A Day at the Boulevard

If any of you follow me on instagram (if you don't.. what are you waiting for?!), you would know that I recently came back from vacation. Leaving the then snowy Halifax, to the Spring-like Jordan to the hotter than hot Dubai, it felt like I experienced all 4 seasons (and countless falafels and shawermas) in 2 weeks. While the temperature changes (and most likely shawermas) took a toll on the body, there is one thing I wouldn't let it affect - the outfit!

Here's a look at an afternoon stroll at the boulevard in Amman, Jordan. 

Overalls - Club Monaco

Jacket - Club Monaco

Handbag - Gucci

Flats - Burberry

Sunglasses - RayBan

Cuffs - RW & Co

Holiday Gimme Gimme

HOLIDAYS gimme gimme by n-daj

So it may be late to post a holiday wish list, but if you're anything like me, this is what I'll be returning my presents to buy! 

1. Kate & Mel Heels - Here

2. YSL Lipstick - Here

3. Mirror Aviators - Here

4. Burberry Cashmere Sweater - Here

5. Kate Spade Arm Candy - Here

6. Handcuff Bracelet - Here

7. Naked Palette 3 - Here

Bull Shift

This look is me taking baby steps to dressing for the cool temps. Technically, my ankles ARE covered up..and this shift dress DOES have sleeves after all.. 

Basically, I'm in denial but what do I say to colder weather? You are bull shift!

Dress - H&M

Shoes - Call It Spring

Watch - Burberry

Bracelets - H&M

Plaid About You

Plaid About You by n-daj 

Plaid has been all over the runways and the second I figure out how to not look like a school girl, it will be all over my work hallways. 

I would also like everyone to know that the song 'Hit me baby one more time' was playing in my head the entire collage making time. Get it, Britney.

Profashional Times: The Briefcase

For anyone that doesn't know me, I am usually seen trekking around between sites with my trusty ol' company backpack looking like quite the 13 year old. Of course, me mouthing the words to Justin Bieber probably didn't help the 13 year old image. 

This weekend, I decided it was time for me to look like a grownup damnit! So I went out there and  bought myself a grownup bag. My shopping criteria? Well it had to fit my lappy, duh...and not be black!

So here it is, friends, my red leather dip into my wallet.

 Blouse - Splurge Handbags Boutique

Pants - MICHAEL Michael Kors

Belt - Moschino

Shoes - Aldo

Bag - Danier

Watch - Burberry

Top 10 of 2012

As the year comes to an end, it's a time to look back and think of the memorable moments and times that have occurred in the past 365 days: the time you laughed so hard you peed your pants, the time you were so upset you ugly cried and of course the time you were so excited about a purchase you happy danced! So here you go, friends. Here's my 2012 shopping roundup!

1. Moschino Belt

Shop here

2. YSL Cuff

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3. Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch

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4. Spiked Heels

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5. Neon Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

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6. Arabic Name Necklace

7. Rose Gold Bracelets

Splurge Handbags Boutique

8. Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara
                                                   
9. Burberry Flats

Shop here

10. Faux Fur Snood

Club Monaco

Hope 2013 brings just as much, if not more, shopping joy! What were your fave items of 2012?

Holiday Wish List

A girl can dream, can't she? 

Wallet - Burberry - Here

Pants - Tory Burch - Here

Flats - Tory Burch - Here

Cape - Elie Tahari - Here

Ring - Yves Saint Laurent - Here

Peplum Ain't Easy

A quick recap of this week: getting a new phone, found my lost bracelet, the return of pizza day AND Black Friday sales! What. A. Week. Sure my new nickname at work today was "Shrimp Ring" because of something, that apparently was stupid, I said; however, thoughts of the shopping-filled weekend ahead kept me cheery. 

Here's what I wore on this cheerful day:

Top - Forever 21

Jeans - Current/Elliott (kinda digging the Stars version here)

Shoes - Aldo

Watch - Burberry

Bracelet - Forever 21

Ring + Necklace - Splurge Handbags Boutique 

Happy shopping, friends!

Mother Nature - You Fiery Minx

It’s a sad day when you realize that it’s officially starting to get cold out and you haven’t even worn all your summer outfits yet! Although Fall dressing can be fun with all the printed tights, boots, and scarves, I’d prefer the bold bright prints of the summer any day. However, I’ll try to be more positive about the season change and just think of the fact that my growing waist line is harder to notice underneath jackets and capes. Jalapeño poppers..come to mama.

While the cold weather is inevitable, looking good during that time isn't for some. Here are my picks for some must-have outerwear.

1. Leather Trim

Nothing makes me feel more badass than a little leather, with the exception of my throwing stars maybe; however, I don’t find leather jackets that warm and I prefer a longer coat so I don’t get a cold bum, which is hard to do in leather without looking like you’re auditioning for the back alley version of the Matrix. The leather sleeves on these coats gives them just enough edge so mother nature knows who not to mess with.

Left: Alexander Wang              Right: Zara

2. Cape

The only thing that has been stopping me from fighting crime in the winter is that I couldn't find a cape warm enough. Now I guess I have no excuse. Thieves and berry ticklers - watch out! I love the rich colour of the teal Elie Tahari cape below. It would be great with elbow-high leather gloves or a suede pair in a complimentary jewel tone to cover up the bare arms.

Left: Elie Tahari                       Right: Banana Republic

3. Statement Colour

Add a little 'oh hi' to any gloomy grey day in a bold coloured statement jacket. The red coat had me at 'bow'. 

Left: RED Valentino                         Right: ASOS

4. Trench

Inspector Gadget definitely knew what he was doing when he put that jacket on. There are no indications of the trench coat ever going out of style and nothing makes me think of Burberry more than the trench coat, which they have managed to make quite iconic. You can even make your own Bespoke Burberry trench coat on their website if you're willing to cough up the thousands of dollars. 

Left: Burberry                           Right: Gap

      I will leave you all with this video. It’s not gonna be hot everywhere, it’s not. And you DO need a jacket. 

     Stay warm, friends.