September 2018 Purchases

This was such a quiet shopping month for me that it made no sense to blog about it unless I was also doing an outfit post. I bought ONE item this month. If you missed my August buys post, I did a lot of shopping in Toronto, leaving me with minimal budget to work with for September.

Boots: Aqua College "Iconic" via Naturalizer
Reg $189, on sale for $63
I donated two pairs of brown/taupe boots at the end of last winter. Let's be honest, is it really fall until you put on some brown boots? I believe this is the first footwear I've owned from Naturalizer. I'm usually into footwear edgier than the stuff they carry, but these were so darn comfortable and BASIC. There isn't much I can't make them work with. AND they're waterproof suede.
I saved 67%.

Details

Sweater: Lucky Brand

Jeans: Gap

Bag and Sunnies: Coach 

Boots: Naturalizer

Necklaces: Banana Republic

Lucky Band now has a Canadian website, but sadly, items are final sale when shipping to Canada, sooooo not helpful :( I bought this cozy pullover in Toronto.

I went over budget this quarter by $16. That leaves me with $534 to spend for the rest of the year, which includes Black Friday and Boxing Day.

I'm looking for a chunky knit butterscotch coloured sweater to replace my J Crew one. I may also get another pair of Zara leggings as I love the ones I bought last year.  Everything else will be a surprise!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Sporty Style

Sporty Style by jennifer-merlin featuring a baseball cap

Topshop white crop top, 87 CAD / Topshop bib overall, 87 CAD / Adidas sneaker, 69 CAD / Tory Burch black earrings, 84 CAD / Coach wrap bracelet, 135 CAD / Lucky Brand baseball cap, 49 CAD / Urban Decay lip gloss, 25 CAD


I said I wasn't going to do the overalls trend the third time around, but I keep peering at them in stores.. How cute are all the accessories I've collected here? I may have to hunt those earrings down next time I'm near a Tory Burch store! Although my heart belongs with Converse, I am swooning over the amazing color of these adidas kicks. I always like to pick a soft lip gloss when I'm dressed tomboyish, just to add a girly touch!

Have a fantastic weekend!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Kendra's Night Out Challenge

More than a few times, I've helped out friends who needed to pull together a special outfit. So when Kendra Thornton (travel expert) reached out to see if I'd contribute to her quest to find a perfect Las Vegas ensemble, I was happy to help.

Here is the basis of the challenge, in Kendra's words:

I’m about to enjoy some fun with friends in Sin City. I’ve been planning this adventure with
the help of Gogobot, and I can’t wait to embark. One evening during our stay, we plan to
have dinner at one of the world-class restaurants in the luxurious Vegas hotel known as the
Bellagio before trying our luck at the opulent casino there. Of course, I want to look great on
this incredible night out, so I’d like to get your opinion concerning what I should wear. To inspire your recommendations, check out the details concerning the restaurant where my friends and I will be dining that night.
Le Cirque
Bold, fantastic flavors are featured on Sirio Maccioni’s menu at Le Cirque in the Bellagio.
Few restaurants ever achieve the AAA Five Diamond rating, but Le Cirque has received this
rating 13 consecutive times. The restaurant’s décor, the work of interior designer Adam D.
Tihany, mirrors the bold, jubilant nature of the menu selections. Additionally, Le Cirque offers an impeccable wine list, featuring coveted vintages from around the world. The well-trained wait staff caters to guests’ whims so that every diner at Le Cirque feels like a VIP. I can’t wait to enjoy this dinner in style.
Styles in Las Vegas can be described as Sin City chic. This amazing city, build on an oasis in
the desert features eclectic and tempting styles. People from all over the world come here to
be entertained, and people from all walks of life will find something to enjoy during a stay in Las Vegas. Whether I’m sipping cocktails in a lounge, winning at the slots, savoring an exclusive dining experience, enjoying a show or dancing the night away, I will have a better time when I feel confident in the fashions I’m wearing. I can’t wait to find out what you recommend.

Kendra's Night Out Challenge by jennifer-merlin featuring a butter london nail polish

TFNC green dress, $53 / Nine West leather shoes / Fossil watch / Lucky Brand turquoise jewelry / Bare Escentuals pink lipstick / Butter london nail polish / Michael Kors Phone Wristlet, Black Patent Python-Embossed Leather

I chose turquoise earrings and shoes instead of the safer black option, as Kendra is blond and I love the combo of blond with turquoise accessories. A sleek clutch is a must for storing your cards, cash (and winnings...), as well as to stash a neutral lipstick, which won't compete with the sparkle and colors in this look. The watch is more for fashion than function, as nobody cares what time you're out until in Vegas.

Have a fabulous time in Vegas, Kendra! It's kind of impossible not to!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Under Construction

OK, I admit this is not the usual type of hat I wear. However, there is a sign on the front of R's under-construction-dental-practice that clearly says "hard hat area", and I felt compelled to comply.

Details

Shirt: H&M

Pants: Lucky Brand

Tank: Gap

Shoes: Old Navy

Bracelet: Random store in St. John's

Sunnies: D&G

Hat: Walmart 

I wore this outfit to work, but it's also something I'd wear on a weekend too. I can't express how much I love having no distinction between the two!

