Khaki Konfusion

I have a pair of khaki pants that I bought a few years ago at H&M that I just don't know what do to with. I don't want to look super preppy but I usually end up wearing them with a striped shirt. I just don't know what it is about khaki pants, they throw me for a style loop.

Well I saw this picture of Jessica Alba today and I thought I could do that. What do you guys think?

Inspiration comes from many places: The White Blazer

I know I showed you my white blazer on Sunday but I didn't express how bad I wanted it. I started hunting for a white blazer in mid February. I know, a tough time to find a white blazer, but I was obsessed. I was inspired by an article in Lucky magazine. I LOVE MY: White Blazer. 1 girl, 1 signature piece, 4 ways. I already knew I needed a black boyfriend blazer, I didn't know I needed a white one till I saw this.

Lucky Magazine

Lucky Magazine

My obsession continued when a month later I saw this. On top of the fact that there was another girl rocking a white blazer, she was wearing another one of my most wanted items...leather pants! Oh, how I long for real black leather pants...anyways back to the white blazer.

Marie Claire

 I finally found one that I loved at Aritzia in April. The best part, I had just received a $50 dollar gift card from my work for Aritzia, and had my birthday. So basically the blazer was free. Oh, how the world works in such wonderful ways. I wore it to work yesterday at Yates & Co and I felt great. I got the inspiration for the outfit below from this lovely lady.

Lucy Laucht

What do you guys think? Awesome right?!

Blazer: Aritzia
Top: Joe Fresh
Jeans: Forever 21
Flats: Aldo
Necklace: Aldo
Watch: Rolex, c/o Mike

Yesterday I sent part of my day merchandising the showroom for when the sales reps have buyer meeting. I enjoy setting the clothes up for people to see them at their best. Here is a snap I took of the Charlotte Tarantola Fall 2013 line all set up and ready to be sold. I'm telling you ladies there are some fantastic pieces I plan on making mine!

Now I am off to a 9am bar meeting at Cactus Club, looking forward to trying the new summer drinks that we will be rolling out May 27th. See you on the flip side....yeah I just said that...

To in-vest or not to in-vest?

I never thought this day would come but I think I want a vest. I have pretty much hated puffy vests since the moment I moved to Vancouver and saw people wearing the black North Face puffy vest EVERYWHERE! Recently however I have been thinking it might be something I would be into. Not a North Face vest, and not in black. Both something that I can throw over on a sweater and skinny jeans for walking the dog on the weekend, or hitting up the farmer's market, or riding my new bike, things like that.

And after I saw Christine of My Style Pill working this one from J.Crew. I knew I actually wanted...no needed one!!

Here are some other options that I found.

So what do you guys think of a vest? Sloppy? Cute? Good for weekends? Help!

Pictures I haven't shared....

I was flipping through my picture file on my computer and I stumbled across a few picture that I haven't posted. They are in no order and make no sense so here they are jumbled together for your enjoyment.

Jeanne is the best and I need to read this book!

I have these boots and this picture inspires me to wear them in a more glamorous way.

Not the greatest ad for Chanel but reminds of a group of my friends who I love.

The fabulous dinner I made for my man's birthday. The first time I ever made lamb and it was GOOD!

NEED!

My favourite picture straight from the web. I use it for every party invite I send out on Facebook.

How I want to feel every morning when I get dressed.

The man who make me feel that way.

Where do I find this amazing jacket??

One of my best vintage finds worn to one of the best night outs with my man to a charity gala. I need more galas:)

Us at LMFAO. So much fun!!

The type of outfit I am always drawn too. In fact I am wearing a striped shirt as I type this.

One of my favourite pictures of myself. Such a fun night. NYE 2010.

One day when I have a large enough space this chair will be mine! And I will be the only person who can sit on it.

Hope you enjoyed the jumble that is my photo folder. Now I'm off to my niece's 1st birthday. I make sure to get the money shot of her and her cake face. Have a great Saturday!

