But the leopard in you... silently... preyed on me

This morning I had a big time super duper important meeting. Maybe this wasn't the most "professional" thing I could have worn but since I don't own a power suit, I thought this would suffice.

Ooops, cut off my feet. There was someone in the room behind me and I kept thinking they were going to come out the door.

I look like the cat that ate the canary, don't I?

Sweater: Pretty Things Boutique
Dress: Daniela Besso
Shoes: Fluevog Presence | Impel (worn a lot recently)

II like how the hem of the dress is slightly higher in the front. I was also wearing a scarf earlier but I took it off because it was annoying.

Slightly less smug looking.

I have tomorrow off work. No real plans other than I'm going downtown to have lunch with my coworker.

I'm currently watching the movie Underworld: Awakening. It's "free" On Demand. It's pretty terrible but visually quite pretty. Lots of pretty, pretty people.

Tropical Print

 Blouse-Mr.Price/Skinnies-Edgars/Bag-Steve Madden/Shoes and Collar Necklace-Mr.Price/Bracelet-Hermes/Ring-SassDiva

I love the warm colour tones of this blouse, and the tropical print is gorgeous! I paired it simply with skinny jeans and my golden toe capped pumps. I also loved how the slouchy bag looked, paired with the more 'formal' looking blouse- I think it brought a more casual look to the whole outfit. 

Hope you have an amazing day everyone!!

Layers and stripes and mixing patterns

Today's title doesn't refer to my outfit but to the Spring 2013 designs of Thom Browne. When I saw photos of his collection from NY Fashion Week I was thrilled by its awesomeness. It has a very Tim Burtonesque/Edward Scissorhands feel to it with the striped tights and the black and white.  I was also reminded of Melanie from Bag and a Beret because she is a master of layering and pattern mixing.

Here are some of my favourite Thom Browne looks

Photos: IMAXTree (from The Fashionist)

Maybe not entirely "ready to wear" but I love it all just the same.

Today I wore something that didn't entirely match but who cares?

Cardigan: Pretty Things Boutique (it's purple)
Jumpsuit: Lilith (last worn here not as successfully)
Obi Belt: Megan Mae Daily
Shoes: Fluevog Mini | Gorgeous  

My coworker who dubbed me "The Flash" yesterday didn't like these shoes. No accounting for taste.

B-side, solid gold

I decided to not stay away to long since this blog and being part of the "outfit blogger" community makes me happy.

My Gold Shoes of Awesomeness finally arrived and though the weather has been cooling off quickly here, today was warm enough to wear them.

The shoes are a wee bit big but after the previous mix-up I wasn't going to bother returning them. They're fine.

 My coworker started calling me The Flash when he saw these and then played this song.

Look at me wearing "white" after Labour Day.

Shirt: Joe Fresh
Belt: All Saints
Skirt: Club Monaco (last worn here)
Shoes: Gold Dot from Solestruck

Today's bling. Last week I got a package from Sheila and it included this fabulous ring. I love it!

The bracelet was a gift from a coworker and the necklace I got on Etsy.

Zara Mint Jumper

 Knit-Zara/Skinny Jeans-Edgars/Pumps-Cotton On/ Bag-Zara/ Bracelets-Sass Diva/Ring-Mr.Price

I'm loving mint at the moment, well... all pastels to be honest! The soft tones are so pretty and romantic. So obviously, when I saw this knit it caught my attention. I love how it's slouchy, yet still holds a shape, and it went lovely with my skinny jeans and new Zara bag. I also paired it with my mint pumps, which are so sweet with their white toe cap, it's the perfect mix of pastel tones and I loved it:) 

Hope you  have a wonderful day everyone!!

Black....and a break

This is the final pair of shoes that I bought in Toronto.

Skull shoes from Steve Madden.

I just noticed that the one on the left looks meaner.

Sweater: Pretty Things Boutique (last worn here)
Dress: Elroy
Leggings: Mexx
Shoes: Steve Madden

Sadly, Pretty Things closed on Thursday. I'm sad that such a great independent store is gone but I understand why the owner did it. 

I'm probably taking a bit of a break from the blog to deal with some personal things. I appreciate all my virtual friends so much but sometimes real life just sucks and you have to deal. I'll be back.

Gaultier does Degas

I got home from work, feeling a little stressed, and was happy to have a package from Sheila with the fabulous lime green pants, a very cool ring, and a comic book made by her friend. Thanks S! Perfect timing. You're awesome!

Here's the skirt that I gave a sneak peek to earlier last week.

Jacket: Lilith
Shirt: Joe Fresh
Skirt: Jean-Paul Gaultier (thrifted)
Shoes: Messeca (from Capezio in Toronto)

Business on top, party on the bottom!

I love Lilith's clothing and I got this jacket on eBay for $51.00. That's an insane price. And I thrifted this skirt!  Who could possibly have given it up?

The skirt is so pretty - ballet dancers! I used to take ballet lessons and had dreams of trying out for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet but that was never going to become reality.

I finally saw a ballet, La Sylphide, in Washington DC in 2009 and it was amazing. Brought tears to my eyes because it was so beautiful.

Here's the back so you can see stripes going in different directions.

I bought these shoes in Toronto last weekend from Capezio. They are a brand that I'd never heard of before but I was drawn to the pointy toe, straps, velvet fabric and the unique piece on the heel.

Today my coworker said that these were less extravagant than my usual shoes. I think they are pretty funky myself.

Pointy!