• Tank top: American Eagle (Fredericton, Winter '07)
• Shorts: Old Navy (SJ, July '11)
• Sandals: Sam Edelman- Piperlime (ordered online, July '11)
• Necklace: came with Maison Scotch tee- Envy (SJ, May '11)
• Leather bracelet: ESquared- Silver Daisy (SJ, July '11)

Mid-July I mentioned my favourite colour picks for my fall wardrobe. Those choices were definitely influenced by it still being summer, but are still applicable, as this fall trends indicate it's going to be a mix of bright colours and beautiful neutrals! However, with fall now creeping up on us, I've had a couple other colours that are catching my eye. Some of the fall lines I'm seeing online and in-store have me interested in red, rust and similar spicy colours, indigo and navy blues, burgundy, pine and kelly greens.  

Have you started buying for fall yet? What colours are you being drawn toward for Fall `11?

 

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my new camera...

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So finally I've been able to step up my camera equipment from my simply Panasonic Lumix point-and-shoot to a DLSR. I had told my family that was what I wanted for my birthday. And voila, now I have a Nikon D3100 with two different lenses to shoot with.

The Outfit

• Shorts: Old Navy (SJ, July '11)
• T-shirt: Maison Scotch- Envy (SJ, April '11)
• Hoodie: Alternative Apparel- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, July '11)
• Sandals: Sam Edelman- Piperlime (ordered online, July '11)
• Necklace: Maison Scotch- Envy (SJ, April '11)
• Leather cuff bracelet: ESquared Jewels- Silver Daisy Designs (SJ, July '11)
• Wrap bracelet: Silver Daisy Designs (SJ, July '11)
• Peacock earrings: Silver Daisy Designs (SJ, July '11)

  

When I spotted these peacock earrings posted as new merchandise on Silver Daisy Design's Facebook page, I knew they had my name on them. And I'm lucky I scored them! When I came into the store the other week, the day after they popped up on my radar, the girls told me I almost missed out on them. Another girl had nearly purchased them, but decided she would wait and perhaps buy them another time. Her hesitation was my gain....if people know my odd obsession with anything peacock-like, they know I must have it!

Coming up this week on the blog: what I couldn't resist at Je Suis Prest's Fall Launch Party on Friday, and I'll give the latest details from the Industry Night for New Brunswick Fashion Week last week!

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i love coco...

...is what my Maison Scotch t-shirt reads. This is what broke the straw off the camel's back and caused me to spoil my shopping fast. (So I guess it's fair to say it was more of a shopping diet...) Maison Scotch is a new favourite brand of mine (found within the confines of Envy), with their cute t-shirts, button-ups, and blazers- each having a unique, quirky add-on to the piece (whether it be a necklace, handkerchief pocket square, or bow tie). In this case, my Chanel lovin' tee came with the dandelion necklace that hangs around my neck in the photos below.

Finally, my hair is long enough that I can pull it into a ponytail or a bun without stick a million bobby pins into my scalp. I'm really only growing it out for the purpose of a wedding day updo- only to have it chopped off again. When it get's this long, it's harder to hold a curl, and becomes a big mass that just gets in my face, therefore I spend most of my time wearing it up. Keeping it shorter makes me accountable for actually styling my hair and not defaulting to the easy way out. This look I like to call my ballerina hair-do. Keep in mind that I'm neither graceful nor did my ballet training extend past the age of 4.

The Outfit

T-shirt: Maison Scotch- Envy (SJ, Apr '11)

Cardigan: Kensie- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Dec '09)

Jeggings: Guess- Envy (SJ, Dec '10)

Flats: Blowfish- Little Burgundy (Toronto, May '09)

Purse: Fossil- Manchester (gifted from B, Dec '10)

Loitering outside the bottom entrance of the Alehouse, this outfit I wore on a wedding-errand Saturday with B. We had just embarked on an early supper, having visited floral designer Sandra Miller to pick out and plan flowers for the wedding and completed the task of registering at Decor8 in Brunswick Square (we also registered at Sears). Tuesday afternoon we head out to Rothesay to round out our wedding registries with PGal's Closet!  



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