What I Wore

I haven't done this in a while...

Tank Top: GAP
Shrug: Jacob
Capri Jeans: Jacob
Sandals: Old Navy
Necklace: Reitmans
Sunglasses: Nine West from The Bay



Bella wanted to join in the fun too!

Top: Old Navy
Pants: GAP

Tall Boots

Now with leggings making a come back (and me finally accepting the 80's all over again), I've been admiring my friend Sheba's tall boots for awhile now. They are a fun, flat boot -- aka mom-friendly.

If you have been following my blog, you might remember that I bought a pair of tall boots last year. I thought they fit when I bought them but after smushing my foot into a pair of boots that are half a size too small, I've come to terms that I need to let them go and invest in a new pair.

Enter, the Bay.

I happened to walk by the shoe section yesterday and staring at me was a pair of Chinese Laundry tall boots similar to Sheba's pair and on sale for 25% off -- woot woot! Bring on the leggings!

Ballet Flats

Although the warm weather won't be here for a little bit longer, it's hard not to get lost in the frenzy of all the Spring fashion that's been popping up in the stores lately. I fed my temptation the other day and bought these cute ballet flats from Old Navy.


Just before Christmas, I found these fun zebra print flats on clearance for $10 at Payless but I have only been able to wear them inside.


I can't wait for the warm weather to arrive!

Flower Ring

I popped into Pier 1 the other day in search of a rattan lamp. My friend has one that I love. She thinks she got it from Pier 1, Bombay Company or Bowring but that was awhile ago and, of course, no where to be found now. Anyway, I was at the Pier 1 counter purchasing some wonderfully smelling apple cinnamon candles when I glanced over and saw this flower ring. The sparkle caught my eye. So did the price -- only $6! Score!

Miche Bag

I noticed a new vendor at Costco today and decided to find out what the excitement was about -- that is when I discovered the Miche Bag (you can view the Canadian site here).

These handbags are cute and fun, and the person who designed them was thinking!

The Miche Bag has an outside shell that can easily be swapped for a different shell to change the look. Instead of transferring stuff from one bag to another, simply change the shell. What a fantabulous idea!

[Image from Google Images]

You can check out all the shells here and here.

Multiple Sclerosis In Style

I'm still not feeling all that great but I'm chugging along and keeping upbeat!

The left side of my face (from my forehead to my chin, down my neck and even into my ear), down the inside of my left arm from my shoulder to my pinky and all along the left side of my torso, wrapping around my left rib cage feels like I've been injected with some kind of freezing agent like Novacaine. I don't remember having this feeling in my ear before. It's a bit weird. The feeling also wraps around my left eye but it's not impairing my vision thank goodness.

My whole body feels worse when I'm sitting still. I guess because when I'm moving, I'm busy and therefore don't have time to think about it. It's hard to stay busy when you don't have the energy in the first place. The whole episode is quite draining. The perfect excuse to veg out!

I spent a short while yesterday having some me time. I picked up this necklace at H&M for under $6!



And these boots from Sears were on sale for 40% off -- a perfectly flat, yet stylish, mom-friendly boot!



Enjoy your weekend!

Physician's Formula Organic Wear Eye Shadow

I'm always looking for a good neutral eye shadow that I can wear all day long -- one that looks good both day and night. I was reading another blog where she mentioned an eye shadow she had started using so I decided to try it out too.

The line is called Physicians Formula Organic Wear and I picked up the eye shadow right at my local Walmart. I've also come across the line at drug stores and grocery stores too.

The shadow comes in a few different shades but I decided to try the one that's for brown eyes (I have blue eyes) since I was looking for a mocha colour. The round container fits in my palm perfectly and I love how the two colours, a mocha and lighter cream colour, are shaped into leaves -- just that little added something. The powder shadow blends smoothly and can be layered to intensify the look for night.

The bonus, it all comes in recycled packaging!

Wedding Dress Princess Costume

Halloween 2008

Last year, my son asked what I was going to be for Halloween. I'm not one to dress-up but I'll do anything for my kids so I asked what he thought I should be.

"A princess," he replied.

So there I was, the day before Halloween, thinking how am I going to come up with a princess costume with so little time -- when I got an idea.

I ran upstairs to my closet pulled out my wedding dress that had been wrapped in plastic for years and tried it on. OK, it didn't fit as well as it did on my wedding day (it has been over 8 years). It was a bit loose around the top and a bit tight around the waist but, hey, it could work. I found a tiara I had from my stagette and pulled out one of my sparkly necklaces.

It worked out perfectly!

There were a few little girls that came to the door who were absolutely stunned. Their moms said they thought I was the real deal. They were just too cute!

If you never thought you would ever wear your wedding dress again, here's your chance! I had a blast wearing it that night and I'll definitely be wearing it again this Halloween!

Pink Jacket

I was never a bright colour person when it came to my wardrobe. I always played it safe -- gray, brown, navy, jeans. Slowly, I've been coming out of my shell. During my trip to Brooklyn to visit Sheba, she took me on a wonderful shopping adventure through the streets of New York. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun shopping! To add to the excitement, I saw this fuchsia jacket. I decided it was time to be daring and add some much needed colour to my closet. I'm so glad that I did! Now that the weather is cooler, I've brought out my little gem to add too the fall colours that seem to be in full swing everywhere this week.

Jacket: Forever 21
Striped Top: Forever 21
Pink Tank Top: H&M
Jeans: Le Garage



And that's not all. The inside is dotted with cute little flowers -- that little added something that made me love this jacket even more.

Beaded Bracelet

Most days you'll find me in cotton tops and simple bottoms. I dress fairly casual on a regular basis. T shirts, jeans and capris are all kid friendly and comfy. Running up and down the stairs after the kids in a tight skirt and stilettos doesn't sound like fun to me.

That doesn't mean you can't add some sparkle!

A few years ago my mom got into beading. Great for me! I have never owned so much jewelry -- like this piece. It's a pink and white clear beaded bracelet my mom made for me last year and I just adore it!

Top: Jacob
Capris: Jacob Connexion
Shoes: Sketchers

One Skirt. Two Looks.

I've been really into the skirt dress idea since I wrote about it not long ago. I don't own any skirts except from the one I wore in the last picture so I've been keeping my eyes open for the perfect skirt. I was at Old Navy the other day and came across this brown full-length skirt marked down from $32.99 to $8 so I couldn't pass it up.

One Skirt. Two Looks. Voila!

Skirt: Old Navy
T-Shirt: Jacob Connection
Tank: H&M
Sash Belt (dress photo): Jacob
Sunglasses: Winners
Shoes: Old Navy

Skirt Dress

I saw this idea on another blog I follow. I decided to give it a try yesterday for my sushi lunch date with S.

The skirt is full-length pulled up to become a dress!

Dress and sash belt are from Jacob
Sunglasses are from Winners
Shoes are from Old Navy