jean-y.

denim dress (Zellers); black pants (Reitmans); cowlneck sweater (Tristan); diamond studs (Banana Republic): necklace (Le Chateau); grey socks (Dynamite); black boots (Winners - not shown)

This look is derived from 2 different blogs I read last week...one blogger put a cowlneck sweater under a dress and another blogger talked about wearing a denim dress in a different way - et voilà!

My weekend was super relaxing! I found out some good friends are expecting a baby; another good friend got engaged; and I now await the 3rd piece of good news (bad news can't be the only thing that comes in 3's).

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and all that jazz!

denim capris (Zellers); white tunic (Costa Blanca); green belt (GAP); hoop earrings (Le Chateau); gladiator sandals (Spring)

I am going to see CHICAGO!!!!! The Play. The one that I star in in my dreams at night.

I am beyond excited. I nearly teared up when I got the tickets. You see...I had just told myself I wouldn't go and see it as I am trying really hard to save money. Then, a dear friend surprised me with 2 tickets to the show. I seriously sat teary-eyed at the gesture and at the excitement!

If you've read any of my blog, you'd know I am obsessed with rock...but just as crazy about Broadway!

Granted my posts have been a little sparse lately but I have been travelling for work (Quebec City where you all NEED to visit) and it's been event after event after event after event. This Saturday is the culmination of all events and then it's a little quiet for about a month.

Just in time for the manfriend to go on his European jaunt leaving me to actually rest. Poolside is my preference.

Hope you all can put a little jazz in your step today!

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to golf or not to golf....is that the question?

denim capris (Zellers); black tshirt (from the office); gold flats (GAP); pearl studs (gifted)

The question isn't really whether I should golf or not, because I like golfing, the question is what to wear when I'm golfing. There is an entirely new world to golf attire. I made due today with my nice dark denim capris and an office logo'd tshirt, plus my cute yellow Nikes. I've decided to keep my outfits simple: khaki capris; solid coloured tshirts; a cute hat and cute shoes! I don't do plaid at all, let alone well, so that's out and forget about sporting a skirt. It gets wet and mucky out there.

I love dressing for the occasion!

Tonight I am having a kind of dress swap with one of my best friends. We're pretty close to the same body type though she's taller. We're both well-endowed; she's got fantastic legs so while I wear my dresses below my knee, they fall perfect on her. We have a mutual friend's wedding next weekend and instead of shopping for new stuff...we're going to try each other's on and see what we come up with. We did this last time we went to NY together too. We pretty much liked what the other person had brought with them so we wore each other's clothes. I love when that can be done. My sister is a size 2 while I am safely 6 times larger than that so needless to say - we don't swap often. Ha!

It's Thirsty Thursday and the sun's out! Enjoy all it has to offer!

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terrific tuesday

grey pants (Laura); denim dress (Zellers); beaded necklace (gifted); pearl studs (gifted); grey heels (Winners)

As I was making my Polyvore this morning, I went to touch my necklace to compare it with the picture and found it wasn't there! A coworker was with me in my office when I realized it fell into my shirt and bra so I pulled it out and it was quite the sight! Nothing like starting your morning off with a really good laugh!

My manfriend (not quite at boyfriend/girlfriend status yet) gave me a Starbucks card last night - just because. I love just because gifts. I often give my friends and family just because gifts. So, I was really touched - and it's just a Starbucks card. I really really really like him. And it's not just the Starbucks card. Ha!

This is another easy go-to outfit and I haven't worn it in awhile. I love grey and yellow together. Such a nice contrast. And other than the few pieces I bought myself 2 weekends ago for a business trip, I have not and will not be shopping until Greece. Even then, I'm going to hit up some cheapy places for little skirts and dresses - easy to pack and great to hang around the village in.

Happy Tuesday blog pals!

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brown and pink...all in sync

pink and brown dress (Zellers); blue cardigan (Zellers); pink tank (Fairweather); pink and brown heels (Winners); pearl studs (gifted)

I won't comment on how it's been awhile...but it's been awhile!

That seems to be the norm with some of the blogs I follow though...my excuse is that this month is the busiest in my office. We have 2 radiothons and a telethon...this week is the busiest of my life. A radiothon leading up to a telethon. We call it the best and worst times of working here - but it makes me realize and remember how much I love my job and why. It is truly all about the kids!

The dress I'm wearing today is actually different than in the picture - it's brown, pink and cream horizontal stripes all the way down the dress. And I contemplated wearing a yellow shoe for a triad of colours but thought that may be a little much for work today :) Plus, I haven't worn these brown and pink puppies for awhile.

I have definitely been a busy bee these last few weeks and none of it included shopping (until this past weekend). I have met a wonderful new guy and it's so much fun in the beginning of a relationship, isn't it? The excitement of getting togetherl; the butterflies when he holds my hand; the smile on my lips when I see his name on my phone or in my inbox. I hope it isn't a spring fling but flinging I shall do for now anyways! Ha!

I am doing really well at embracing myself and my body and being happy as well. For instance, wearing a dress that hits my knee when I hate my legs...I didn't even think twice about it today!

As I mentioned - I went shopping and bought myself 2 spring suit jackets, 2 wrap-around tops and a super cool ring - white stone with a star-fish dangling off the side. It'll be my summer Greece ring. All these clothes I bought myself to wear on a business trip to Quebec City in June. I love showing up with new clothes...even though no one else knows it but me. It puts just a little bit more of a spring in my step!

I love getting inspiration and motivation from all your blogs! Thanks for inspiring and motivating me! Oh...and I'll be able to post real me photos soon too! Yay!

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i am spring; hear me roar

trouser jeans (Reitmans); sheer floral top (Winners); blue cardigan (Zellers); nude tank top (Fairweather); yellow shoes (Spring); pearl studs (gifted)

I am so full of colour today...you would never know that half my closet is composed of black clothing. And it's making everyone around me happy and giving them springs in their step. Glad I could make the day brighter, one bright shoe at a time.

My beloved yellow shoes are on my feet for another year. I wore OUT the pair I bought last year... I wore them all spring, summer and into the fall and then they were done. Yellow shoes just add an unexpected element to an outfit. Speaking of outfits, my brother was rocking a plaid shirt with a striped vest this morning. He is definitely a fashionista. He's tall and slim so clothes just fall on him so well...not that there's anything wrong with cute and curvy (which is me) - clothes just fall differently on my protruding hips than they do on his non-existent ones.

The sun is shining and it's Thursday and only one more day until the weekend. Tonight I will be heading with a friend to the hall where her wedding reception will be held. I am her decorator so we're getting a feel for the place. It's 2 weeks away! They're getting married in a sugar bush. I'm Greek...we don't have small weddings. Heck, our Sunday lunches are never less than 20 people around a table. This will be a different experience for me for sure. I'm looking forward to it!

In Twilight news, I finished the 2nd book in the series last night and can't wait to get the 3rd! I am tired this week mainly because I'm staying up way too late reading about vampires. Umm, good thing I don't have an over-active imagination. I'd never sleep otherwise.

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