An ode to my furry friends.

So I wore this shirt to work the other day for a bit of fun. 

My boss asked me... "what does your shirt say?"

(If you can't read it, it says The entire cat population is my best friend.)

Then she asks me if I like cats, and if I had them growing up. 

I started babbling all about my wonderful furry friends I grew up with.

And got overly excited.

And started flapping my hands.

Actually.

It was embarrassing.

Moral of the story: Please don't ask me about my shirt. It will be embarrassing for the both of us.

Crayola.

This outfit makes me feel a bit like a crayon.

I think I'm channeling spring with this one.

I better be channeling spring.
Not sure how much cold I can do before I shrivel up and die.

TGIF! 

Zipper detail.

Zipper detail. My favourite part of this shirt. 

Also the sparkly thread sewn into it.

Perfect for a New Years day dinner. 

Pink pants.

Top: Tommy Hilfiger

Vest: Old Navy

Pants: Costco

Belt, necklace: Forever 21

Know what's exciting? 

Finding out you can fit a pair of girls pants.

And then buying them in two colours, for $9.99 each.

The joys of shopping.

American Eagle sweater; Old Navy gingham; Winners pants; Giant Tiger moccasins

I have officially finished my 1-month shopping ban. I went to the mall with a friend yesterday to celebrate, with the intention of bulking up some of my fall wardrobe. I've had the whole month to think about pieces I really wanted, and not just kinda wanted. I had a few ideas in mind.

Then I got to the mall.

And only returned with a pair of boots.

At least the boots were on my list, but there were a few other things I was looking for that I just couldn't find. Fur vest? Didn't have my size. Cream coloured blouse? Too expensive. Big cable-knit cream coloured sweater? Didn't exist.

Why is it that when I can spend the money, I can't find what I'm looking for? Oh, at least I was able to pick up some insoles... I had needed those for a long time now. whoop-dee-doo......

If you really knew me...

I'm sure everyone has seen these floating around the blogsphere, but I figured I'd take part in this one. It's a little more fun than just talking about clothes all the time.

If you really knew me...

... You'd know that in the car I listen to my music REALLY loud (like max volume). I also tend to sing along to said music really REALLY loudly. And no, I cannot sing.

... You'd know I have a fear of stepping on frogs. I hate walking through long grass because I'm always worried I'll step on a frog or a snake. I've made people piggy-back me before because I almost lost it. Not exactly a proud moment.

Old Navy blouse; Gap cardigan; Winners pants; ALDO shoes

... You'd know I'm a crazy cat-lady. Sometimes my friend and I text pictures of our cats back and forth. I gush about how my cat tries to bite my bathroom wall and she shows me pictures of her cat sleeping in garbage cans. A video chat may be in the works so our cats can meet, too. We're very very cool.

... You'd know I always over-cook my meat. Food poisoning is the worst thing in the world, and after having it enough I have a fear of uncooked meat. I also try and avoid meat-based fast food meals as much as I can. I just don't trust it.


Whew - that was fun! I'd love to hear any "if you really knew me" posts from you guys - if you happen to write one, you should link it up in the comments so I can go read it. They're fun :)

A top 3 list, but not about fashion.

Joe Fresh top; Winners pants; Call it Spring shoes; Forever 21 necklace and bracelets; Fossil watch

On Sunday I went to see Total Recall with my mom. We're awesome and go to movies together, it rocks. And then there she was - Kate Beckinsale. No, not at the movie theatre, but on the big screen...

See, I have a top 3 list. A list of the top three Hollywood actresses that I have girl crushes on. I like men, but you know, girls have girl crushes too. These are my three:

1. Rachel McAdams. Stunning. I just watched The Notebook over the weekend and sometimes had a hard time figuring out who to stare at: her or Ryan Gosling. Seriously.

2. Kate Beckinsale. Since her role in Pearl Harbour, I have been one of her biggest fans. She just has such perfect facial features, and her hair...my god, how is her hair always so perfect?

3. Emma Stone - the striking red-head. Though she can pull off brown quite nicely, I'm not sure how I feel about the blonde...

Now, if you asked me to list my top 3 Hollywood actors, I would have to tell you I haven't ever thought about it. Maybe I'll go think about it now and report back to you guys another time.

Happy Tuesday!

Red and white.

Winners pants; Forever 21 shoes and tops; Fossil watch

This would have been a pretty great Canada Day outfit. Ah well, maybe next year! I've been looking for more ways to wear my red pants, and I don't know why but I seem to be turning to simple t-shirts lately. There's just something about a plain tee that is so comfortable, easy and breezy.

