Everything is Lighter

Have you ever had anything really big going on in your life, and then a certain event happens, things feel like they are settling down, and you feel a bit of weight off your shoulders?

Saturday was that day for me.

Not that it was "my event" per se.... but R had the open house for his new dental clinic and now that the clinic is open, that stress of "opening" is gone for him.

I decided to match my hair to my mood and went for a lighter all over look with a ton of blond foils.

Details

Shirt: Forever 21

Skirt: Costa Blanca

Boots: H&M

Necklace and bracelet: Gift

Earrings: Park Lane Jewelry

It was so wonderful to see many friends and members of the community come out and support R and his new business. The open house was a really fun afternoon, and we topped off the day with a dinner at The Bicycle Thief with the office manager and his wife who also happen to be our very close friends.

Much love and congrats go out to R and his wonderful new beginning!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

The Canadian Tux

Last year, I was obsessed with getting leather pants. I didn't. You're welcome.

This year, I was obsessed with getting pants that looked kind of like leather but "breathed" more. There are lots of leather-like leggings out there, but I wanted something I could wear with more tops, since we all know leggings aren't pants and therefore must be worn with a long top.

The solution? Waxed jeans. They give the sheen of leather, but the comfort of soft denim.

Details

Jeans: Gap

Cardigan: Joe Fresh

Tank: H&M

Scarf: Costa Blanca

Shoes: Keds

Jacket: Old Navy

I believe this is the first time I've sported the "Canadian Tux" - aka denim on denim. I've been scared of trying it, but I think all the layers going on here help to break up the two denims.

Nails: Joe Fresh "Pumpkin"

I'm busy tonight packing for my weekend trip to Toronto! A few days with the BFF and some retail therapy are just what I need. A new job and no vacation since May makes for a much needed getaway! BTW... my monthly clothing budget doesn't apply when I go on vacation.

What are your thoughts on the denim on denim look?

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

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

Hiding from the Holidays

Welcome to December everyone! It's the month full of good eats, get-togethers with family and friends, social calender chaos, and of course.... mall mayhem.

These photos were taken on Saturday when I was determined to get some shopping done while avoiding crowds as much as possible. Therefore, I opted to drive ten minutes further out of the city to go to a (hopefully) less busy place.

It worked! Shhh...Halifax people... don't tell anyone that Bedford Commons is way less crowded than Bayers Lake.

Details:
Jacket: Mac & Jac (Moments, Truro)
Turtleneck: Costa Blanca (Dartmouth)
Scarf: Old and unknown
Skirt: Old Navy (Halifax)
Tights: Joe Fresh (Halifax)
Booties: Call it Spring (Halifax)
Earrings and Bracelet: Gifts (both from Missy, xo)

This clock always says 2:55 (note to self: buy batteries)

Do you mind the December crowds? I have to be in a certain mood to deal with them. Good thing I have only a bit of shopping left to do!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

The Oatcake Adventure

Ever stumble across a place that you're so glad you found?

You know how I love anything striped.

The White Sails Bakery  is about ten minutes from where I live, and I'll be going back soon! I saw soooooo many goodies I wanted to try. I have the craziest sweet tooth. SUGAR PIE? Gimme gimme.

Details:

Tee: Aerie (Dartmouth)

Skirt: Costa Blanca (Moncton)

Shoes: Aldo (Vancouver)

Bracelet: Old and unknown

Long Necklace: A/X Armani Exchange (NYC)

Short Necklace and Sunnies: American Eagle Outfitters (Halifax)

Earrings: Le Chateau (Halifax)

So, after drooling over the entire glass case of treats, I decided on the chocolate dipped oatcake. Yummy! It was big enough to last for three snacks!

Half eaten oatcake. On Nails: Base of Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtremewear in Mint Sorbet. Dotted with Sally Hansen Hard as Nails with Nylon in Black Night and Sally Girl in Neon Pink (I made the name up as no name on the bottle. Original, eh?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl