Fashion – Page 8

“Judy” visits Cabaret Vintage

Cabaret Vintage has been in the heart of West Queen West, Toronto for almost 20 years and has been named Best Vintage Clothing Store in Toronto by Now Magazine.

This year however, the shop is moving its business to online sales only. You’ll be happy to know that their vintage inspired options go up to a 2x sizing there – FYI!

While the storefront will remain operational until February, the ladies of the Toronto Vintage Society booked an hour of exclusive shopping-time with Tao (the delightful shop owner) to scoop up as many “one-of-a-kind” vintage finds as we could. 🙂

cabaret TVS shop — The Ladies of The Toronto Vintage Society …wishing you a Happy New Year!

What I Wore:

I’ve been stalking this Tatyana Boutique dress (a common hobby of mine) and finally got it when it was super marked-down….

FullSizeRender-18 — **The Outfit Deets:** Faux fur purse, *Aldo* (click here); Bowtie belt, vintage; Maryjane heels, *Nine West;* The Judy Dress, *Tatyana Boutique*

This dress is very generously sized, the one below is a 2x (I usually fit into 3x/4x with Tatyana sizing).

Petite Plus, Meow wears Tatyana Boutique Judy Dress — Model vs. Moi

The neckline and shoulders of this dress is really what stole my heart. And its the perfect length…no hemming required for my petite frame.

I love it so much ❤

So much so, that I’ve actually wore this to the office the week before Xmas … and received “compliments” which included very-vintage-y, as well as Elf-y

Le sigh…

FullSizeRender-16 — The Judy Dress – *Tatyana Boutique*

What I Bought:

“Exclusive shopping event”, they said.

“It’s only an hour”, they said.

“No harm in looking, right?” they said.

Sigh… I cannot be trusted. My visit was suppose to be strictly for window-shopping purposes. I thought I could totally control myself, as finding true vintage in my size is like finding a needle in a haystack. I thought I was safe. And still, this giant bag of delights followed me home.

What was inside the shopping bad you’re wondering?

The following beauties…

Three pairs of elbow-length gloves….. one in perfect condition brown leather!! ❤

This brown hat sits on the head at a sharp angle, held on to the head with a hat-pin … I couldn’t put it down, and maybe kept it on my head whilst I shopped the store…. 🙂

And lastly, this gorgeous mink fur collar!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
It was a splurge-o purchase….but just look at it! I’m only human people!!!

And it’s given new life to older pieces in my closet already, like this cheapy wrap-dress from Old Navy that’s been in my closet for ages…

If you are interested in shopping at Cabaret, you can by appointment only before they move exclusucely to online sales. Reach out to Tao, tell them I sent ya 🙂

Screen Shot 2016-01-10 at 1.02.36 PM — **Outfit deets:** Hat & scarf; *JoeFresh;* Coat, *Forever21+*; Purse, *Aldo Accessories;* Wedge booties, *Aldo;* Dress, *Tatyana Boutique*

Looks like we’ve finally gotten a snowy winter in Toronto. Here’s the winterized me that day…post-shopping with a new hat & scarf set I got for Christmas.

Until next time…xo

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A New Year: Best of PPMeow

Happy New Year friends!

Hope you rung in 2016 with love in your heart and a smile on your face. 🙂

I’ve been a social butterfly all December long, and for NYE I spent it cozy with my bae Netflix – for a quite me, myself and Irene evening.

❤ ❤ ❤ It. Was. Glorious. ❤ ❤ ❤

As for resolutions … this basically sums it up for me:

I started this fashion & lifestyle blog as a fun outlet to share the things I liked. Over the past two years, the blog’s focus has moved more and more into an “online journal of the life and times of moi” – showcasing What I DID and What I Wore!

Having just celebrated the blog’s 2nd anniversary (yay!) … there are a number of things I want to start introducing into blog content in 2016, I will definitely continue with many more of WID and WIW type-posts in the upcoming year. 😉

There have been some fun, new, winterized outfits in the first 10-days of January, and if you’re following my Instagram channel you’ve caught a glimpse of them.

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But for now, let’s take a look back to my favourite looks on the blog from the LAST YEAR!

