Boo-ti-ful Things

It's almost Halloween! I wish I had more spirit in me to get costumed out this year, but the summer and fall have been so busy that I didn't have the energy to focus on dressing up. I'll have to live vicariously through others and check out the festivities on Facebook and blogs.

Friday's Fancies this week was all about creating a Halloween outfit. I chose to go with mostly grey and a pop of orange. Continuing with my skull obsession of late - check out the cute studs!

Boo-ti-ful by jennifer-merlin featuring a matte nail polish

Topshop dress / MiH Jeans denim jacket / Nine West pointed toe ankle boots / Alexander McQueen clutch, $1,370 / Betsey Johnson jewelry / Blue Nile sterling silver necklace / Matte nail polish


Pop over to longdistanceloving and see what the other bloggers came up with for spooky looks.

Do you have party plans for Halloween? 

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Celebrations

A big congrats goes out to my blog-friend-I've-never-met (I have a lot of those...) Alison on the 150th edition of My Friday's Fancies. I love checking out her blog every Friday to see how other bloggers style the theme of the week. We were to put on our party best this week so I decided to share what I wore to the last hurrah of a very active wedding season.

Details

Dress: Gap Factory Store

Cardigan and shoes: Le Chateau

Clutch: Coach

Bracelets: Forever 21

I have worn this cardigan so many times to weddings. It's my staple. Congrats to the lovely couple - Leanne and Jason! The wedding was in Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and the scenery was beautiful although he weather was a tad bit breezy!

Make sure to check out the other bloggers' looks!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Let's Talk About Teal

I'm so excited about my new blog re-design that I wanted today's post to match! Teal is a color I will never get tired of, so I chose the shade for my new header. I also found a few stylish teal treats to show you for the blog link up on My Friday's Fancies.

Teal Things by jennifer-merlin featuring a teal nail polish

Nicole Miller dress / Theyskens' Theory blue suede jacket / Rebecca Minkoff studded crossbody purse / Oscar de la Renta teal jewelry / Kenzo sunglasses / DSQUARED2 Teal Brushed Leather Hiking Boots / Butter London teal nail polish

I can't decide which item I like the best! The dress is stunning, and how fun are those boots?

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and if you want to see more color crushes, click the button below!

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Summer Sunnies

Last weekend was a hot one! After a dreary May, June came in with sunshine and I finally got to wear a skirt without freezing my legs off!

This look is super-casual which was great for an afternoon spent window shopping with my mom and an evening hanging out on the back deck with friends.

Details

Sunglasses: Coach

Shirt: H&M

Tank: Suzy Shier

Skirt: Old Navy

Sandals: Madden Girl

Necklace: Tiffany and Co

Bracelets: Suzy Shier, Old Navy, Macys

As usual, I'm joining forces with longdistanceloving for a Friday post. This week the focus is on sunnies. I have several pair in constant rotation, but my favorite at the moment are these ones I purchased last summer. 

I have a horrible habit of throwing my sunglasses in my bag without a case, resulting in scratches! I need to get better at protecting them! These ones have been spared so far.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Miami Vice

It's Memorial Day weekend south of the border! Here in Canada, we had our Victoria Day long weekend last week (thank goodness for Monday off as I was exhausted from traveling). I'm linking up with longdistanceloving for an outfit that best represents the holiday, so I saved the red, white, and blue for today. 

Details

Shirt: BB Dakota (Twisted Muse, Halifax)

Tank: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Skirt: Gap (Halifax)

Shoes: Aldo (Halifax)

Clutch: Guess (Century 21, NYC)

Earrings: The Black Market (Halifax)

Belt: Forever 21 (South Portland)

I wish I could take all the scenery from Jamaica home with me... It was heaven for a style blogger. My photographer (mom) was incredibly patient and took all the photos. I almost fired her after she dropped my camera lens first into the sand, but it survived. Even if it had've broken, it would've forced me to buy a "real one", which wouldn't be a bad thing :)

Miami Vice

5 oz 151 “overproof” rum
1 can frozen piña colada mix
1 can frozen daiquiri mix
2 c. ice
Fresh strawberries

Blend piña colada mix with 2.5 oz of rum and 1 c. ice in a blender. Set aside. Blend daiquiri mix with 2.5 oz of rum and 1 c. ice in a blender. Fill half a glass with the piña colada, rum and ice mixture then add the daiquiri, rum and ice mixture to the top. Garnish with strawberries.

I don't even want to think about how many calories were in one of these drinks, but they were SO GOOD!

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 Umbrella

Are you an umbrella person?

For me, it depends on where I am. When I lived in Vancouver, umbrellas were essential and functional. The nice thing about Vancouver is that when it rains, it rains vertically. You have an umbrella - you don't get wet. Here in Halifax, rain tends to fall horizontally due to the wind, and umbrellas often die tragically via broken bones (ok... broken spokes).

Photo by Amanda Brownhill Photography

Details

Blazer: Banana Republic (via Crimson Clover Boutique, Halifax)

Jeans: Old Navy (Halifax)

Shoes: Franco Sarto (Town Shoes, Toronto)

Tee: Smart Set (Halifax)

Bubble Necklace: Etsy

Umbrella: Borrowed from Amanda Brownhill Photography

When I was a teenager, I'd often go for long walks with my friend during hot summer rains,  and not even bother to try to avoid a drenching. As an adult, the novelty of being soaked has worn off - I'd rather be dry!

I'm linked with longdistanceloving today for an April Showers theme post.

Do you like the rain?

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Coachella Kicks

Every year I have a love-hate relationship with Coachella - I love the idea of being there and then hate myself for not going.