I just finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey and now I'm only the second book in the trilogy. It was a surprisingly interesting read, aside from the whole erotica theme. The main character, Christian Grey, is super interesting to learn about and I'm excited to read the rest of the series over the next while.

After this though, I am looking for more books to read. Anyone got any good suggestions?

Extra long weekend.

Costa Blanca top; Winners jeans; Forever 21 shoes

Finally I got the courage to wear my green pants to work last week! I figured casual Friday was a good place to start. I paired them with a light top to keep it simple and breezy in this crazy summer heat. The pop of fun came from my polkadot shoes. LOVE.

So guys, I'm taking an extended long weekend off from blogging. It's Canada Day weekend for us and I'm heading up to a cottage Saturday to Monday with a bunch of friends. To take a bit of a break, I'm starting my blog-less weekend on Friday. I will be without wifi over the weekend (likely) and won't be blogging (and probably not checking blogs), but I will definitely still be on twitter (yay for iPhones!). I shall be back on Tuesday to resume my regularly scheduled posting.

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend, a happy Thursday, and a happy Friday tomorrow :)

Is it Friday yet?

Forever 21 blouse; Dynamite pants; Fossil watch

It's Thursday, but feels like Friday. I can't believe I have another two work days until the weekend. And then, I can't believe that in two weekends it's the long weekend. My next couple months are pretty filled with random social outings and little trips like camping or heading to a party with some good friends. I also got me some vacation time at the end of July/beginning of August. Because I'm on a contract and I'm new, my vacation is unpaid, but at least I'm entitled to 2 weeks off if I want it. And you know what? It's summer. And I want that time off. I want to sit in the sun for a whole week straight and not worry about a single thing.

On a side note, I feel like I look like sprinkles in this outfit. Bright and colourful.

Pink shoes.

 

Dynamite pants and blouse; Gap cardigan; Fossil watch; Forever 21 necklace; Spring shoes

So I bought pink shoes. These came into my possession that one day I broke my shopping ban... Oops.

In all fairness, Spring had a pair or shoes just like this last year, but in a coral colour. I was always upset that I didn't get my hands on a pair before they were sold out. They're even on my Pinterest "style" board from way back when. When I saw these, I knew it was my chance. I had to have them. I love them. So, naturally, I had to break the shopping ban. Was it worth it? Heck yes.

The only problem - they're a fabric exterior. Kind of like a canvas material? They get dirty easily, and although I've been very careful, the heels are getting dirty from driving... Anyone know how I can clean them? Would soap and water work? Ahhh I don't know what to do. Save me and my favourite shooooooeesssss!

EBEW: Neon.

H&M top, shoes; Winners pants; Fossil watch

The only problem with the gym: your legs get bigger.

Although this is a good thing (because I'm being active and healthy), it's annoying when my pants get too tight. Like these ones. I feel like the hulk about to burst out of some of my jeans. This is no good. And I'm not going to stop going to the gym, so I guess I need to figure out how to stretch these or retire them...

Aside from my legs, there's some neon in this outfit. Mostly because I'm linking up with EBEW's neon challenge. Woooooooooooooo! I bought this shirt at H&M a couple months ago and it's one of my favourite tees at the moment. The baggy cut, wide neck and rolled up sleeves rock. I think this top was $10? Steeeeeal. Although, I feel like a bit of a watermelon in this outfit. Pink, green, and spots of black. Hmm...

Top-knot.

 

Forever 21 top; Dynamite pants; H&M shoes; Smart Set necklace

This is the extent of a top-knot that you'll ever get out of me. Any higher up and my face/head looks a mile long. And that's not an exaggeration. Well, obviously it is a little.. Okay, a lot.

Anyways...

I really like cobalt blue and orange. I don't know why I never thought of pairing these two colours before, but I'm totally digging it. I love trying out new colour combinations. It makes everything seem just a little brighter :) Also, I really need to update my jewellery collection. I swear out of the 30 necklaces I own, I rotate 4. That's it. Isn't that sad?

So ladies, today I ask: where can I get some nice necklaces that don't break the bank? 

Fire engine red.

F21 top, necklace; Winners pants; Payless shoes; Fossil watch

Bam. There are those red jeans again. I have a constant internal conflict about wearing them to work. I've seen a couple others at work in red or cobalt blue jeans, but I feel like mine are SO DARN BRIGHT. Like fire engine red. Because it's a casual workplace, I could totally pull it off if I styled them right. I just haven't had the guts to do it yet. If you have any inspirational messages, feel free to send them my way while this internal conflict continues...

Would you wear coloured pants to work?