Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2013!

Guess what time of the year it is again!? um no, not christmas lol...though, it might as well be--for fashionistas! It's Vancouver Fashion Week! After seeing the various Euro Fashion Week fashion and NY Fashion Week on various magazine spreads, it's Vancouver's turn! Granted, our Fashion Week isn't quite at the same level that New York Fashion week is, but we still take our fashion very seriously!

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Fashion From the Movies: Sex & the City Maxi

Ever watch Sex and the City the movie? If you have then you'd know for certain where this scene is from.  Call me crazy, but I love the episodes (which thankfully play on syndication on Cosmo!) and the movie.  I loved this Halston heritage maxi that SJP's character Carrie Bradshaw was sporting at a beach in Abu Dhabi.  Unfortunately this dress would require serious coinage as it is part of the Halston Heritage brand that SJP herself used to sit on the board of!

Fear not! I did find this dupe (if you will) of the dress.  Granted it does not have the cascading train of hers in the movie (as she preferred not to hem hers I guess) but this Forever 21 dress looks just as gorge as hers does!  At the price of $39.80 its a great deal!  This dress came in mint and a color similar to SJP's, coral.

Disaster Zone

Disaster zone, thy name is bedroom....

Last night approximately around 10:30 PM, I heard creaking --faint at the start, then a little louder.  I swear it was like one of those moments when right before something crazy happens, you experience a defeaning silence, as if to pause for effect.  The silence lasted a minute then bam! i heard a huge noise in my closet.  My shelf had collapsed from the weight of all my clothes!

...Ugh, another thing to fix at home over the weekend *sad face*

Happy friday indeed.

It took two hours to clean up the mess and ensure that the collapse won't damage my clothes or anything else.

The Crisp White shirt and Oxblood

Every once in awhile i manage to get dressed up for work; today was one of those days.  i guess it doesn't come to often when co-workers sound surprised lol.

The reactions ranged from surprise to funny but flattering comments!

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Rain on my parade...

I have to say, at least the weather network was a day closer than usual on the report. 

Mother Nature = 1 The Weather Network = 0

I guess Vancouver did need a good cool down after all that heat! lol.

Okay mother nature, you're forgiven. 

Today's fashion choice consists of wellies that I once thought was a bad investment considering the consecutive days of sunshine that followed the purchase.  Now I am happy to see some rain, test out my cute wellys and enjoy the dryness it affords me.

Yep, your eyes do not deceive you....I have white wellies haha.  I thought it's kind of a fun color because even though it's white, they're rain boots so essentially they can get dirty!  I love that they have bit of sheen to them --when the light hits different corners of it different colors kind of appear.  Think of the aurora borealis effect!

I find that even with all the rain and ugly clouds, it's still nice to be able to put abit of fun back in fashion and wear something cute....It certainly makes the feeling of drearyness seem less affecting.  It's important to be dressed for the weather at all (if not most) times in my mind, but it shouldn't stop one from being fashionable while doing it!

Happy Friday!

Summer Tone on Tone:: Retail Therapy in Khaki!

I went to the mall for some cool down last night and for some retail therapy.  It was just a weird day all around and I just wanted to unwind with some window shopping. 

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From Paris via NYC with love - The Tulip Skirt

I am so inlove with this skirt -- it has a slight twist to the regular tulip skirt.  It was an awesome find at the BCBG outlet store while in NYC.  At first you don't think it works when holding it up --I had to take a second look, even try it on since it looked oddly mishapen when not worn.  Once I tried it on however, your natural shape fills the skirt,  draping of the fabric in all the right places and creates a wrap like effect.  It's like magic! the natural tulip shape of the skirt just appears as you wear it.

First Day of Summer - Summer Whites!

Happy First Day of Summer everyone!

It was a beautiful day worthy of the first day of summer and even though it eventually clouded over, we got good use out of the sunshine! 

 I decided to wear my summer whites in honor of the start of the season!

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Saturday Stroll: Maxin' it up!

Saturday afternoon shaped up to be quite sunny for a bit.  I went for a stroll in the afternoon in downtown with my cousin while my bf recovered from the night before lol.

Date Night Fridays: The Wrap Skirt

I had been waiting for friday all week! lol

It was a nice but somewhat chilly night --dinner at Crave with hun and then off to enjoy the Vancouver Nightlife at our usual spot, Barcelona!

