Feminine Edge

Woo hoo! No more tights... just sunshine and warm weather (finally!) I threw this outfit together this morning.. as I usually do on Mondays! I thought it was a pretty outfit to start off the week!

Pinterest inspiration!

Another cute look found on Pinterest!

Love this fun print!

Oh, hey! I swear I got dressed and went to work the last two days... I didn't however have time to write and upload two blog posts in a row! But I'm good now.. everything is back to normal : ) I'm wearing one of my favourite skirts here. It is from Forever 21 and it's just a great skirt to play around with! It's fun and bold and something a little different! 

A little hint of Sunshine

(via: www.decorpad.com)

So it was Sunday night and I didn't have a plan of what I was going to wear today!! So where else do you go for inspiration.. Pinterest of course! Into the home decor section and then I just started skimming for great interiors with fun colours! I came across this photo and immediately connected an outfit to it! It's just another way to create new looks with the pieces you already own! 

The Natural Outfit

I think I was inspired by nature today! If only things were actually green here! April snow-strorms bring May flowers though right?! haha I'm working with my fav combo here... JCrew & polka-dots!  I actually have to put this sweater back in the closet on a regular basis becuase I'm just always grabbing it in the mornings! It's just so easy and fun! I'm a fan!

Purple prints

I love this skirt! Such a pretty little thing.. but boy o' boy I think I need to invest in some nude tights! HA! What was I thinking? Sadly I don't love the tights and shoes.. but the top portion is very springy and pretty! 

Leopard & Stripes

It's finally getting warmer so I can pull out my cute heels! Yay!! I love pairing red with leopard print as well as stripes.. so I thought, hey, why not put them all together – I think it worked out pretty well! It just a little more umpf to my everyday black pants, you know! Anyway.. All of these pieces are older so there is no point in listing them but I'm hoping I will be able to showcase new items after next week. Cross-border shopping if I'm lucky! Crossing my fingers we go! Woo Hoo! 

Classy fun

Shirt: Zellers | Skirt: Simons | Shoes: Suzy Shier | Belt: Marshalls | Glasses: Tiffany's

Happy Monday! OH, only 4 more day's until the weekend, but who's counting? haha I actually don't wear my glasses very often.. but man, were my eyes ever blurry today! Too much staring at the computer I guess! I bought this cute skirt at Simon's a long time ago and look forward to working with it to create more fun & colourful outfits!

Dressy Colour-blocking

I wish this dress was just a little bit longer! I feel like it's a tad too short for work. I have been seeing ladies adding slips or skirts underneath dresses that are shorter so I think I will try that out next time! And, as always.. a hint of polka dots!

Chic Mustard

(via:Pinterest)

Although my outfit doesn't seem to be as creative and complex as this fabulous room - I definitely loved the colour scheme! Brown, yellow black with a hint of gold and you have yourself a chic look! 

Playing with Patterns!

I haven't posted a penny pincher for a while so I thought I would throw this one in today! I found this great cardi for $4 at vv... it's a Loft sweater and such a great all-around and versatile cardi! On another note, I have been trying to play with patterns lately and I find it works best if you keep a common colour throughout! How did I do?!

Lady Like

Shirt: Urban Planet | Skirt: F21 | Shoes: Costa Blanca | Necklace: The Bay | Watch: Michael Kors

I have been seeing so many lady like pieces in stores and online lately and I absolutely love it! Pastels, lace, pearls, polka-dots... it's simply me in a nutshell! I can't wait to go on my spring "mini" shopping spree soon to pick up some new fun outfits! I'll be honest.. I did miss two outfit days last week.. sometimes I just feel I'm not up to par as to what I'm looking for on this blog and what I want to show you ladies!! I just want to bring the best everyday work outfits to the blog and let's face it.. sometimes we aren't always 100%! Bring on the sunshine!!  

Fresh combo

Cardi: Joe Fresh | Shirt: Joe Fresh | Pants: Suzy Shier | Heels: Spring | Watch: Michael Kors

I love this colour combo! So springy.. and a big change from the last two days of black, grey & red! Kind of blah when I look back on it! Anyway.. last night I was laying in bed trying to think of some fun colours to wear together and this is what I came up with! I think it's fresh! As you can see my shirt & cardi are from Joe Fresh.. one of my favourite stores to shop at... and they just opened up a new store in my mall! Woo hoo! 

Minnie Mouse

Calling all Disney characters for outfit inspiration! haha Just kidding, but Minnie Mouse definitely knew what she was doing when she chose red with white polka dots for her outfit! I love this top! It's just another find from F21 but it's just so bright and cheery.. you can't go wrong! Now if only I had a pair of yellow pumps.. then I would really be in character!

Dress re-fresh!

