Wanted for Fall: Faux Fur Vest

Every Fall I make a list of my wants for the season, usually it has a few basic, a few replacement items and then some trends that I can't wait to wear. This year the one trend that I want so bad is the Faux Fur Vest. I searched for one on the weekend but keep thinking a better one would be just around the corner. I think I may have found the perfect one at Front and Company on Main St. Guess I'll be crossing a bridge again this weekend. What's one of your Fall must haves?

Wanted for Fall: Faux Fur Vest by Girlinthecity featuring a gray vest

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

Brunch anyone?

I wanted to posted up my outfit so bad yesterday only I didn't really have one to post. You see first thing in the morning I just threw on some clothing to meet a friend for breakfast. The place we were going for breakfast is about 2 blocks from my apartment. Normally I would still take the time and get ready but I was starving. Plus I would only have to get ready all over again in a few hours for work. So no picture from that. Then it was off to work in my all black uniform of a pencil skirt and blouse. Its not that I don't like my uniform but it is just that a uniform. So again no picture. The next thing I know it is 10 o'clock at night and I am having one beer with another friend, then its off to bed. I made it through a whole day without really getting dressed. Does this happen to anyone else?

Here is what I would put together for brunch. In fact some friends of mine just invited me over for breakfast, I think my outfit is already planned for me. I'm off for some bacon and eggs.

Brunch by Girlinthecity featuring current elliott jeans

Busy Bee

I am trying to post at least once a day for the whole month of September, to get myself back into daily outfit photos. Yesterday was a busy day so here is the post from last night, look for another post with today's outfit to follow later.

I needed a day to night outfit, that didn't need any huge change to make it night. I got this dress at Zara a few years ago and I love it. Not too short for day but not to long to look out of place at night. I had work in the morning, then a fitting for the Vancouver Community College's graduation fashion show, then off to my friend, Matt's, birthday party. I think I pulled together a great look that worked for all three. Only one small problem, the shoes! By the time I got home at midnight my feet were not happy campers at all. Even a full cut on one foot. Guess I'll know better for next time!

Dress: Zara $30
Shoes: Winners $30
Bag: Joe Fresh $20
Earring: Aldo $10
Cuff: Value Village $2

All in all a great day, especially since there was Dairy Queen ice cream cake! Yummy

"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?

Vested

I saw a girl standing waiting to cross the road the other week and her outfit totally caught my attention. I could do that, I thought. I even had all the pieces. Here it is:

Vest: From my parent's dress-up back. Rescued it years ago

Bra Top: American Apparel $15

Jeans: Just Jeans: $45

Sandals: Aldo

Purse: Gift from my friend, Sarah (Love it)

I wore this to eat a rack of ribs and some cheesy friend's with my guy friend, Will, who is going back to Australia for a bit. It was hot out still! Unlike today, so much rain. Had to wear my gumboots.

DIY

I was looking through  my camera this morning when I saw a set of photos I had taken but not posted yet. I'm not sure when I wore this or to where but I love these pants! I bought these jeans over 5 years ago at Saan on a trip where I had ripped my jeans and needed something to wear. They turned out to be quite amazing and they only cost me $20. This spring I saw a picture of a pair of jeans with a studded pocket, I wanted them so bad. Instead I grabbed my old faithfuls and did a little DIY. A few rips here and there and a studded pockets updated my $20 jeans to something that people notice. You should try it!

Top: H&M $20
Jeans: Saan $20
Studded Pocket: All me! All in all it cost about $5
Sandals: Aldo $30

The Hunt Is On.

I have been traveling a lot this summer, not the glamorous flying all over the world kind, but one that is actually much more enjoyable for my heart. I have been driving back and forth to the Okanagan a couple times a month. You see My Man got a great job in Kelowna so I am spending as much time there as possible. After the last trip up I realized my weekend bag needs to be replaced. The one I currently have I got for $20 in a street market in Hong Kong about 6 years ago. Its a faux Prada duffel bag. Being that it is a cheap knock off the faux leather has not turned all nice and buttery over the years of use, instead it is cracking and starting to fall to pieces. Now the problem is I do not just want to run out and buy any random replacement. It has to be stylish, not overly expensive, and fit all I might need for a long weekend. I want it to go with everything, not be black, no pattern or such, have some inside pockets, and maybe an outside pocket (cellphone, passport, etc). I want it to get better with age. I don't want it to be "precious", I need to be able to put it on the ground, or toss it in the trunk, or on a plane without worrying that it will get dirty or wrecked.  I have start the search in magazine and online. I have even put together an inspiration board to keep me on track. Does anyone have a great weekend bag that they love? How big do you think it should be? A place I should look for one? Any suggests or helpful hints would be great!

This one that I saw in Lucky Magazine is the best one I have seen yet, but not being able to see it in person makes it hard for me to buy. I like to touch and play with the things I buy before just to make sure they are exactly what I am looking for.

I need your help! Suggestions?

I heart NY

Last night before heading off to bed I did a check of all the blogs I love. I always find it fun to look for inspiration for ways to wear clothes I already have. I came across this picture on The Sartorialist, and instant thought "I can do that".  I looked through my closet and came up with my version of it. I just love how laid back it is even though she is put together and wearing heels. Not so impressed with his smoking, but to each their own. Where do you look for inspiration?

Skirt: American Apparel $40
T-shirt: Gift from NYC
Shoes: Deluxe Junk $30 (these shoes are the best purchase I have ever been talked into, Thanks JP)
Belt: H&M $20
Cuff: Value Village $2
Bag: Gift from Sarah for Christmas
Watch: Yard Sale $1

Now I'm off to Trivia Night at Relish GastroPub! Wish me luck!

Lady in Red

Lately I have been complaining that I do not have enough "day" dresses. I have a lot of dresses but I feel like most of them are for night, out dancing or dinner, anything a little more fancy. Well I had totally forgotten about this dress I bought last summer. I wore it once and the zipper broke. I took it to my dry cleaner and he fixed the zipper, and voila!, day dress. Plus its red, my favourite colour!

Dress: Spank $30
Shoes: Aldo $60
Belt: H&M $20
Cuff: Value Village $2
Necklace: Gift for my sweet sixteen from my grandmother

PS Please ignore the bit of mess on my bed. I was away all weekend and haven't put everything back in its place yet.