Poodle Skirt Perfection – You know how much I love the retro 1950’s look? I had the perfect opportunity to finally wear it … to the opening of Bean and Baker Malt Shop this summer.

2. Sea-side Sun Dress – This was a cheap buy from Old Navy and worn many times from spring through summer. Special thanks to Rebecca Northcott Photography for the photoshoot.

3. Picnic Parasol – This green checked dress was custom-made for moi in Vietnam when I visited in March. It was the perfect outfit for the annual Toronto Vintage Society Picnic.

4. Florals & Stripes – Mixing patterns more bravely was something I did a lot of this past year. THIS was one of my favourite combos from Spring.

5. Hibiscus Wrap Pants – Travelling was a major focus for me last year…and these fab wrap pants were a fashion find in my exploration of Asia – KL, Malaysia to be exact.

6. Peek-a-boo Pencil Pin-up – Found this curve hugging pin-up frock for $15 at one of Tatyana’s super-duper sale events. It was perfect for the White Kitschmas themed TVS Holiday Celebration.

7. FATkini – In the 30-something year’s of my life, 2015 was the year I embraced my bod, buddha belly, thick thighs and all, and wore a bikini bathing suit!!! It was the “most liked” photo on my Instagram and even the lovely GabiFresh commented on it!!!

8. Hello, Yellow – Ah, yes…this yellow skirt ❤ Another custom creation from my travels to Asia – Hoi An, Vietnam. It’s been styled many different ways all last year…and even helped me create a Snow White Lindy Hop Halloween look. Love. This. Skirt.

There you have it! My Favourite Looks from the past year. Which is your favourite? Tell me in the comments section. 🙂

And stay tuned for new blog content all year long!

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Dizzy December

Oh dear! Another month and so few blogposts to show for it.

I’m alive, I promise. It’s been a dizzy busy December!

Let’s dedicate this blogpost to filling you in and catching you up on all the many fun-filled adventures that took place in the Life and Times of Moi this past month….

Holiday Hair with The Proudest Pony

I don’t know about you…but when it comes to my look, my hair-game is weak sauce!!!

So when I was invited to this blogger exclusive evening at The Proudest Pony – wild horses couldn’t keep me away. See what I did there? 😉

Me with Ashley, Owner and Hairstylist Extraordinaire + Me with the ladies of Main St. CC

Tah-Dah!!! Final results: Vintage glamour bob

If you’re following me on Instagram (if you’re not – you should – click here) you can see the entire hair transformation there 🙂

Me with the delightful hair magician, Garlande … she’s a doll!! **Outfit Deets**: Top, *Penningtons (other looks);* Skirt, *Forever21+*

Corporate Holiday Party

I work for a huge company – and haven’t been interested in going to the companywide holiday party in a few years.

But since I got my hair did the night before, and had a dress that was dying to be worn…. I had to make an appearance this year 😉

**Accessories:** Ear cuff from *Forever21* and Earrings from Your Big Sister’s Closet

**Outfit Deets:** Coat, *Laura Petite;* Shoes, *Guess;* Purse, *Danier Leather;* Dress, *Kiyonna*

This faux fur zebra coat was the first I’ve found that didn’t add extra bulk to my bod …. and fit me perfectly in the shoulders. It was from Laura Petite – isn’t it lovely?

I’ve owned this Kiyonna Valentina Illusion dress for a few years now….and THIS was the first time I was wearing it out!!!

Hooray for corporate cocktail parties!!

Toronto Vintage Society’s White Kitschmas

The first weekend of December, Toronto Vintage Society hosted our annual holiday party – this year with a White Christmas theme.

This was the crowd at about 9pm!!! It was a super fun night, with a number of great bands and performances, with a full house all night long.

These were some of the beautiful homemade kitsch being sold at the event – I may have picked up a few for myself 🙂Here are a few snaps from the TVS Album…

Team Xmas Lunch and Office Party

Remember that fabulous hat I WON from Goorin Bros last month? Well, I picked up another glittery kitschy facinator from this year’s TVS White Kitschmas…clipped it to this hat, and voila la!

Holiday Amazingness was Born!!!

