Sunshiney Day!

Hello!

It's been rainy and stormy for the past several days here in Halifax. Miserable! The sun came out today so I couldn't help wearing something bright. So what if it only got up to 5 Celsius (about 40 Fahrenheit) today? I froze on the way to work, but it was nothing that apple cider and a cafe mocha couldn't fix. Tomorrow morning is supposed to be even colder. I'll be digging out a hat and mitts for tomorrow's commute.

First, the shoes! Aren't they cute? None of this "no white after Labor Day" nonsense. Very comfortable!

With such a bright look, I went with a natural look and just some super bright orange earrings.

A bit better picture of the flowers...shooting in full sunlight is even harder than a rainy day!

Tank top- Old Navy

Shirt- Thrifted (Gap)

Corduroys- Old Navy

Earrings- Ardene's

Shoes- Thrifted (l.e.i)

That's all for now. I'll try to get a shot of my costume I'm wearing this weekend for my brother's Potluck/Costume Party/ Games Night. I hope for it to be epic! Thanks for stopping by!

Pink, Pink, and More Pink!

 Hello!

Another day, another pink post! I've been wanting to wear this coat for ages, but it's not the easiest to wear. It's not waterproof or overly warm. The late spring or early fall are really the only times I can wear it, and only if it's dry. Today was a bit rainy, so after the photos were taken, I had to leave it at home!

I forgot to get a close-up of the coat, but it's covered in light, medium and dark pink "bubbles". The buttons are hot pink, and so is the lining!

I love the pockets, which are deep and are built into the seam so they leave the  front of the coat smooth.

I had pink literally from head to toe!

This is a cardigan I haven't worn in a long time. I always have a hard time finding something to wear under it- I don't own much pink!

A close up of the pretty embroidered flowers. There are iridescent beads in the centers of the flowers and around the very edge of the neckline and cuffs.

The shoes and purse, which I couldn't help but match! The purse is supposedly a makeup bag, but I like its bowling bag shape and beautiful pink colour! The flats got pretty dirty on my walk home. They're satin, so I'll have to be very careful cleaning them.

Coat- Zellers

Cardigan- Thrifted

Tank Top- Thrifted

Pants- Suzy Shier

Belt- Suzy Shier

Shoes- Joe Fresh

Bag- Gift from Mom

Necklace- Dollar Store

Well, that's all for now, thanks for stopping by!

Black and teal

Hello!

I am sooo sore today! My friend and I went to the Canada Games Centre (which opened in April) yesterday to do a little exercising and hanging out in the pool. Having only walked as a form of exercise for months, I definitely felt it when I got home. I was in bed by 8:00 and slept til morning. Then I came home from work with the 30 Day Shred. Day one was haaard, but I hope to keep it up! I know I'll be sore for the first week or so, but it should be worth it.

Any way, on to the OOTD!

That would be my cat Carlos stealing the spotlight.

This photo gives you a better look at my hair.

Sooo blurry, but one of the better photos! I need a tripod.

Tank Top: Eddie Bauer (thrifted)
V-Neck: Suzy Shier
Jeans: Bluenotes
Necklace: Ardenes

I finally got hold of the hair salon. They are booked solid, so I won't be getting my hair cut until September 18th! Yikes. I will be sure to book my next appointment immediately after I get it done!

Anyhoo, that's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!

Starting Out

Hello!

I've been a huge fan of fashion/beauty/style blogs for a while now, and I've thought about starting my own. I don't feel like I'm a trend follower or trend setter, I just know what I like and what looks good on me. I'm a thrifty gal, so I like my clothing budget to stretch as far as it possibly can. I'm also not a waif, and I know I'm not gorgeous or anything. Who says that has to be the case to love clothes and makeup and all that loverly stuff! I was inspired by bloggers like Georgina, Sonia, and Mo. They are not size 0 but they still look fiiiine! Speaking of which, I'll be joining Mo, youlookfiiine, and hautehalifax as a haligonian blogger!

This blog will have OOTD, and possibly NOTD, some DIY, some knitting, some cats (I have 2), some food recipes, some product reviews, and anything else I can think of. It's going to be a learning process, so bear with me!

So, without further ado, here is my very first OOTD!

Tank: Old Navy
Vest: Giant Tiger
Jeans: Joe Fresh
Sneakers: Thrifted
Cuff: Claire's (bought it over 10 years ago!)

As you can tell by the background, I love turquoise, teal and green! I wore this outfit on a marathon shopping trip that took me from Barrington, Hollis, Spring Garden, Queen, Blowers then up to Mumford. I just had got back from shopping by myself when my mother calls and wants me to come out again with her, my dad, brother and aunt. Glad I did, though, as I bought a fabulous dress!

So far I have a few more posts lined up, so you will see more of me! Til then, thanks for stopping by!