wedding photos...

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I've been meaning to share with you some of our of my wedding photos- which we got back a few weeks ago! Lynette (Mason Photography) was great to work with (and at a very reasonable price)! Couldn't be happier with how they turned out- here's a selection of the pictures from our wedding day (June 4, 2011):

My dress: Maggie Sottero, Lockhart's Weddings & Special Occasions

Feather hair piece and bird cage veil also came from Lockhart's

My shoes: Enzo Angiolini, The Urban Shoe Myth

My jewellery: Swarovski, Charm Diamond Centre

Bridesmaid dresses: Mori Lee, Heavenly Gowns

Tuxes for Groom & Groomsmen: Tip Top Tailors

Bouquets & Boutonnieres: Sandra Miller Floral Designs

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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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four leaf formal...

Weekend before last, B and I headed up to Fredericton to join some of our friends in attending the annual Four Leaf Formal. Being the 5th year for the event, the formal was hosted at the ballroom of the Delta Fredericton and proceeds were donated to Chrohns and Colitis research. Always hosted in downtown Fredericton around St. Patrick's Day, funds raised in previous years have always been donated to important health research, with over $3000 donated last year toward colon cancer research.

My lovely ladies: (L to R): me, Jess, Jenny, Christine

The Outfit

• Dress- Fumblin' Foe (Toronto, Sept '08)
• Pantyhose- American Apparel (Halifax, Winter '07)
• Shoes- Steve Madden- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Mar '11)
• Necklace- Swarovski (gifted from B, Feb '10)
• Bracelet- Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10)

In previous years I've always used the event as an excuse to buy a new dress, but this year I decided I should probably choose one from my...uh...already overflowing closet. I have no shortage of green dresses (given it's my favourite colour), so I was all set!

 

With these heels I'm newly obsessed with from The Urban Shoe Myth, I lingered near 6'0" (I'm normally only 5'7")! Haha, I like feeling like a giant! 

military profile...

For ladies who caught onto the military and utilitarian trends this past fall, you'll be happy to know that they continue to be right-on trend for spring! You'll be able to mix your olives and khakis, your pocketed shirts and skinny cargo pants with lighter layers once the cold weather ceases and the snow starts to melt!

I love the versatility of this snap-up military green top I got from Mango last spring...depending on what I choose to pair it with, it's been suited for all seasons!

The Outfit

• Military shirt: Mango (Toronto, June '10)
• Tank top: Abercrombie (Bangor, Nov '09)
• Pants: Ricki's (SJ, Dec '09)
• Shoes: Nine West (Freeport, Nov '10)
• Belt: American Eagle (SJ, 6-7 yrs ago)
• Necklace: Swarovski (gifted from B, Feb '10)

Again, I apologize that you are staring at my living room wall again! These pictures were from last week. As I mentioned earlier this week, I'm making it my mission to seek out new backdrops where I can still seek shelter from the elements!

Mother Nature's mood swings...

The rain is seriously putting a damper on the Holiday cheer. Everytime it snows, it seems that Mother Nature follows up with a rainfall to wash the seasonal decor away. If it's not within a few hours, it'll happen within 24. I can maintain all the other decorations I have put up: the outdoor lights, the garland, the holly-adorned centerpiece; just not the finishing touch: the snow. Come on, it's the only time of the year I tolerate the otherwise evil S-word (haha). One day there's snow in the background of my pictures...the next day I need to seek shelter with my camera because it's raining cats and dogs...

The Outfit

Plaid shirt- Joe Fresh Style (SJ, Oct '10)

Brown-tee- American Eagle (SJ, Oct '10)

Cords- American Eagle (ordered online, Fall '09)

Shoes- Aldo (Halifax, Sept '10)

Belt- from another shirt

Necklace- Swarovski (gifted from B)

Hat- Urban Outfitters (Montreal, June '10)

The Outfit

Blazer- RW & Co. (SJ, May '10)

Top- 03 Everly- Pseudio (SJ, Oct '10)

Skirt- American Apparel (Halifax, April '10)

Pantyhose- Ardene's (SJ, Oct '10)

Necklace- Swarovski (gifted from B)

Booties- Aldo (Toronto, Sept '10)

I have to say, the 30 for 30 Challenge has indeed been a challenge for me! I tend to be running out the door last minute, and sometimes it's not as easy to throw an outfit together under pressure when you have a limited number to choose from- I've been doing my best but I'll be glad to include the rest of my wardrobe again soon!

So, fellow remixers, have you found it easier or harder assembling outfits with only 30 to choose from?

utilitarian garden...

This week has been a busy blogging week- I've been trying to play catch up on my 30 for 30 posts, fighting a heavy chest and head cold, and meanwhile there's a lot of current fashionable happenings to cover! This has lead me to double up on blogging to cover all my current interests as well as posting  for Kendi's 30 for 30 fashion challenge I've been participating in.

Oh, and by the way, you should really check out some of my fellow remixers! (I plan to eventually do a post showcasing my favourite fellow remixers somewhere along this 30 outfit journey...it's on the long list of great blog post ideas I have been jotting down.)

For this outfit, I took a floral print summer dress and paired it with a military shirt, boots and tights to make it more seasonally appropriate. I wore this outfit Monday for a day of work and to attend the Customer Appreciation Event at Reflections Day Spa that evening.

The Outfit

Dress- Mango (Toronto, June '10)

Military shirt- Mango (Toronto, June '10)

Pantyhose- Winners (SJ, Winter '10)

Boots- Aldo (gifted from parents, Dec '09)

Belt- Eddie Bauer (Moncton, Aug '06)

Long gold necklace- Banana Republic (New Hampshire- Nov '10)

Short gold necklace- Swarovski (gifted from Ben, Feb '10)

Coat- Soia & Kyo- Envy (Halifax, Nov '08)

Tonight I'm excited for Je Suis Prest Boutique's Holiday Fashion Party at The Canterbury Lounge! The event starts at 7pm and will include a preview of the store's new holiday mechandise via fashion show. I will especially be on the look out for pretty potential dresses for upcomming holiday parties! If you were lucky enough to secure a ticket to this sold-out event, I will see you tonight!

If you haven't already entered to win, check out my giveaway below featuring a beautiful necklace from Darling Dilemma!