Monthly Archives: June 2013

Mom’s Must Have Summer Items: Jeans

This is what I wore yesterday: jeans, Hunter boots, a graphic tee. No need to explain why I’m dressed for Winter. The stickers on my hand are courtesy of my son :). He told me that he loves me that’s why he gave me the stickers. Made my heart melt :).

Jacket (Jacob). T-Shirt (J Crew). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Boots (Hunter). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Purse (J Crew).

This is what I am wearing today for a play date: jersey skirt, simple 3/4 length t-shirt and sandals. The weather is supposed to be amazing this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed.

Skirt (Jacob). Top (J Crew). Sandals (Steve Madden). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Purse (J Crew).

Weekly Outfit Recap

I am so excited to be collaborating with Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood for our Mom’s Must Have Summer Items Series. For the next 5 Fridays we will each feature 5 items we think is essential for every mom to have in her wardrobe this Summer.

This week we will each feature how to style jeans. My go-to jean for the Summer is the “Boyfriend Jean”. I find it’s more forgiving than other jeans, it’s extremely versatile and perfect for a mom-on-the-go. You can dress it up with heels and a blazer or dress it down with flats and an oxford shirt.

Here are a few different ways I like to style my boyfriend jean.

Casual: Running Errands

Jeans (Gap). Sweater (J Crew). Flats (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (J Crew). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

Casual: Playdate

Shirt & Jeans (Gap). Shoes (Toms c/o Aritzia). Purse (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

Preppy

Jacket (RW & Co.). Sweater (J Crew). Jeans (Gap). Flats (Aldo). Chambray Top (American Eagle). Purse (Fossil c/o The Bay). Necklace (Stella & Dot).

Going Out

Jacket (H&M). Jeans & Top (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors). Necklace (J Crew).

Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood is showing 2 different ways of wearing jeans: daytime and evening.

Daytime

Evening

Stay tune next Friday for our second installment. Thanks Ada for collaborating with me.

I saw this quote on Facebook and thought it was quite appropriate for any moms out there.

Don’t forget to link up to my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up. Click here to link up.

Wishing everyone a happy Canada Day long weekend.

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

Green, Brown & Tres-Chic Fashion Link Up

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It’s still raining here, but apparently they are saying that the weekend will be nice. Let’s hope so. This is what I wore to playdate yesterday: embroidered blouse, jacket, trouser jeans.

Jacket & Blouse (RW & Co.). Jeans (Gap). Flats (Aldo). Necklace (Coach). Purse (J Crew). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

Here are my favorite 3 looks from last week:

Jenn from The Brandied Pair

Tara from Penniless Socialite

Catherine from CatNap

Thank you to everyone who linked up last week.

Ok Ladies, It’s now time for Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

4. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

May this blog inspire you to link up.

The winner of the $50 Giftcard to Children’s Place is… click here to check. Thank you to all those who entered. Don’t worry, I’ve got some fabulous giveaways coming up in July.

Happy Thursday Everyone!!!!

Olive, Rain and Wild Weekend

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Hi Everyone. It’s seems like forever since I wrote a post. The last 2 posts were written last week. We had a crazy but amazing weekend, filled with lots of firsts and some changes to come. Before I get to the that I wanted to remind everyone of my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up that’s tomorrow. Hope you can join me.

This is what I wore yesterday: my olive pants, white tee and black vest. It’s raining yet again!!! Vancouver does have a rain forest-like climate. It pretty much rains from November to July. Let’s hope that July brings some much needed sunshine. I, along with everyone else here in the lower mainland are done with the rain.

Pants (Jacob). Vest (Gap). T-Shirt (J Crew). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Watch (Michael Kors).

Henry Lou sent over this fabulous bracelet. It is made out of leather and has been spotted on many celebrities. I wore it this weekend and I love it. It’s versatile, cute and my style. I want to thank Henry Lou for this fabulous bracelet and keep reading because I’ll be giving away this fabulous bracelet in the upcoming weeks.

As I said earlier, this weekend was filled with a lot of things. Saturday was insane. We had dance class, end of the year gymnastics, a bday party and dance pictures. Below are some pictures.