Happy Monday! After a very busy weekend of parties, dinners, visiting family and of course...driving, well it's back to the work week and my workday attire! I have actually worn this dress and cardi on a previous post... BUT I looked back on it and it just seemed a tad frumpy so I thought I would try again! That is what this blog is all about, right! I feel like it came together much better this time around and it was a classic look for a very sleepy Monday : ) 

Spring Fever

Happy 2nd day of spring! Sorry for the missed outfit yesterday.. I was dress shopping for my parent's 50th anniversary that is coming up this Sunday, and the time just kept slipping away. I did find a dress however.. so I'm pretty happy about that! Maybe I will sneak in a "dress up" post and show ya! It is still very much winter here so my spring attire is, none-the-less still packed away, however I thought I would wear something a little more cheerful to brighten up the day.. and the snow! haha 

Kelly Green & Polka

(via:net-a-porter.com)

I found this copy-cat image on Net-A-Porter! Sometimes it is just a great way to find inspiration for work outfits! I mean once you get on pinterest, you may never get off ha! So I like going on Net-A-Porter when I have a specific article of clothing that I am interested in wearing and see what pops up! So sorry for the half-smile in the pic too.. I may be a little frozen and/or drugged! ; ) 

Berry Booties

Sadly I am still wearing dark, gloomy colours because winter just won't go away! More snow is on its way! Lucky us : ) but it wasn't just because of the cold weather that I am being a colour downer but also because I finally received my Just Fab shoes in the mail! Yes! I do love them! Was it worth the stress? Probably not... but they are super cute booties! I also have to send another pair back for a larger size, oh goodness.. please wish me luck!! Thank you, thank you!

the IT list!

• Lipstick & Lollies is pretending it is spring in a little floral number she picked up on the cheap! Frostbite or no frostbite - she looks amazing!!
• A Fine Line reminds us to think about our fingers and toes when transitioning our wardrobe over! Pop over for tons of mani and pedi inspiration full of pretty pastels! (find A Fine Line on Twitter!)
• It's a Darling Ensemble is pinching pennies and getting a little pick me up in a pink top she thrifted! What a find!
• Not Going Out Like That is adding a little spunk to an otherwise traditional look with some fringe and a moto jacket! Head over to see how you can pull this look off yourself!
• Dream in Fashion goes cute casual for a day full of window shopping and sight seeing and got tons of compliments on her budget buys! So cute! (find Dream in Fashion on Twitter!)
• Undeniable Style is feeling nostalgic about her spotted top and can't seem to part ways with it! It is the perfect blend of neutral and pattern! (find Undeniable Style on Twitter!)
• Laura Wears makes her favorite shift dress work for winter by adding tights and a turtleneck! Such a good tip we can all use! (find Laura Wears on Twitter!)
• The Second Best keeps it classy and shows us her best grown-up St. Patrick's day look! Head over to get ideas for what you will wear this weekend! (find Second Best on Twitter!)
• A Fashion Fixation found an incredible buy at Target and liked it so much she picked up two (in different colors, of course!). Such a good find! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Rose a la Mode has some of her favorite items on repeat and one of them is a gorgeous minty top - definitely worthy of wearing a few times a week! (find Rose a la Mode on Twitter!)
• Pretty Preened is serving up a stuffed sweet potato that is delicious AND healthy! Pop over for the full recipe - perfect for a quick weeknight meal! (find Pretty Preened on Twitter!)
• Loving Every Detail put on her comfiest (and fab!) leggings to chase around the newest member of her family all weekend - a puppy! They are both too cute!
• Miss Top Ten Image looks so chic in her new camouflage jacket! Her styling is spot on so if you need any tips with camo, this is the place! (find Miss Top Ten Image in Twitter!)
• Sweetie Pie Style has honed her personal style and gets dressed in a jiffy but you would never know it! Pop over for one of her no-fail fashion combos that takes out all of the guesswork! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
• Second Street East is taking inspiration from a sweet, but grown up little girls room and using it to create an outfit and a room! Love! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)

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Lady Floral

Shirt: Old Navy | Skirt: Simons | Shoes: Costa Blanca | Tights: F21 | Necklace: Charlotte Russe | Watch: Michael Kors

I bought this skirt last summer in Montreal at a store I have never been to called Simons... AND it was heaven!! It was a huge store filled with adorable, my kind of style and my kind of price clothes! I loved it! Anyway, it was definitely new to me and I can't wait to make another road trip there to purchase some new finds! I know, I know, I could just order online but I'll be honest... I'm not that kind of shopper. I have tried shopping online but it just doesn't seem the same as seeing a dress in front of me, trying it on, feeling the fabric, you know what I mean? And I'll be honest, I have had some bad ordeals with online shopping.. let's not name names.. (ehem Just Fab) LOL Honestly, don't even get me started on that company! haha