Coated Denim - Out on the Town

This weekend my best friend since childhood got married and I was the maid of honour. The wedding was beautiful, check out this video here to see what I mean (I'm the one doing all the hard work, zipping up the dress, fluffing the dress, drinking champagne etc.). The day before the wedding Christina and Brad had a meet and great for friends and family. It was located at a bar in Caesar's Casino in Windsor. I knew exactly what I was wearing...my coated denim jeans.

I had tried so many pairs of coated jeans at various price points and ended up purchasing Yoga Jeans version. They were just perfect for me. These are my new go to jeans when I'm heading out for a night on the town (which translates to dinner and drinks and home by 10 pm. I live a crazy life).

It was snowing while I was taking these pictures.

Perfect sheen on these jeans. Not heavily "coated" so won't stick to your skin or trap in the heat. That's one of the complaints I've heard about other brands and their coated denim.

This outfit looks effortless. It is so easy and simple to re-create.

Jeans - Yoga Jeans (find a store or website here)

Blouse - Judith & Charles (old)

Blazer - Smythe (old; similar here)

Shoes - Jimmy Choo (here)

Purse - Cassis (old)

Watch - Michael Kors (old)

Bracelets - Stella & Dot (Here & here), Bitter Sweet, Ann Taylor Loft, The Bay

Neck Warmer - Steve Madden (similar here)

My giveaway is still happening. All you need to do is "Like" Yoga Jeans on Facebook and comment on this post. If you win you can choose any jeans you want. Giveaway is open internationally. Good Luck!

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My First Giveaway - YOGA JEANS

If you've been reading my blog you know that my latest (and honestly greatest) denim obsession has to be with Yoga Jeans by Second Denim Co. Why you may ask? Well the cut, stretch, rise and length are perfect. Those really should be the 4 FD's (fit descriptors) of denim. They hit all four of my fit descriptors so they are an amazing pair of jeans. Let me explain: 

1. Cut - Skinnies, straight, boot cut, flare and super flare. I don't think they are missing anything
2. Stretch - You can do yoga in these jeans and then to pick out the kids at school. Finally take these jeans on a date or a night out with your friends. They can stretch and still keep their phenomenal shape.
3. Rise - I prefer a mid to high rise on my jeans - four kids makes this a must for me - and Yoga jeans offers me that choice. They also offer the low rise for you lucky ladies out there. 
4. Length - They are super long so I can wear them without turning them into a "Tall Girl Capri"

Without further ado, I am so excited to be partnering up with Yoga Jeans and offering the winner of this giveaway a free pair of jeans!! Any jeans, not just the ones I'm wearing, but you could choose these. Thank You Yoga Jeans for providing me with these amazing jeans. They are already in steady rotation.

The colour of the season is Ox Blood, honestly you could call the colour  burgundy and Yoga Jeans has named this colour Merlot, I like Merlot better. Ox  Blood is a common colour for men's shoes, I don't really think I want Ox Blood on my legs.

I styled these jeans for a night out on the town. They are just so fantastic I needed to show them off.

I couldn't decide which back drop to pick so I added both.

These pictures were taken before Sandy hit. I would just like to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to those on the East Coast in the US. I have close family affected by this storm and I know that this is not an easy time for many.

Jeans - Yoga Jeans

Blouse - Judith & Charles (old)

Shoes - Jimmy Choo (old)

Belt - Tory Burch (old)

Clutch - Rebecca Minkoff

Necklace - Banana Republic

Watch - Michael Kors

What do you have to do for this giveaway? "Like" Yoga Jeans on Facebook (they really should have a "I'm in love and obsessed option") and commnt. That's it, really simple. You know how much I love simple. Anyone can enter this giveaway, it's open internationally. Thanks Yoga Jeans! A Canadian company and Canadian made denim.

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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

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!

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