Thanksgiving Fashion & Food

|Outfit 1:                     |Outfit 2:                 |Outfit 3:
|Scarf: here & here      |Tunic: here             | Scarf: here
|Denim Jacket: here    | Leggings: here        |Vest:here 
|Maxi Dress: here        |Handbag: here         |Shirt: here 
                                    |Boots: here & here   |Jeans: here
                                                                      |Boots: here

This weekend is Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada. As such, I wanted to do a post focused on all things Thanksgiving - both fashion & food. And; it gives all of you American readers extra time to think about your thanksgiving outfits and eats!!!

The three outfits above are all outfits that fit my "Thanksgiving criteria". In other words, they scream "fall" and are comfortable enough to both run around in, and to allow you to eat a ton in haha.

And just for fun, I also wanted to talk a bit about Thanksgiving food. mmm. Below are the recipes I plan on trying this Thanksgiving. For these and more recipes, be sure to follow me on pinterest!

November 22nd update for my American readers: I tried the Apple Cider Sangria recipe and it was AMAZING. Everyone loved it! I definitely recommend this delicious drink. I also made a non-alcoholic version by replacing the white wine with carbonated water (I have a soda stream) and the vodka with a splash of cranberry juice. I also increased the cinnamon by a pinch!

recipe: here

photo care of pinterest 

recipe: here

photo care of pinterest

recipe: here

photo care of pinterest

recipe: here

photo care of pinterest

Have a great Thanksgiving to anyone celebrating this weekend!! I am so excited for the long weekend! Some friends of mine are hosting a giant Thanksgiving potluck on Monday and I cannot wait!

Despite it being a holiday Monday in Canada I WILL still be posting on Monday (and it is an awesome work outfit - you don't want to miss it!) so I will hopefully see you all back here on Monday. Cheers!

Linking up with: the style files // fab favorites // casual friday // forage fashion // friday favorites // favorite fashion friday // fabulous friday // flashback fashion fridays // shoe & tell // hello monday // trend spin linkup - fall fashion 

 

 

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Polette Eyewear: Glasses for us "screen addicts"

A few months back a friend told me about an online eyewear retailer; Polette. I made a mental note to check out them out when I had time - just to see the pretty glasses - but I had no intention of buying anything as I haven't worn glasses since I got laser eye surgery in 2009!   I completely forgot about them for a while until one day I was complaining to a co-worker about how much I had been staring at my computer screen that day, and how my eyes hurt. It was then that she mentioned "E-Polette" - a non-prescription collection of eyewear designed by Polette that reduces blue light/glare in order to PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM COMPUTER SCREENS!

How cool is that?!?

I immediately went and checked out Polette and was so glad that I did!! The entire process of selecting my glasses was fun! As you can see below they have a really cool feature where you can add a photo of yourself (and then size it as directed) to see what the various frames would look like on your face.



I decided to go with the "E-Brooklyn" glasses. I love em! They are a bit oversized which I feel a little "trying to be a hipster" while wearing... but I secretly really enjoy that. 

Glasses: Polette c/o 
Wall Letter: Chapters. Similar: here and here 
PJ Set: H&M. Similar: here
Over-the-Knee Socks: Forever 21 

 Coffee Mug: Chapters

Phone Case: Michael Kors

I find myself wearing my E-Brooklyn's whenever I am stuck spending a day out of court (ugh)... which means sitting in front of a computer all day. I also wear them on lazy weekend mornings when I curl up in bed and catch up on tv shows (I am loving Vampire Diaries & Girls right now) and blogs.

Needless to say, I LOVE these glasses in particular, but also the entire concept of E-eyewear. I would highly recommend it to anyone who, like me, has wayyyy to much screen time in their day!

The one thing I have to tell you though that I did not love about Polette is that it is very slow shipping. ...We're talking molasses at Christmas time here. It was just over one month from when I ordered my glasses to when I received them. I still recommend these glasses (and will still totally be ordering another pay myself!) but I just wanted to point this out to all of you so you are aware.

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2015 Academy Awards Gowns & My Favourite Gowns I've Ever Worn

*photos care of Getty Images, Pop Sugar, Steve Granitz/Wire Image & Just Jared. No photos are my own. No copyright infringement intended. 

The. Academy. Awards. Is there anything else being talked about this morning?!?! I am a *huge* fan of the Oscars (having written my own acceptance speech at the ripe old age of 5... I kid you not) and I must say last night's Academy Awards Show may have been my favourite EVER. The fashion, the humor and the important issues being raised were all right on point (... I'll get back to that part in a moment).

First, the FASHION. There were some incredible gowns last night and I wanted to share with you all my personal favourites - as well as WHY I think these gowns worked.

Second, the issues. As a criminal lawyer, I was personally really excited to hear mention of the incarceration in the US. Jail isn't a "Sexy" issue, so it's not something that gets (in my opinion) the media attention it deserves. It is, however, a huge problem in the US (and in Canada). Did you know that the US incarcerates more YOUTH than any other country in the WORLD?! It's so sad. If this is an issue that interests you in the slightest I HIGHLY recommend you watch Frontline's "Locked Up in America" episode Prison State. I also recommend watching Gideon's Army - an amazing documentary on public defender's in America. It completely changed my outlook on the criminal justice system and has a continuing impact on my career. It's SO interesting.

Ok, total-lawyer-geek-moment is over now. Back to my favourite gowns:

1. Chloe Grace Moritz:

 I absolutely ADORED this Miu Miu dress on Chloe. It is getting quite mixed reviews in the "fashion world" but I think it was the perfect choice for her. Often the young actresses at awards shows look silly to me - like they are playing dress up in their mom's clothes. The straight across strapless neckline and pattern to this dress make it far more youthful than your average red carpet dress, which I think fixes this problem entirely and makes Chloe shine as a young celebrity. And don't even get me started on the pockets... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?! I love pockets in any dress, but with this especially it added an element of "laid back" and cool, that would have looked ridiculous on a more senior actress but worked really well with someone her age.

Similar Dress: here, here and here
 

2. Nancy O'Dell

A black dress is ALWAYS a timeless look. The intense ruffles to this stunning Gauri & Nainika dress add just enough glamour to bring this dress from plain LBD, to red-carpet worthy. If you are wanting a black dress for your big event (prom, formal, etc.) make sure it has something that is a bit dramatic in order to take your dress from every day to extra special.

SIMILAR DRESS: here and here

3. Anna Kendrick

 

What a perfect colour on her!! The peachy tones really complement her fair but rosy skin tone and auburn hair. To me this dress really 'worked' because of the simple accessories silver/diamond rings and earrings) and the fact that her hair was pulled up to ensure a complete view of the stunning collar.

SIMILAR DRESS: here and here

4. Julie Andrews

  

In addition to being quite possibly the most talented, classy lady EVER, Julie Andrews just nailed her outfit. The dark blue is a perfect colour compliment to her dark blonde hair and blue eyes, and the Necklace hanging down into the slight of her top drew attention to this unique detail of the outfit (the slit). Such a win.

My Own Fancy Dresses:

1. Periwinkle Sweetheart

SIMILAR DRESS: here, here, and here

I wore this dress to my sister Rachel's wedding last summer. I am still in love with it, and consider it my "princess" dress. The sweetheart neckline is great for *cough* chest-y *cough* girls like myself, and the tightness just to the natural waist is a flattering fit on my hip-y body type. I love the perwinkle colour and the layer of chiffon that goes all the way around except the slit up the one leg is such a unique detail.  (ps. the last pic is me trying it on in the change room so please excuse the bra strap that is showing, and the lack of any sort of styled hair or makeup!) 

2. Royal Blue Sequined 

SIMILAR DRESS: here, here, here and here

 I wore this dress to my law school "prom" in April 2013. This dress is actually one I borrowed from my mom's closet!! I love the royal blue colour (so dramatic) and the interesting sequins throughout the top of the dress. Given the intensity of the dress, I felt that an up-do was necessary as was a bold red lip.

Thank you all for reading! Hope you enjoyed this post!!

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