Denim and Ruffles

An easy outfit is a girly shirt paired with some type of denim bottom. In August, the perfect choice for your lower half is a mini skirt. Although I'd had this shirt for two months, this was the first time I wore it. I thought the ruffle might annoy me, but I didn't mind it at all.

Details

Tee and Skirt: Topshop

Shoes: Tory Burch

Bag: Kate Spade

Sunnies: Coach

Bracelet: Michael Kors

After a whirlwind of a week off, with TWO weddings, I'm back to the old grind. Toronto was great and I even got to take a spin around Yorkdale mall, which has changed SO much since I was there last.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Mixed Neutrals

It's been a quiet summer for outfit posts. It seems whenever we're going anywhere that I'm wearing something half interesting, we're rushing out the door with no time for photos.

This was something I wore to work and then out to dinner with literally not one change (ok, I probably brushed my hair).

Details

Top and Sandals: Zara

Shorts: Club Monaco

Bag: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Coach

I've always liked the look of a long sleeved top with shorts. I have to be careful what I pair with the shorts as they are quite boxy, and the shape of them can make me look shorter and wider. Heels certainly help!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Kimono Chic

Open-front cardigans and blazers are my closet staples, so it shouldn't be surprising that I'm drawn to kimonos as well. I think they're the perfect "third piece" to add more interest to an outfit. I nabbed the last one in this color at the Aritzia clientele sale (which is one of my favourite sales to shop).

Details: 

Kimono: Talula at Aritzia

Top: Diesel

Jeans: Zara

Sandals: Aldo

Necklace: Joe Fresh

Sunnies: Coach

I wore this ensemble to my soon-to-be sister-in-law's wedding shower last weekend. I love wedding showers.  I remember how nice it was to have so many loved ones gather to celebrate the countdown to the wedding.

The sales happening right now are pretty spectacular. If you're the type who doesn't shop much, you should really consider taking a peek at the stores/on-line right now. I've picked up/ordered lots this month from Aritzia, Aldo, Zara, Dynamite, and even some of my non-clothing favorites like DAVIDsTEA  and Bath & Body Works.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Effortless Holiday

The worst of the Smondays is when you're coming off vacation. A lovely, fair-weathered vacation it was.  Intentionally low-key. I had a nice balance of solo lounging on the deck with my book, catching a bit of sun (SPF'ed to the max), and spending time with friends and family.

This was an outfit I wore shopping with my mom and then out for a casual dinner with both parents. I've done so few outfit posts lately that I'm really rusty! Forgot the accessories shot, forgot to stand at another angle, forgot to check my hair (the humidity is problematic).

Details

Top and tank: Forever 21

Shorts: Gap

Bag and sunnies: Coach

Shoes: Vans

Turns out, Chucks socks fit into Vans too. Great news for my feet - the Vans weren't going so well without socks!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Season Specific

I've finally figured out why I pondered the purchase of this top for far too long in the Winners dressing room. A great deal of my wardrobe is multi-seasonal. I like lightweight pants that can be worn alone in the summer or with high boots in the winter when it's more chilly. I also adore thinner sweaters that can be worn year round.

This top, while super pretty, is most certainly spring/summer only! I wore this today to brunch at Moxies with the hubby. FYI: the chipotle chicken quesedilla was so yummy.

Details

Top: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Jeans: Joe Fresh

Bag: Kate Spade

Sandals: Topshop

Necklace: Swarovski

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Muted and Matchy

Is it me or do my shoes, pants, stripes and hair all match here?

Gone is the red hair... or should I say, muted?

Not that I didn't like the red, but I was seriously missing my blond locks. I'm starting the slow transition back, via blond foils on top of faded red.  

Details

Cardigan: Gap

Tank and long necklace: Banana Republic

Pants: Aritzia

Shoes: American Eagle Outfitters

Short Necklace: Forever 21

Glasses: Burberry

Bracelet: Gift

Earrings: Beck & Boosh

With pride, I'll share that this outfit survived a BBQ with a million (ok, like 13) children with not a smear on it! If your asking why I wasn't wearing heels with this, now you know the answer. Situational comfort in play!

XOXO
Glitterary Girlar

Wave After Wave

Summer... the season where all the N.S. bloggers have access to much better background scenery. Thank you Mother Nature. These photos were taken off the Purcell's Cove Road - close to where we got engaged two years ago.

Details

Tee: Smart Set

Shorts: H&M

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Sandals: Top Shop

Bag and Sunnies: Coach

Um, this bag is literally a third of the size of me.

I made a silly mistake last week. I reached over a boiling kettle and scalded my forearm- ouch! No sunless tanner for me until it's healed as I'd rather not mess with my skin tone. Last thing I need is a permanently bronzed patch!

Good thing red hair and pale skin go together. I feel a little bit less Casper-ish than I would with blond hair and no color.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Anchor Abundance

Being an East Coast girl and all, no one should be surprised to learn that I have a thing for anchors. Here you'll find them on both my shirt and my bracelet. 

Details

Shirt: Banana Republic

Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters

Flipflops: Reef

Sunnies: Coach

Bracelet: Gift

I wore this to a backyard BBQ on the weekend. I wish it had've been warm enough for full summer attire, but sadly, we've not had many hot days yet.

Later this week I'll be sharing my June buys with you. For all you Canadians, have a wonderful Canada Day on Wednesday!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Perforated

I've got a thing lately for perforations. I bought a holey tank at BR in black, as well as this crisp pretty top.  Blueberry yogurt, iced tea, and root beer were consumed by me today, and they all ended up in my mouth and not on my shirt. Winning! (I ate other things too but the ones i mentioned had the most potential for disaster).

Details

Shirt: Banana Republic

Pants: H&M 

Shoes: Aldo

Bracelet: Beck & Boosh

Glasses: Burberry

Happy to report that I'm 6/6 in days I've been working out, and I officially started P90X3 again on Monday. I had to put my alarm on the other side of the room so I'm forced to get to of bed, but I'm getting it done!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl