Remembering Spring

Last week I tried to make up for my lack of outfit photography with a retrospective of Winter 2012's outfit photos.  Well, this week I'm ready for Spring to arrive.  How about the rest of you?  So here's a look back at last Spring.

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Retro Winter

So it is Wednesday which is usually outfit post day. I like having that regular blog theme to depend on. The thing is, I spent all weekend at home.  I was still trying to kick the never ending killer cold and Husband was coming down with it so we didn't feel inclined to go very far.  Then there was the snow storm that solidified our decision.  No outfit photos were taken.  No photos of humans were taking.  I'm sure the pets did something funny and I'm sure i tried to take photos of the snow storm and failed (gusting winds are hard to capture).

I never did an end of 2012 outfit photo recap since we were busy with Christmas and then traveling and also, I had a lousy head cold then too (this is our second round with it... unimpressed).  So here are a few bits and pieces from outfit posts from this time last year.

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Belting

It is almost Wednesday (or actually Wednesday or who knows really by the time you read this) and it is time for an outfit post.  We got quite a bit of snow over the weekend so I spent most of the weekend bundled up, staying dry, etc.  These were actually taken before that on a day that really got quite warm.  You'll notice I was still holding onto Mum's pearls at that point and enjoying my Michael Kors bag from Bling Borrowers for a little while longer. Plus, I decided to show off my new coat which I got for 50% off with a Christmas gift card. Love using gift cards combined with sales!!

Jeans, Top, Coat- Ricki's Swearter- Pepperberry Boots- Spring  Earrings- Esquared  Bag- MK Bling Borrowers

Mama's Pearls

She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
She's tryin' to make it in her daddy's world.

I borrowed Mum's pearls on Christmas Eve and she let me keep them for a little while.  I wore them with the following outfit on Christmas Day but didn't have a chance to photograph the outfit until I repeated it this week. I figured I should get some photos with the pearls since I needed to return them since she has something to dress up for this weekend.  Having the pearls made me think of the above country song from my younger years. 

 Jacket, Top and Jeans- Ricki's, Boots- Miz Muz, Bag- Michael Kors

The MK bag is mine for just a little while longer before it heads back to the lovely ladies at Bling Borrowers.  It's had quite the ride over the holidays traveling to Quebec City and Montreal where I had to protect it from a lot of snow!!

Colour Code

For my American readers, we spell colour with a "u". As the Brits would say "the correct way" but Canadians aren't so pushy like that :) Anyway, I believe I'm a little obsessed with a particular colour right now.  I've been wearing so much black and brown and grey this Winter that I think my subconscious was crying out for something to add to the mix. The fashion world is calling it oxblood which- really? Ick. I'll stick with the terms burgundy or maroon but the other day I pulled out some of my most recent acquisitions and got this.

I love it all but do have to remember not to put my new coat on at the same time as I'm wearing my jeans or I'm going to look a little odd!


Speaking of colour I got a new shellac colour on my nails at the end of last week.  I had a bit of a pale look over the holidays so was nice to go back to something really dark (but with sparkle!) for the Winter. I also happen to think it goes fabulously with my little colour obsession.

So are you craving a bit of colour this time of year?

Dinner Out

We had dinner at a new restaurant in our little town on Friday evening with my parents.  Mum's now gone until nearly Christmas visiting the little brothers in the Cayman Islands so it was good to get together.  Anyway, this is what I wore.

Top & Jeans - Ricki's, Booties- Steve Madden from Urban Shoe Myth, Bracelet & Earrings- Bully Beads, 
Bag- Michael Kors from Bling Borrowers


Linking up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday.

Winter Wear

I've been wanting cherry red jeans for quite awhile now and last week I finally got them! Was thrilled to also get this cozy sweater perfect for the holidays. So this is what I wore to take Sadie to see Santa.  The outfit was a success... the seeing Santa was a bit rocky (see yesterday's post for details).

I just got my nails redone and I think they're perfect with this outfit.  You can slightly see the sparkle on the light grey but in person it reminds me of a snow flake.

Sweater & Jeans- Rickis, Top- Bamboo Clothing, Shoes- Spring, Bag- Michael Kors via Bling Borrowers, Nails- Shellac by Intuition Spa

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday as usual.

Heartbreak Holiday

Thursday evening I stopped by the Heartbreak Boutique on Princess St in Saint John which is owned by my lovely friend Pamela.  It's adorable and skull filled and it works.  They were having their Wishlist Christmas Party and I found a few things to put on my wishlist (Scottie dog dress... I think so! Cupcake socks... definitely! Cardigan with bows AND cherries... Need it!).  I was also lucky enough to win a wallet so I'll be stopping by again soon.

How could you not want a skirt with tapes on it? AND a skirt with cherries all over it.  I have a friend who really needs to have a baby so that I can buy this: