Shades of Grey

So many people (myself included) like to stick with basics like browns and blacks but often forget about grey as a basic.  I love grey as a base colour, it goes with the majority of colours and is a nice change to wearing lots of black.  I wanted to be comfy and warm so I am wearing grey skinny jeans, a grey wool cardigan and a pink checkered shirt.

Black & Blue Peplum?

There has been a huge peplum craze lately and I have resisted buying anything specific to this trend. Then I remembered this shirt I bought last year and realized it does have a sort of peplum look. Plus I really love the look of black and blue together.

Dress Pants

Normally I wear these dress pants with white or black, but as I am trying to think outside the box and pull out things I  have not worn for awhile, I thought I would try it with this emerald green shirt. This is also one of my favourite belts. It goes with everything, can be dressed up or down and is magnetic.

 

Blue Blazer

I have been really good lately at not buying myself anything! As a bit of a shop-a-holic I have been trying to rather re-purpose my wardrobe and make use of all of those items that have been neglected for years. It's also a challenge to see how I can transform older pieces. Having said that I also can not turn down a really good deal. So a couple of weeks ago when I spotted this blazer at what looked to be an incorrect price (so low for an awesome blazer) I could not turn it down. I know I will get tons of use out of this and the price was right!

      

Monday Blah's

Monday is always such a let down after the week-end. Especially at this time of the year when there is so much going on. It doesn't help that the weather outside has been grey for what feels like weeks.  I miss the sunshine and because I am such an amateur with my photography, my pictures all seem to have a grey tinge as well. I pulled out this puffy vest that I bought ages ago, it's perfect as you never feel too bundled up, threw on a pashmina and it was perfect for a grey day.

Sunday Quote Day.

Happy Sunday ...Quote Day. I think this quote says it all.

Xmas Open House

I'm off to a friends Christmas open house tonight and am trying to figure out what to wear. I went shopping in my closet and found this shirt which I bought 2 years ago and think I have maybe worn once. Here is what I am thinking. Of course I usually change at least 4 times before I get out the door, so who know what will happen.

Tee & Mustard

White tee and Mustard Belt. That is what is happening today. I don't actually own much in the yellow family in my closet, not because I don't love the colour but more due to the fact I was always told growing up  that it was one of the colours (along with red) I could never wear because of my colouring. I have kind of thrown that whole theory out the window over the past few years and now I just buy clothes that I love in colours that I love.

Back to School

Well I am heading back to school....for the afternoon that is. I have finally received my police clearance so that I can now volunteer in my son's classroom. I'm super excited, there was a time when I wanted to be a teacher so to now get to help out in the classroom is going to be fun. I need to dress comfortably as I need to fit in those tiny chairs and sit on the floor for reading time so I opted for the look below. This is the best little jacket as it is made out of sweatshirt material. I will fit right in!

Pink & Black

I love the look of pink and black together. Here is my take on it. The only thing I wish is that this sweater was a little bit more vibrant pink, but I'm working with what I have so this will have to do. On another note, check out my signature. I know not a bit deal right? Except I am the most technically challenged person so for me to figure out how to create this is trust me a big deal! Not sure yet if I will keep it?

Favourite Dress

Well I actually have many favourite dresses, this is just one of them. I picked this up a couple years ago because I was going on a trip and wanted a simple dress to bring along. Now I am sure a couple of my friends are sick of seeing it as I have worn it since then many many times. Originally it was a summer dress but of course I had to find a way to ensure I could wear it all year round!

Grey & Plaid

Not much to report today. It has been a little grey out lately so I guess that is what inspired this look. Plaid of course is one of those things that just never seems to go out of style. I think I have worn plaid since I was 5 and pretty sure I won't be stopping anytime soon!

Sunday......Quote Day

I have been addicted to Pintrest ever since my cousin first showed it to me in May. I can literally spend hours looking at all of the great ideas, there are a million recipes I want to one day make, decorating inspirations and DIY projects I swear I will try. So when I saw this quote I had a really good laugh....and I think it may be true....hmmmmmm

Classic Shirts

Nothing is more classic than a blue and white striped blouse. The thing I love about this one is the unexpected pink details. I usually wear this shirt a little more dressy, but here I have paired it with my jeggings and some tall boots. I also added a white cardigan and belt, as chances are I will be too cold without a sweater! It is great to take a classic piece and mix it with something a little more casual.

Thrift Store Skirt

I bought this skirt from a thrift store, loved the shape of it plus it had pockets which is a major bonus. It can also be worn year round, I'm picturing it in the summer paired with a simple white tee and sandals. Here is my look for the winter.

Ring Ring...

One of the accessories that I am obsessed with are rings. I love how you can change up an outfit by adding a ring. I have been known to create an entire outfit based on a ring. It is such a simple accessory that can be so much fun to experiment with. One of the things I love to do when I travel is pick up a ring as a souvenir. It started on my honeymoon, in Spain I found this fun inexpensive ring (cost around $15) I wore it all the time and eventually it started to tarnish, I figured at least I had gotten to enjoy it for quite a while and was ready to retire it. That year for Christmas my husband surprised me, he had taken that ring to a jeweller and had them recreate it into a ring that would not tarnish! I love the idea that when I wear a certain ring it brings back memories of the places I have been. One of my rings I bought at a street vendor at the Calgary Stampede, one is from my first time in NYC, one is from Aruba, Barbados and Miami.......

Brrrrrrrrrrrr

Brrrrrrrrr it is cold out there today! I am bundling up and trying to keep warm as I dream about heat waves, blue sky's, sandy beaches and flip flops.

Jean-A-Holic

So I was out doing a little pre-Christmas shopping yesterday and got very distracted by all the amazing sales going on. I swear I wasn't going to buy new jeans as I have a little problem called Jean-a-holic....(someone who cannot stop buying jeans!) but as I have mentioned before, burgundy is a huge trend this year and I spotted a pair for $15. Needless to say I could not say no. So now I am figuring out the best way to wear them. Here are my attempts. Not sure which one I like the best.....