Dinner at the Course: Palm Springs

I've been really behind with blogging on our recent Palm Springs vacation. I actually didn't spend a lot of time trying to get photos for blog posts, so there isn't much in the way of outfit posts. I kept it casual pretty much all week. I did bring one less casual dress, but didn't even end up wearing it.

One evening we decided to go to a golf course for dinner. It was called Escena, and R and my dad golfed there the day following the dinner. It was such a beautiful spot, and the food was really good too.

Details 

Shirt:Old Navy

Tank: Gap

Jeans: Zara

Booties: Aldo

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Earrings: What on Earth

Bag: Danier

This golf cart might cost more than my actual car. 

The mountain and desert scenery in Palm Springs is nothing short of stunning. I found a lot of the time, it was so pretty it looked fake. The desert actually had a lot more rain than usual over the winter months, so things were greener this spring than usual.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Almost Sunset

After a truly insane day at work, it's really nice to come home and enjoy a pretty sunset. These photos were taken about a half hour before prime time. Unfortunately sunset prime time is different than portrait prime time, and people turn out really dark in photos when they're taken too late in the evening with the sun in the background!

Details

Dress: Smart Set

Top and Necklace: H&M

Sandals: Aldo

Earrings: What on Earth

Glasses: Burberry

I still haven't gotten over the novelty of these fringe sandals. They aren't the ultimate in comfort, but they aren't awful either. Most of my shoe issues come from the fact that my feet are so narrow. Despite the ankle straps on these, my feet do tend to slide forward in them sometimes.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

HO HO Joe

I don't like to complain, as Halifax shopping has gotten drastically better in the last five years or so.... but can we please get a real Joe Fresh store? Like, one that's not inside a grocery store? Santa, are you listening?

                                                                         
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Sweater and Jeans: Joe Fresh

Jacket: Danier

Bag: H&M

Boots: Aldo

Necklace and Bracelet: Stella & Dot
Earrings: What on Earth

I might live in this sweater all winter. It's soft and cozy and I probably should have bought it in the other color (green!).

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Dockside

R and I had a great long weekend! We hung out with friends at two gorgeous lakes in rural Nova Scotia. The first lake is shown here - Canada Lake close to New Germany.

Details

Shirt: Mavi

Tank and belt: Gap

Sandals and jeans: American Eagle Outfitters

Necklace: Tiffany and Co.

Earrings: What on Earth

Excuse the hair... a day in the sun and breeze makes for a bit of a puffy situation. Trust me, it looked even worse when we got back from speed boating! Ribs, potato salad and a campfire rounded out the day. R and I got a little lost trying to navigate back to Halifax. What did we do before smartphones with Google Maps?

R and I once got really lost when we first started dating -  his GPS sent us on woods roads in New Brunswick where there was no phone reception. The places we were driving were really only fit for all terrain vehicles. His poor Honda! It always makes us laugh when we talk about it though!

Have you ever been truly lost?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Squinty

Blogger problem: Going from inside to outside to get photos and having sensitive eyes. Call me Squinty.

 Details

Shirt: Zara

Shorts: American Eagle Outfitters

Shoes: Converse

Watch: Guess

Earrings: What on Earth

I went to a family reunion for my mom's first cousins on the weekend. It was great to see people I either hadn't met before or hadn't seen in a long time. Good food, good drinks, and good memories all around.

Be sure to check back on Friday for more photos from my studio session! Happy Hump Day peeps!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Style Crush via Pinterest

I've been lazy when it comes to my pinning lately. When I learned that longdistanceloving was doing a link-up for a style crush, I typed "Converse" into Pinterest and voila - tons of cute looks. The only thing with Pinterest is it's hard to accurately credit the photo.

Beautiful photo... sorry I couldn't properly credit it.

I love the simplicity of the stripes, the denim, and of course the classic Converse. These shoes are still a contender for my wedding day.

Details

Top: Old Navy

Shorts: Makers of the Originals

Shoes: Converse

Sunglasses: Coach

Necklace: Forever 21

Earrings: What on Earth

This gorgeous view is from Luckett Vineyards in Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia.

Have you come across any outfits worthy of a copy lately? Have a wonderful July weekend everyone! See you next week!

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

The Neutral Trench

Right near the top of my list of must-have items for a functional wardrobe is a neutral trench. Someday I might be lucky enough to score a Burberry one, but for years this Gap one has done a great job of topping off many a spring and fall outfit of mine.

Photos by Amanda Brownhill Photography

 Details

Trench coat: Gap (sooooo old but sooooo good)

Top: Old Navy (Halifax)

Skirt: Club Monaco (Halifax)

Shoes: Miz Mooz (Town Shoes,Toronto)

Necklace: Paddy's Market (Sydney, AU)

Earrings: What on Earth (Dartmouth)

Lately I've been craving a new spring coat. Not that I'd ever replace this one, but I feel the need for something new to throw into the mix. Maybe a short trench.

Has anyone seen a coat or jacket they love?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

History in a Hat

Details

Sweater and chambray shirt: Gap (Halifax)

Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters: Halifax

Boots: Call it Spring (Halifax)

Necklace: Forever 21 (LA)

Earrings: What on Earth (Dartmouth)

Bracelets: Gifts

Hat: Vintage via Grandma

Where my clothes come from is meaningful. I always put where I bought my articles in the "details" section of each post, because remembering where they came from often brings up memories of holidays. In this outfit, my special memory is my hat - it used to be owned by my grandmother, who was a very special person in my life. I think she'd get a kick out of me wearing it!

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Dinner with a View

R and I went out for dinner last weekend (not because it was Valentine's Day. Ok... maybe a little.

We went to Seasons at the Atlantica hotel, and had a lovely candlelight dinner while we watched the skaters on the oval - Halifax's brand new outdoor ice skating facility.

Details:

Jacket: Mac & Jac (Moments, Truro)

Skirt: Costa Blanca (Dartmouth)

Leggings: Old and Unknown

Boots: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Scarf: Gift

Earrings: What on Earth (Dartmouth)

My Valentine surprise.  He broke the "no gift" rule. I forgave him. So pretty :)

I'm linked up with longdistanceloving today for what is supposed to be a post on red carpet style or what you'd wear to watch the Oscars on your couch. I'm pretty sure ya'll don't want to see me in my sofa attire...I may wear my big fluffy brown housecoat and fuzzy socks to watch the awards. Or in honor of the formal event, maybe I'll bring out the lululemon.

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