140. An absence.

I realized lately I've reached a new level of neglect for my blog. It's not something I'm completely happy with, but that's what happens when life gets in the way. Reasons for said absence? It has been over a month, you see. August was it's own kind of busy, finishing up my work-term and the associated things to do. I managed to get a post in before I headed on my vacation time, but the relaxation left me to my own devices. Saw Keith Urban (!!!!) for the second time and loved it intensely. Some conflict happened with my tickets but I got a great seat after and even managed to hang with a friend during the show.

Montreal was such an amazing time. I loved the feel of the city, and getting to explore around it with my Mom. I brought my Nikon with me to try and document some of my outfits, but carrying it around while shopping got a little old. Still need to get Mom's pictures to post a few. Something I'm hoping to do soon.

After Montreal came Fredericton, to see the best friend before her return home! Met some more of her family and the new BF, who is a sweetheart. I like seeing her happy :) Our road-trip home was long and tiring but it was definitely a good experience. 36 hours, and I saw 4 provinces in 4 days. Well traveled takes on another new meaning.

And then we come to the real fun part: my second last term of university. School is busy all.the.time. I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things after being away from real classes for a year. I fully intended to update once I returned but classes hit me hard, along with all the work necessary for it. I'm trying to wear things that are comfortable but still cute. It's a challenge when it's still freaking summer here. On that note, here's my way of coping with the heat but still looking school appropriate.

Also, new hair! Yay!

shirt - H&M / skirt - Old Navy, circa 2003 / scarf - street vendor, in Rome / flats - AE from Payless

I still haven't gotten around to wearing all my new clothes. I bought lots of cute stuff in Montreal but the weather isn't cooperating for the most part. More stripes to add, of course. A lot of the things I got were very dressy, so I'm trying to figure out how to bring them back to casual. It's an interesting challenge.

And on that note, off again I go. Two papers due this week, one written and one outlined but left to be finished. School work never ends for me. I'm gonna work harder to make sure that the next post isn't so long coming!

Til next time!

128. Blue's the way I roll.

So, in case you haven't heard, I live on an island. In the Atlantic Ocean. And around this time of year, we get pretty little icebergs that float on by, and make the ocean look even prettier :)

look, there's one now!

And if you really have heard of Newfoundland, you'll know those friggers are gigantic and it's never as warm as it looks in pictures. It was a warm day on Saturday, my warm being everyone else's, gee I should wear a sweater.

dress - Old Navy / scarf - from Europe07 travels / belt - joefresh / flats - random Portuguese store / sunglasses - new, prescription! / jacket - Mavi

In honour of Mr. Berg, I wore a dress and tried to match the colors around me. I actually didn't, which is the sad part, but I'm all blue in front of the ocean and the blue sky with the ice-blue and white berg there above me. It's seasonal, anyways.

So where have I been lately? I'm still wearing clothes, and work appropriate clothes even. I'm attributing my absense to the fact that I'm into yoga more than blogging now. I prefer to go to yoga after work, or after supper after work, than to come home and take pictures of what I've been wearing. It's not necessarily a bad thing, since I quite love it, but I used to like blogging too. I feel like I'm a in a funk now. Maybe it's because I know my family and friends know about it, and it's no longer a big deal. It's still important to me, I think. And I think people are still reading. Are you still out there, dear friends? I'm sorry if I've let you down, but I promise I'll try to be better.

Not a whole lot has happened since last week. Three works of work done, I got paid, I make several banana breads with new beautiful mixer and fell more in love with it, and found out I still can't be on time for work. I work farther away, and I have to park in a giant parking garage, but I still fail on that side of things. I can't even think of what else I've done.

What else do I have coming up? I can't think of that either! But right now I have sleep, it's almost 10pm! A girl needs her beauty sleep!

Til next time!

67. Last day!

Wow. Last day of the 21 Day Challenge. I gotta say, I enjoyed it overall. Didn't think I'd make it through some days but I did it! So proud.

In honour of that pride, I decided to really try one of my favourite looks from the past few years. At some fashion event in 2007, Cameron Diaz had such a great mix of bright fuschia and turquoise. I decided to take the same colors and interpret into a much easier weekend/work look!

 

Necklace - F21
Shirt - Ricki's
Jeans - F21
Sandals - Spring

I really love this outfit. I wore this out to a bbq at my aunt's, it's the right amount of polished but casual. This necklace was broken when I received it in my order, but I didn't think that would be too much effort to fix it. Easier to do that than send it back. I was able to restring it quickly, but then broke it and had to do it again lol. I really like the bright pink with the blue, it's a great combination.

Really can't believe that I'm finished! Now I don't have anyone to tell me what to wear. Hmm. This could be interesting. I'm planning on doing a re-cap post tomorrow, with all 21 looks. If you're curious just click here [link] to see all the outfits now, or head on over to Freckles In April to see everyone's last look for the challenge!

Til next time!

46. Cause today I don't feel like doing anything, nothing at all

I'm having a thing for song lyrics in titles lately. This is not a good road to go down, I love too many songs and know too many lyrics. Also, warning. I liked most of these pictures so this is photo heavy...slightly.

dress - old navy / cardi - target / white tank - bluenotes / sandals - havianas

I love warm days. Considering this was the first stretch of nice weather this year, it was good to get out and enjoy it! About 25 celsius that day I think, we never really reach more than 30 degrees here (for you American folk, that translates about high 70s to low 90s. that's as hot as it gets..ever). Dresses are very necessary even when by the coast, where it cools down a little more. Everyone gravitates towards the water, and the many beaches around the Avalon.

We ended up getting lunch before lounging on the rocky beach. Local take-out with some of the best fresh fish there is. Cod is the only fish I eat, the only seafood in fact. It's all I would need to eat lol. Feast on some of those pictures, and just try to tell me you aren't hungry!

nom'ing it up.

so unhealthy. so so delicious.

boyfriend retrieving a rock for me. I'm difficult. 

I think I'm gonna have to go visit that take-out again. I'm partially drooling. Lovely.

Til next time!

42. An almost summer day.

I complain about the weather a lot. Living in NL has its benefits, but the fact that it was so cold in the entire month of June that it was nicknamed Juneuary. I found it quite amusing at first, despite the cold. Actually, thinking back on it I think we had some warmer days in January than June. Sad thought.

plaid shirt - f21 (heritage) / dress - delia's, $10 on sale! / sandals - spring

obligatory hair flick. I do this 8 million times after I wash my hair.

This was a particularly nice day, I even shaved my legs. I don't know why I don't own any maxis when shaving my extensive length of leg is such a feat. I had a few more pictures picked out but I don't feel like editing or resizing, so here they are in unedited glory. Cloudy days suck but they may for good lighting.

I meant to post this yesterday, but such is life. My parents are in so I get less time to blog secretly. I managed to take a few outfit pics this week though, and I probably will show boyfriend soon. He keeps taking pictures for me and I don't think he knows why! Oh well, it will all be revealed in time... ;) 

Til next time!