Little Breaks

When something stressful is going on, like moving, it's important to get away for a short break every now and then. R and I had no clue where we were going Friday night, but we knew we needed to chill. We started out heading to the movies, changed our mind halfway there,  and ended up doing a stroll on the waterfront.

Details

Jacket: Old Navy

Jeans: Aeropostale

Tee: Joe Fresh

Shoes: Cole Haan

Bag: Coach

Necklace: Smart Set

We picked up a bottle of Luckett's Phone Box White from Bishop's Cellar and came home to relax with a glass.

Have you had any great wines lately? I'm always looking for recommendations!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Cropped but Still Covered

Trends come and trends go. Some I've embraced (wedge sneakers... please still be wearable in the fall...) and some I've passed over (torso cut outs). I admit I was skeptical about the return of the crop top - hello overexposure!

News Flash - you can wear a crop top without anyone catching a glimpse of your midriff.

The key is to pair it with a high-waisted bottom.

Details

Crop top: Aeropostale

Tank: Garage

Skirt: American Apparel

Sandals: Nine West

Jewelery: Gifts

All photos by Amanda Brownhill Photography

You can add extra insurance by tucking in an undershirt like I did with this tank.

I've linked this post with Tara at Mix and Match Fashion. Click on the button below to see more summer styles.

Have you tweaked a trend to make it work inside your comfort zone?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Wild Card

I do believe this might be the first time I've thought to pair coral and red together, but I think I like it!

Details

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shirt: Joe Fresh

Jeans: Aeropostale

Shoes: Miz Mooz

Bracelets: Forever 21 and gift

Do you have any favorite wild card color pairings? I also love mixed metallics and blue with orange.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Thanks Amanda

This is the last of my studio shots by Amanda Brownhill. It makes such a huge difference to have someone talented take your photos, so thanks Amanda for putting up with me and all of my outfit changes.

Photos by Amanda Brownhill Photography

 Details

Jacket: Danier (Halifax)

Jeans: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Shirt: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Necklace: H&M (San Francisco)

Shoes: Old Navy (Halifax)

Usually I get either R or my mom to take my photos and I also use my tripod a lot, although I'm pretty shy about using the tripod in public (gotta get over that...)

For all the other bloggers reading - who takes your photos?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Matchy Matchy

Tan hat - check.  Tan jacket - check. Tan boots- check. Jeep - check. Animal print - check.

This was not a safari day, and there were no giraffe sightings I'm afraid.

Details

Blazer: Banana Republic Factory Store (Dartmouth)

Shirt and hat: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Jeans: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Boots: Gap Factory Store (Halifax)

Belt: Gap (Halifax)

Necklace: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

This outfit is way more matchy than I usually go for. In fact, if I wear some version of this again, I'll take away one of the tan items.

Do you like to match or do you like to mix it up?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Layer Love

It's Friday! Once again, I'm linking up with longdistanceloving. This week it's a layer party - it may be my favorite link-up !

Details

Leather jacket: Danier (Halifax)

Vest: Zara Kids (San Francisco)

Shirt: Gap (Halifax)

Pants: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Boots: Steve Madden (Toronto)

Scarf: American Apparel (Halifax)

Bracelets: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Necklace: American Eagle Outfitters (Halifax)

Layers can be hard to pull off. You can't just pile things on top of each other or you risk looking like a child playing dress up or a street person. I tend to focus either on layers on the upper half (like my outfit here) or the lower half - but not both at once. Also, shopping days aren't the best time to add tons of layers as it takes too long in the dressing room to get your clothes off and on.

Playing with different textures is important when layering. On top, I'm wearing leather, faux fur, and cotton. Not long ago I tried wearing a wool knit sweater with a wool scarf. I took off the wool scarf as soon as I looked in the mirror and switched it to a cotton one.

I saw this silver and pink mani in a magazine and tried to copy it. I kind of like it! I think it'll work with lots of other color combos - maybe gold with chocolate brown or light metallic blue with cobalt.

Have a wonderful weekend!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Heart Heart Heart is so Jetlagged

Greetings from time zone confusion!

San Francisco was so much fun! I can't wait to share some photos and escapades on the blog soon... just give me a few days to get organized. The four hour time difference is brutal to adjust to.

Here's a cozy look from the day before I left on vacation.

Details:

Sweater: American Eagle Outfitters (Halifax)

Tank: Garage (Vancouver)

Circle Scarf: American Apparel (Vancouver)

Jeans: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Shoes: Aldo (Halifax)

Necklace: Gift

Earrings: Gift (What on Earth, Dartmouth)

 

I love elephant jewelry. Owls too.



 

One thing I was not impressed with on my vacation was my nails. I didn't take any photos because they were gross.... I used those Sally Hansen nail polish strips. I saved them especially for vacation, so I wouldn't have to worry about changing polish. They were a flaking mess by day four and I had to make an emergency trip to Target, where I picked up a pretty plum color. I was so sad, because I have friends who've used them and said they worked really well. Did I do something wrong? I followed the directions and they took over an hour to put on, so it's not like I rushed...

 

I'm sad that my holiday is done, but happy to be back to blogging and seeing all of your inspiring fall outfits.

 

XOXO

Glitterary Girl



Crisp and Coral

There is serious fall air going on here. All of a sudden the nights went from muggy to chilly. The days are still warm, but a cardigan is going to be within reach from now on.

Details:

Cardigan: Forever 21 (Vancouver)

Jeans: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Tank and Earrings: Smart Set (Halifax)

Sunnies: Coach (TJ Maxx, South Portland)

Sandals: American Eagle (Halifax)

Bracelet: Old and unknown

I really like this tank, but when I put it on, I realized it was the first time I've worn it all summer. I think I have too many clothes, and therefore the ones I really like are being hidden. There will be a wardrobe exodus of mediocre items before my trip to San Francisco.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Steal my Sunshine

How great was the song "Steal my Sunshine" by Len?

Today I'm linking with longdistanceloving for outfits inspired by sunset. It was a fantastic excuse to buy a new pair of peachy/pinky/coralish jeans!

Details:

Top: Forever 21 (LA)

Jeans: Aeropostale (Halifax)

Shoes: Miz Mooz (Toronto)

Necklace: Smart Set (Halifax)

Earrings: can't remember...

Bracelet: The Black Market (Halifax)

After studying this photo obsessively, I've realized I don't like the necklace with it. Next time I'll pick plain silver or gold.

Excuse the picture quality. This is what happens when my photographer is busy and I have to balance my camera on the ledge in the kitchen.

Have a fabulous weekend!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl