The Mixing of Neutrals

We got a last minute dinner invite from friends today which was totally awesome because I was in no mood to cook and hadn’t taken anything out of the freezer yet. Score 1 for being lazy! The best part of the holidays is catching up with everyone and having dinners and spending time. It was such a lovely evening.

I went with a very ‘blah’ colour palate today, but I love the colours none the less. Something you need a bit of the ‘non-exciting’.

White T + Taupe Kersh Sweater (so friggin comfortable!) + Grey Mavi Denim Leggings + Black Boots + Silver Beaded Necklace from Plum

I love the way this looks put together. I was a little uneasy about the way it might look, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Sometimes neutrals can be your best friends <3

Boxing Day!

Boxing Day can not go by with out my Mom and I hitting the shops to see what is on sale. We’ve started a tradition of going to Plum every boxing day to pick up a few things on sale. This year my Mom bought me a coat that I had been eyeing all season long for 70% off! Total score on that! I picked up a little skirt I had missed earlier in the season and a beaded necklace as well. We then braved the crowds at Metrotown but found nothing we liked.

Today’s outfit is brought to you by Christmas Gifts. Chads Mom bought me this ensemble. All from American Eagle I might add.

The grey sweater is the warmest thing ever, and so totally adorable. The skinny jeans fit like a glove, and I can finally replace some of my Mavi denim leggings. The white T and boots were not gifts, but they fit this outfit perfectly. I love everything!

Winter fashions at its finest!

Adventure Land

Miss Alicia and I met up with the ever so lovely Jennifer Stoddart this evening for some coffee & sammiches. We ended up spending 4 hours at Starbucks chatting away. FOUR HOURS! We had such a wonderful time that the night just flew by.

By the time I got home, Mr. Ciavarro was already in be and in no mood to get out of bed to take my photo. Lame! So, the table had to do its thing again.

I fought with my closet this morning. I actually had an outfit all planned out and laid on my dresser, but when I put it on I wanted to puke at how horrible it looked. NOT GOOD. Why do things always look so much better in your head? In a mad rush, this is what I came up with.

Black & White stripped T from H&M Italy paired with a cacoon sweater from Kersh. Navy Mavi Denim Leggings & my Black Army & Navy ‘Steve Madden’ Boots. A long beaded necklace added some colour to this monotone outfit!

Coffee with the girls. Such a lovely, fashionable idea!

Hop Scotching

The boys (Chad & Ryan) took the girls (Elise & I) to Hop Scotch, otherwise known to us as Scotch Fest. Now, it is pointless in bringing us, and really a waste of $40, but they seem to enjoy our company. I guess you can’t really complain when your husband wants to include you in his manly adventures.

Because Scotch Fest is usually filled with a mix of people, I chose to dress and match the Classy folk, and not the Cougars or Scotch Sluts. Though, when I told Elise what I was wearing she called me Skanky. HA. Thanks Elise!

The Boyfriend Jacket seemed to be the theme amongst the Classy Girls so I’m glad I wore mine because I fit right in. It took me long enough to buy one, but I seem to be getting quite the usage out of it!

Under my jacket I wore the Press Ruffled Knit Tank that that I got at Plum, and paired it with my Black Denim Leggings. My new go to when it comes to pants, it seems.

Heels are essential when keeping it classy, so my black boots worked perfectly. Not to mention it was raining and snowing when we got there, so they kept me warm!

Scotch and Snow. Chad & my favorite things.

Ohhh La La Banquet Time

It’s that time of year again when our Italian organization holds it’s annual banquet.

Amazing food + crazy Italians + dancing & free wine = one hell of a night!

I didn’t buy a new outfit this year, but instead decided to recycle something I’ve worn before.

Black bandeau dress from Plum
Black wrap – Gifted
Silver & Blue multi strand beaded necklace from Plum
Tights from Forever 21
Heels from Aldo

I am the lady in black!

The Basic White Shirt

Pat was picked up  last night. Tonight he is out with the boys and I am at home doing laundry! The life of a wife. The next four days are jam packed with events and I fear I am die from them. Ok, not really, but I may need a week to recuperate.

