Yates and Company

Today I started a new job! AND I LOVE IT! I am working at a wholesale fashion company called Yates and Company as a sales rep and social media strategist. I have been trying to make the switch from front of camera to business side of fashion for years. I took an internship with Yates back in April and it paid off. I am now full time Monday to Friday and I couldn't be more excited. I have waited so long for someone to give me a chance and I am so glad they did. Getting dressed this morning I felt like I did for the first day of school.

T-shirt: Forever 21
Vest: Vintage, was my dad's
Jeans: Plenty
Shoes: Zara
Necklace: Sample Sale
Watch: Rolex, c/o Mike
Bracelet: Thrifted

Today I got to work with our designer on samples for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. My personal experience as a fit model sure came in handy when we were trying on all the samples and making those small changes that make all the difference in fit.

Next up I am art directing a photo shoot for the line we design called Tana + Bee, something I haven't really done before but with my modeling experience I think it should be a blast.

Now I'm off to celebrate this awesome day with a glass of wine!

Trying something new.

Every once and awhile a girl has to step out of her style box and try something new. Something she never thought she would try. For me that is the headscarf. It's seem too boho for me. However the other day when I was packing and running errands it seemed the perfect way to keep my hair tamed.

Headscarf: Vintage, used to be my great-grandmother's
Tee: American Apparel
Jeans: Forever 21
Sandals: Payless
Necklace: Sample Sale
Bracelet: Thrifted

So what do you guys think? Did I pull it off or it's it just not me? I think I like it for the summer....if summer ever comes!

Xo
Tiffany

The times they are a changing.

Sorry that I have been a little M.I.A lately but there have been some big changes over here. However, I'm back, to catch you up here are more photos from my iPhone from over the last week.

Puppy snuggles and blog reading.

Late night hot tub session.

Rock Climbing with Matt and Emily.

Happy puppy.

Adorable.

Interning/surviving on coffee.

A mountain of hockey bags full of clothes for the trade shows.

Sunshine, puggle and beer!

Kebabs!

A little Coors lite with Bellini slush.

Jelly Fish!

Sea Turtle!

Penguins!

Hunting for a couch.

Morning walk.

I love riding my bike.

Over the next two weeks I will be busy with moving and all the things that come along with moving but I promise not to forget about you guys. I'll be back tomorrow with an outfit post. See you then!

'90s Purple

Yesterday I wore one of my new vintage finds to my internship at Yates. It had crazy shoulder pads which I instantly took out. Let me tell you, taking out crazy shoulder pads can make a world of a difference. Other than that I added a belt and pushed up the sleeves. Sometimes that's all a dress needs to make the jump from one decade to another.

Dress: Thrifted, '90s Smart Set
Belt: H&M
Booties: Zara
Earrings: Aldo
Watch: Rolex, gift from Mike

I loved neckline of this dress and all the buttons. They are a bit of a pain in the butt to do up but who doesn't love those funky little details? 

Another thing I should mention about vintage is one the easiest way to make your look more modern is with your shoes. Sure I think these booties go with everything, cause they do, but also they are super modern and therefore make this dress look less '90s. A pair of Doc Martians with have instantly sent my look into the '90s full force.

I am so glad I grabbed this dress while out on my vintage hunt. Not bad for $30 bucks!

A little vintage baby!

Being super busy with a full time job and an internship means I have to make effort to fit in some "me" time. It is so important to make sure you get some "me" time or else you just burn out and are no good to anyone.

Last Thursday I had a full day of "me" time before it it was off to work at 5. I met up with my friend, Taryn, who I hadn't seen in a few years. It was was as if nothing had changed, well other than the fact that she got married and had a baby. We had a great time at brunch, the three ladies. Penelope is adorable and her style is already rocking. I would expect nothing less having a movie costume expert for a mom.

Doesn't her hairband just make you want to take a fashion risk? It does for me. In fact, after brunch I headed out to do a little vintage shopping. I used to go vintage shopping almost every weekend but recently I have just not had time. And because of little Penelope I took a few risk when trying things one. I think I did really good with the pieces I scored.

Some of the items I tried on at The Bohemian Gallery on Main St.

My finds from The Bohemian Gallery.

This '90s dress had some serious shoulder pads that came out ASAP.

LOVE!

One of those pieces that is about a million times better on the body than the  hanger.

After scoring some great pieces I headed over to Burgoo on Main St to have a little lunch. Nothing like a beer and some fondue to make a girl happy. 

Brie cheese fondue, YUM!

It makes a world of a difference to squeeze in some "me' time, I felt refreshed and happy to be off to work.

Interning Outfit

Sorry I have been a bit absent, I have been busy. I know so has the whole world. I have just gotten to the point where I am so tired, I just want to cry and have a few times over the last week. But lets not talk about crying lets look at something I wore to my internship last week.

Shirt: Thrifted and DIY
Jeans: Foever21
Shoes: Aldo
Necklace: Sample
Bracelet: Actually a hair elastic

Lipstick: "Rebel" by MAC

These shoes have been a lifesaver. As an intern you never know what you will be doing day to day, as a fashionista you still want to look great. These shoes are the perfect mix! I get to wear funky shoes which I adore and yet if I need to run all over the office I can without hurting.

Side note: MAC just re-released a bunch of lipsticks and nail polish and I found out "Rebel" is one of them. If you are like me and you love wearing the same colour for years, you should stock up. I know I will be.

Now I am off to take a nap, I earned it!

Rain, rain go away!

I woke up this morning to the sound of rain, and I'm not going to lie, I was not motivated to get out of bed. In fact I was barely motivated to move from the bed to the couch. BUT I bought a new hot pink sports bra yesterday and I have to wear it. So I got up and I will be off to the gym as soon as I finish this post.

I had something very exciting happen to me on Wednesday. I was at Yates and my boss asked me to help him with something in the sample closet. He said he needed me to pick out $300 dollars worth of stuff...FOR MYSELF!!! As a thank you for all my hard work. I was stunned and so thankful! So I could have done two things: Get as much as I could for $300 or find a wonderful piece that I would love! 

How beautiful are these?
Graham and Spencer leather pants

I found leather pants!!!! How awesome is that?! I have always wanted a pair but its hard for me to hand over that much money at once while trying to get a career going after being in school for most of my 20's. Getting a big piece like that seemed like a smart use of such a nice gesture. I also got a silk tank top that I think is just wonderful.

I mean look at the cool chain on the neckline. Love details like that. 

Ok, now I am off to the gym before I change my mind and end up on the couch like a slug. Hope this rain is gone tomorrow, at least its good for my plants....right?

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...

Shimmer and Distress

A couple weeks ago I had a make-up consultation with a bride at her home in Richmond. We were doing a test run of the look she would wear on the big day. Having worked in film with actors and actress a little bride stress is really no big deal to me, but you still need to help them not to be worried about any of the little details. I love doing weddings! Everyone is so happy and pretty and well, you know, romantic. Nothing wrong with a little romance.

Jacket: Vintage, C'est La Vie
T-shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Plenty
Booties: Zara
Watch: Rolex
Bracelet: Mexico
Earrings: Gift, Grandmother

Couple days later it was off to Yates for another day of interning. I have been going there two days a week and I LOVE IT!! So much fun and so different from my day managing at Cactus. I have been looking for a beat up looser jean for a while now and I can't believe I found them for $30 at Forever 21. And yes, I realize these two outfits are quite similar but whateves, it happens.

T-shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Forever 21
Booties: Zara
Necklace: True Value Vintage
Watch: Rolex
Bracelet: Thrifted