Sans les boots

Well I didn't get any boots today (they put the wrong size on hold) but I did go semi Christmas shopping! I am set on getting my mom some fbulous clothes for Christmas, so I am trying on things in my size that I want to get her. You know, things that hide the tummy and cover the arm. Anyway, I think I am going to go with a wonderful black knee length coat for one of her presents. It is very elegant. But while shopping, I had to spend a gift certificate that has been burning a hole in my purse for about a year!

I popped over to AE and bought this!

pretty awesome hat. I also picked these up. A short sleeved beige sweater and a burgundy sweater dress. I spent too much on myself today!

close up:Hat: AE $37 beige sweater: $37 Sweater dress: Buffalo $68

Boots Boots Boots

I am obsessed with walking boots. I see them everywhere, I have been shopping in numerous stores and malls, but have yet to find the perfect walking boots! It is frustrating. I went into this one store called Joneve and they had some incredible shoes although not in my size. I wish I was something smaller than an 8/9 because these sizes are usually not available.


I want these Steve Maddens:

but have these on hold for me at ALDO to try on tomorrow:

They are a different style than I am used to and that everyone else is used to seeing me in, but something about them has just pulled me in. I think they are fabulous and hope they feel fabulous tomorrow!

ALDO boots: $140

Life and Work Balance

I attended an ELLE event about the Balance of Life and Work which was put on by a friend of mine last night. It was the usual business management gathering of financial employers and mix of students all socializing over wine and cheese. It was fun, I got to talk to some friends who no longer attend the University but were surprisingly at the event. I can honestly say that as the evening progressed I did not expect much, especially not a guest speaker that almost brought me to tears with her speach. Heather, the guest speaker, was a chartered accountant who quite her job, moved to India and moved back to start her own Yoga studio. Even though she did not like public speaking, you could tell that she was calm, poised and centered. She was telling us that there should not be this separation between work life and home life. If you love what you do it should be in all aspects of your life. Success to her was finding happiness in your job and loving it. It is hard not to get overwhelmed when someone is talking about their passions in life.

Her speach made me emotional because everything that she was saying about loving your job and wanting to connect with people is everything I want out of a career. I want a job that makes me want to work. I would love to make clothing that made people feel fabulous, or bring clothes to the arket that did the same thing. I have not found my passion in life even though I have been searching really hard for the past few months. They say things come along when you aren't looking for them, but I cannot wait to find something that I will love doing for the rest of my life. I know that I was born to be an entrepreneur or at least work in the fashion industry. I have thought about being a buyer, merchandiser or fashion designer. I will have a marketing degree in 5 months but still no skills for the fashion industry. I know fabric, can sew clothing, can spot trends and have good fashion sense, but have no degrees or proof to show anyone.

Spring 2009

I was searching through some Spring 2009 collections and found these gems. I had not heard of Monigue Lhuilier before, but she makes the most incredible bridal gowns! Here are two from her newest collection:

I have been a long time fan of the elegance Oscar de la Renta puts into his collections. This season I loved the mod retro swimsuit look he injected into the collection along with this gown, here is my favoutire from Spring 2009:

And then there is Alexander McQueen. Some designers are famous for being well, famous. But this is a man that is famous because of his creativity and skill. He can change body shapes and introduce new materials like no designer I have ever seen. I loved the canary yellow feather dress he did for his fall collection. It was extremely similar to what Kenley did for her finally dress on Project Runway. I am not in love with this piece below because I would want to wear it, but because I can appreciate the art and detail in it and the pain it would take to make. The flow of the fabric at the shoulders looks like it was accidental, but yet it is semetrical on both sides. The fabric is beautiful. If it was toned down a lot I think it would be very cute to wear.

Let's Play Dress-up

So I have an etiquette seminar to o to today and do not know what to wear. We are suposed to dress up for the business setting, so here are the two options I am considering:

I'm prety sure the trousers are going to win, bt I wish I had a pop of colour to go with it, like a SKINNY BELT in orange. That would compliment it well. There was an awesome orange belt at Mexx that I think I might have to go and get. Then there is my chunky gold necklace I picked up at an antique store.

Lipstick Jungle

How is it that I have never accidentally come across this show? I thought it was just another Sex and the City remake until I went on Rogers On Demand and actually searched it out. The only thing available on On Demand is season 2, but I read the book so I know what should have happened in season 1. I just want to say the show is fantastic! Plot line aside, the clothing that is worn makes me want to cry. I loved Sex and the City for the story line because most of the clothing was atroschious, but Lipstick Jungle has it all together. Especially Victory and Nico, they are two powerful and damn sexy women in their working clothes. I could definitely not get away with sleeveless dresses when I worked in an office, but that is somewhere I would love to work! Some where where fashion actually crosses the minds of employees and they put some effort into what they want to look like in the morning. Here are a couple of my favourite outfits:

These women are just so dang adylike and professional looking that, rocky relationships aside, I would love to live in their world!

There was also a dress worn by Victory that was a metallic pink embroidered number that was sleeveless with a boatneck. It was gorgeous. If you know which one I'm talking about, there is a dress just like it at Banana Republic for $275, but they didn't have my size :(

I like shopping abroad

One thing I like about traveling, especially to a different country, is the different shops and things that you cannot get at home. Because you cannot get the same things at home, this means that it is extremely unlikely that other people will have the same article of clothing. Even when away I try to shop in stores that are not national/international chains, I look to one-ofs or the boutique types. Boutiques always have clothing that has a different spin on the everyday styles. This is a short sleeved cardigan that I picked up on my trip to North Carolina. I loved the sequined bow! I am currently looking for one of those sequined beanie hats in black, I think they are darling!

I See The Future and The Future is Skinny

Well, skinny for belts that is. I think there is going to be a turn from the chunky belt look towards a more streamline sophistocated look. I have love love loved adding belts to outfits to instantly create a emphasis on curves and have always gone for the chunky wide belt. It has always been a statement piece to me. But over the past couple months I have suddenly hade an inkling to move towards the more slinky belt. The statement I feel like making now if not be sheer size, but by contrasting colour. A nice bright yellow against a navy turtleneck or an intense orange against black.
thiese are shning examples of what I think will come into fashion in the near future. Yes they are not extremely new photos, but I think they will catch on. But of course I will keep my awesome wide belts for when they come in again in a season or two.

Off to town

It has been a frustrating 2 days. Le bf and I had an appointment yesterday at the Orphius Theatre to try on and get Halloween outfits, but because of the snow, the lady didn't show up. We had a second appointment today and she was not there at the time she said she would be, then we came again and she had left. She ended up calling us 2 hours later to say she was at home. It is very close to Halloween (tomorrow) and I am getting nervous. I did get this childs knight costume which is hilarious, but want something better for he party tomorrow night. We have one last appointment toorrow morning at 10:00, but I feel like standing the woman up. I really would if I had've found a better costume but I have my heart set on being a cigarette girl, not a knight. We grabbed a little lunch and then parted ways. I had class and le bf had whatever. Here is my day's outfit:

Tomorrow I am off to get make-up, fake lashes and decide between 2 parties. Not in a good mood right now, but hopefully that changes for tomorrow night!

A picture from the snow: