tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820439292940060482024-03-13T22:50:13.249-04:00Zuzuli's ZooVaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-91011025942779857592010-07-15T10:12:00.004-04:002010-07-15T10:16:36.596-04:00a pocket full of poses...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8XfDCZ7bI/AAAAAAAAAa4/Do-uyV-R4Vk/s1600/cream.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494135892574072242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8XfDCZ7bI/AAAAAAAAAa4/Do-uyV-R4Vk/s320/cream.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8Xey9le8I/AAAAAAAAAaw/Ym692k9M6ng/s1600/cream2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494135888258890690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8Xey9le8I/AAAAAAAAAaw/Ym692k9M6ng/s320/cream2.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8XelIiYrI/AAAAAAAAAao/iUErYX0MLho/s1600/cream3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494135884546728626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD8XelIiYrI/AAAAAAAAAao/iUErYX0MLho/s320/cream3.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">brown capris (Suzy Shier); cream top (Ricki's); shoes (DSW)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><br />Well, no black and white today...instead neutrals :)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I wear both of these items all season long.</div><div align="left"><br />On their own in the summer and layered in the winter.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I sport a coat or jacket of some sort with the top (often under a suit) and wear tights and boots with the capris. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />When I shop, I usually buy things I can wear all year - saves me some money and gives me full use of my closet all the time!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div> </div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-44470207404706182092010-07-14T09:34:00.003-04:002010-07-14T10:19:57.177-04:00am i allergic to colour?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29YkIlJzI/AAAAAAAAAag/IZg0OpsACcQ/s1600/white3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493755350176048946" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29YkIlJzI/AAAAAAAAAag/IZg0OpsACcQ/s320/white3.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29YbC7TKI/AAAAAAAAAaY/1rSTHpYnbJk/s1600/white2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493755347736415394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29YbC7TKI/AAAAAAAAAaY/1rSTHpYnbJk/s320/white2.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29X44qkbI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/CzwhFmp2gSk/s1600/white.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493755338566570418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TD29X44qkbI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/CzwhFmp2gSk/s320/white.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">white pants (GAP); black wrap top (GAP); brown tank (Fairweather); purple heels (Le Chateau); bracelet (H&M)</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left">Why is it that the colour white seems to have so many rules associated to it?</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Don't wear white after Labour Day.</div><br /><div align="left">Don't wear white shoes - ever.</div><br /><div align="left">Big girls shouldn't wear white pants.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Well, lady loves, I love white and every colour associated to it (creams, off-whites, etc) and believe they can be worn at all times.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Winter white is gorgeous!</div><br /><div align="left">White shoes look smart with the right outfit.</div><br /><div align="left">White pants rock my world.</div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div>Do you follow any "fashion rules"?</div><div></div><div><br />*hugs*<br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-15694770822915415292010-07-06T11:01:00.003-04:002010-07-06T11:07:28.396-04:00it's black, it's white.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TDNFmZjfVxI/AAAAAAAAAaI/sigB61CNM0M/s1600/pose.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490808896691853074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TDNFmZjfVxI/AAAAAAAAAaI/sigB61CNM0M/s320/pose.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TDNFl-_V9eI/AAAAAAAAAaA/7oshKLjDNi4/s1600/pose2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490808889560921570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TDNFl-_V9eI/AAAAAAAAAaA/7oshKLjDNi4/s320/pose2.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">harem pants (GT Boutique); top (Ricki's); black flats (ALDO); bracelet (Banana Republic); ring (Winners)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><br />Hello lovelies!!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The pics are me trying to be "different". Ha!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />It is hot here. Like hawt. Like I wish I was in Greece because it's not as hot there as it is here. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />So, I am wearing sleeveless things. Yesterday this super cute white top (which I usually reserve for under suit jackets or cardis).</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />It is infinitely more important to me that I don't sweat a small puddle while walking around so sleeveless it is! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div> </div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-45697725417281606962010-06-11T14:55:00.004-04:002010-06-11T15:00:48.395-04:00when it's a favourite<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TBKGxIcUGoI/AAAAAAAAAZw/Szt8dfdlOPk/s1600/green.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591875101268610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TBKGxIcUGoI/AAAAAAAAAZw/Szt8dfdlOPk/s320/green.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">green top (Banana Republic); polka-dot sweater (Ricki's); jeans (Reitmans); shoes (Winners); necklace (Banana Republic)<br /></span><br /><div align="left"><br />This is one of my favourite shirts.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The sleeves are little caps; the colour is gorgeous; it's flowy but not too loose. Just lovely.</div><div align="left"><br />I ruined it over the weekend at a work event. I wore a chain necklace and it caught on the silky material. I was so bummed! For my birthday, my coworkers gave me a gift certificate to Banana Republic (my favourite place in the world, next to Winners) so I am hoping I find it there again.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />This sweater surprises me. I have dressed it up; I have dressed it down. Who knew polka-dots would be so versatile. I honestly thought it would sit in my dresser and I wouldn't wear it often because it's so memorable. Love when things surprise me like that!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I am throwing a surprise baby shower for my goddaughter this weekend - I'll post lots of photos next week!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Have a wonderful weekend lovies!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-43210496831321038792010-05-28T15:04:00.002-04:002010-05-28T15:10:04.813-04:00grey day<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TAAUL3QbC1I/AAAAAAAAAZg/4g_8Gg59VRA/s1600/fashion+for+interview+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476399340926470994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/TAAUL3QbC1I/AAAAAAAAAZg/4g_8Gg59VRA/s320/fashion+for+interview+001.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> pants (Laura); wrap top (Banana Republic); grey tank (Fairweather); shoes (Spring); ring (Banana Republic)</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><br />I am in love with the colour grey right now! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />And one of my favourite combinations is grey and yellow. Swoon.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />As you can see, wrapping is one of my favourite things to do. I recommend it to everybody! Ha!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Have a fantastic weekend!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-27554232626546640222010-05-27T09:59:00.003-04:002010-05-27T10:03:06.340-04:00the b/f.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_57F455JDI/AAAAAAAAAZY/oyOoPMsS3Ps/s1600/fashion+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475949538033869874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_57F455JDI/AAAAAAAAAZY/oyOoPMsS3Ps/s320/fashion+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br />Pray for him. Indeed.</div><div> </div><div>(<span style="font-size:85%;">please excuse the mess of a room behind him...we're in the middle of major cleaning</span>!)</div><div></div><div><br />*hugs*</div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-74568616185350031482010-05-26T11:40:00.004-04:002010-05-26T11:49:14.479-04:00flats<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_1B4an1G4I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/ijjLtdnu6IE/s1600/fashion+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475605159427251074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_1B4an1G4I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/ijjLtdnu6IE/s320/fashion+001.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> capris (Suzy Shier); top (Walmart); flats (Payless); ring (Banana Republic)</span></div><p align="left">I am a shoe gal. </p><p align="left">Love every kind of shoe - running shoes, sandals, peep-toes, flats, heels. I LOVE heels. </p><p align="left">I do have a new appreciation for flats though. I wear them to work, from work and on weekends. Is it a sign of getting older that I can't handle high heels for long periods of time anymore?? Eek!</p><p align="left">Going into Payless last week, I saw tons of super cute flats at great prices - so, in true shoe-nista fashion - I had to pick up a few pairs. It is a new season :)</p><p align="left">*hugs*</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-61152025170890502052010-05-20T16:58:00.002-04:002010-05-20T17:03:03.404-04:00wrap it up!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_WiqnG9msI/AAAAAAAAAZA/y5CCmlTnDKo/s1600/black.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473459775075097282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_WiqnG9msI/AAAAAAAAAZA/y5CCmlTnDKo/s320/black.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">cardigan (Forever 21); pants (Reitmans); grey tank (Fairweather); necklace (Banana Republic)<br /></span><br /><div align="left"><br />Since I wore a wrap top earlier in the week and liked how it looked on me, I decided to re-create a similar silhouette with an open front cardi. I love the material of this one - so soft!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I really like how it turned out. Some people thought it was a top and with the belt to the side, it looked like a one-piece. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />So part of dressing my best means highlighting my small-ish waist. Ok :)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-35280944333863847382010-05-19T11:25:00.003-04:002010-05-19T11:30:13.708-04:00hanging out.<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_QDYl2LPkI/AAAAAAAAAY4/G1ZNrX9NjSA/s1600/purple.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473003168173080130" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_QDYl2LPkI/AAAAAAAAAY4/G1ZNrX9NjSA/s320/purple.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">top (Winners); black capris (Reitmans); bead necklace (Jacob)<br /></span><br /><div align="left"><br />Nothing too exciting here.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I spied these capris hanging in my closet and then my eyesight fell on the purple top. A match was made!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Sorry it's so dark...I think my favourite pose is leaning against the wall. Ha!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Have a great hump day folks!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-71416616948743144402010-05-18T10:32:00.003-04:002010-05-18T10:39:29.940-04:00colouring.<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_KlGwTqugI/AAAAAAAAAYw/LxUrLgDaXvY/s1600/colour.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472618032673765890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_KlGwTqugI/AAAAAAAAAYw/LxUrLgDaXvY/s320/colour.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> jeans (Reitmans); coral wrap-top (Banana Republic); black tank (Fairweather); earrings (ALDO); necklace (Pish Posh); ring (Banana Republic); shoes (Le Chateau)</span></div><p>I have discoverd that wrap-tops are super flattering on me. </p><p>I do have to be careful though because of the hefty heavies I carry up top. Ha! It can throw off my body proportions.</p><p>It's a long-standing joke between my b/f and I about dinner. He usually cooks and he has yet to see me really make him a meal. I'm a good Greek girl and let me tell ya, I can cook. Problem is, I can cook large quantities. I have to figure out how to tone it down for 2!</p><p>Last night I tried my hand at chicken cacciatore. I was actually really nervous to make it for him. In the past, I've made fajitas, egg mcmuffins, etc you know...little things. This was a meal. So...it turned out AMAZING! Seriously. Am definitely gonna float my own boat here because it was delicious. </p><p>I can cook! Or atleast I have proven to my love that I can provide meals for him. </p><p>*hugs*</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-56161630585765106932010-05-17T09:58:00.002-04:002010-05-17T10:06:01.544-04:00weekending.<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_FL3OgfrEI/AAAAAAAAAYo/b8zYtYf1qqU/s1600/sunday.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472238434391141442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_FL3OgfrEI/AAAAAAAAAYo/b8zYtYf1qqU/s320/sunday.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Sunday:</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">jeans (Reitmans); grey top (Winners); black jacket (Reitmans)</span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_FL28AchVI/AAAAAAAAAYg/BWLnTZpB7FE/s1600/friday.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472238429424878930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S_FL28AchVI/AAAAAAAAAYg/BWLnTZpB7FE/s320/friday.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Friday:</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">brown capris (Suzy Shier); white top (Ricki's); denim jacket (GAP); statement necklace (Banana Republic)</span><br /><br /><div align="left"><br />Was it gorgeous weather where you were this past weekend?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />It was amazing here!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Friday my boss let me go home early so I could run some errands and make dinner for some friends. I started off making quesadillas and they turned into fajitas! Super yummy nonetheless. My outfit was inspired by Kimberly at Fab Finds Under 50 (the first blog I ever started reading!) I've mentioned before how I love jewellery from Banana Republic and that's where this is from.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Sunday was so beautiful that the b/f and I went downtown to what we call our Market area. We ate lunch on a patio and strolled the outdoor vendors. I felt very chic walking about with my sparkly top. Sequins for day? Yes, please!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*<br /></div><br /></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-49319241381521243242010-05-14T13:07:00.003-04:002010-05-14T13:13:59.952-04:00<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-2DZWpLj-I/AAAAAAAAAYY/fBd0ylaAJNQ/s1600/dress.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471173593923293154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-2DZWpLj-I/AAAAAAAAAYY/fBd0ylaAJNQ/s320/dress.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> maxi dress (Winners); denim blazer (Winners); bracelets (don't remember)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><br />Please excuse the look on my face. It was after a very long day and I was pooped!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I bought these wonderful maxi dresses last year (after discovering a few super flattering ones when I had thought that this was a trend I was going to have to pass on) and then noticed a few bloggers teaming them with a jacket to make them work-appropriate. Good job ladies!!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Great shoes, eh?? Ha! I teamed this get-up with some muted silver flats. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />It was a perfect outfit for work and then super comfortable enough for me to wear to an outing at a museum. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Have a fabulous weekend!!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div align="center"> </div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-83730646413245727822010-05-12T15:03:00.002-04:002010-05-12T15:09:13.528-04:00oversize.<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-r7wOrQpAI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/5Uls5_RYXns/s1600/New+Image.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470461503386723330" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-r7wOrQpAI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/5Uls5_RYXns/s320/New+Image.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> top (H&M); pants (Reitmans); shoes (Winners); necklace (Banana Republic)</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><br />I love this top.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I first ever saw it on a blog I read (I have forgotten which one) and then on a shopping trip to Montreal, found it in H&M!</div><div align="left">I love it but while it fits in the sleeves, it is a large shirt. I'm thinking of taking it to my tailor to see if she can do anything with it. Pull it in somewhere...not sure...</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />My eyes are red because I spent the afternoon meeting some hospital families that we are featuring at our annual Telethon. We watched a preview of their pre-taped stories and wowzers...kids are amazing. I can't really say more than that. It definitely makes you feel good about being alive and healthy.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Hug a loved one today!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-11449560590493668972010-05-10T09:21:00.002-04:002010-05-10T09:25:27.861-04:00end of week.<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-gIaXU9mvI/AAAAAAAAAYA/8dFYzxbRkZU/s1600/chores.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469630996473027314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-gIaXU9mvI/AAAAAAAAAYA/8dFYzxbRkZU/s320/chores.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> top (Walmart); jeans (GAP); slippers</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />This was last Friday's outfit. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I bought this top at Walmart a few weeks ago thinking it will look amazing with white pants for the summer. On Friday it was just begging to be worn so I paired it with my dark denim for work. I like the waist definition and pearl buttons on it.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Walmart has been getting some super cute flowy tops lately and at fabulous prices. This one was only $12. Not bad for a top I know will get lots of wear.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-66051687258786232222010-05-05T12:03:00.003-04:002010-05-05T12:09:28.975-04:00suiting up.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-GXHF6pEcI/AAAAAAAAAX4/e09RNAsbEwI/s1600/suit2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467817570707509698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-GXHF6pEcI/AAAAAAAAAX4/e09RNAsbEwI/s320/suit2.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-GXG0RSgzI/AAAAAAAAAXw/wnOiq0r9C3Y/s1600/suit1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467817565970662194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S-GXG0RSgzI/AAAAAAAAAXw/wnOiq0r9C3Y/s320/suit1.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">black suit (Reitmans); green top (Banana Republic); necklace (Top Shop); bracelets (Club Monaco); shoes (Spring)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><br />I love wearing a suit. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Even more, I love wearing a mix and match suit - instead of matchy-matchy. Now in this case, I do realize it's all black but it's a different textured black jacket than the pants. And I have a few other skirt and pant suits that I mix up texture and colour.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The touches of colour in the green and yellow make me feel very chic and dare I say, powerful when I have them together like this.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I have an extra bounce in my step and a twinkle in my eye and a sparkle in my confidence with this outfit.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Gotta love the power of a suit.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div> </div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-28215005803137906042010-04-15T11:12:00.002-04:002010-04-15T11:17:18.738-04:00dinky dots<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S8cs8sOuR5I/AAAAAAAAAXo/d__qN1wrz18/s1600/dots.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460382494386702226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S8cs8sOuR5I/AAAAAAAAAXo/d__qN1wrz18/s320/dots.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> pants (Laura); polka dot cardigan (Ricki's); black tank (Fairweather); purple shoes (Le Chateau); black bead necklace (Banana Republic)</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><br />This outfit was fun! When you wear something kinda different - people definitely stop to look.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Dots can do that to ya!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I need to get more creative with my hair though. I am a very low-maintenance hair person and while it is easiest to throw it into a ponytail - it isn't the most flattering look on me.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I do fear that this cardi cuts my upper torse because of the solid black along its bottom. And with my lady friends being larger than life - I hate throwing off the proportions of my body. I'll try it over a longer top next time and see how that works.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-28500108330095071472010-04-13T09:47:00.002-04:002010-04-13T09:52:40.637-04:00clean.<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S8R2Ev2G8VI/AAAAAAAAAXM/AFHhMaun0dc/s1600/New+Image.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459618472214851922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S8R2Ev2G8VI/AAAAAAAAAXM/AFHhMaun0dc/s320/New+Image.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">jeans (GAP); white top (Ricki's); grey tank (Fairweather); burgundy jacket (Ricki's); cream heels (Payless) jewellery (gifted)</span></div><br />I love a clean look.<br /><br />Simplicity - with the occasional twist.<br /><br />I am in the midst of purging through my closet and am taking an honest look at what to give away and discard. All in the hopes of making sure I look like me each and every day.<br /><br />The same can be said about my house. Last night, for instance, I cleared out, cleaned and organized kitchen cupboards. I do a few at a time - sparing about an hour - and then feel fabulous that it got done. I find this works for me instead of attempting to do it all at once, being exhausted and then not being able to enjoy my evenings with my loved ones.<br /><br />I may have found the perfect solution for me and my time management skills.<br /><br />Yay me!<br /><br />*hugs*Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-58825654331777302152010-04-08T15:00:00.003-04:002010-04-08T15:11:05.191-04:00five.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S74ool9ToHI/AAAAAAAAAXE/5WVezcrMYTw/s1600/today1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457844476268748914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S74ool9ToHI/AAAAAAAAAXE/5WVezcrMYTw/s320/today1.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S74on5lsViI/AAAAAAAAAW8/0xjJ5ahAgM4/s1600/today.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457844464358544930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S74on5lsViI/AAAAAAAAAW8/0xjJ5ahAgM4/s320/today.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">black pants (Reitmans); black dress (Banana Republic); black cardigan (Old Navy); shoes (Payless); gold chains (grandma); whistle chain (stole it from the b/f)</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><div align="left"><br />I was super duper feeling this outfit yesterday! I felt chic and comfortable. It could also be because I cleaned out my closet this past weekend. Oh yes. And actually got rid (well, donated) several items of clothing I have been holding onto for several reasons but never really wearing. I am very proud of myself :)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I am very much into layering right now - as you may have read in previous posts. I feel that it provides me with a bit of maturity and professionalism and will help me transition into bigger and better things at work. What's that old saying - dress for the job you want, not the job you have?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />In other news, I have 5 followers. Woohoo! Not quite sure what that really means but it's kinda fun to see. So, thanks and welcome! Glad you seem to like what you see/read.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div align="left"> </div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-59367287794370799762010-03-30T15:31:00.003-04:002010-03-30T15:42:07.610-04:00skirting the issue.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7JSHJWhklI/AAAAAAAAAW0/Oetx54lRUdc/s1600/black1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454512381422047826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7JSHJWhklI/AAAAAAAAAW0/Oetx54lRUdc/s320/black1.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7JSGmpCx9I/AAAAAAAAAWs/S4spfKtoCEc/s1600/black2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454512372104480722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7JSGmpCx9I/AAAAAAAAAWs/S4spfKtoCEc/s320/black2.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">grey skirt (Ricki's); white ruffle shirt (GAP); black cardigan (Old Navy); black and white shoes (Winners)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="left"><br />I'm <strong>infamous</strong> for skirting the issue.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />It took me forever to tell my parents more intimate details about my b/f. <em>Skirting the issue.</em></div><div align="left"><br />I have trouble taking a good look at myself and where I want my life to be. <em>Skirting the issue.</em></div><div align="left"><br />I haven't told my BFF what I think about some of her life choices. <em>Skirting the issue.</em></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />Is it just another word for procrastination?</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />It's a very blah day today and from reading other blogs, others seem to be feeling the same way. I am going home after work to start the major clean-up that is my living space. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />And, make better use of all the lovely skirts I have hanging in my closet. So, perhaps I don't have to make an issue over skirts anymore.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-13775061481994335402010-03-29T10:52:00.003-04:002010-03-29T11:00:52.300-04:00jump.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7C_LsyCZLI/AAAAAAAAAWk/dtFoNTfavPo/s1600/pic1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454069356466169010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7C_LsyCZLI/AAAAAAAAAWk/dtFoNTfavPo/s320/pic1.