WIW...

This past weekend warmed up and I was FINALLY inspired!
Since it was warm yet cool, paired these fun floral shorts with tights some maryjanes, and this wicked blue bag!  Who can be glum with that bag!

Wearing Addition Elle tights | Forever21 shorts, earrings and sunnies | Gorjana-Griffin initial rings | Target shoes | Aldo bag | Lane Bryant top

WIW...

This week I have decided to dedicate the OUTFIT WIW posts to my best {Cindy}.   She ALWAYS takes my blog photos so it was time take some blog space and dedicate it to her style.

This post would be perfect for an afternoon date.  Take off that big parka to reveal this great blazer is a perfect way to punch up any date!

Wearing Old Navy jacket, boots & jeans | River Island shirt & watch | ALDO sunnies & necklace

WIW...

A few weeks back I went out for martini's with some friends and pulled out this staple in my wardrobe this fall, a striped dress.  I have worn it countless times and for this night out I jazzed it up with some major sparkle!  Classic pieces like stripes, tights and diamonds are always a no fail way of dressing!

Wearing Old Navy dress | Aldo boots | Danier Leather clutch | Forever21 sunnies | 

Spike the Punch necklace | Pretty Chic ring | Addition Elle tights

WIW...

Well it finally happened.  This curvy blogger got an item that was coveted by all fashionistas but never available in larger sizes until {ASOS} did it.  God bless ASOS!  I got my army green fall coat with leather sleeves!!!  This was the UNTHINKABLE item I totally wanted but never thought I would get. 

The spikes were an addition I could do with our without, but since it came WITH I decided this is my bad ass coat!!!  Since this coat arrived I have been wearing it everywhere, proving what I have been saying for years; if you make great clothes for curvy girls, we WILL spend the money and wear it ALL the time!

Wearing ASOS jacket | Torrid Trypp jeans | Aldo booties | H&M bag | Forever21 sunnies

WIW...

As I mentioned on Thursday, over the weekend friends of mine got married.  It was probally the most heartfelt and honest wedding I have ever been too.  The room was gorgeous full of greenery and creams, ethereal beauty a great way to describe it.  To Carrie and Mark, like I said at your wedding, you are a perfect couple and I wish you nothing but a lifetime of happiness; you have found your mate and always hold them tight!

Now...lol... For What WE wore!

Myself, Cindy and the AMAZING backdrop off the rooftop patio

 was a perfect setting for some blog pics.

Wearing ASOS dress | Aldo heels and earrings | vintage clutch

Wearing ALDO heels & clutch | Forever21 earrings & cuff | Rickis skirt | Primark tights & belt |  

NewLook top | Gorjana-Griffin necklace

our lovely photographer Michel-Antione got in one too!

WIW...

Lots of posts coming this week from the weekend of Halloween fun had!  Thought I would jump right in and show you my outfit!

I went as Col. Carlie.. some sort of armed forces member! lol  And thank goodness it was Halloween or those boobies of mine would have been more covered; But somehow cause it is Halloween you can get away with it.  And based off other outfits (not my friends) my outfit was fairly tame on the 'sexy' side..lol

Tomorrow I will post what my girls wore, including the pup's costume!

HAPPY early HALLOWEEN!

Wearing Aldo boots | HM hat | Lane Bryant dress | Aeropostale bracelet | dog tags from costume store

WIW...

Oh fall how I love you!  I love the simplistic idea of leather and layering.  This past Saturday I was honored to go wedding dress shopping with one of my best friends (side note, she got the most beautiful dress) and the weather was sunny one minute cloudy the next.  So I decided to wear a lighter top and then go heavy on the bottom with this falls must have shoe the Chelsea boot.
The outfit was comfortable and light the perfect combo for hours of shopping!

This is what I wore!
ps... I am so infatuated with this new H&M bag.  I am toeing it around with pride and it will for sure be my everyday bag for Fall/Winter.

Wearing H&M bag and sunnies | Aldo Chelsea boots and watch | Walmart jeans 

| Forever21 top | Lauren Elan bracelet | vintage ring

WIW...

Simple Friday nights out with the best friend are some of the greatest memories I have.  This past Friday was one just like that.  Oddly enough we both wore black and white monochromatic outfits great minds think alike! lol  I recently had bought this great geometric top and couldn't wait to wear it out.  The side braid was an after thought of a day of bad hair, wasn't my fav however I hoped by wearing this fantastic statement necklace no one would notice! :)

Here is what I wore!

Having a wee bit of fun on our outfit photo shoot! lol

Wearing Torrid jeans and blazer | Aldo oxford booties | Danier leather clutch 

| Forever21 shirt | HM necklace

What Cindy Wore is coming on Thursday!!!

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Morning!

Well today might be my first day of work in Sept, for some first day back to school, but what it isn't is COOL.  It is sooo humid today which always reminds me Summer is still here!  Before I pull  out my Chelsea boots, which I am dying to do, I will look at this outfit Kate Beckinsale wore on a press tour and remind myself Summer hasn't left yet!  I love it, fresh and summery, makes me smile just looking at the peachy/sherbert coloured top!  You to can get this look for under $200, because end of season sales are the best times to stock up closet pieces for next year.  Get these pieces cause this classic pencil skirt look will not be going out of style, mark my words!  Click on the image to see where to get these particular pieces.

Happy September!!!!

Look-a-Like... 

WIW...

I had one heck of a busy weekend, and look forward to a lighter social calender this coming week!

