labour day sales...

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It seems everytime there is a long weekend, all online shops seem to be tempting us  with savings that are pretty hard to resist. Labour day weekend is no exception. My inbox has been filling up with sale notices since Friday! Since I can't possible afford to take advantage of them all, I thought I'd share them with you...

• Aerie: 40% off plus free shipping with discount code "28678011"
• Aldo- 10% off all shoes and free shipping plus an extra 25% off sale items
• Alternative Apparel- 20% off all tanks with promo code "TANK20"
• American Eagle- 40% off plus free shipping with discount code "28678011"
• Club Monaco- 30% off already reduced merchandise  
• Gap- up to 40% off (and free shipping every day)
• H&M- print coupon to get 25% off  one pair of pants or jeans (Expires 18/09/11)
• Kensie- get 40% off everything with code "FALLINLOVE"
• LuLu's- an extra 25% off all sale items with discount code "25onSALE"
• Steve Madden- save 30% off with code "FALL30"

 So if you feel like doing a little shopping, hop to it, because most of these discounts end tonight!

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crop top...

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One trend that has come back this summer has been the 90's crop top- but with its own twist of course. Unfortunately this is a tricky look to pull off and not flattering at all. I'm not in the tip top shape I want to be (but I'm working on it!) so belly-baring tops are off the table for me. The twist to wearing a crop top this summer is to pair it with a high waisted pant in order to allow more women to pull this look off and look good doing it- the idea isn't to try and bare a lot of skin. Less is more!

Where top crops tend to be flowy, this look doesn't tend to look good with my body type, they stop right at the widest part of my body- my hips and cover up my more narrow waist. On the end, I look wider and boxy: not flattering.

But with the crop top below, I just loved the pattern and decided I'd wear it with a pair of jean shorts as a beach cover-up. Then, I got the idea of belting it with a high-waisted skirt to keep it modest but also work with my body's curves.

The Outfit

• Crop top- American Eagle (SJ, July '11)
• Skirt- American Apparel (Halifax, April '07)
• Belt: Eddie Bauer (Moncton, August '06)
• Necklace: Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10)
• Hat: Gap (Moncton, July '11)
• Scarf around hat: Coach (Toronto, Sept '08)
• Espadrilles: Steve Madden- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, June '11)

Sometimes we have to remember that all trends aren't going to flatter all body types (I know I've stayed clear of a few myself)- or you can transform or modify them to make them your own! The most important thing is knowing what you feel comfortable it and knowing what looks good on you! Just like it's never truly one size fits all, it's never should be one look suits all.

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fall into the gap...

Have you been eyeing anything at the Gap? (Especially since they started shipping to Canada?)

 How would you like to save 40% off regular priced items? I received a coupon for Gap's fall pre-sale through email that I won't be able to use and I'd hate to see it go to waste! First person to email me at maritime.shopaholic@gmail.com can have this one-use coupon to apply towards an online or in-store purchase today or tomorrow only (September 14 or 15).

How can you resist?

goodbye summer...

It seems that Earl sweeped in and sucked the heat out of the air. In New Brunswick, he seemed to be a sad excuse for a hurricane, but despite the lack of wind and rain, he did take something from us it seems. Anyone else find it a bit odd that last week were melting in the humidity and this week we're pulling our sweaters from binds we had stored away? Are we saying goodbye to summer already?

Labour day weekend I found myself in lovely St. Andrews standing in the wedding of my friend Marielle, and the next day is when I noticed the change. Saturday afternoon I was running around the Algonquin, with hair and make-up done, helping with last minute preparations for the wedding and desperately searching for some loose powder to tone down my "glow". The next morning, when B and I walked out onto the roof top garden, it was if the warmth had been sucked from the air, and there was that chill in the air that warned that autumn was closing in. Hopefully there will be a few more hot days in it for us, but for now, last Sunday was the last time I put on a sun dress.

