No Thought Fall Uniform

There is nothing wrong with a style equation to make getting dressed easy. Much like the long sweater + leggings + infinity scarf, the button-up + skinny jeans + boots combo is a quick way to pull an outfit together.

Details

Shirt: Old Navy

Tank: Smart Set

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Boots: Call it Spring

Hat: Le Chateau

Necklace and Bracelet: Stella & Dot

How's everyone doing with Christmas preparation? I'm feeling much better this week, as I made some progress with shopping. I've done a mix of on-line and store shopping this year. I try to hit the stores on my lunch break to avoid the crowds on the weekend. Once again, I'm really thankful for the RBC Avion holiday lounge at Halifax Shopping Centre. Free poinsettia, cookies, hot chocolate, tea, water, fruit, and gift wrap? Amazing!!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Non-compliant Clothing

What to do when your outfit of choice doesn't co-operate? Think outside the box!

This is a dress. It simply cannot be worn as a dress because it is so static-prone. After unsuccessfully trying to wear it twice - once with bare legs and once with tights - it is now a tunic to be belted, pulled up a bit, and worn with jeans.  

Details

Cardigan, belt, and tunic: Forever 21

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Sunnies: Coach

Boots: Call it Spring

Bracelet:  J Crew

Nails:  c/o OPI "Lost My Bikini in Molokini"

I wore this for Easter. There was a ton of snow (still is...) but it looks deceptively spring-like on our front step!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Wedding Wednesday: The Bachelorette 2.0

A second group of friends stole me away for the day on Saturday to a surprise destination! Once we got on the road, it was revealed that we were heading to the Annapolis Valley for a wine tour, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. I find it hard to believe I did this in Napa Valley before I did it in my own province!

Details

Vest and tank: Smart Set

Sweater: Joe Fresh

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Boots: Aldo

Scarf: H&M

Bag: Coach

We took a double decker bus and went to four different wineries. The weather was only semi-cooperatve. We did get rained on a bit (hence the fuzzy hair) but the weather in no way dampened our spirits. An amazing time was had! Afterwards, we went back home for a low-key get-together with great food and some more wine.

Thanks so much to all the ladies who made this another fabulous wedding-prep day to remember forever.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

For the Love of Python

There comes a point in every fashionista's life where she picks her animal print of choice. I do believe I have chosen mine - and it is python. I've always had a thing for reptiles.

Details

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Kimono blouse and necklace: H&M

Sunnies: Coach

Shoes: Call it Spring

Bag: Danier

Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Watch: Guess

I wore this for a supper out with one of our favourite couples at Il Mercato. Both of us ladies were in animal print! I should have nabbed a pic of my friend Shannon, who has a wardrobe that I envy. (swoon).

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Pull Over Here

Our yard/neighbourhood is rather uninspiring for blog photos. That means that when we are in downtown Halifax I usually want to stop somewhere to have my photo taken. It doesn't even have to be the fanciest backdrop (as you can see here), just something different than our backyard which is now covered in soggy leaves we failed to rake last fall. Oops.

 Details

Blazer: Dynamite

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Shirt: Gap

Boots: Call it Spring

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Watch: Guess

Sometimes I forget how decent my phone is at taking photos. Makes me rethink dragging the Canon to Vancouver. I think I won't take it, and hope I don't regret it! 

That's it for me until this time next week! Next stop - Vancouver! Follow along on Instagram if you wish!

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Nifty Fifty

For Christmas, Santa brought me a new lens for the new camera that I still barely know how to use. I did some on-line research and decided that a lot of bloggers love the 50 mm lens for outfit shots. I just took it out of the box on the weekend and started playing around with it. I forgot my tripod though, so these shots are courtesy of mama (she sometimes cuts off the top of my head).

Details

Sweater: American Eagle Outfitters

Shirt: H&M

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Boots: Aldo

Bracelets: Stella & Dot

Watch: Guess

Earrings: Gift

Oooh, I like the blurry background.

All the details in the shirt act like a statement necklace - a great $5 find!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Lobster Day

Nova Scotia is known for its lobster. I don't like thinking of how they are prepared, or breaking into them, but if the work is done for me, I love to eat them! R's aunt generously treats us to lobster every Boxing Day. I try to wear something comfortable but polished, and push-up sleeves are a must!

Details

Cardigan: Gap Factory Store

Shirt: Joe Fresh

Jeans: Guess by Marciano

Boots: Steve Madden

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Bracelet: Forever 21

Nails: Essie Skirting the Issue

Some of my other Nova Scotia favorites are maple syrup (almost the season for it) and blueberries (way out of season). Halifax is also known for its donairs, which apparently are VERY hard to find outside of Atlantic Canada.