Day 3:: Fallon and Dinner in Flowy Bandage Dress

Day 3 was a personal fave of mine --I got to see a taping of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!  He's hilarious as a SNL cast member and I've loved watching his shows when I can catch it so it was a treat to see him live!!! Unfortunately there were no cameras allowed in the premises so I have no photographical evidence lol...Although u can catch a slight glimpse of my bf and even me in one of the camera shots! lol.

After Fallon, we decided to catch a steak dinner at one of the better dining establishments --Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.  We got all dolled up and had a great time!

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Yankees Game: Casual in Cropped Cargos

Day 2: Yankees Game

It was game day for us on day 2.  We had decided to make the most out of our trip by catching a Yankees Game.  It was NY Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals -- a game day that almost wasn't to be.  It was up in the air since the weather had been up and down for days with the rain coming in and out making the possibility of a rain-out happening.  Alas, the skies parted and it didn't rain! To top things off, the Yankees won!!! It was a surreal experience that I would love to have again...Love!

NYC: Departure outfit:: Utility Jacket and Boots

Departure day...or night.

We officially crossed the border at around 11pm, at which time we had several hours to kill before our flight. To me it seemed ideal seeing as how our previous trip to NYC went off to a shaky start with a red-eye flight leaving us super tired...

I decided long ago to dress comfy for this flight --i initially decided and wore my aritzia fair aisle lambswool sweater, but a few hours in while at the airport, it proved slightly warmer than anticipated.  Luckily, I had my jacket to switch to in case the occasion called for it....

to check out what I finally wore to our departure to NYC..check it out!

Harem Pants at work

Exhausting day at work...I feel like whenever I get a chance to catch up, things pile back up again --neverending cycle i suppose...I decided to be somewhat comfy at work today even though I still wore heels, I guess it was a trade-off.  I wore my new harem pants purchased while I was on vacation in NYC...

Go Yankees! lol

While in New York recently, I was lucky enough to visit a baseball game between NY Yankees and KC Royals...People take their baseball there seriously! lol.  I was able to purchase some swag after the game --but just hats at the team store.  This tanktop was actually from Victoria's Secret! love this tank..so cute!  I went to their site recently and found that they've got cute fan gear for every team! awesome for the ladies that want to support their team and look cute doing it!

Sunday Errands: coral romper in a heatwave

Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone's had as good a weekend as I have.  Today was an errand day for me as I had to once again pick up stuff for my trip to NYC in a week! *yay!* I am so excited but I know I still have lots to do before my trip...

I decided to wear something super comfy to run around and do my errands.  I love rompers, they are so comfy and stylish...It's my answer to a lazy-dressing day --I don't have to worry about top and bottom..Just throw it on and off you go!

Friday Night Lights: High Waist Jeans & Red Pumps

I had a rough week and as such, wanted to get a little loose on a friday night in downtown--my fave part of the city!  Friday night lights, a late dinner at the rooftop patio of The Keg yaletown which boasted breath-taking views then off to our fave party spot, Barcelona Ultralounge!

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Dress for less!

My first ever bandage inspired dress was from Marciano--the Hayden dress, bought by my bf.  I have been inlove with the fit and cut eversince.  I can't imagine a more flattering shape than shaping your own silhouette.   Since then, lots of imitations have surfaced, from the small trendy stores to the bigger box stores releasing their own version.  I have tried different ones over the years, since i knew the price of my fave Marciano dress wasn't quite as easily reachable to the masses, but alas, I couldn't find one better...Unless you went to Herve Leger or BCBG --now those are some pretty hot looking bandage dresses (duh, from the original himself).

I recently found this dress while doing my usual perusing of the Forever 21 website..

Forever 21 - Paneled Cutout Dress - $35.80 cdn.

To compare, check out my Marciano Dress...

Casual warmth: Knit Cape and Leggings

Wednesday was rainny and gloomy so when I had to run some errands at the mall I decided to get cozy in my fave knit cape and leggings for maximum comfort and warmth.

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Sheer Blush and Neutrals

Today was a cloudy day but I was still hopeful that some sunshine will peak out of the clouds even for just a little bit...It was busy at work but I pushed through to get some paperwork done, even if not all...I love sheer blouses lately, I guess you could even say obsessed! I love that they give that feminine touch to a normal work outfit! 

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