Back in Black with Vivienne Kelly

When I received this hand-crafted, hand-painted statement necklace I knew that I wanted it to shine and be the focus of the outfit. I went back to black.

 The detail and texture of this necklace make it special. I also loved the tasselled jewelry bag it came in!

Top, Ann Taylor (old). Pants, Yoga Jeans. Necklace, c/o Vivienne Kelly (here). Shoes, Jimmy Choo (old). Handbag, Danier (old). Cuff, Joe Fresh (old).

I am still asking for are votes for the Salsa Jeans Blogger Challenge. It requires a Facebook account and you can't vote from your smart phones or tablets. PLEASE vote for me here, I'm on page 7. My goal is to make the Top 15 and from there a Judging Panel pick the top 5. You can only vote once, for those who have voted Thank You.

I am linking up with the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore. Check out what the other bloggers wore here.

Cheap and Cheerful - Joe Fresh

This was not planned, I just ended up wearing all Joe Fresh. Don't have to spend a million bucks to look it. I don't have time to yammer on like usual, this weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving and I'm hosting and I have not even begun my food shopping. No judgements here, I'm playing my "I have four kids" card. To my fellow Canadians have an amazing weekend full of family, friends and food. To everyone else have a great weekend.

I am very excited because I'm #11!

Blazer (old), Silk Blouse, Jeans - Joe Fresh

Shoes - Tory Burch

Necklace - Banana Republic

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Stella & Dot

One more thing...I still need your votes. I made it through to the top 15 and I'd like to try and stay in the top 15. If you can please vote by clicking here or on the badge that says Circle of Moms. Last time I checked I was #11, you can vote once every 24 hrs. Once the voting is done I will stop posting this annoying message. Thanks!

The 90s Called

So I answered, and honoured them by wearing all black. Who remembers wearing all black when going out? Going to Le Chateau or Costa Blanca (that was the place when you were visiting from Windsor and in Toronto) and picking out that perfect black dress, black skirt, black pants or black top with the right black shoes or black boots? Just flip through your old photos and count how many people were in colour? Crazy! Then every salon, restaurant and clothing store carried the trend and made their staff dress in all black. The poor Goths, all us "happy" people were stealing their signature colour.

So after I paid homage to THE trend of the 90s I decided to add some colour using this fun beaded necklace. There was not enough texture in the outfit to leave the jewelry neutral.

It's all about this necklace. I love this necklace. It also comes in fuchsia.

I have had lots of people stop me and ask where I got it. When I answer they look at me in disbelief. I really enjoy that.

This top is so simple that it showcases jewelry perfectly. It may still be available online.

Top - Ann Taylor, Pants - Joe Fresh, Shoes - Jimmy Choo, Bracelets - Coach (old), Gifted
Necklace - Avon

Yup Avon.

It is very substantial and looks fantastic, a good friend of mine ordered one for herself after seeing mine.

Here's my Avon Lady's e-mail address - avonadvantage@rogers.com. Just tell her I sent you.