Inspiration: Monica Bird

I am always saying that inspiration can come from anywhere and it did. At Center of Gravity this weekend on of the girls we were with, Monica, was wearing what is the base of my outfit. I loved how the men's shirt went with the cut off jean shorts. As I was falling asleep last night I was trying to think how I could up it just a bit more for the city and for my style.

I piled on a couple necklaces, added a fedora, my pink wedges, and Hello Love!

Fedora: Aldo
Shirt: H&M menswear
Short: Thrifted and then cut.
Shoes: H&M
Clutch: Old Navy

This is definitely an outfit I will wear again. I felt good in it and is that really what its all about!

Inspiration: Glamour Magazine

All the magazines are starting to show fall fashion and I love it!  Looking forward to all the fall clothes is making it hard to dress for summer. Recently while reading Glamour I fell hard for a jean editorial spread. It had a different jean based outfit for everyday of the week. I love jeans, I would wear them everyday if I didn't also love dresses. I took one of the outfits and modified it for summer weather.



Top: H&M
Jean: Zara
Bow Belt: H&M
Shoes: H&M
Bag: Winners
Earring: Hong Kong street market

I loved the girlie look in the magazine, the sparkly shoes, the bow belt, the pink sweater. I loved using pieces I own to make a similar, more summer appropriate look.

Inspiration: Lucky Magazine

Today's outfit was taken from a small article in Lucky Magazine. The style question was "How do you dress up shorts?" Well right now in Vancouver it is grey almost everyday but it is warm and muggy. Dressing up shorts is exactly what I need to be doing.



When I first saw this outfit I loved it instantly. I don't really have any of these pieces but I knew I could make something work. This is what I came up with.

Blazer: Sample Sale, Tank: Thrifted, Shorts: Urban Planet, Shoes: Winners, Ring: Gift

I think it is cute and I will totally wear it again but I also think I will be finally purchasing a black boyfriend blazer. I would have loved my version even more if I had had one.

Mad Hatter

Sometimes after buying something fabulous it take me a bit to figure out how to wear it or more importantly where to wear it. This was not the case yesterday. I wanted to wear my new fedora so bad that I looked for an outfit to wear it with to run errands around town in. I found it on "My Style Pill". 

This is one of my favourite things about all the amazing style bloggers out there. When stuck for what to wear, how to wear or how to remix you take a quick spin through your favourite blogs and bam, inspiration! I saw this picture and thought I have these pieces and I love this look, that is what I am going to wear today!

Hat: Le Chateau

Jacket: H&M

Sweatshirt: Urban Planet

Jeans: Small Town, Dutil Denim

Boots: Le Chateau

Scarf: Roxy

Bag: Le Chateau

I really loved this outfit. It was totally my style and great for running around while still looking stylish. Thanks Christine for the inspiration. Tell me who is your inspiration?

From page to reality

So after writing my post about what I would wear to brunch my friends invited me over to their place for brunch, complete with mimosa. I can never turn down free food, and what the perfect chance to actually wear my brunch outfit. True when I got to their place, a whole block from my place, they were still in their pjs, but not the point!

I got to eat a delicious brunch of scrambles eggs, bacon, toast, fresh watermelon, tons of coffee and a couple wicked mimosas! Funny thing is my friends just moved into their place and their oven/stove is not working, so the whole meal was made with the new bbq they just got. Almost like camping! Thanks guys, it was a great morning and I had a lot of fun. Your place is really coming together.

Shirt: French Connection $Free, a hand me down
Jeans: Saan $20
Shoes: Joe Fresh $19
Sunglasses: Random shop in Whistler $20
Scarf: Chapters $25
Watch: Yard sale $1
Cuff: Value Village $2

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner"

Last Saturday I was planning on a night out on the town, so I was thinking what to wear? Well here is "Judy" wearing my idea of what to wear. My plans ending up changing so I am still saving it for another night out. I like to keep "Judy" dressed when I am not using her to sew. I think she likes it better that way, and I know I am not the only blogger/fashionista out there that feels that way. Now where to take this outfit?