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7C_LH8H4rI/AAAAAAAAAWc/3A6V7EfkYgg/s1600/pic2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454069346576360114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S7C_LH8H4rI/AAAAAAAAAWc/3A6V7EfkYgg/s320/pic2.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">jeans (GAP); black long-sleeve shirt (Tristan); grey sweater (Simons); black boots (Winners)</span><br /></div><div align="left"><br />'Twas a fabulous weekend, indeed.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />A bit of a chill, but the sun was shining and as long as the sun is out - I am a giddy gal!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The b/f and I went to an antique show on Saturday and this is what I wore. I've never really been antiquing but have always been fascinated by the thrill of the find. I was quite surprised at the price of most items - very expensive. The best deal we got was 4 Vogue covers from 1925 - for $5. We're going to mount them to hang in the powder room. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />Then my patient b/f accompanied me to a shopping mall where I was looking to purchase a skirt for church. I treated him to ice cream for his good deed :) And it was the first ice cream cone of the season! Even better.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-52714742903808484002010-03-26T11:23:00.003-04:002010-03-26T11:29:34.219-04:00smiley.<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6zRhVB26gI/AAAAAAAAAWU/USS3RStbv7Q/s1600/boots.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452963619349654018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6zRhVB26gI/AAAAAAAAAWU/USS3RStbv7Q/s320/boots.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">brown capris (Suzy Shier); black turtleneck (GAP); bead necklace (Banana Republic); boots (Winners)</span></div><br />Whoa.<br /><br />Guy smiley in this pic. Well, <em>girl</em> smiley.<br /><br />I didn't actually smile with my teeth for years. We're talkin' <span style="font-size:130%;">eons</span>, folks. Then one Christmas when I was like 20 years old, I saw a picture of myself with a flash of pearly white and I was smitten. I've never liked the gap between my teeth (<span style="font-size:85%;">though everyone else thinks it's virtually non-existant</span>) I can see it. In any case, I'm over it and definitely tooth-smile now.<br /><br />Am also smiling because it's the weekend! Oh, and a coworker sent me a link to a site that has awkward family photos on it. <strong>Have you seen this beauty??</strong> Ha! I am snickering just writing this thinking about the portraits. <em>So mean.</em> But, <strong>oh</strong>, <strong>so</strong>, <strong>good</strong>.<br /><br />Have a smiling and feel good weekend!<br /><br />*hugs*Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-78840138354496289272010-03-25T09:36:00.007-04:002010-03-25T09:59:00.493-04:00shopping.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpRFyKLXI/AAAAAAAAAWM/iaNjdB9Zvv8/s1600/blog3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452567516193369458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpRFyKLXI/AAAAAAAAAWM/iaNjdB9Zvv8/s200/blog3.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpQtxmq3I/AAAAAAAAAWE/ltIqHp1SUEQ/s1600/blog2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452567509748591474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpQtxmq3I/AAAAAAAAAWE/ltIqHp1SUEQ/s200/blog2.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpQbYtGjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/WdtoijoLo_8/s1600/blog1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452567504812317234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpQbYtGjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/WdtoijoLo_8/s200/blog1.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpP1Xl0hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/3JTzRBYcusY/s1600/blog.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452567494607098386" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tpP1Xl0hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/3JTzRBYcusY/s200/blog.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> shoes (Winners); headband (Simons); sequin blazer (Simons); top (H&M)</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div> </div><div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />This is what I bought in Montreal. The very best part is that they were gifts for me from my mom. It's my nameday on Sunday so she said I could treat myself. <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Yay mom!</span></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The shoes have a removable ruffle which then makes them look like 3-strap Mary-Janes. <strong><em>Love.</em></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I have a little obsession with cute headbands at the moment so this one fits nicely into my collection. I don't go for demure and sweeet. I choose statement pieces. <strong><em>Swoon.</em></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />The sequin blazer was a STEAL. It was regularly $185.00. I found it on a clearance rack for $9.99. Yup. And when I tried it on - everyone was scouring the racks to find another. I love those kinds of steals. <strong><em>Sweet.</em></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I saw this top on a blog and then when I was in the store, spotted it on the rack. I knew I'd love it even more in person - and I do. <strong><em>Zing.</em></strong> </div><div align="left"><br />Have a terrific Thursday peeps!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6toaHnrROI/AAAAAAAAAVs/6J4vCwB7F2Q/s1600/blog1.JPG"></a><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6toZr5QTBI/AAAAAAAAAVk/BX01w1w79J8/s1600/blog.