My son’s feet remind me of Hobbit feet and they are too cute!!!

On Sunday we went to Ikea and picked out a big boy bed for Aiden. We went with bunk bed that his friend also has. It’s not as high as a traditional one and you can get a canopy that goes over top of the bed to keep him from falling out. We weren’t able to finish putting the bed together as there were 2 screws missing. He did manage to sleep in his “big boy” bed all by himself, without getting up in the middle of the night on the mattress on the floor.

We also had my son’s end of the year dance recital. My husband and I couldn’t be prouder of him. He was the only boy and he wore his crab costume proudly. He danced his little heart out. He had no fear. He went on stage like he was an old pro. I cheered so loudly and cried my eyes out (shocking I know!! :)). I am so proud of that little guy. This is us at his performance.

I have much more to share but will continue in tomorrow’s post.

Come back tomorrow for the winner of the $50 Giftcard to Children’s Place and to link up.

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!

Peplum Top 4 Ways

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I would really, really, really appreciate it if you could please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me for their Summer Style Contest. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

I recently purchased a peplum top. Truth be told I was holding out on buying anything peplum as I thought it would be short lived trend. Well I was wrong. It’s been here 2 seasons now and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere soon. I decided to ease my way into peplum by purchasing this black and white peplum top from Jacob. We all know how much I love stripes.

Here are 4 different ways I styled this fabulous top:

Casual

Top (Jacob). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Sandals (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Arm Candy (Stella & Dot & The Bay). Watch (Michael Kors).

Work

Top (Jacob). Skirt (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (Banana Republic). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

Date With Husband

Jacket (RW & Co.). Shorts (Gap). Top (Jacob). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (Jacob). Necklace (Joe Fresh). Bracelet (Coach). Watch (Michael Kors).

Girl’s Night

Black & White Stripe Peplum Top-Girl's Night

Top (Jacob). Pants (J Crew). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

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May this blog inspire you to purchase a peplum top.

Happy Tuesday Everyone.

Black & White Striped Maxi & Wallis’ Summer Style Contest

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Happy Monday Everyone!!! Hope you all had a good weekend. We had a crazy busy one. We had my son’s dance class, followed by the end of the year gymnastics, a birthday party and dance pictures all on Saturday. My son had his end of the year dance recital on Sunday. I’ll share the details and pictures this week.

Last Monday I mentioned that Wallis sent over a few items for their Facebook Summer Style Contest and I featured a mint blazer with a polka dot blouse. They also sent over a black and white maxi dress. This maxi dress will be perfect for Summer.

Wallis Black & White Maxi Dress

Dress (Wallis). Shoes (Steve Madden). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors). Necklace (J Crew). Purse (J Crew).

Now that you’ve seen 2 looks from Wallis, I need you guys to continue to vote. The contest runs from today Monday June 17 until Sunday June 30, Midnight. You can vote once an hour for me, by going to their Facebook page and voting. I would appreciate all the votes that I can get.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. Click here to vote.

Don’t forget to enter my $50 Giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter.

Don’t forget to link up each Thursday for my Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

May this blog inspire you to purchase a fabulous maxi this Summer.

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Stripes, Summer Must Haves & Rainbows

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I want to thank everyone who has voted. We need to keep the votes coming, I’ve fallen behind. Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me. Thank you :).

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

Thank you to everyone who linked up yesterday. You can still link up until Sunday Midnight. Click here to link up.

This is what I ended up wearing yesterday: a stripe sweater, jeans and my Hunter boots. It poured rain, but I still took my son to his end of the year preschool picnic.

Sweater (Old Navy). Jeans & T-Shirt (Gap). Hunter Boots. Hat (Aldo). Bracelets (Ily Couture & Stella & Dot). Watch (Coach). Necklace (My Name Necklace).

Although it rained the entire time we were at the park, we still managed to have some fun. My son even got his face painted and he has never wanted to have his face painted.

Weekly Fashion Recap

I don’t have a picture of me today, because I wasn’t sure what I was going to wear when I wrote this post yesterday. I’ll post it on Monday.

Since today is the first day of Summer, I thought I woud include my must-have Summer list: printed shorts, shirtdress, fedora, maxi skirt, wedges and sandals. All of these items are perfect for any woman and mom-on-the-go. They are comfortable and versatile.