On Friday I was invited to a wedding of an old friend and was more than thrilled to watch her become a wife and to wear this new dress! lol
I have never really worn orange before but being as it is the colour of 2012 I took a chance. 
Plus I LOVE the back of it!  Navy has always been a favourite and the longer hem of grey in the back was a great little touch of design that I adored.

Here is what I wore!

Wearing Tahari for Lord & Taylors dress | Steve Madden Heels | 

ALDO clutch & watch | Le Chateau necklace & scarf | HM sunnies

WIW....

Day One of {Osheaga} was the shortest day we spent at the festival so I went with a maxi since I did not know what to expect from the venue.  Well suffice to say it was SUPER humid and I for sure could not have worn that dress on a day we spent more hours there.

The concert kicked off with Florence and the Machine, my maxi and high bun were the perfect mix of rocker chic and hipster!

This is what I wore.

Wearing Old Navy maxi dress | ASOS leather satchel | HM sunnies | 

Aldo bracelets and watch | Havaianas flip flops | and some DIY paint

WIW...

It was a HOT and HUMID night for my girlfriends wedding rehearsal evening.  A top knot was very much needed to aid in staying cool and I was hoping this super sunny yellow dress would push away the rain clouds and bring on the sun for her big day!

Here is what I wore to the wedding rehearsal!

Wearing Forever21 dress | Coach wristlet | Old Navy cardigan | 

unknown misc jewellery | Aldo wedges

WIW...

For one of my oldest friends Laura's Bachlortte party (talked about it HERE) this is what I wore!
I have had this lace maxi from {Forever21} in the closet for a wee bit of time since I was not sure where to where it.  It is on the sexier side since it is a floor length lace dress after all so figured a club night with the girls I could take it for a spin!

The only complaint was how long it was with the dirty club floor, that was one thing I did not think of in advance..lol  I loaded up on the jewellery and had a fun night out with the ladies!  Sorry for the mirror pictures,  I didn't want to bother any of the ladies since they were having a good time to pull them away to do a blogger-shoot.  So these will have to suffice!

Wearing Forever21 dress | Aldo ring | Blush Boutique bracelet | DIY flower corsage

Styling...

Colourful Wedding... 

Oh Wedding season you are in full swing!!

My sister has a wedding in a few weeks and she sent me the picture of the dress she has bought and asked me to help find some accessories.  It's from {American Eagle} and because it is a neutral she wanted to add some punches of colour!  I immediately knew what clutch would be a great jumping off point; this colourful splash clutch from {ALDO} was a great starting point.  Then found the necklace from {Forever21} that pulled out almost all the colours from the handbag.  Plus she wanted a statement necklace and I think this one is terrific.  Then this great blue peep toe from {ALDO}  to round out this colour filled look.  The dress has the model wearing a brown belt I would opt for no belt when doing this much colour.  Sometimes you can for surely over do it! 

Don't be afraid of colour for a wedding.  They are celebrations, a time for joy and fun, and when does hot pink, yellow, blue and gold never not made someone happy!

An early congrats to Erika and Nick! 
The lovely couple's wedding my sister will be attending.

Inspiration...

 
Floral blazers are one of the MUST HAVE items this Spring.  They seem to be popping up everywhere.  Not to mention FLORALS on a whole are the 'it' item.  I styled three different looks on how to incorporate this BOLD statement blazer into your wardrobe for Spring Summer.

Look 1: This is how I would do a floral blazer for night time.  Very night out for cocktails or even a Spring wedding reception.

Look 2: The weekend uniform look.  Totally see this blazer at the farmers market, lunch with friends, running around or even as simple as a cafe visit.

Look 3: Again is a weekend uniform look but on a much more casual scale, with the gladiator sandals, ponytail hair and of course the straw bag to carry all your essentials.

Hope you feel inspired by this trend and are not afraid to add this power piece into your closet, cause as I have shown you, it fits in seamlessly!

Go BOLD, Go FLORAL!

Finds...

One of my favourite things to do is to shop out of season.  Now some of you might have read that and cocked your head to the side, but honestly you can find amazing fashion deals out there right now.  Since the fashion world works backwards in a way, its freezing outside but spring/summer clothes start hitting the stores now.

One of my favourite tips is to check out your most loved stores online and click on the clearance/sale sections.  They are currently discounting HUGE on all last spring/summer clothes to make room for all the new clothes about to hit their sites.   For example, {ASOS} is having a 70% sale right now and {ZARA} has clothes 50% off, I mean getting a $400 jacket for $200 sounds like a great idea for me.

I personally always shop for spring/summer shoes now.  Those sandals I was eye'ing all last year but could not justify,  are now on clearance.  Just this week I was able to score these shoes from {ALDO} for 50% off.  Got them for $20 each, that's two pairs for the price of one.

 

Now the only issue with doing this trick is sadly that coveted item you always wanted might no longer be in your size.  As much as that sucks think of all the great items you can get for such a great price!  Not to mention buying spring/summer outfits now perks up these billowy cold winter days with the hopes of warm days being around the corner, well kinda!

I hope my little tip gets you some deals you might not have thought of buying since it is winter and well a tank top or shorts might not be the first thing on your mind.

Happy Shopping this weekend folks.  Hope you can get your hands on some great deals!

Just Because...

This is why a classic shoe just never goes out of style!  

Miranda Kerr is wearing a classy pointed black pump and this casual outfit is stepped up tenfold.  

Great style always looks effortless.  

Add a shoe like this from {ALDO} into your wardrobe, cause you can never go wrong with it.

 

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{ALDO}

Happen to see this shoe in store last night, it is classic ladies... such a great find.