Do you have any local food loves from your area?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Dressing Down a Blouse

Something I've been striving to do over the past year is to make my wardrobe more grown-up. When faced with the decision between two pieces, I try to ask myself, "Is something a teenager would likely buy?" and try to stay away from things that could be found in the closet of a high schooler. Note: This rule does not apply to what any of the Pretty Little Liars cast would wear as they dress beyond their years. In fact, I can see a little Spencer in this outfit.

Sometimes I look at the new blouses in my closet and want to wear them, but don't want to "dress up". I find the addition of denim, inexpensive jewelry  and a hat can take things down a notch and make blouses look much less stuffy.

Details

Blouse: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Hat: Smart Set (Halifax)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Boots: Steve Madden (Toronto)

Bag: Coach (Edmonton)

Necklace: Forever 21 (South Portland)

Bracelets: Gifts, Forever 21, Suzy Shier

How do you dress down blouses?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Four Layered

Sorry, this post isn't about cake or trifle... darn.

The four layers I'm referring to is how we must dress in Nova Scotia this time of year. All four are needed most of the day. Sometimes, after 3:00 p.m. the scarf and jacket are negotiable.

Details

Jacket: Danier (Halifax)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Tee: Forever 21 (Vancouver)

Scarf: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Chambray shirt: Gap (Halifax)

Booties: Gap Factory Store (Halifax)

Bracelet: random store in Fiji

Excuse the lack of effort in the hairstyle.... it was the day before I visited the salon and I honestly couldn't be bothered.

I must admit, I'm so used to layering the heck out of all my outfits that when the summer hits and it's really hot, I may find a simple sundress too boring!

What's the layering piece for spring that you can't do without?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

We All Need a Little Tweed

A jacket like this has been high on my list of closet staples for about a year now. Tweed is timeless and a perfect piece to throw over a quiet outfit to make it more interesting.

Details

Jacket: Thrifted via Crimson Clover Boutique (Halifax)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Sweater: Old Navy (Halifax)

Boots: Call it Spring (Halifax)

Bag: Thrifted Michael Kors via Crimson Clover Boutique (Halifax)

Scarf and Earrings: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Bracelet: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

The size of this bag is just what I needed. I have a tendency to wear giant tote style bags that end up eating everything I put in them, causing random rants with me pulling out everything in the bag to find my keys.

Two classic pieces for a crazy deal... did I mention the jacket and bag were FIVE DOLLARS each and I also got a Banana Republic blazer for the same price?

What's the best find you've had thrift shopping?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Chill

 

Details:

Cardigan: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Shirt: H&M (Toronto)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Boots: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Belt and bracelet: Gifts

Necklace: Tiffany & Co. (Gift)

Scarf: Gap (Halifax)

Hat: Element (Margolians, Truro)

My thoughts while this photo was being taken:

- OMG, it's freezing out here
-Why didn't I put on my coat?
- My boots are sinking into the lawn
- I hope the neighbours don't think I'm crazy
- I don't care if the sun is shining a weird patch on my face
- I'm so cold
- No, I don't need more than one take
- I want to go inside now

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Desert Deal

OK.... I'm supposed to be on a shopping freeze until San Francisco.

BUT...

When you find one pair of desert booties in your size for fifteen bucks, shopping freezes can be overruled.

Details:

Button up shirt: American Eagle Outfitters (Kitterey)

Tank: Forever 21 (Edmonton)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Boots: Gap Factory Store (Halifax)

Bracelets: gifts

Long Necklace: Forever 21 (LA)

Short Necklace: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Earrings: Aldo (Toronto)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are any of you on shopping freezes? Is there an amazing deal you'd break the freeze for?

 

XOXO

Glitterary Girl









Navy is Neutral

Bright colors go amazing with navy, so I consider navy to be a neutral. I've worn this $12 cardigan an insane number of times.

Details:

Cardigan: H&M (Vancouver)

Shirt: Gift

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Shoes: Miz Mooz (Town Shoes, Toronto)

Necklace: Forever 21 (LA)

Bracelet: Gift

Do you have any colors that aren't your classic neutrals (black, brown, grey,white, beige) but that you wear as neutrals? Another one of mine is army green.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Rain? Check.

I have a closet full (seriously... overflowing) with cute summer things.

I wish I could wear them.

Weekday weather has been (mostly) beautiful lately. Then the weekend comes and the rain sets in.

Details:

Cardigan: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Tee: French Connection (Toronto)

Tank and earrings: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Shoes: Miz Mooz (Town Shoes, Toronto)

Bag: Coach (gift)

Bracelet: boutique in Newfoundland

Long Necklace: Forever 21 (LA)

Short Necklace: American Eagle Outfitters (Halifax)

Hat: Element (late but great Margolians, Truro)

Since joining Pinterest, I've been spending far too much time looking at/trying new nailpolish techniques. Evidence below.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtremewear in Fuchsia Power, Ocean nail laquer in White Opal, OPI Glitter Topcoat in Nutcracker Sweet

Use the button near the top right of my page to follow me on Pinterest! I'd love to see what all of you have on your boards.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl