Cat Casual

Blouse: c/o Gap / Blazer: J. Crew / Shorts: Joe Fresh / Sunnies: reNeu Boutique / Hairbow: Shopbop / Shoes: ALDO / Watch: Guess 

Hello & happy Wednesday. 

Quick today, as I'm posting for you between meetings (why I can't get this done at night when I'm watching 565 episodes of Breaking Bad is beyond me). I was quite smitten when Gap sent me this cheeky little blouse with CATS ON IT GUYS, and I have come to wear it just about all the time. It's perfect to wear to work with a suit, as it adds just enough quirkiness to an otherwise basic outfit. And it always gets the most giggles. For this day, I paired it with simple shorts, nude pumps, and my J. Crew Schoolboy blazer, which has the most fun back of collar colour contrast. Popped collar, you are happening. 

Have a great day.

Stripey Stripey

Jacket: Adidas / Skirt: Joe Fresh / Shoes & Sunnies: Le Chateau / Top: c/o Shop Riff Raff / Earrings: J. Crew

If you follow me on Instagram (you can do that right over here), you'd have seen me post this here moment in time that I've taken my good old time in editing and getting up on the blog here. I'm the worst. 

I love this jacket the most. It's wonderful to build an outfit around (as was sort of done here), but it's also wonderful to throw on in a rush & accomplish the level of outfit oomph you desire. The best of both worlds!

Short & sweet today - I'm on my lunch break. Have a wonderful week!

Bits.. of EBCB (2)

Last weekend I had the pleasure of heading down to Saint John for the day in order to attend the second East Coast Fashion Bloggers meet & greet. This was held in Halifax last year (see a recap post here!), and after its outright fun & success, it was decided that it would be put on again, but this time in New Brunwswick. Organized by the lovely Barb, Melissa, and Jasmine, let me just say that this day (it was over a weekend, but I could only attend the Saturday) was blogger. perfection.

We started things out with a mini conference, where Sean McGrath spoke of photo taking, Gillian Goldie spoke of blog branding, and I spoke of, well... blogging in general (with topics dear to my heart: internet emulation & perceived perfection via blogs, being yourself, and being a bad blogger - that of which I sometimes am). After this, we headed out for a whirlwind afternoon, visiting all kinds of sponsoring shops for treats & specials. It was really all so lovely. The swag bags, the treats in each store, the warm welcomes - each participating sponsor (see bottom of post for a listing!) absolutely outdid themselves. After the afternoon & a change of shoes for most, we took a seat in Thandi and filled our faces (Saag Paneer pour moi) and then said our goodbyes (after outfit photos were accomplished). 

Thank you so. beyond. tons to the organizers, as well as all sponsors & affiliates. You're the bees knees.

Lemon & pistachio macarons from East Coast Bistro... A blogger gathering must at this point.

Gift bags from Envy (which included a few things you'll come to see on the blog).

A champagne toast by Brunswick Square.

Outfitted.

More treats...

Some sparkly shoesies at Exchange on Germain.

Details, details.

Chocolate greetings.

The best eats at Thandi.

Street flowers.

Delicious naan bread & hummus.

Julia's baby blue nails.

Food documentation. Imperative.

What would a blogger day be without outfit photos? Annick shooting Kate.

THANK YOU to the Sponsors & Affiliates: Harbourfront Residence at Three Sisters, TUCK Studios, Thandi + The Santara,  Piece O' Cake Custom Designs, East Coast Bistro, Starbucks Coffee, Dione Cosmetics, Colwell's Ladies, Je Suis Prest Boutique, the Urban Shoe Myth, Silver Daisy, Perfumes Plus, Manchester Shoe Salon, Inspire Collections, Made You Blush, ESquared Jewels, REGINALD Magazine.

Drop Waisted

Blouse: Vintage / Pants: Blue Essence / Shoes: ALDO / Sunnies: reNeu Boutique / Watch: Guess / Bracelet: c/o Envy / Earrings: Thrifted

Photos by Kate.

Wearing this top references quite the blog throwback... all the way back to this post, where I wore it for the first time. Man, was I ever blonde back then. It makes me want to go lighter, which is something I have been feeling lately anyway. I hardly ever dye my hair, but thinking on something like this for the Summer times. Thoughts? Suggestions? Send your hair inspirations this-a-way.

This top is.. well, strange. I thrifted it a dogs age ago, and keep it in my closet for some reason unknown. I'm not sure that I love it, but there's just something about it. The pastel colour palette is perfect for Spring, and the drop waist is pretty spot on for what I am feeling lately (I sincerely sent a link list to Kate & Candice today that included, oh, at least 5 drop waist dresses & skirts). This weird little top curbed my drop waist desire this day, so in my closet it stays. For now.

Hoping that your week is just lovely out there.

Something Simple

Skirt: Vintage / Blouse: Winners / Shoes: ALDO / Earrings: J. Crew / Trench: H&M / Glasses: Elizabeth & James

No time to be lengthy today, but popping up a post for your Thursday. This day was a bit rainy, a bit muggy, and in need of something simple. Stripes & a trench is pretty classic for me, as is the circle skirt silhouette. This one was last featured here, as it finds itself in my daily routine quite a bit. Also finding its way into the mix is the waist tied blouse  - I'm loving it more & more with high waisted skirts & shorts for Spring. 

I hope you are having a snazzy week.

Reliable

Blazer, Blouse & Earrings: J. Crew / Jeans: Zara / Shoes: ALDO / Sunnies: reNeu / Watch: Guess / Bracelet: Oia Jules 

I received both of these J. Crew items from my folks during the holidays this year, and if I could coin them with any descriptive word (besides gorgeous), it would definitely be: reliable. I can't tell you how many times I have put them on, either separate or together, for work, day, play, and everything in between, and I always feel the very best about it. I first debuted what I call my "chicken blouse" in this post, at which point I called it "shockingly versatile". It's still living up to that statement all the time. And the blazer (featured here with its skirt counterpart as a suit) is professional enough to wear to the office, but juuuuust enough fun to not feel stuffy.

Have a lovely week. Mine is jam packed with a big work promo, but I'll get another post or two in for you. xo.

Get Ups

Blouse: Thrifted / Pants: Vince Camuto / Shoes & Sunnies: Le Chateau / Necklace: Thrifted / Watch: Guess 

I decided that a little colour was in order, seeing that two of my last few posts (1 & 2) were of a black & white colour palette. I found this washed silk shirt in the prettiest shade of fuchsia and knew right away that I wanted it in my wardrobe. I've defaulted to it quite a few times now, and tucked it into a brown skirt in this here post. This time, I paired it with my most favourite, most comfortable, go-to black skinnies, tucked a rhinestone necklace underneath the collar (hard to see, woops on that detail shot fail), and off I went. I love those types of get ups. 

I hope you are having a good week.