How to wear a white blouse

I bought myself a new white blouse. It has been a while since I had one.


I always liked the idea of the sweater vest but never had one. I am not quite sure this one fits the bill, but I have 30 days to decide.


How about this sweater? How does this go together? Do we like this look? Do you hate this sweater? My boyfriend hates the black and white checkered look. It's too busy for him. Now that he's said that, I'm not sure I can wear it. I think I still like it though... maybe I just won't wear it around him.


I just couldn't help myself. I had to try all my sweaters over the white blouse. I like the length of this sweater and the buttons.







Et finallement, I tried the white blouse under a thin sweater. I like the way it looks in the picture. My problem is that you can see the seams and button lines through the sweater! Is this really problematic? Is it still OK?

I need to know how to wear the white blouse!

Jelly's are back!

And I want a pair!

What do you think?

I know they say if you've done it the first time around you should probably not do it again. But these are so cute! (The girl I was working with let me photograph her feet so I could show you how great the shoes are!) And the Jelly's that I had in 1986 were pink. These ones are blue!

Anyone have an extra $10,000?

So last night Cuddles and I watched "The Devil Wears Prada" and I'm not going into the whole convo but at some point he said "Man she looked HOT in those clothes!" meaning, when Anne Hathaway makes the transformation from bulky Gap sweater to chic Dolce & Gabanna model. For the rest of the movie she walks around in impossibly expensive clothes with supa-high heels.

Yes, she looks hot, and expensive, and maybe a little uncomfortable.

Looking at one's wardrobe after watching such a movie is like eating a Tic Tac to satisfy a chocolate ice cream craving. It just doesn't cut it.

Not sure I can do anything about that though, and definitely made myself feel better by telling Cuddles that if I pranced around in those outfits on a daily basis, he would think I was one low-cut, bollowy-dress, cinched-at-the-waist-with-a-ridiculously-large-belt wearing freak. I think it worked in the movie because EVERYONE was dressed that way. But in the context of "normal" work? Well... what do you think...





















Dammit, she does look good.

8 Days of Hannuka Socks

Night 1:
Smartwool Snowboarding Socks
Padding in all the right places










Night 2:
Microfibre Brown
You can sweat but we won't smell!









Night 3:
Adidas Tennis
Comfort without tan lines









Night 4:
Ralph Lauren Black
For the Prep in you







Night 5:
Black with orange toes
Peekaboo









Night 6:
Oooh la la
Cashmere!








Night 7:
American Apparel
Sporto

Perfect with short shorts or with sandals!






Night 8:
Beige Cotton
Courtesy of Delta Airlines - How nice of them to include Hannukah socks in with their complimentary "we've lost your luggage kit"

Das Boots

A friend was going through her closet and clearing out things she doesn't wear for ebay and yard sale. When I pulled out these patent leather ankle boots my first thought was, "Whatever possessed you to buy these?" But I had to try them on....

Well, now I am the proud owner of a pair of purple patton leather ankle books. There was something about them I couldn't resist!

For you disbelievers out there, perhaps seeing them in the context of an outfit would help!

A Bag Decision

I don't know why I am having so much trouble with this one. I need a new rolling travel tote to replace my old broken zippered one and to compliment my recent lap top purchase. For use on my many plane trips.

I've narrowed it down to these two but I am having trouble deciding. would love to hear your opinions and or suggestions if you have seen any other fabulous bags.

BAG 1: Baggalini
Comes in assorted colors, I think I like the black and blue. Light weight (5lbs) Very cute and fashionable.











BAG2: Travel Pro crew 4
A little less fashiony, more travel based. Definately not as good looking but I think it might be more durable. It's the water bottle holder on the side that I really like!

In Time for Warm Weather?

I bought this jacket at Kensington Market in early November, thinking I had about a week to wear it before the weather turned to shit.


I wore the jacket for the weeks until I went away on holiday to Mexico, then the week after I got back. After that week, I switched to my winter jacket for a short time. This week, the temperature has ranged from 2-13 degrees and the new fall jacket has been traipsing the city with me once again.


Check out the wicked buckle on the sleeves. Love it.


I sincerely hope global warming is not so severe to allow me to wear the fall jacket all through the winter, but I am looking forward to the temperate climate of spring... when the jacket and I can be as one again.