FALL UPDATE #2

My first fall update was about getting a few key basics for work.  My next update was definitely all about the casual (classics, of course!).

J.Crew Perfect Shirt in Buffalo Check - this reminds me so much of my childhood, very lumberjack.  Love the fitted cut and can think of so many ways to wear it.  Fits TTS (but borders on a teeny bit snug across my overly ample boobies) , although I truly wish that the button down shirts were a bit shorter - if I leave them un-tucked, it looks like I'm wearing my giant-boyfriend's shirt and if I tuck them, there is so much damned bulk - why so long???

J.Crew Cambridge Cable Chunky Turtleneck Sweater (good lord, that's a mouthful) - cozy, classic: what's not to love?  Fits very TTS and can't wait for the weather to cool off to wear with jeans and various skirts!

J.Crew Snowcap Quilted Jacket - with the strange winters here in Calgary (chinooks can mean it is -30 one day and +15 the next), you need lots of outerwear options (casual and dressy) to accommodate.  This jacket fits the bill on the casual side and I can double the usage for snowshoeing on "warmer" days.  Fits TTS and is a bit boxy, but I expect that with any puffy jacket!

J.Crew Matchstick Jeans in Old Glory - not quite glorious, but very nice basic jeans (for tucking into boots).  They will definitely need to be hemmed, but fit TTS and are a great, classic wash. 

And finally, the J.Crew Factory Long Belted Puffer Jacket - I have one from last season in an army green colour, but was never nuts about it.  I think this one fits the bill.  Yes, it's "boxy", but the belt helps to combat that.  It will be perfect on the colder days for walking to and from work and, obviously, perfect for casual weekends and walks to the dog park and wine store!!  I see this one in heavy rotation!

What do I want next?  There are only a few other things I "want"...a pair of mid-heel, black, knee high boots (riding inspired - I really like these ones from Tory Burch), a pair of high-heel, black booties (I have not found the perfect ones yet) and a new pair of 70s inspired, stacked heel, brown, knee high boots (I like these ones from Michael Kors, but do not like that they are pull on - the zipper helps keep the leg shape - guess I have to keep looking.).  

That's all folks.  What are your must haves for fall?

OOTD - AUTUMN LEAVES

Nothing much to say about this today other than I feel like I'm ready to move into fall....

...oh and sorry for the horrible pic today - i just couldn't do it.

Shirt: vintage
Cardigan: J.Crew
Skirt: Gap (insanely old)
Purse: J.Crew
Shoes: Oh Deer
Watch: Rotary
Jewels: Swarovski, Ralph Lauren, custom

OOTD - HEAD TO TOE J.CREW

There was a time in which most of my "high street" clothes were from Banana Republic, but something happened in the last 5 or so years and now I barely even bother looking there anymore.  And then the Canadian $ started getting better and I re-connected with my old friend J.Crew.  And haven't looked back.  And now my closet is packed with J.Crew.  I could probably open up my own store. 

On to today's outfit...I love this.  Even with the protruding pot belly.  I just freaking love the retro jade colour so freaking much!!!  A I'm so happy that the skirt and blouse matched so perfectly.  This is my first time wearing the jacket and it's a little more stiff than I like - needs to be "broken in" a bit I guess.  I also decided to put in a close-up of the shoes, because I just adore them.  They are extremely comfortable and have such a classic shape - and the print is just divine (I also have them in the leopard print and they are just as lovely!).

Jacket / Shirt / Skirt / Purse / Shoes: J.Crew
Watch: Jacques Lemans
Jewels: Alexis Bittar, Ralph Lauren, Swarovski (OMG - no J.Crew???)

OOTD - RED, WHITE AND...LEOPARD?

I have been very out of sorts lately and unhappy in general...not the least of which is how unhappy I've been with my physical self lately.  I'm so out of shape and yet just can't seem to get motivated to get moving and then I just keep hating myself for that and so just eat instead and over and over we go - the story of my life.  And I realized that just a month back I was no thinner, but was blogging daily and was not feeling nearly so defeated.  Maybe it's also the change in season - it's always hard to get used to dressing in a different way.  Either way, I guess I still have a lot of work to do on myself.

Blouse: J.Crew
Jacket: J.Crew
Skirt: J.Crew (god, what else??)
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Watch: Cartier
Jewels: J.Crew (good grief!!), Ralph Lauren, Swarovski, custom

OOTD - BURGUNDY WINE

Well last week was totally crazy at work, so didn't have much time to post here.  Thankfully this week looks much better and it's also a 4-day week!! 

The weather is crazy right now - close to freezing in the morning and then mid-20s (Celsius) in the afternoon - so it's kind of hard to figure out how to dress...do you dress for the morning or the afternoon?  Today, I think I'm a bit in the middle - wool sweater and skirt, but bare legs...

Sweater: Talbots
Skirt: J.Crew
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Watch: Cartier
Jewels: J.Crew, Swarovski, custom

OOTD - CHERRY TOMATO

Ugh, I've been so busy the last few days and didn't have a chance to take any pictures, which is too bad, because I really loved both days.  Oh well....I love today's outfit as well.  I have to say, I almost never wear a blouse tucked in without a jacket or cardican to cover up my thick waist and pot belly, but I'm starting to accept myself better and just go with it and I must admit: I feel great in this :-)

Shirt: J.Crew

Skirt: J.Crew

Belt: so old, I have no idea

Purse: Celine

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Watch: Jacques Lemans

Jewels: Tiffany, Swarovski, custom

OOTD - BACK TO BLACK

I have always tended to wear a lot of black and grey in the fall / winter (with some red thrown in, of course), but with me adding so much colour this last spring / summer, I'm going to make a more conscious effort to do that for fall / winter.  I will never give up black, of course, just pepper in a little more "spice"...hahaha.

I'm getting my hair done today after work - thank goodness!!  I really have a lot of split ends right now :-(

Blouse: J.Crew
Jacket: J.Crew
Skirt: J.Crew (good grief, I wear a lot of J.Crew!!)
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Watch: Cartier
Jewels: J.Crew, Alexis Bittar, Swarovski, custom

OOTD - ORANGE PEEL

Fall is definitely coming and I am happy to be able to bring some new items into rotation.  I'm not sure what to say about this outfit - I guess if it's that boring to me, it's bound to be boring to everyone else, but I at least feel professional.  Have a great day!

Dress: J.Crew

Jacket: Talbots

Purse: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Semilla

Watch: Movado

Jewels: Tiffany, Swarovski, custom

OOTD - PRETTY PLEATS

I really wasn't feeling very good or pretty today, but then my boss told me I looked really nice today, so that perked me up, but now after looking at these pics, I feel very blah again.  So there you go!

Blouse: J.Crew

Cardigan: J.Crew

Skirt: O (never heard of them before or since, but love the skirt!!)

Purse: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Sergio Rossi

Glasses: Bulgari

Watch: Jacques Lemans

Jewels: Tiffany, Swarovski, custom