What I was going to Wear...

I was planning to meet up with fellow MumNet & MumVet leaders from the west end of Toronto (MumNet is an amazing organization that is located across the city of Toronto and I've attached a link in case anyone is interested), my daughter was ill and I stayed home with her and just comforted her.

This is what I was supposed to wear...

I find in summer I always need a blazer or sweater because most establishments have the air conditioning turned on High all the time.

Blazer - J Crew

Jeans - Hudson

Blouse - Pink Martini

Gold Belt - Joe Fresh

Shoes - Nine West - Old

Bracelets - The Bay (old), Coach (old), Gifted

Back to Reality - Blazers & Denim

No more soaring temperatures. Morning was nice and fresh and the afternoon has been beautiful, dressing accordingly.

I purchased a new tripod from Henry's so the pictures I take are/will be better! No more cheap tripod and 3 big toy buckets (the cheap tripod is not tall enough so I had to balance it on the toy buckets, professional is my middle name) outside trying to get a few decent shots. That in combination with the remote control timer has changed my blogging life.

I think this look could work for Casual Fridays at the office, just change the sandals for a nice nude pump or ballet flat.

When you are taking pictures with your two year old you don't catch the fact your bra straps are showing or that bit of stray hair...I need Ana or Rosie!!

Blazer - J Crew
Blouse - Collective Concepts (old from Puh-Nash)
Denim - Hudson
Handbag - Coach
Shoes - Cole Haan
Bracelets - Forever 21

Ladies Who Lunch

That's what I think of when I see these pictures. Honestly, nothing could be further from the truth but I do like to look the part, just in case...This is what I wore for the 38th Annual Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival held in Windsor. Life has come to a complete 360, my sisters and I were all performers, so was my husband and his siblings. Now my children carry on the tradition (not to mention the fact that my husband and I met at a Festival held in Hamilton many years ago), as do the children of many of my close friends, including my Goddaughter Iva and her little sister Nives.

This tunic is a couple of years old at least, I purchased it after I had my third or fourth child (I honestly cannot remember) at a Brooks Brothers Outlet store. It is one of those all purpose pieces, after having a child or not, where you just look put together. I used to consider this my "bouncing back" outfit, still looks good today.

Adding accessories completes the look...again with the navy and gold...I am looking pretty nautical as well.

One more thing - I could have worn yellow, red, green or even orange shoes if I wanted that pop of colour. Or for something more subdued - a dark brown.

Tunic - Brooks Brothers
Jeans - Hudson
Shoes - Cole Haan
Handbag - Louis Vuitton
Bracelets - Forever 21, Gifted, Coach
Ring - Ann Taylor