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tn3au1HtI/AAAAAAAAAVc/5vgCj9WoJxw/s1600/blog3.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tn3Ctkp9I/AAAAAAAAAVU/G26r_KT52Uk/s1600/blog2.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tn2gOBNGI/AAAAAAAAAVM/M9ga-wYwkSw/s1600/blog1.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6tn2SqcomI/AAAAAAAAAVE/mEQvNQYanGU/s1600/blog.JPG"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-33665037974453200242010-03-24T13:21:00.003-04:002010-03-24T13:32:41.253-04:00the layer.<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6pKWiByXuI/AAAAAAAAAU8/OcAYnHQ_Jr0/s1600/top2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452252049837285090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6pKWiByXuI/AAAAAAAAAU8/OcAYnHQ_Jr0/s320/top2.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">black pants (Reitmans); cowl neck (Tristan); button-down shirt (Banana Republic); wedge heels (Winners); lucite bead necklace (Banana Republic); belt (came with a dress)</span><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6pKWN1fVrI/AAAAAAAAAU0/6F7nlOtq--Y/s1600/top.JPG"></a> </div><div align="left"><br />This week is about <em>the layer</em>.<br /></div><div align="left"><br />I went to sleep the other night trying to figure out what to wear on this day and came up with this lil' gem in my big noggin'. It didn't work out too badly (<span style="font-size:85%;">I don't think anyway</span>).</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />I find I am adding belts to most outfits and top layers as well. It definitely makes me feel ready for work and any impromptu meetings that tend to pop-up at work.<br /></div><div align="left"><br />Plus, I've gained some weight over the past little while and am determined to not buy any clothes to accommodate the shape I'm in - instead, I will get back to the shape I was. Don't get me wrong - I love who I am and what I look like (<span style="font-size:78%;">for the most part</span>) but would feel just that much better if I was down a few pounds. I have no qualms about being a double-digit gal...I just want to be healthy and toned. That's my ultimate goal. <br />That, and running a 5K in May...I just may do it.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div><br /></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-60449906764751254232010-03-23T09:12:00.003-04:002010-03-23T09:22:28.183-04:00overlap.<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6i-SzUqNQI/AAAAAAAAAUs/Bnx0r_TQ9Tw/s1600-h/grey.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451816579155768578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6i-SzUqNQI/AAAAAAAAAUs/Bnx0r_TQ9Tw/s320/grey.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">black pants (Reitmans); purple top (Winners); black vest (Walmart); bead necklace (street vendor); stud earrings (Banana Republic); grey heels (Winners)</span></div><p>I am in dire need of re-organizing and cleaning out my closet. I seem to gravitate to the same items of clothing...and only because they are on the top of the clothes pile in my room. These 2 top pieces I must say are 2 of my best purchases ever...the purple top was $16 and the vest was $14. I have definitely worn each one more than 20 times since I bought them - worth every penny.</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I do like how layering looks more polished and professional though. It adds a few elements to an outfit and makes it just that much more. I will need to figure out summer layering to give the same effect.</span> </span></p><p>I had to bus to work this morning - in the cold and rain. I almost let it get me down but there is always a choice as to how one chooses to behave and I have chosen to make this a happy and productive day :)</p><p>Have a great Tuesday!</p><p>*hugs*</p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282043929294006048.post-2175620714416121892010-03-22T08:56:00.003-04:002010-03-22T09:04:26.128-04:00end of week.<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6dpFxAD4WI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZWvco4m31-8/s1600-h/friday.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451441421729128802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KE6FJIv3Zbc/S6dpFxAD4WI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZWvco4m31-8/s320/friday.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">jeans (Reitmans); jacket (Ricki's); top (Winners); black tank (Fairweather); necklace and earrings (gifted); shoes (Winners)</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><br />I always feel very chic and polished with this jacket. And normally I would wear it over a solid top but I had a lunch date on Friday and felt this would work really well. The top had similar colours to the jacket. I love how it turned out.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Side note: I saw the host of one of our television morning shows wearing this top on her show!</span></em></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />I went shopping in Montreal this weekend and hit up stores we don't have in my city (ie. H&M, Forever 21, Simons) I only bought a few items (<span style="font-size:85%;">I find the stores are very in between seasons right now</span>) but the most amazing items which I will photograph and post this week.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>Happy Monday!</strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br />*hugs*</div>Vaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999948831776213389noreply@blogger.com2