It's fun to watch the building progress. Next we can build me a new closet! In my dreams....

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Hit the Beach

Nova Scotia has two months that make swimming at the beach sort-of possible - and we're coming up one of them. I'm linked with longdistanceloving for a seashore outfit inspiration.

Hit the Beach by jennifer-merlin featuring tory burch tunic

Tory Burch tunic / Melissa Odabash halter bikini top / Lucky Brand roll up shoes / Sophia & Chloe dangle earrings / Vince Camuto fedora hat


This bikini reminds me of one I bought in Australia and basically lived in for a month traveling down the east coast.

So, I guess Google Reader is dying this weekend. I've switched all the blogs I follow over to bloglovin and I hope the readers of Glitterary Girl will make the switch to a new blog reader service or continue to follow via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Have a fun and safe weekend.... a long one if you're in Canada... YAY!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Denim Jacket 2013 Style

A few years ago, I gave away my denim jacket. This year, I thought I wanted it back. Now that I've replaced the old one, I realize that the jean jackets of years gone by are not quite up to par with the ones that have come back for spring 2013. 

Details

Denim Jacket: Old Navy (Halifax)

Jeans: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Shirt: Lucky Brand Jeans (Toronto)

Cardigan: H&M (Vancouver)

Shoes: Cole Haan (Freedman's, Vancouver)

Bag: Coach (Edmonton)

Earrings: What on Earth (Dartmouth)

Scarf: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Sunglasses: D&G (Sunglass Hut, Dartmouth)

My old jean jacket was a dark wash with no variation, hit at my natural waist, and was quite boxy. This new version has a softer faded look (which can be seen really well from the back - I'll get a rear view next time), ends a bit lower on my torso, and has a tailored fit.

Have you bought a new denim jacket this year? Where did you find it?

This post is linked with longdistanceloving for an easy weekend wear theme. I'm off to Jamaica for a wedding - yippee!! I have a few posts lined up for next week (MWF, as usual) and I'll be sure to share some tropical style posts on my return!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

My Style

One of the most challenging things for me to do is to try to explain my style. It's a question I get asked a lot, and I always do a lot of "umming and ahhing." The problem is, my style is completely mood-based. I can flip from quasi-boho (I can never succeed in pulling off full-on boho), trendy, edgy, and preppy classic all in a matter if hours. It's rare that I actually change clothes throughout the day though. Usually I make myself stick to one....or two if I have evening plans!

Despite my fluctuating style, a look I gravitate towards a lot is casual with an edge.... often acheived by the addition of leather.

 

Details:

Jacket: Danier (Halifax)

Sweater: Old Navy (Halifax)

Pants: Lucky Brand (Toronto)

Booties: Gap Factory Store (Halifax)

Belt: Gap (Halifax)

Scarf: Joe Fresh (Truro)

Headband: J Crew (San Francisco)

Bracelets: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Earrings: Gift

 

I had to show a close-up of this cute headband. I'm sure it will be in high rotation during the holidays.



Can't believe this was only $7. Nothing is ever $7 at J Crew....

I'm linking up with longdistanceloving again for My Friday's Fancies. The theme this week is "Express Yourself".... hence all the above reflections on how I define my style.

Can you define your own style if you were asked to?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Shades of Grey

Instead of Fifty Shades of Grey (which I haven't read, by the way), I'll show you four or five.

Longdistanceloving asked us to create a monochromatic inspired outfit. Braving the rain and wind, I recruited my loyal friend Joey and we went behind the train station (sounds sketchy, eh?).

 Details:

Top: Lucky Brand (Toronto)

Skirt: Gap (Halifax)

Boots: Call it Spring (Halifax)

Socks: old and unknown

Bracelet: random shop in St John's

Scarf: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Hat: Element (the late Margolians, Truro)

Before heading out for the blustery photo session, we enjoyed some yummy food and hot drinks at Jimolly's, a fantastic cafe owned by a few of my childhood friends. Check it out on Inglis Street in Truro, Nova Scotia. I had a London Fog and it tasted like hot vanilla ice cream.... soooo good. They serve baked goods from Brookfield Bakery as well. Try the whoopie pies - they were always my choice when raiding the bakery after hours as a kid (it didn't happen often- wink, wink).

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

In Full Swing

I love it when my friends feed my scarf collection (cuz I'm starting to feel like an addict when I buy them myself).

We got a new swing for the deck. It took R four hours (um... I mean.... not long at all) to put it together, but the result was well worth it!

Details:

Scarf: Gift (Forever 21) thanks Janet xo

Shirt: Smart Set (Halifax)

Pants: Lucky Brand (Toronto)

Sandals: Nine West (Las Vegas)

Belt: Gap (Halifax)

Bracelet: random store in Fiji

Earrings: Silpada

Sunnies: Guess (TJ Maxx, South Portland)

I'm sure we'll enjoy relaxing on the swing all summer. Do you have a relaxing retreat in the backyard?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl