The Off-the-Shoulder Top You Need to Own

Top // Shorts // Shoes // Monogram Necklace // Rose Gold Ring 

Taking a break from work wear today to show you an 'off duty' look that I have been loving lately. I have to admit; I bought these Kate Spade glitter keds the moment I saw them. I may be thirty now (yikes by the way!?) but my inner child absolutely refuses to let me give up glitter anytime I can find a way to wear it and still look like an adult.

But I digress. Today what I really wanted to talk about was the off the shoulder shirt trend. This trend is everywhere. Unlike my instant love for my glitter keds, I did not like off-the-shoulder tops... until this one. Off-the-shoulder, as a general trend, does not provide a lot of coverage/support to your chest- a big problem in my books. I also *despise* any clothing that I have to fiddle with or pull at all day long. This style almost always require you to pull (up or down, depending on the shirt) every few minutes in order to keep the shirt sitting where it should.

Not this top. This top is AWESOME. The thin straps that are added to this top are a definite fashion game changer. They allow the look of a flowy off-the-shoulder sleeve, but the shirt stays in place all day long. I also love the sweetheart cut to the chest - which is much more flattering than the straight across cut of most off-the-shoulder tops. 

What do you all think of the off-the-shoulder trend? And do you think this particular style makes the trend more wearable? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Happy (almost) weekend everyone!

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Pink Party Dress

 Dress c/o // Similar Heels (1), (2), (3) // Handbag // Similar Rings (1), (2) // Nail Polish

I really believe that every woman's closet needs that one fun party dress that just makes her smile. This Shabby Apple dress is definitely that piece for me. It has a very "Kate Spade vibe" (without the KS price tag!) and it fits like a glove. Such a win!

Since I am usually in work wear, when I do step out of the corporate fashion bubble, I like to really break from it. I, therefore, love choosing bold colors like this bright pink. I definitely plan on wearing this dress to a few day time parties this summer.

When I do break out a stand out piece like this dress, I try to keep my accessories neutral. I picked up these Kate Spade low strap mary jane's at Winners a few weeks ago and I can't get enough of them. They are the perfect compliment to any bold outfit (work-day wise or party wise).

It poured rain here all weekend so a lot of my fun weekend plans got rained out. It definitely did not leave me in the best head space to start this work week, but, I am trying to start today with a positive attitude (and a very large cup of coffee). Here's to a great week ahead!

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Casual Friday & Silver Jeans Giveaway

*Photos: Allyfotografy Media Co.*  

 Similar Cape  // Similar Turtleneck // Jeans c/o // Similar Boots // Similar Handbag (1), (2) // Earrings

I am all about capes right now. The weather in Vancouver is chilly; but not 'need-my-east-coast-winter-parka' kind of chilly, so I find myself reaching for capes quite often. I also love these Silver Jeans. They are my first ever pair from this brand, and I love the high waisted fit! After a long day in Court yesterday, I am very glad to be having a casual friday.

A couple of things to tell you all on this lovely Friday:

1) These photos were taken by the ah-mazing Allyson - a local BC photographer. She is a true beauty (inside & out) and such a local talent! Check her out if you need photos done! Her website again is here.

2) Today's giveaway is a pair (of your choosing) of Silver Jeans!!! The ones I am styling in today's pics are the Suki Skinny jeans. They are a curvy fit (and I love that!) and they run true to size (I'm a 28). Below are some of the other fits I like:

Aiko flares | Aiko skinny | Aiko distressed skinny | Suki Joga

Today's featured blogger is Jena from Spoonful of Faith. Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway!! Have a great weekend and I will see you back here tomorrow for our FINAL giveaway. It's the biggest/best yet- trust me, you don't want to miss it!

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November Favorites & Tulip Boutique Giveaway

One // Two // Three // Four

Good morning readers! I decided to round-up my favorite outfits from November. I've linked up the original posts for each above. Doing this I learned that this November I was really into two things: incorporating color/texture in my work wear and comfy fall dresses.

Today is Day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways. Today we are giving a way a faux-fur lined poncho from Tulip Boutique. Huge thanks to Tulip for providing such a gorgeous poncho! Ponchos are extremely popular right now, and I like them because they are such a versatile item. You can throw them on over jeans and a tee or over a work look to stay warm and cozy in the office! You can scroll the widget below for some of my other favorite ponchos that are currently available.

Tulip Boutique Poncho

Have a great Tuesday everyone. Tonight I am going to a friend's house for a girls night watching the Victoria's Secret fashion show and catching up over Christmasy treats. I am so looking forward to it. Hope to see you back here tomorrow for this week's Christmas Guide edition of Wednesday Wants!
 
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Simplicity

 *photography: jayjay photography*

Dress c/o // Hat // Similar Boots (cheaper version) // Necklace // Lipstick

On Friday I showed you a laid back 'after work' outfit, and today I wanted to show you another one! This dress is such a great fall staple - add some fall boots and you're good to go! Fashion simplicity at it's finest. I love that this dress is lined and that it is slightly longer than I expected. I can easily wear it even without tights, without worrying at all.

I got this dress using a new online shopping experience called Brandzaffair. Have you heard of it? Brandzaffair is an online platform that allows you to shop your favourite brands and stores via their website - which, while using those big name stores, gives you a personalized shopping experience. You can see up to the date sales at any stores you want - searching by various criteria. You can also search by brands using their Brandzaffair Bargains feature. With this you can look up a specific brand, such as Lush, and see what Lush items are on sale across various store websites! This is such a time saver if you want to get the best deal on something without having to shop around! 

Everyone ready to take on another work week? This weekend seemed to fly by for me! This was a busy weekend with friends birthdays/going away parties, an alumnae event at my alma mater and a little Vancouver blogger get together at my place. I also had a great dance class on Saturday - our teacher gave us choreography to Adele's "Hello" so I was beyond happy.Have a great start to your week and I hope to see you back here on Wednesday! In the meantime, be sure to follow along on instagram & facebook.

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