I feel naked without tights.
Is that stating the obvious or can that actually be a feeling? 🙂
Once I put on a pair of tights…I feel more sexy even compared to bare legs.
I recently reviewed some Tattoo’d Tights from a Canadian Company
I feel naked without tights.
Is that stating the obvious or can that actually be a feeling? 🙂
Once I put on a pair of tights…I feel more sexy even compared to bare legs.
I recently reviewed some Tattoo’d Tights from a Canadian Company
I almost didn’t buy my H&M sleeveless top considering I am a little self-conscious about my arms.
But it was only $15, and my man gently reminded me how many ways I could style it for only $15 dollars.
He was right-
I may not have been excited about the piece,
but it was definitely an investment piece!
My Instagram is filled with so many beauties rocking Rompers and Jumpsuits.
So I got some exciting news for yous,
and for any ladies that may be looking for that perfect sale or christmas present.
I got the deal for you!
Attention: There’s a Sale Going On!!
I checked out this sale last year, and me and my man got a bag full of stuff.
I got this Naked Zebra dress at the sample sale last year!
Totally worth checking out- try and go on the early days as everything goes quickly!!
If you aren’t in the Toronto Area- there are locations and dates all across Canada.
Check out the site: http://www.thesamplesaleguys.com
Below you can find information about the Toronto Sale.
OCTOBER 9-13
5 DAYS ONLY
SHERATON HOTEL600 HWY 7 EAST, RICHMOND HILL, ON
416.477.2737
AG Jeans / Bench / Bikkenberg / Coach / Diesel / Fred Perry / G- Star / Hudson Jeans / J Brand / James Perse
Jon Varvatos / Just Me / Kate Spade / Lacoste / Marc Jacobs / Michael Kors / Naked Zebra / Nudie / PRPS
Rag + Bone / Rock Revival / Seven Jeans / Super Dry / Theory / Tom Shoes / True Religion / Uggs / US Polo
Versace / Wild Fox / Sam Edelman / Vince Camuto / Natualizer / BCBG / Jessica Simpson / Fergie / Franco Sarto
Havianas / Beverly / Lush
We all have those days where we hate everything in our closet.
Why did I buy all this?!
I need new clothes!
I need more money to buy nice clothes!!
oh…the panic’d “I have nothing to wear this morning” self analogue. haha!
Combinations after combinations…oh the endless combinations!
My wardrobe might not be huge…
but I definitely get the most out of each piece to ensure unique outfits on the daily!
and one of my tricks is… layering dresses.
I’m not simply talking jackets and scarves here…
I thought if I was going to shop for my own closet…where would I go? Immediately I thought of target and Ikea. So here is my dream closet made from those two very places!
I got my colour scheme from the Rug. My favourite colours are purple and blue featured in the rug. It also gives multiple other colours to bounce off of.
I would want my purses stored high…because I don’t change up my purses as often. So I would want them stored out of the way but still on display high above eye level.
All my “unmentionables” and clothes that need to be folded away would go in this multi-drawer dresser. I would use decor suitable to the colour scheme on top the dresser; but the decor would also have to be functionable. The bowl would be used as a jewellery bowl. The clock would remind me that- I need to choose an outfit or I’m going to be late for work! haha
I would have a cushy chair to relax while I think or Instagram my outfits for the day! A round cushion stool to lay out my outfits. Or to sit down to change my shoes or put on tights! Like the Cushy stool, the teal roll-able stool would do triple duty for scarves, belts, and jewellery.
I would store my shoes to the ceiling in the dark wood storage container. They would be beautifully show cased like my dresses and shirts on the simple steel rod. I wanted the closet to feel open. Often I have clothes everywhere because I cannot find something to wear. The lived- in and relaxed feeling could easily have clothes ontop the furniture and not feel completely dirty. Compared to a closed wardrobe- with one item out of place in those closets…the whole closet feels messed.
Last but not least…the purple manikin. I would intend to use this to layout my outfits…although I doubt that would happen. haha. But none the less it would be perfect for outfit shots and pretty decor none the less!
Shopping is my cardio.
That quote used to annoy me. My reasoning being:
If you’re thin just by shopping…that just means you’re one of those lucky skinny *Beeps*.
So obviously I thought it was annoying out of pure jealousy. haha!
But I decided to walk to my goodwill location this month.
It’s a 20 minute hike according to Google.
Meaning I got 40 mins of additional walking in today. Not bad!
That’s an extra 150 calories roughly!
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My Goodwill shopping was necessary this month:
I have an upcoming post coming up this week called:
“Thrifty Thursday part 2”
It is going to be about fixing an item that you found at goodwill.
So obviously I had to go shopping to see what I could dig up.
And well… I found a few other items I couldn’t leave behind either 🙂
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Here they are:
From Left to Right:
– A light teal floral crochet dress
– Club Couture purple peeptoe booties
– Blush Pink Crocheted-Back blouse from Smart Set
– Teal FCUK Shirt-dress
– Also got the item that I will be fixing for Thursday… Stay Tuned for that 😉
All together they cost: $30 dollars.
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My favourite find is obviously the booties.
What is your favourite?
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Shopping for Value in your Wardrobe
Here are a few things to think about before you purchase an item.
1. The second opinion test
Everyone shops with a buddy. You need someone to look at you in a different perspective.
Whether it is to comfort your insecurities.
Or maybe to bring you down to earth- to let you know maybe that style makes you chunkier than you really are.
Even if you don’t have someone to come with you today- people have even taken to the internet with the “dressing room selfies” to get that needed second opinion.
Make sure your shopping buddy can be honest though- or you might go home with something that makes your waist look bigger, your butt fatter, or legs stubbier. Whatever the body phenonomen you deal with is!
2. Three outfit rule
Nobody knows your wardrobe like you do- so if you can’t think of 3 outfits with the new item it could be a sign that:
you’re a little love blind.
You’ll take that piece home and it’ll sit in your closet with the tags on.
When I buy something I can not wait to wear it the next chance i get- and that’s because I already have outfits in mind before I leave the store!
3. Am I buying a trend or good style?
I don’t buy trends- and when I have…I often regretted it.
After a while that trend fades and I’m stuck with a pair of pleather leggings that gather dust in my closet.
It’s not that pleather leggings are a bad trend- I mean there is a reason I bought them…Look at those amazing outfits above!
They just don’t fit well with my specific style and the rest of my wardrobe.
Fashion fades- good style is forever.
Sometimes I get asked where I got items that I bought over 5 years ago
That’s because (1) I try and take care of my clothing, and (2) good style is always worth buying
does it make sense yet?
You want a piece forever…not until a new season trend comes along.
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Exclaimer: If a trend fits your style- Go crazy!
If it goes with the rest of your wardrobe:
It will no longer make your outfit look dated when the trend is gone- instead it will look like that is just your style eternally.
4. How much would you pay for this item?
Ok… it’s passed the second opinion test.
You’re excited about three new outfits you have to wear.
And… you know you’ll love this piece for a long time.
Now is the moment of truth- How much would you pay for this article of clothing?
Fill in the blank…
Don’t look at the tags- just be honest.
I often do this game with my man when I’m not quite sure about an item…I ask him:
“How much would you pay for this?”
If the price is on or under his answer- this article definitely adds value to my wardrobe.
If it’s over- maybe I should hold out for something better or an upcoming sale.
What’s interesting is… I never regret leaving these items behind- I never have that dreaded “I wish I just took it home”
You know why? Because that piece wasn’t worth it!
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Only get pieces that pass these four tests because then you know you’re buying value!
Great style is melded through a long process of accumulating great pieces that all go together.
Using these four rules before buying will help your wallet stay fuller and your closet more cohesive.