The Outfit:

• Purple silk dress- Gap (Dartmouth, July '07)
• Green belt- French Connection (Toronto, June '10)
• Gladiator sandals- Sam Edelman (Montreal, June '09)
• Leaves necklace- Charm (gift from Ben)

After we packed up, we headed down to Water Street to browse the cute shops and get some lunch. The wind prompted me to grab a beige hooded cardigan from my suitcase before I zipped it up and tossed in the trunk. I took some pictures as we walked by the water in this quaint, historic, seaside town.

sales on sunday...

Sharing the latest savings and sales that have popped into my inbox this weekend. Feel like doing some sunday shopping?

American Apparel

Buy what you love with 20% off fall styles until tomorrow, August 30. Right now I'm craving some knee-high stockings (in subtle tones) and shiny black leggings.

Old Navy/ Gap/ Banana Republic

Last day to receive 30% off items at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic with this email. You'll have to use this in-store tomorrow. Email me and I'll forward you a copy of the coupon! But just as a little FYI to include: did you know they now ship to Canada? (Took long enough!)

LuLu's

Today's the last day to save another 20% off sale items by entering the code "EXTRA" at checkout. There are many cute finds that are great for the last warm weeks of summer but can also be styled to transition into the earlier months of fall.

Nine West

Until tomorrow, you can save another 25% off those sandals you saw on sale. We still have warm weather to bare our toes to the elements!

Be sure to take advantage of these deals- some are on for another day, others are up after today. Let me know if you buy anything pretty or fun! Enjoy the remainder of the weekend!

shopping and sunshine!

Yesterday was a beautiful day- I spent some of it indoors to shop and blog, but also tried to balance out the day with some sun exposure! B & I also drove out to Kredl's later for hot cooked sausages and then ice cream, followed by by a country drive over the peninsula!

Saturday

The look:

1. Puple silk dress- Gap (Dartmouth, 3 yrs ago)
2. Braided brown belt- Eddie Bauer (Moncton, 4 yrs ago)
3. Brown wedges- Aldo (ordered online, 2 months ago)
4. Brown emu print shoulder bag- Guess- Walsh Luggage (early Spring '09)
5. Ponytail scarf (tied to purse)- Coach (Toronto, May '09)
6. White short-sleeved cartigan- Aerie (Spring '09)
7. Gold necklace- Swarovski- Charm Diamond Centre (gifted from Ben, Valentine's Day '10)
8. Sunglasses- Michael Kors (TJMaxx, April '09- $19.99!!)

Right now I'm pulling another sundress from my closet for a trip to the lake today!

weekend wear

So Saturday (late) morning, Katie and I went about our usual weekend coffee and shopping date, and this time Allie joined us. The weather was a little dreary and wet, but that's the perfect indoor shopping weather! Lattes at Starbucks, a little coffee talk, and then we hit up the shops of Market Square and Brunswick Square.

My purchases that day were the following:

Calvin Klein sandal wedges

Manchester Shoe Salon

Free People Lonicera Tunic

Je Suis Prest Boutique

Noa Noa Fabric Wrap Around Belt

Je Suis Prest Boutique

Joe Fresh Stripe T-shirt

Superstore

(only $8!)

See tomorrow's Breton stripes Tuesday post!

The Wear that Weekend:

Katie's outfit

Always cute and comfortable!

What:

Multi colour scarf- Gap
Off-white sweater- American Eagle
T-shirt under sweater- Gap
Distressed jeans- American Eagle
Purple flats- Aldo
Purple purse- Guess

My Saturday Wear

What:

Grey sweater (with coat tails)- Nymph- Je Suis Prest Boutique (Spring '10)

Purple top- Aritzia (Toronto, Sept '08)

Skinny jeans- Nissi- Pseudio (Spring '10)

Snake print sandles- Clarks- Winners (Spring '10)

Black belt- Michael Kors- Colwell's (Feb '09)

Sunday's Outfit

On my way to Mother's Day dinner

What:
Lonicera Tunic- Free People- Je Suis Prest Boutique (Saturday)
Skinny jeans- Nissi- Pseudio
Brown wedges- Aldo