I stole this look from Claudia at work. The idea is the same, but the elements I chose are a little different.

I usually wear my boyfriend blouse with the sleeves rolled up, but in this chilly weather, that doesn’t really work. So, I rolled them down, threw on my favorite stripped Kersh sweater and cuffed the cuffs. Haha, cuffed the cuffs.

I paired my blouse & sweater combo with my charcoal denim leggings. The only denim leggings I currently own that aren’t totally destroyed!

Black boots and a shell necklace that picks up on the colours and tones of the outfit ended up matching perfectly! Yay for random morning finds!

The elements of this outfit are really simple, but I love how they all worked together.

I love punches of white in a dark outfit!

Thank You Michael

We spent a quiet night in Surrey. Out to Dublin Crossing to watch the Hockey game on a TV that was barely visible. That was interesting. Post game we went over to the Tyrrells to watch all the highlights since we clearly missed half of the game. The night, of course, didn’t end with out traditional Cheese Burgers.

Tonights outfit is brought to you by ‘I Love Comfy Sweaters’. Thank God someone started the company Kersh and supplied the world with the best sweaters known to man. This over sized, extra comfy, v-neck sweater did me right. Not only did I feel comfortable, but I also looked (somewhat) fashionable. It was so easy to throw on over some denim leggings and a pair of wedges. A great balance of looking good and feeling good.

I kept thinks fairly simple and just wore a cami under the sweater, mainly for warmth. I like that my neckline wasn’t obstructed by a layering piece (how very unlike me!).

I also love Mike in the corner trying to ruin my picture.

Big Ditz in the City

I don’t even really know what happened today. I think I just spent it ordering trims. Clearly it was not eventful considering I can’t remember a damn thing.

Chad is working out again so I have no photographer. Thank God for Alicia, in more ways then one. I owe her for helping me out with photos so many times this year. Chad will probably say that I owe him too, but it was part of the contract he signed when he married me, to take photos of me all the time, and he is so demanding when it comes to where we take pictures and when, that really, he runs the show more then I do.

I enjoyed today’s outfit. I have a casual heart.

White Plum T + Sleeveless Black Knit Tunic + Grey Kersh Sweater + Navy Mavi Denim Leggings + Spring Plaid Boots + Multi coloured Beaded Necklace from Plum = Thursday in the Hood.

Monotone colours are fun when you wear a colourful piece of jewellery that really stands out. Plus the different layers all come together nicely just stand apart from each other.

Wearing shoes that feel like slippers is a genius idea. I finally understand the obsession with Uggs. Took me long enough!

What A Night.

Well, thank God I took these pictures at my Moms house before we left, because half way home and the car died. That is right, DEAD. We ended up having to wait out in the cold for over an hour. Le sigh. This is not good.

I am now exhausted and super stressed. WOOT WOOT!

I guess the only good thing is that the dealership is handling it all, with little worry on my part, but this is just such bad timing.

However, before the night turned into a disaster, I was pretty excited about my outfit.

A couple of white tank tops, layered over each other, with a bright fuchsia Kersh cardi. Motorcycle jeans by dish – my one true love – and some black wedges, topped off with a sea foam green beaded necklace from Anthropologie. A great contrast of colour and style

At least I looked good on the side of the street as I waited for BCAA!

Come Heather

This week is starting out on a stressful note, which is not very exciting. I am going to predict that the stress is going to rise and the outfits are going to get crappy. Just a prediction.

We are getting close to D-Day and that just brings about a whole other ball of stress.

AHHH

I’ve been wanting to wear this V-Neck Cardi from Kersh for a while now. It’s been on my mind, but too warm to wear it. It’s funny how you get certain things stuck in your head and you just have to wear them no matter what.

A simple white tank top under the elusive Kersh pull over sweater. Mavi Boyfriend Jeans, Birkenstocks, and some brightly coloured wooden beads from Plum. I love that necklace. Such a great pop of colour!

Tomorrow they call for great amounts of rain. Lets see what happenes.