I’ll leave you with this quote that I saw on RW & Co.’s webpage. I thought it was quite apropos.

May this blog inspire you to vote for me, enter the giveaway and to purchase something fabulous for Summer (if Summer ever arrives here!!!!).

Happy Friday and Weekend Everyone!!!!

Blue, White & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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I would really, really, really appreciate it if you could please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me for their Summer Style Contest. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

This is what I wore yesterday: blue cardigan, t-shirt and jeans. The weather is lousy and rainy. What a surprise??? Can you tell I’m sick and tired of all this bloody rain!!!!

Cardigan (H&M). Shirt (RW & Co.). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritizia). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Coach). Earrings (Ruby & Ink).

I wrote this post yesterday and I wasn’t sure what I would be wearing today. It’s my son’s end of the year preschool picnic but it’s raining. Not sure what I’ll be wearing or if we’ll go. If the rain stays away then we will go. I’ll post my outfit picture tomorrow.

Here are my favorite 3 looks from last week:

Alice from Happiness at Mid-Life

Toni from Toni Everyday

Lauren from Sophisticated In Style

Thank you to everyone who linked up last week.

Ok Ladies, It’s now time for Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

4. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

May this blog inspire you to vote for me in the Wallis contest, to enter the Children’s Place giveaway and to link up and visit other’s blogs.

Happy Thursday Everyone!!!

Maxi Dress Link Up & $50 Children’s Place Giveaway

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Just wanted to let you all know that I’m guest posting over at Elegance & Mommyhood today. Thanks Ada for having me. Come by and say hi.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Today I am linking up with the fabulous Marion from Marionberry Style for her Trend of the Month Link Up. This month’s trend is one of my favorites: maxi dresses!!! I can’t get enough of them. If you don’t own one yet, ladies, go out and get yourself one. They have great ones at The Gap and Old Navy. I love that they are comfortable yet feminine. I like that they are versatile and you can dress it up or down. Here is the way I styled my black and white stripe maxi. I decided to add a cobalt blazer to it and some sandals.

Dress (Gap). Jacket (RW & Co.). Sandals (Aldo). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Purse (J Crew).

I was very happy when I was contacted by Coupons.com to host a $50 Giveaway to Children’s Place. Coupons.com gives you codes for free shipping and extra % off your purchases. I had intended on having my son model the clothes I got for him, all for $50, but he had other plans. I was able to get 2 shirts, 3 shorts, 1 pair of jeans and a baseball cap for just over $50.

What would you buy with $50 at The Children’s Place? One lucky reader is going to find out!

It’s easy to enter. Just visit Coupons.com and tell me which coupon code you would use to shop at The Children’s Place. Leave me a comment and be sure to track it in the Rafflecopter below. You can also earn additional entries after unlocking the first one. This is open to both Canada and the US and runs from Wednesday June 19 to Tuesday June 25 Midnight PST. Good luck everyone.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Stop by Tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

May this blog inspire you to check out the fabulous kids items at Children’s Place, Coupons.com and buy yourself a fabulous maxi this Summer.

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!

Yellow, Printed Pants & Father’s Day Fun

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I hope everyone had a great Father’s Day weekend. We had a great one and before I get to that, a few housekeeping items to start with.

I wanted to thank Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood for featuring as one of her looks of the week.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once a day and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

The winners of the Dots & Dashes giveaway are: Karen Ceraldi, Kelly Krol, Christen Rumble, Julia Kadow and Kim Fink. I’ll be sending you ladies an email with details on how to claim your prizes. Congrats Ladies!!!!

Please stop by Stesha’s blog: Classic & Bubbly and enter to win this fabulous bracelet that I’m giving away. Click here to enter.

Stop by this Thursday and link up to my weekly link up: Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday. Click here for details.

Ok now that I’ve got all that housekeeping out of the way this is what I am wearing today: my printed crop pants, my yellow tank and my flower sandals. You may recognize this outfit from last week’s 7×7 challenge, seen here.

Pants (Gap). Top (Jacob). Sandals (Steve Madden). Arm Candy (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors). Purse (Coach).

This is my son after running the preschool race on Friday. I realized this will be his last year running this race as next year he will be in preschool on Fridays as well. How time flies!!!

We had a great weekend. I worked on Saturday and I had an amazing day. Worked with fabulous co-workers and had a relatively slow day. It was much needed after my last few crazy shifts. On Sunday I let my husband sleep in and Aiden and I made him breakfast: Mimosas, German Apple Pancakes, Whipped Cream, Fresh berries, Bacon, and Coffee.

We had some furry visitors after lunch, a Mama raccoon and her babies.

I mentioned a few weeks back that I had made reservations at The Italian Kitchen for Father’s Day dinner. When we got their, Durprit, the man who took our reservations, remembered our request for French Fries and Mashed Potatoes and they brought it out for Aiden. It was awesome. They had a high chair ready and also had crayons and paper ready for him. I was hesitant before I made the reservations but I have to say that they were so friendly to us. The food was absolutely amazing. I took some pictures on my phone but I can’t seem to get them off, so you’ll just have to take my word for it that the Truffle Spaghetti was to die for. My husband totally regretted not getting what I ordered. What’s new with that??? Below is a picture of us at the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and say that it is very family friendly. Thank you for an amazing dinner and experience.

May this blog inspire you to head over to Stesha’s blog and enter my giveaway, head to Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me and to try out The Italian Kitchen.

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!!

Pink, Mint, Polka Dots & Wallis

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I hope everyone had a good weekend. I worked on Saturday, the boys went to a birthday party and on Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day. I’ll fill you in on our Sunday escapades tomorrow.

This is what I am wearing today: crop jeans, sandals, pink tank top and color block cardigan. Perfect outfit for taking my son to gymnastics.

Cardigan (J Crew). Tank Top (Jacob). Jeans (RW & Co.). Sandals (Aldo). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors). Purse (Banana Republic).

Wallis, a UK clothing company, contacted me a month ago asking me if I wanted to participate in their SUMMER STYLIST CONTEST? I was thrilled to be asked and of course I wanted to participate. They kindly sent me 3 items and asked me to style them and post it on my blog. The grand prize is a feature on Wallis’ blog and a $500 shopping spree on www.wallisfashion.com. The contest runs from today Monday June 17 until Sunday June 30, Midnight. You can vote once a day for me, by going to their Facebook page and voting. I would appreciate all the votes that I can get. You guys helped me before to get to 9th place for the Circle of Mom’s Top Fashion Blog, please help me get to #1 :).

I received this gorgeous mint blazer (mint is all the rage right now) and this gorgeous polka dot blouse. I decided to style it for a night out. I have a girl’s night coming up next week and this would be perfect for it.

Blazer & Blouse (Wallis). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Shoes (Aldo). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Purse (J Crew). Watch (Michael Kors).

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. Click here to vote.

Don’t forget to stop by Stesha’s blog, Classic & Bubbly and check out my guest post and enter my giveaway for this fabulous pave link bracelet from Gigglosophy.

Don’t forget to link up each Thursday for my Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

May this blog inspire you to purchase something mint this Summer and to stop by Wallis’ Facebook page, and vote for me.

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Weekly Outfit Recap

Casual: Running Errands

Casual: Playdate

Preppy

Going Out

Daytime

Evening

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

4. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

Casual

Work

Date With Husband

Girl’s Night

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. Click here to vote.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

I want to thank everyone who has voted. We need to keep the votes coming, I’ve fallen behind. Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me. Thank you :).

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

Thank you to everyone who linked up yesterday. You can still link up until Sunday Midnight. Click here to link up.

Weekly Fashion Recap

Also don’t forget to enter my $50 giftcard giveaway to Children’s Place. Click here to enter and for details.

Toni from Toni Everyday

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

4. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once an hour for me and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

Stop by Tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Please stop by Wallis’ Facebook page and vote for me. It’s as easy as clicking on this link, finding my picture and pressing vote. You can vote once a day and I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Please stop by Stesha’s blog: Classic & Bubbly and enter to win this fabulous bracelet that I’m giving away. Click here to enter.

Stop by this Thursday and link up to my weekly link up: Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday. Click here for details.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

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