My new favourite skirt

I've only had this skirt since last Tuesday and I've already worn in 2 times. Must be looooove.

T-shirt: Joe Fresh
Belt made from a tie: Store in Osborne Village in Winnipeg
Skirt: Chalet from Cha Cha Palace
Shoes: Gidigio from gravitypope.com (last worn here)

It's linen so it wrinkles but it's funky construction makes up for it. It's wide but then pulls in again at the bottom.

I was wearing a jacket but I took it off because... IT WAS TOO WARM! Finally! It's almost July and we're just now enjoying from relatively consistent warmth.

I thought the colour of the shoes matched the hint of yellow in the tie/belt.

Other than that, we've made it through another Monday.

No smog, just fog

I haven't seen the sun since Wednesday afternoon in Winnipeg. The city has been enveloped in fog for 2 days. I think that our city's new slogan should be NO SMOG, JUST FOG! This is the only place I know where you can have high humidity and cool temperatures.  Hello frizzy hair!

I got dressed today because I went to Tim Hortons to have tea with my friends. If you're going to get dressed on a Sunday, you might as well enjoy when you're wearing.

Blouse: Vero Moda (from Envy - local store)
Skirt: Trapper Jane (from Love, Me Boutique which is sadly now closed)
Shoes: Chie Mihara Rostar

This skirt has pockets. Up with pockets!

And if you're going to get dressed then you might as well wear your favourite shoes.

And if you're going to get dressed, why not wear a necklace you've had for 35 years-ish! I found this recently and I can't believe I still have this. I also still have my 41 year old Raggedy Ann doll.

I also found a button that was made with my grade 2 picture on it. I'll have to wear this sometime.

If you're going to get dressed, be aware that you will be judged by Dougal. I'm not sure if I passed muster or not. It's hard to tell from that face.

Pastels In Winter

 Lilac Jeans-Mr.Price/Cable Knit Jumper-Cotton On/Boots-Isabel Marant Dicker Boots/Necklace-Woolworths

I decided to brighten up a winters day by wearing pastels! I love the colour of these jeans, and they looked lovely paired with my cable knit jumper and pastel coloured necklace. I'm also wearing my new Isabel Marant Dicker boots, I've been lusting after them for a while now, and when I saw that they had one pair left in my size I knew I had to get them, I absolutely LOVE them! How has your weekend been? Good I hope!  :) 

Have a lovely week everyone!!

Foggy Friday

I'm currently lying on my sofa with my cat Merlin in my lap watching the Germany vs Greece soccer match. When there's nothing else on TV, I tend to just keep the channel tuned to TSN. I'll watch just about any sport on TV - just not baseball or basketball which I find very tedious.

Today I had to get up early and drive B to the airport so I went back to bed after getting home. I got up around noon and decided to run a few errands like returning my recycleables in exchange for $14! I got rather gussied up for a trip to the Enviro-depot.

It's quite muggy here so I was able to go sleeveless and sweaterless.

Top: Orphanage clothing (last worn backwards here)
Skirt: Modcloth (last worn here)
Shoes: Fluevog Modvog Lambretta

(haha - modcloth and modvog)

I think this is the first time I've worn these shoes on the blog but I've had them for ages. I loved the Modvog family so much and am sad that they are no longer available.

I had a nice chat with a man at the Enviro-depot about my tattoos. He said my Puss in Boot tattoo was mesmerizing.  Then on the drive home, I had a chat with a road worker when I was stopped at a red light. Apparently I'm in a chatty mood today.

Here's the back. As you can see, last time I wore this back-to-front. I think it works well either way.

Hopefully we'll get some sun here this weekend.

Happy Friday.

OOTD- Black Coat

Black Coat- Mr.Price/Boots-Trenery/Bag-Furla/Rings-Sass Diva

Cold days and chilly winds call for one thing- a warm coat! In this case a LBC (little black coat, hehe) I love the faux fur collar on this, it's grey with a twinge of black- and the fit is just perfect! I had been searching for a black coat for ages, so when I spotted this I knew instantly I needed to grab it, and I'm glad I did! It's warm yet still versatile to wear with almost anything. I paired it simply with black boots and accessorized with my gold rings and bag. It's a lovely casual outfit for a cold winters day! 

Have an amazing weekend everyone!!

Winterpeg, Manisnowba

Ok, so it's not winter here, but it's still cooler here than in most other parts of the country. I flew to Winnipeg on Monday for meetings and am leaving tomorrow. It takes a full day of travel to get here because flights go through Toronto, usually with a layover of a few hours, so it can be very tiring.

On the way here, I was seated next to a woman who kept invading my personal space and she didn't have anything to do like read, or play on an iPad, so she stared at me while I played Angry Birds. Also, I was on the aisle and when we landed she tried to get out into the aisle by climbing over me. I said "WAIT a minute!" I've never had anyone try to do that before. It was quite unnerving. Hopefully tomorrow's flight will be less weird.

Yesterday I wore my Charlotte Taylor ant dress that I recently had shortened. It was a maxi dress but I couldn't see myself wearing it at that length very often. I think its more wearable now.

Sweater: Pretty Things Boutique
Dress: Charlotte Taylor
Shoes: Franco Sarto

I'm probably the only government employee who has ever worn a dress with big red ants all over it to a meeting. Take that power suit!

After day one of meetings, my coworker and I went to the Cha Cha Palace, a very funky store indeed. I shouldn't have, but I bought a cool linen skirt and a tunic/dress thingy which is really neat.

This store sells Fluevogs, Fly London and Camper shoes. I wish they had boots like the one on the sign.

Unfortunately I left my grey cardigan there. It cost less than a cab ride back to the store though.

Today I wore the new skirt I bought.

It almost looks like pants but it's a skirt.

Sweater: Pretty Things Boutique
Cami: From Envy
Skirt: Chalet from Cha Cha Palace
Shoes: Fluevog Presence Hi | Desmond

Since I left my cardigan behind, I had to wear the red one again today. It didn't quite go with the grey and blue but it was necessary to keep me warm.




After the meeting we went to Osborne Village and I was very good. I only bought a belt made out of a tie, a plain black t-shirt, and a present for my husband which I won't reveal in case he reads this post.

I'm looking forward to getting home tomorrow AND I have Friday off. So thrilled about that.




Tonight we're going for supper at a place with a pizza oven and then we'll have an early night. Flight at 9 am!

  

Week In Pictures # 3

Winter Sunset// New Skull Bracelet//

Okay so here's my third 'week in pictures' post, this year is just flying past! I can't believe we're almost in July! Does anyone else feel the same? 

 I also wanted to say thank you again for all your really lovely comments on my last post:) And also the lovely blogger: 'Tudo Sobra Raparigo Aqui' did a really wonderful feature on my blog, you can have a look at it here if you'd like:)  Have a great day everyone!! 

Homemade Chocolate Muffins//Scones (the jam came later hehe)//

 Essie Nail Colour// Out to Dinner//

 Adorable collar on my new blouse :)

 Furla Candy Bag

Lots of delicious iced drinks