wedding by the sea...

Last weekend B and I headed down to St. Andrews by-the-Sea for his cousin's wedding. Talk about beautiful settings for any event, especially nuptials, this adorable sea side town hosts charming houses with character along streets with copious greenery; a street full of cute little shops right up against the ocean; opportunities for whale watching; an awesome marine research centre (with aquarium, touch pool, and an up close visit with seals!); and a gorgeous historic resort (that may be haunted). I spent a lot of time in the summers of my childhood visiting this town. So an opportunity to get an extra visit to St. Andrews before  the winter, combined with a celebration: sounds like a pretty good Saturday to me!  

The Outfit  Dress (Pink Martini, Je Suis Prest) | Necklace (Aldo) | Belt (Old Navy) | 

Glitter tights (gifted) | Shoes (Guess, Manchester Shoes) | Purse (Coach) | Coat (Soia & Kyo, Envy)

Just this past weekend, I went the opposite way on the map to meet up with friends in Moncton for a wine fair. Sipping vino, laughing with friends, and just hanging out in our hotel room at the casino made for an excellent weekend!

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? 

what's in my fridge...

 So earlier this week I had the first opportunity to wear my new Born boots I purchased after winning The Urban Shoe Myth gift certificate in a silent auction at the Silver Daisy soiree and fashion show last Friday! I ended up saving $30 on my boots (that were already on lay away)! In the end, all the money went to a great cause (Hospice of Greater Saint John).

Earlier this week I got an email from one of HERE magazine's writers to be featured in their "What's for Supper" column. I wanted to be doubly sure they knew I was no culinary master and that I write about putting outfits together (not grand meals)- afterall, my biggest dietary staple is probably actually caffeine.

Laura at Perfumes Plus was kind enough to grab a copy of this issue for me. And while this is the truth about what's in my fridge- don't be fooled- I wish I ate as healthy as this sounds, but I do have a rule that no junk food is allowed to be on the grocery list or come home with me so that certainly helps! 

The Outfit  Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest (SJ, Sept '11) | Tights: c/o We Love Colors (Feb '11)

Vest: H&M (Moncton, Aug '11) | Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Aug '11) | Earrings: Joe Fresh (SJ, Oct '11) | Bangles: Aldo (Moncton, Aug '11) | Boots: Born- Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Oct '11)

Happy Friday all! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

blogger party!

Last night was Saint John's first blogger meet-up. It was a chance for bloggers who write about some aspect of fashion- whether it be personal style, lifestyle, photography, hair, or design- to gather together and, for some, meet for the 1st time in person. And what better than an opportunity to drink, eat, and be merry all while amongst beautiful shoes?

Huge thank you to the fabulous Urban Shoe Myth for hosting our blogger party last night. And great thanks to the chef extrordinaire Jesse Vergen and Peter Stoddart of the Alehouse for sponsoring our gathering with some beautiful spreads to feast upon!

Twitter: @UrbanShoeMyth | @SJAH_NB | @JesseVergen

The Urban Shoe Myth: 78 King Street

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Blogger gathering, beautiful shoes, and one stylish mannequin (dressed in Je Suis Prest!)

Bloggers chatting over punch and deliciously prepared food from the Saint John Ale House

2 planks of tastey food prepared

(Some of those veggies are right from Jesse's own garden!)

(Left): Jasmine & Candice outside while we shoot our outfit photos | (Center): Kelly tries on every black boot in the store | (Right): The magical room with all the shoes

My favourite shoes at the Urban Shoe Myth (ok, so I couldn't pick just one..or two!):

1. Nine West | 2. Steve Madden | 3. Stuart Weitzman

4. Kenneth Cole | 5. Miz Mooz | 6. Dolce Vita

7. Minnetonka | 8. Frye | 9. Born

I tried #6 on- now on my wishlist- & already have #9 on lay-away.

Thanks to Kate for snapping my outfit photos!

The Outfit: Sweater: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest (SJ, Oct '11) | Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Sept '11)

Necklace: Banana Republic (Freeport, Nov '10) | Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest (SJ, Sept '11)

Earrings: Kate Spade (ordered online, July '11) | Tights: American Apparel (Halifax, Winter '08)

Shoes: Steve Madden- Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Mar '11)

Thanks to all the lovely bloggers who could make it out this time around! I think we'll see this become a seasonal event!

Attendees:

Barb Crawford- Barbbarbbarb

Candice MacLean- Brilliant Sugar

Kate McLean- O My Heart!

Adam Donnelly- ADonis Style

Emma Barlow- Full of Fabulous

Kelly Lawson- LensView

Judith Mackin- punchinside blog

Leigh-Ellen- Little Waterlily in a Big Pond

Kate Lordon- Silver Daisy Designs blog

Jasmine Grimes- Follow in My Fabulousness

front row paparazzi...

....that's exactly how I felt Wednesday night sitting with friends front row snapping photos of the models at the annual Brunswick Square fashion show. Sold out to a crowd of 200, the show was a hit once again with the beautiful decor from Spurs, MC'ed by Normand Hector (NWH Modelling) and Steph Downey (K100), and DJ'ed by DJ Fire. In support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, modelswere supplied from NWH Modelling and also included some of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters paired with their littles.

Tomorrow I'll be posting some of my favourite looks from the show! Later today, there will be a selection of the paparazzi photos up on Brunswick Square's fashion blog- be sure to check it out.

The Outfit: Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Sept '11) | Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Aug '11)

Tights: Hue- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Sept '11) | Necklace & Bangles: Aldo (Moncton, Aug '11)

Shoes: Michael Kors- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Sept '11)

Prior to the fashion show, I met up with blogging lovelies Candice (Brilliant Sugar) and Kate (O My Heart!) to snap outfit photos again!

It's a lot less awkward, much more efficient, and a lot more fun! But you can never seem to avoid or hide from onlookers who either wonder or asking what you are doing! Thanks to Candice for snapping these photos for me. To see what others wore to the fashion show, be sure to check Barb's post (Barbbarbbarb) from last week.

labour day wedding...

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So what to do when you have a closet full of dresses but none seem to do the trick..? Go shopping of course! I've been trying to keep "just because I want to" shopping trips to a minimum as of lately to ensure I can afford my must-have list for Fall. Yet, despite the fact that I have plenty of dresses, all seemed too casual, didn't fit, wrong season, white (eek) or were just too serious (black). Also, here brought forth an opportunity to add that something burgundy from my fall wish-list... 

 

 

 

The Outfit

• Dress: Pink Martini- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, Sept '11)
• Belt: Old Navy (SJ, Aug '11)
• Sandals: Guess- Manchester Shoe Salon (SJ, Feb '09)
• Necklace- Splurge (Halifax, Spring '08)
• Bracelet- Le Chateau (Halifax, Fall '07)

Whoa, does the natural light ever bright out the pale in me! I assure you, I haven't been hiding in a cave all summer as my complexion might suggest.

This was an outfit I wore to my friend Kate's wedding this past weekend outside in the Rothesay Commons- gorgeous location and I'm so glad our tempermental climate decided to cooperate for her that day! She looked absolutely gorgeous- there's just something about friends in white dresses that makes me a little misty eyed. (This was also the first wedding I've attended where I didn't have to get up to catch that bouquet at the reception.) 

 

Thanks to Joy for helping me pick out this dress the night before!

 

 

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