I can list so many reasons I should be there this year:
1) Such a great excuse for buying a really cute outfit
2) One of my dearest friends is a complete pro at Coachella and would be the best person to go with
3) My favorite band in the entire universe (including all those indie bands on Uranus) is headlining.   Red Hot Chili Peppers.
4) I need a vacation (ok, Jamaica is a month away, but I'd like one now too)

So instead of actually going, I've created an outfit board, which was practically as fun (um, no).

Coachella Kicks by jennifer-merlin featuring rag & bones

If this board looks a little crazy, it's because I started off with a nautical-themed outfit, changed my mind to festival wear, and then was too lazy to switch the jewelry. There are starfish in the desert, right?

I'm linked up with longdistanceloving today for Friday's Fancies with a shoe theme. Converse are my favorite footwear! I wear them so much!

Are you going to Coachella? Send me a post-card. *SOB*

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

The Colors of Love

Hello my lovelies, and welcome back weekend!

Today I'm linking up with longdistanceloving for a focus on pink and red. I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day. Although the snowy setting in these pictures may look romantic, in fact, I was shivering and alone in -16 degree weather with only my tripod to keep me company. Sigh.

Details

Sweater: Gap (Halifax)

Jeans: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Belt: Old and unknown

Sneakers: Converse (Las Vegas)

Snood: American Eagle Outfitters (Dartmouth)

Necklace: H&M (San Francisco)

In hindsight, I would have added sunglasses - the snow was blinding.

Did you wear a pink or red outfit for V-Day?

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

Color Deleted

Some of my favorite things are black and white - the printed pages in a novel, Dalmatians, and Junior Mints to name a few! For this week on My Friday's Fancies, I'm linking with longdistanceloving for a black and white outfit post. No pops of color in sight!

Details

Shirt: Joe Fresh (Halifax)

Tee: American Apparel (Halifax)

Jeans: Calvin Klein (Costco, Halifax)

Scarf: Costa Blanca (Dartmouth)

Boots: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Watch: Guess (Vancouver)

Bracelets: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Necklace: Swarovski (Gift)

Earrings: The Black Market (Halifax)

I'm having an even larger than normal obsession with Joe Fresh lately. Their pieces are so comfortable and affordable. I have a lot of Joe Fresh clothes for work (which get washed constantly since I'm a health care worker in a hospital) and the durability is amazing. Their stuff is so cute that things I buy for work creep into the "stylish" side of my closet on a regular basis. They have some great spring pieces in-store already with lots of bright solids, stand-out prints, and classic stripes. 

What store have you been crushing on lately?

XOXO

Glitterary Girl

Autumn Treats

Do you ever have wardrobe recycling regrets? Have you ever wanted to climb into the giant mailbox of a donation bin and rescue your item?

 

This skirt was almost a giveaway regret. It was thiiiis close to being donated, but then I had a change of heart. Why would I give this away? Let me count the reasons:

 

1) It's seven years old.

2) The thing is so lightweight that the slightest wind sends it skyward (note to self: wear cute undies).

3) I hadn't worn it in over a year.

 

Why did I save it?

 

1) I have a crazy emotional connection to it because I bought it in Australia.

2) It IS cute.

3) The cardigan acts like an anchor, keeping it on my thighs where it belongs.

 

 

 

Details:

Skirt: One Teaspoon  (somewhere in Sydney, Australia, 2005)

Shirt: Kersh (Moments, Truro)

Cardigan: Dynamite (Halifax)

Belt: Forever 21 (South Portland)

Leggings: Gift

Necklace: H&M (San Francisco)

Boots: Steve Madden (Toronto)

Polka dots are my favorite manicure!

I'm linking up with longdistanceloving for another Fridays Fancies post on autumn treats. What expensive bakery did this big boy come from?

Viola.... the Superstore cupcake in Triple Chocolate. I snagged this sweetness for a mere $2. It was worth all 200 pennies and then some. I classify this as an all season treat, not just for autumn. I have yet to get a Starbucks red cup (I'll have to remedy that soon...)

What are some of your favorite fall treats?

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

Football Fashionista

I'm not a huge fan of football, but I happen to share a home with someone who is. I knew R would be a wealth of information when it came to choosing team colors for a football themed post hosted by longdistanceloving.    He chose the Boise State Broncos for my team colors.

Details:

Shirt: Old Navy (Halifax)

Tank: Le Chateau (Halifax)
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind (NYC)

Scarf: Smart Set (Halifax)

Shoes: Cole Haan (Freedman's, Vancouver)

Bracelet: Random shop in St John's, Newfoundland

 

My attempt at the Heisman.

 



This was one of my more amusing photoshoots. There's Nike Air technology in my shoes, and it came in handy!

I went to Dalhousie University in Halifax a long time ago a few years back. Our colors were black and gold (Go Tigers!) Sadly, we didn't have a football team.

Source

Darn, we should've asked for blue sods when we landscaped....

Check out the other team color outfits on longdistanceloving. It's a great way to discover new blogs!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Easy Tee-zee

Have no clue what to wear? In a lot of situations, the answer is: denim and white. Please disregard this if your destination is a wedding, the prom, or inside Buckingham Palace (however...it would totally work outside the gates).

I've linked with longdistanceloving for My Friday's Fancies!

Details:

T-shirt: American Eagle Outfitters (Halifax)

Skirt: Gap (Halifax)

Scarf: Smart Set (Halifax)

Shoes: Target (South Portland)

Bracelet: booth at Huntington Beach (the OC)

Hat: H&M (Vancouver)

I have a serious love for this cobalt scarf. It's lightweight and perfect for a summer evening. And I love the price too... $2.99 with 30% off!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl