96. I like to call it borrowing.

First off, thank you to everyone who commented on my last post! The words of encouragement really helped even if some of you hadn't had experience in that situation. The winner did contact me later that day, and I've gotten her info to Shabby Apple for her to be sent the prize. So happy it all worked out :)

blazer - Mexx / shirt - H&M stolen from Boyfriend / necklace - gift / skinny jeans - F21 / boots - Steve Madden

This is a slightly late outfit from the end of last week. You can always tell when it's a Friday (in this case Thursday) or weekend because there's jeans. I love my jeans but they're sadly not appropriate for work. At least I haven't figured out how to disguise them...

Outfits like this remind me why I like shopping for Boyfriend so much. I buy clothes that I like that actually fit him instead of being 3 sizes too big. Then I get to steal them for comfy clothes, and in the process realize that I can make outfits that look good too! This shirt is a prime example. Bought at H&M while in Moncton, I picked it out, he didn't really take to it though I'm not sure why, and I've basically taken it over. A tie at the waist cinches in it just enough. Throw on the statement necklace/blazer for work and voila! Casual but comfy and perfect for work.

I love outfit wins like this. So good. Do you ever steal your significant other's clothes? Boyfriend-style clothing is on trend, but actual taking from boyfriends/husbands/partners is so much more fun!

Til next time!

81. Lazy?

Okay so I went comfy again. I can't help it, it's too cold in my office for dressy clothes. A little color blocking keeps it casual but work appropriate.

 

cardigan - bought by BF's mom, Old Navy / tee - Urban Planet / tank underneath - Bluenotes? / pants - American Eagle circa 2004?

Yes, you read that right. 2004. I'm pretty sure that's when it was anyways. It was mid-2000's. So old that if I tried to find this style ever again I would fail, which kinda sucks cause now that I've actually gotten into wearing them they're kinda nice. Faded navy but not just because they're old.

The cardigan is new and I tried to buy it myself, I did, but pseudo MIL wasn't having it. Boyfriend likes his financial independence and doesn't let his parents buy him stuff, so after helping the MIL pick out a couple of shirts (which I do often) she took this cardigan I'd been eyeing. I learned early it was easier to thank both of BF's parents for things instead of arguing. I still argue with him about getting me stuff though.

In honour of old pants, something I think I've seen somewhere recently. What's the oldest article of clothing you have, and still wear? These are tied with a pair of sneakers I have. The benefit of hitting growth spurts in early teen years was that everything still fits now! I hope this trend continues haha.

Til next time!

18. There's paint on my hand.

Today we're re-painting the bathroom. It was a lime-y green that I cannot and could not stand any longer. So now it's on it's way to being Orange Sherbet! Maybe a little pink but I don't caaaarrrreeeee.

The OOTD's for this week were a little rushed, as I was feeling crappy all week. Didn't take pictures til Thursday and yesterday. Friday was a snow day, but yesterday's outfit was a good approximation of what I would have worn. It works I suppose.

scarf, white tank - bluenotes / white tee - ON / cardigan - sisters / navy cords - gap / steve madden intyce boots

Poor wet boots. And scarf close-up.

 Yes, this definitely is my uniform. I love how the scarf looks with the cardi, it's close enough to pink to go with it but not matchy matchy. I layered a tank under the tee just to give a little more coverage, also one of my favourite things to do so I've realized.

blue cardi - gap (new!) / pink ruffled tank - j. crew / belt - dominion / jeans - guess

An almost repeat for the J. Crew tank. It haaassss to be belted to keep any semblance of shape. There's no other way, I've tried. And the jeans, oh the jeans. I love them so much. Such a good shape and fit and everything, only problem was I actually wore a hole in the knee in less than a year of wear. Not cool. 

That's it for today! Off to catch up on my blog reading while the paint dries. I was gonna go watch it, but that's probably as interesting as watching the boy play C.O.D. right now. Maybe more so. lol. 

Til next time!

16. I'm just so cold.

In my office, there is never enough heat. Just never. I plan outfits, they're cute, then I need a cardigan and sweater layered to keep myself from freezing to death. A couple of times I've actually had to put my winter jacket back on. Yeah, thanks for that. I really needed to be frozen on top of bored!

Here's Thursday/Friday last week. The first set really amuses me. The green shell was what I wanted to wear. The white DC sweater over the black cardi was what I actually had on the entire day. I had the spirit of St. Paddy's Day alright, though no one could see it other than the green nail polish I was, and still am, wearing. The horseshoe necklace is ridiculously vintage, my Dad was given it by his aunt in the 70's I do believe. I like stealing jewelry from my Mom, never thought I'd be able to take anything from my Dad!

Here's the outfits, what do you think?

DC sweater - pseudio / black cardi - tommy / grey mexx dress pants



green shell - le chateau / green paddy's day tee - bluenotes, circa 2007 / horseshoe necklace - stolen from dad, circa 70's

green sweater - bluenotes / button down - marks / jeans - stitches / tank - f21 / steven madden intyce boots - shoe company

So in love with these boots. Snow go away so I can wear them!

I loved Friday's outfit too. I can never think of ways to wear button-downs. I threw this on with my skinny jeans, I like how it turned out. I used half of a tie belt I cut off a black dress of mine. I'm realizing lately how useful those straps are, belting and accentuating my waist without making it too obvious that I'm belting it. I had to include my best pose imitation of Tiffany from A Reason to be Fabulous. It's a good way to show the outfit off, blurred my face out just for good measure. I probably will start showing myself, but then I've got to worry about make-up and not making weird faces. Maybe not...

Til next time!