Lady Dressing - Skirt & Blouse

I don't post enough skirt & blouse combinations. I really should try...except winter is coming...I love "Game of Thrones"...and Carriage Trade...outfit and jewelry is from Carriage Trade. Now what to do the dress or the skirt and blouse...

Blouse - Joie

Skirt - Nicole Miller

Bracelet - Carriage Trade

Shoes - Christian Louboutin

Python Skirt & Purple Blouse

My husband and I joined a group of friends and went out to Rodney's Oyster bar in downtown Toronto. I am never disappointed by that restaurant. We OD'd on oysters and split a Lobster BLT and lobster. Then we had dessert - chocolate mousse and carrot cake. We don't get to go out for dinner very often together so when we do we eat our faces off. Okay, its more like I do, my husband has to tell me to pace myself.

I don't know where the wind machine came from, feeling very supermodel like.

Skirt - Danier

Blouse - Joie

Shoes - Jimmy Choo (old)

Bag - Cassis (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Stella & Dot, Ann Taylor

Surprise! - This is What I Wore

My girlfriend had a surprise birthday luncheon with her close girlfriends - best surprise ever - her birthday is in November, luncheon end of September. The look on her face was priceless!

It is driving me crazy that this shirt is wrinkled!! I wore it to the party, got home and took the pictures. Missed it.

Hooking up for WIWW! Come and visit.

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Blazer - Banana Republic (old)

Blouse - Joie

Jeans - James Jeans (old)

Shoes - Steve Madden (old)

Bag - Fendi (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Ann Taylor, The Bay (old)
Sunglasses - Ray Ban (old)

Mundane Monday's - A Print

I am print averse. I don't know why, I love prints, just not on my body. I am getting better at wearing prints in my old age and have featured a few summer prints. When I bought this blouse I was so proud of myself - a PRINT for fall! Now it may not seem revolutionary to most but for me I am venturing out of my comfort zone of warm solid fall colours and it looks gone on me...seriously it really does look good on me. This outfit is so basic I had to feature it on Mundane Monday's. It's back!

I guess I am cheating a bit regarding prints - this is an animal print (cheetah or leopard) and those are neutrals for me...except this one is purple so I do get two points for effort. I just love leopard prints. Some are saying cougar under their breathe!! Haha!

Blouse - Joie

Jeans - James Jeans (old)

Shoes - Tory Burch (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Stella & Dot

Silk Blouse + Python = Date Night Or Girls Night Out

Carriage Trade is helping me get my pretty on. Blouses are everywhere and so are the price points and fabrications. To be quite honest, nothing says "woman" like a beautiful blouse, Joie did an amazing job of showcasing well cut and versatile blouses for women. Whether you are looking for brights or neutrals Joie did it - and in silk! Now silk is not for the kids nor is it a good idea to apply body lotion then touch a silk blouse (learned two hard lessons - both pieces ended in the garbage) but it is for grown ups and grown up things like work, date night or dinner with friends. So I had to pick this blouse and then I saw these jeans in dark PYTHON!

I have to be honest the light python pants scare me, too many possibilities of dimpling showing. I hate dimpling, now this python is dark and hides everything. Moreover, these pants have a higher rise. You all know why I love a higher rise (for those who don't four kids equals skin stretching) and these pants hit the sweet spot and make me look good. Carriage Trade is one of the few boutiques I know that is carrying this brand - CJ by Cookie Johnson. I love them.

Love the studding on this purse, plus it has lots of slots inside for all your cards. No need for your wallet. The purse also has enough room for a cell phone and a lipstick. Once my son is out of diapers I may need to downsize my over sized purses for something smaller.

Outfit sourced from Carriage Trade.

Blouse - Joie

Denim - CJ by Cookie Johnson

Necklace - Ellie Phont

Bracelets - CC Skye

Purse - Rebecca Minkoff

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Jimmy Choo

Smythe Blazer

Today is the first of five posts showcasing some of my favourite looks from Carriage Trade Boutique. Why do I love Carriage Trade? The obvious reason is the clothing - great selection of fashionable clothing. The best reason is the service, the sales staff is all about service. They can outfit you for a casual dinner with friends or power lunch for work. Since we know the only power lunch I take is with my two and a half year old I am focusing on casual looks. Some of these pieces can be added to your work wardrobe and make it more versatile. If had had more disposable income I'd be disposing of it at Carriage Trade!

I love Smythe blazers, to me they are epitome of what blazers should do for you - make you look fabulous. Such a simple answer, the reason they are so wonderful is because they are cut to enhance a woman's frame and the fabrics they use are durable and lay perfectly. They are an investment piece - with prices starting at $500. I promise they are worth every penny. Did I forget to mention that Smythe is Canadian? It really is craftsmanship you are paying for.

I am wearing J Brand pants that are made out of a scuba like material. Way too much fun to wear!

This jacket is cut like a riding coat, comes in at the waist and covers the bum. Please remember ladies that this blazer is not meant to be tight around your waist - Why you may ask? This blazer should last you into winter. Hear me out, you can put a nice sweater (Autumn Cashmere or any cashmere, knit etc) under this blazer and wear it during those cold times. I am not saying you'll be walking around the neighbourhood but what about when you going to the mall? Who wants to wear their winter coat? Smythe blazer and sweater works much better, you will not be over-heated and carrying the winter coat (plus all your kids stuff) around. That's how I wore mine last winter.

Enjoying the leather patches on the arms and shoulder. 

Another trend that is still strong is lace - expect to see it for skirts and dresses again.

This outfit would work with flats or a great pair of riding boots. Honestly all I would need is some stables and I would be the perfect "English Lady".

This entire outfit (except for shoes) was sourced from Carriage Trade.

Blazer - Smythe

Pants - J Brand

Blouse - Joie

Necklace - Carriage Trade (name not available at this time)

Shoes - Jimmy Choo