noir.

denim jacket (GAP); purple scarf (gifted); black pants (Reitmans); white sleeveless top (Ricki's); black boyfriend cardigan (Old Navy); grey tank (Fairweathers); diamond studs (Banana Republic); short gold necklace (gifted); long gold necklace (Costa Blanca); black fishnets (Shoppers Drug Mart); shoes (Payless); eyeglasses (Gucci)

This has been a black and white week. That's usually my go-to colour scheme when I haven't planned any outfits.

I love pairing a denim jacket with work clothes. Pretty much pairing it with anything other than other denim. Maybe it's an out-dated rule but I'm not at all a fan of jean on jean (except if it's coloured...like grey or black).

I am totally jinxing the weather by saying this but the sun and 16 degrees all week has put everyone in the best of moods...I never want it to end. Though I would love it to get hotter. I'm definitely not a girl of the cold.

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standin' and shootin'

black dress (Reitmans); purple tank (Fairweather); black tights (Shoppers Drug Mart & Addition Elle); silver stud earrings (gifted); silver chain necklace (Reitmans)

I have to give major props to those talented bloggers that can take self-portraits.

I am standing on a toilet seat trying to get a decent shot of myself to post.

I'm nothing if not entertaining :)

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booty.

dress (Banana Republic); tights (Shoppers Drug Mart); boots (Winners)

As per a previous post, my least favourite part of my body is/are my legs. I have been working on appreciating them for their strength and tone and general usefulness in everyday life.

My calves are the worst for me and forever I have been looking for knee-high boots that everyone wears and looks so chic in. I'm all for being an individual...but sometimes you just want to fit in too.

Enter my favourite store Winners and their bountiful boot selection. I walked by the display and actually sat down to try on a few different pairs, heights, lengths, widths - you name it. Then I found these babies! They have stretch (and aren't as shiny as the picture depicts them to be). There is a slight platform to them with a wicked heel. I adore them. I heart them. I am now like all those other knee-high boot-wearing beauties.

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jazz hands.

black dress (Banana Republic); grey sweater (Jacob); grey boots (Aldo); tights (Addition Elle & Shoppers Drug Mart); earrings (Laura); necklace (H&M)

This was definitely out of my comfort zone...though I do realize upon looking at the photos that I should have added a belt to the black dress for definition...

Firstly, I have large calf muscles. Yeah, that's how I'll put it...Ha! So, finding a pair of boots that would fit over them was amazing...truthfully, I wasn't looking that hard because I just figured they didn't exist.

Secondly, I also am not very partial to my legs. Yeah, that's mean of me to say about myself...I'm trying to fix that. So, wearing this dress on its own (I usually wear it over a pair of skinny jeans) is quite the feat for me.

Overall, I felt really cute in this outfit! And, that is what matters most...right?

*hugs*

p.s. I totally borrowed the idea of doubling up my tights to get a darker look like leggings...I attribute this idea to many other blogs I've read in the past...sorry that I can't remember who I got the original idea from. Genius!

colouring.

purple top (Le Chateau); greyish-brownish pants (Laura); grey heels (Winners); fishnet stockings (Shoppers Drug Mart); silver bracelet (gifted); silver earrings (Laura)

I find myself attracted to jewel tones and fun tops.

This is probably because I need that spice to my wardrobe since my pants are mainly dark on the bottom. As I am heavy chested though, I wonder if bringing attention to my top half is the way to go. Articles I read always say to add colour to the face and when I wear this top, people stop me to tell me they love the colour and design. Ultimately, I wear it because I simply love it.

And, that - to me - is what fashion is all about.

*hugs*