new year glitter...

So what are your big plans for New Years Eve this Friday? Are you attending a black tie event, glamming it up for a night on the town, or attending a house party? We all love the opportunity to ring the new year in with style, even if we are playing it low-key. No matter how we celebrate, most of us ladies will be sure to plan our outfit in advance.

New Year's Eve is often depicted as a glamourous celebration, often with jewels and champagne toasts (or hockey and beer! haha) I still see the occasion of ringing in another year as an opportunity to wear something special to start it off with a bang. I would suggest either going big and bold with your necklace or earrings and more subtle with other pieces. I'm particularly into larger or bib-style necklaces of unique design. For earrings, have a little fun and add a gemstone colour to your pieces (love an emerald shade)!

Below I've included some accessory inspiration, choosen by some key looks I currently love!

Earrings

1. Tiffany Legacy Earrings $9,250
2. Dior Cygne Blanc earrings
3. Hive & Honey, Piperlime
4. Kate Spade Square Curve Earring, Piperlime $55
5. Dior Precieuse Rose earrings
6. Dressed Up To Dazzle, ModCloth
7. Sequin Swag Drop Earrings, Piperlime $25
8. Rose Dior Pre Catelan earrings
9. Juicy Couture Pave Pyramid Earring, Piperlime $48

Necklaces

1. Accessory Amore Necklace, ModCloth $36.99
2. Forever21 Feather Chain Necklace $7.80
3. Sequin Opal Strand Necklace, Piperlime $90
4. ESquared A Touch Of Lace Necklace $37
5. Chanel 'Lace Effect' Jewelled Vest
6. Esquared Crimson Nights Necklace $35
7. Tinley Road Glam Statement Neckace, Piperlime $68
8. Hive & Honey Fringe Bib Necklace, Piperlime $28
9. Tinley Road Three Layer Necklace, Piperlime $28

Which are your favourites? I hope you all have a wonderful New Years!

holiday style...

I find what I wear over the days surrounding Christmas vary between the extremes of comfy casual during quiet, relaxing moments and dressing up to attend parties with family and friends. Below I've mapped out my favourite items I plan to implement, style, or wear over the holidays:

 

 

    

1. Some of my outfits while at home blogging, reading, or opening presents will likely involve a loose top or sweater, such as a long v-neck Toggery top and vest I purchased from The Black Dog Boutique recently.
2. 'Tis the season to add a little sparkle to your outfit. Using the write pieces, you can work sequins into a casual outfit or evening wear.
3. Leggings are great for comfort: perfect under a long top or skirt to stay warm.
4. Cute dresses are necessity for special events like Christmas parties or family dinners. Two dresses I have set aside are I bought from Je Suis Prest Boutique last month: a grey Jack dress and a blue and navy Kling dress.
5. When wearing a short dress this time of year, it's a little warmer (as well as festive) to throw on a pair of coloured or sparkly pantyhose.
6. Most of the time I wear studs because my hair is big enough! I also usually tend to wear bigger necklaces, so I go easy on the earrings. I tend to choose silver or gold, depending on the rest of my jewelry.
7. I'm really into statement necklaces lately: particularly ones such as those created by ESquared.
8. My nail polish picks for the holidays include Chanel's shades of Coromandel and Gold Lamé
9. A smokey eye is something that can be worn with a variety of looks and can be applied in varying degrees of boldness for a day or night look.
10. During the week, I work in many locations that are scent free so I typically save perfume for occasions. One of my favourites is Burberry Brit.
11. Out of my shoe collection I'm likely to choose red or black pumps to complete any dressier looks. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and that Santa found you all! ;)

christmas cards!

It's that time of the year when you open your mail box every couple of days and find a red or white envelope addressed from a friend, holding a thoughtful card wishing you a happy holiday! It's one of those special perks this time of year. I like going out on the deck and flipping up the metal lid of the mail box to see what surprises the mailman might have left...especially if it isn't a bill or a flyer! For example, take the following piece of mail that was addressed to me today...

See, now this is just one of the small (and many) reasons I love shopping at local stores like Je Suis Prest Boutique. First and foremost being that the service just seems to be unparallel to those of big box or chain stores. The friendly and personal service I get at my favourite stores uptown makes the experience so much better! And little thoughtful things like this card is why I love the girls at Je Suis Prest! Thanks ladies, it was definitely a perk on this this dreary, raining day! :)

I also received a Christmas card not long ago from Gillian Goldie who created the fantastic graphics on my blog (my header as well as the black and white Prada bag). And if you're looking for a graphic designer- I highly recommend her- she's talented and very lovely!

P.S. And other sweet friends (Shannon, Marlene, Shauna), if you're reading this, I really appreciated your cards too!