Month: March 2016

Dark Floral

Sweater, Simons; skirt. J. Crew; shoes, Jimmy Choo; bag, Marc Jacobs; necklace, J. Crew Factory
Sweater, Simons; skirt. J. Crew; shoes, Jimmy Choo; bag, Marc Jacobs; necklace, J. Crew Factory

I wore this on what was technical the first work day of spring, and it was about as spring-y as our Edmonton weather. Which is to say, it snowed. I was cooped up at my hearing most of the day, but I did get to enjoy our “glorious” spring on the 5-block walk to and from my office. Brr. The snow also forced me to resort to some babushka-approved scarf-head-wrap maneuvers to keep my hairdo intact during said walk. My assistant laughed for a good minute as she saw me off, but my waves got to limp along for another few hours, so it was worth it. Right?

Ahh, spring.

mmmoody
mmmoody
not feeling springy
not feeling springy

In the Grey

Dress, BR Monogram; jacket, J. Crew; sweater, J. Crew Factory; boots, Bandolino; scarf, Aldo
Dress, BR Monogram; jacket, J. Crew; sweater, J. Crew Factory; boots, Bandolino; scarf, Aldo

This time of year, grey skies seem particularly cruel. Mother Nature keeps toying with us — warm temps one day, snow the next — and I’m close to my wits’ end. It doesn’t help that the whole family has fallen prey to a pretty nasty cold bug that’s taken us out of commission, one by one, for two weeks and counting. I need some help here, Mother Nature! Bring on spring. Bring on colour. Bring on the sun!

I promise to do my part, and ease up on the grey and black. Well, maybe. It’s just … so darn easy. And when you’re dealing with the toddler plague, easy is where it’s at.

grey skies blues
grey skies blues
weekend #glamour
weekend #glamour

The Carpet Dress

Dress, Zara (thrifted); cardigan, J. Crew (via eBay); belt, Holt Renfrew; shoes, Ivanka Trump; bag, Mulberry (via eBay)
Dress, Zara (thrifted); cardigan, J. Crew (via eBay); belt, Holt Renfrew; shoes, Ivanka Trump; bag, Mulberry (via eBay)

This Zara dress was a total impulse thrift buy, but I’m glad I “splurged” the $11 to buy it. It’s definitely a conversation starter. It’s also quite versatile, and has a boho vibe that’s passable at the office. Bonuses all around. Here, I paired it with lots of shiny gold-toned accessories because … well, the magpie instinct is hard to repress.

oooh, shiny!
oooh, shiny!
disco ball bag
disco ball bag

I did tone it down a bit for my hearing. Bathroom selfie ahoy:

blazered up
blazered up

All in all, I’m happy with this thrift find, even if the fact that the pattern on the bodice and skirt doesn’t line up still bugs me. And even if I occasionally feel the urge to burst into a certain Disney ballad whenever I catch a glimpse of my dress in the mirror…

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

a whole new wooooorld ...
a whole new wooooorld …
i don't know if it's magical, but it's a cute dress
i don’t know about a magical carpet, but it’s a cute dress