…pardon the no-makeup selfie here friends…

12314348_10153332245474072_8930058639651905831_o — **Outfit Deets:** Propeller hat, *Goorin Bros;* Cropped cardi, *Old Navy;* Necklace, *LOFT;* Fanny skirt, *Tatyanna Boutique (for more click here and here)*

It was the perfect for my Team Lunch where festive gear was strongly recommended 🙂

Later that week, our entire department had some mandatory fun with more festive furvolity and general office appropriate holiday shenanigans! 🙂

FullSizeRender-11 — For outift deets, click here 😉

Star Wars Marathon – Xmas Edition

I’m one of those rare people who only ever saw the Star Wars films as an adult, not as a kid. But I was an instant fan…and with the release of Episode VII, I hosted a movie marathon…

Complete with Darth Vader slippers, Lightsaber pretzel snacks and 1/2 the cast on my couch :) — Complete with Darth Vader slippers, Lightsaber pretzel snacks and 1/2 the cast on my couch 🙂

Naturally, I HAD to dress for the theme too….

12348054_10153330561319072_7111381502718561806_n — BOTH of these tees are from *Ardene* – FYI!!!

I had tickets for THE FORCE AWAKENS Christmas Day –and oh yes, there’s an outfit for that – duh!!!

**Outfit Deets:** Faux fur collar long sweater, *Reitmans;* Star Wars tee, *Ardene*

Want more Star Wars Fashion? I got you covered…click here 😉

Toronto Distillery Christmas Market

It never really feels like Christmas until you’ve visited the Distillery’s Christmas Market.

Sadly, it’s not quite the the same experience without snow. But we made the best of it…

Eating GIANT Turkey Legs, in the street …. Keepin’ it Klassy. That’s how we do!

Outfit Deets: Plaid scarf/shawl, Reitmas; Jacket, Danier Leather

Can’t leave without the mandatory group selfie in front of that xmas tree 🙂

The Many Open House Holiday Get-Togethers

I’ve got so many lovely friends who open up their homes for some good ol’ fashioned holiday cheer.

I participated in the vintage cookie exchange again this year – click here for the cookie recipe.

But this time baked up a few billion extra and packaged them up as giveaways and hostess gifts 😉

One of my favourite holiday looks this year was this one: BLACK & RED!

A pleated black circle skirt is a staple in my wardrobe. You can dress it up or dress it down. For an easy house-party-outfit, I chose to wear it with this retro red plaid top, and added a fun broach/hair fascinator to amp up the christmas-y factor to this look. Adding that needed festive vibe needed by all holiday party attendees.

**Outfit details:** Skirt, *Forever21+;* Plaid top, *Collectif, Loveless Boutique;* Shoes suede tie-up flats from *Christian S for Payless*; Holiday bow earrings *Target*; Holiday broach/fascinator, handmade kitsch from *Toronto Vintage Society*

What’s great about this outfit is that the pieces can totally be worn together or separately, paired with other items, throughout the year!

Orphan Xmas Eve Dinner

What was originally gonna be a dinner for two in pjs xmas eve….became a proper grown-up dinner for 6 xmas eve 🙂

Friends are the Family you choose.

Since selling the house and downsizing to a shoebox of a condo, I didn’t think I’d be hosting many parties ever again.

I’m very fortunate to have found some lovely new people in my life whom I can call friends. And am thrilled to be hosting get-togethers again 🙂

NYE 2016

Alas, I’ve yet to make any firm plans for New Years Eve just yet….

There’s plenty happening. I did pickup this amazing beaded vintage jacket…that will very likely be incorporated into my outfit, once I make a decision on what to do for NYE.

What are you doing for NYE? What are YOU gonna wear? Tell me in the comments section below 🙂

12433034_10153350850709072_1609565683_o — Found this vintage beaded beauty at The *Public Butter* – 50% off!!!!

Hope you all had a fabulous time off from work, and had lots of time to catchup with family and friends and everyone in-between.

Looking forward to 2016 and all the adventures to be had in life and fashion.

Thank you for following the blog! Wishing you and yours a wonderful New Year ahead! xo

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The Peplum Skirt

Hello friends….my apologies for being away so long from the blog.

December has been a busy one – and I haven’t been very good about documenting my outfits of the day.

I did however, manage to capture this one – a quick and easy combo I put together of black and navy.

I’ve been trying to curb my unnecessary shopping – as Xmas expenses are taking over my wallet this month.

These are new-to-me pieces….

The top, necklace and leopard Keds was bought ON SALE for cheapy cheapy.

And the peplum skirt was found on a via online plus-size swap Facebook group (#win)!
Peplum is defined by The Free Dictionary as “a short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress.”

The peplum design has been around forever and was a big fashion statement in the 1940s. And if you’ve been following the blog, you already know I’ve got a soft spot for vintage fashions of that era.

But this peplum look has it suddenly made its way back into mainstream fashion for a few years now.

It’s essentially a fashion optical illusion – all geared towards making your waist look slimmer – to achieve that coveted hour-glass shape.

I’ve got a few peplum pieces in my wardrobe already, in dresses and tops. (Click here, here, here, here and here.)

But this was my first peplum skirt!

What I really liked about this piece was that the peplum has a bit of a slant in both the back and fronts. Giving this overall simple look, a bit more visual interest.

Also, the faux leather top has a fabric back, making it much more breathable and comfortably wearable all-day.

How I Got The Look:

Navy faux leather top, JoeFresh; Black peplum skirt, AdditionElle; Leopard printed Keds; Necklace, Forever21

What do you think of the peplum trend? How have you made it work?

Tell me about it in the comments section below 🙂

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A November to Remember

Sorry for the long absence friends and readers 🙂

But November has been a busy, busy month filled with fun.

Let me catch you up with What I Did and What I Wore for various happenings this past month…

THE VINTAGE SPECTACULAR

What do you call a night where the amazing GTA Swing Band pair up with the vocal talents of Mim Adams and Lindy Hop Revolution Dance Studio?

It’s called: The Vintage Spectacular!

And what a spectacular night it was… with a gorgeous venue – The Great Hall on WQW!

It was the night I finally got to wear this adorable Russian nesting-dolls dress and fuzzy peach bolero I picked up at Tatyana’s crazy up to 90% off sale!!!

And danced my feet off!!!

Viva la Lindy Hop Swing Dancing!!! Not sure what that is? Click here to find out more 🙂

12227077_10153272791544072_6529698171367788404_n — A rare moment – a bunch of lindy hoppers sitting down 🙂

12095131_1649749775313880_8935357137644489498_o — ME and my Dance Teachers, Lindy Hop Revolution

REMEMBRANCE DAY

I’m embarrassed to say that this was the first year I’ve ever attended Remembrance Day Ceremonies as an adult.

Since I had the day off, I made my way to Old City Hall in Toronto and pinned my poppy to the wreath at the memorial there.

Got to see the fly-by of vintage World War II planes in ‘missing man formation’, and hear Mayor John Tory’s speech.

It was quite a moving experience to be apart of. For more pictures, check out my Instagram channel and follow me.

CHEF’S PLATE

With the end of the month here, I usually post a new recipe that I’ve tried out myself, for the blog.

Have you noticed that I haven’t been keeping up with this since around August/September?

Well, that is because I’ve been cooking up a storm with Chef’s Plate! Here’s what I’ve made this past month:

This fantastic service has helped introduce me to so many new veggies and dishes…and has given me new confidence in the kitchen.

If you’re curious and want to try it out, You can get 4 meals for FREE by using referral code: #PETITEPLUSMEOW OR click this link.

1940’s @ GOORIN’S HAT SHOP

The Toronto Lindy Hop Community were invited to an exclusive shopping event at Goorin Bross on WQW – these fabulous hat makers were raffling off 3 gorgeous hats.

goorin bros hat shop — Hats. Wine. Live Music. #Boom

I was crushing on this one like crazy!!!

With Xmas nearby… I couldn’t justify dropping big money on any of the beautiful hats I tried on that night.

But I did come home with an Xmas gift certificate present and feathers for a hat I picked up at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show last year.

12243973_10153280579894072_149136051_n — Goorin Bros feathers amp up this vintage hat find, don’t you think?

Which meant, I was entered into the draw. And guess who won….

Turns out in all my excitement to get this winning hat on my head for photos …. I was wearing this beauty of a 1940s propeller hat BACKWARDS.

How embarrassing

SWING OUT TO VICTORY

And last, but certainly not least….. was the fabulous dinner dance in Hamilton called: Swing Out To Victory!!!

Last year… was my first year attending this fab event. And I ended up winning 2nd place for the BEST VINTAGE OUTFIT Contest!!!

Click here to see more on that.

12189239_10153278992479072_1817161054869151220_o — Accessories were selected first – complete with ‘arrival shoes’ (*Aldo)*, purse (*Tatyana Boutique)* and ‘dance shoes’ (Keds) plus nautical socks *(Ardene).* I was ready! 🙂

So naturally, this year outfit planning started early…

I had picked up this nautical wiggle dress from Tatyana LAST year and have been dying to unveil it all year-long.

Dancing among the planes, to a live BIG BAND, with men in uniforms….

Um, YES PLEASE!!!

Deets on my outfit and outer wear…

Right picture: Purse and Dress from Tatyana Boutique, Shoes from Aldo, Gloves from 69Vintage

Left picture: White coat from Forever21+, Mink stole from Public Butter …. I really like this look, must remember to do this more often in the winter months 😉

Like I said… It was a busy November 🙂

Hope you enjoyed reading this online journal of What I Did and What I Wore …

If you’re looking for an excuse to get dressed up for a fun evening out, join me and the Toronto Vintage Society at our White Kitschmas Party on Saturday!!!

Click here to see the fun from LAST year.

COME! It’s the best way to kick off your Holiday Happenings – You will not be disappointed … I promise!

Get your tickets online and save $5 … right here😉

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Leather & Sweater

This scarf I picked up from H&M earlier this Fall, as so many perfect colours in it. It was the inspiration for this outfit of the day.

They perfectly match deep brown of my hat and the camel suede of these Nine West flats that I found deep within my closet as I’ve been purging. Speaking of purging… have you visited my TrendTrunk? Shop my closet friends!!! 😉

Leather pants can be tricky. There are only a handful of days where the weather is perfect enough to wear leather pants all day comfortably.

You don’t want to end up like Ross from Friends dumping baby powder all over your legs.

I picked up these leather pants many years ago from The Bay. They were the perfect length for my 5’2 height!

Plus, what’s really great about them is that only the front of the pants are leather, while the rest is fabric. Making it a very comfortable to wear.

I got this asymmetrical sweater as a birthday prezzy this year. It has a flattering neckline with faux leather trim (which you can’t see cuz of my scarf). That’s what made me want to pair it with my leather pants!

I know I’ve read many a style article warning against wearing leather on leather looks…

Your leather pants should be the only part of the look that’s this material. Otherwise you’ll look like you’re dressed in a biker chick Halloween costume, or part of a motorcycle gang.

Well, call the style police, cuz I did it!

Turns out my hat and sweater alone weren’t warm enough…soooo I went with function, over fashion I guess…

How I Got The Look: Moto Jacket, Danier Leather; Scarf, H&M; Leather Pants, Edit by Jeannie Beker; Camel flats, NineWest; Angled sweater, Reitmans; Hat, Winners

What do you think of this leather & sweater look? Was my leather-with-leather a terrible, horrible, ridiculous style choice?

Tell me your thoughts in the comment section friends 🙂

For more leather looks click here and here.

Until next time…

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Pumpkin Patch Posse

Making friends … genuine friends … in your adult years, isn’t so easy to do.

I’ve been very fortunate to have found these fun-few who I can proudly call friends, as well as my co-workers 🙂

With husbands, kids, moving into new houses, planning a wedding and general ‘adulting’ activities, scheduling a long-over-due Girls Afternoon seemed impossible.

And then one glorious Sunday afternoon, everyone was free, the weather cooperated and we were off to Knox Pumpkin Farm!!!!

The farm-house was built in 1887 to replace the log cabin which stood just south of it, sometime in the later 1800’s. Built for Jordan and Edith Van Nest, their ten children were the first of many children since to slide down the banister and play in the ‘big room’ with it’s seven doors. Today the Knox descendants from far and wide come ‘home’ to the farm, which has been the heart of the family for four generations.

Now, this was my first time ever visiting a pumpkin patch.

You might not know this about me, but I am a total city girl.

Gotta say, it’s pretty nice to know that gorgeous countryside adventure is just a wee train-ride away 🙂

Knox Farms had a ton of fun things to do with the price of admission (weekends $7/adults, children under 2 are free!)

Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch!

Straw Jump! Pumpkin Picking! Face Painting! Farm Animals!

A Snack Shack! Baked Goods! Kettle Corn!

Hot Apple Cider – with purse rum 😉 Don’t judge! It was a brilliant plan!

And a Corn Maze!!!

Normally I would be terrified of this activity …it would be right up there with my irrational fear of Sunflowers...but this was a mini-maze and I had a crew of my peeps with me who I was sandwiched between, so it was safe 😛

We’re on a hay-ride!!! For a video of the hay-ride adventure, checkout my Instagram channel 😉

This adorable mini-fashionista and I became BFFs … bonding over ponies and pumpkins. How fab is her hat and jacket?! ❤

THIS farm is beautiful! So many great spots for photo ops – and as you can see, we took full advantage of every posing opportunity we could!
Now, even though Halloween is over and you’re likely no longer in need of a pumpkin …

Knox Farm will be open in the winter with Santa and Mrs. Claus weekends: Nov 28/29 and Dec 5/6, 12/13, 19/20.

They’ll have Christmas Trees to choose from too! If you want to reserve your spot –> email them soonest. 😉

Alright…well you’ve read about What I Did, now let me tell you about What I Wore…

What I Wore:

I’m not gonna lie, coming up with Farm-appropriate attire was difficult. All I knew was that I wanted to wear as many light, Fall accessories as I could. Layers. Layers. Layers.

Not knowing how muddy the grounds would be, and what sort of farm animals poop I’d land in with a misstep, I’ve kept a pair of demoted boots in the depths of my closet…clearly they were kept all this time for pumpkin-patching. 😉

Also, a perfect reason to wear jeans. A rare Irene sighting …. I’m totally a skirts and dresses kinda girl … I think the only other time I’ve worn jeans this year was for Rosie-O-Rama this summer.

How I Got The Look: My knit burnt orange hat, H&M; Bird circle scarf; Aldo Accessories (click here for more); Jeans, Forever21+; Mustard yellow plaid shirt, Old Navy (click here for more); Gloves, Danier Leather (click here for more); Sunglasses from Ardene; Boots from Payless; Puffer vest, Old Navy (click here and here for more); Cross-body MichaelKors purse

And of course no group outing is complete without a SELFIE!

Pretty proud of this shot taken by moi … capturing EVERYONE’S smiling faces…babies, husbands and all 🙂

Special Thanks to my girls Candice, Tammy and Nadica for all the fabulous photo sharing from this super fun Sunday afternoon. xo

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Nashville in Toronto

Are you following me on Instagram?

If you are…then you know how I was out and about, innocently walking into downtown for my University Alumini Day (Go Ryerson Rams) when I stumped upon Tatyana Boutique crazy eff’ing sale of up to 90% off their racks!!!

Naturally, I went nuts. And never made it to that Alumni Day. **blush**

This Nashville dress features a lively flower print with colorful, textured cotton string fabric running throughout and a sweetheart neckline. At first glance it didn’t really speak to me…..but then I tried it on. And just look at it!!! ❤

When stores offer super discount pricing … very rarely is my size among them.

But it seemed like it was my luck day … 🙂

Plus after all discounts THIS dress was 80% off the sticker price, Making this frock $24!!! #winning

How I Got The Look: The dress, Tatyana Boutique; The boots, Reitmans; The jean jacket, Old Navy; The belt, earrings and cowboy hat are super old and very much still loved 🙂

Giddy up!!! Guess we know what I’m wearing the next time I round-up the troop for some good ol’ fashioned country line-dancing 😉

Were you able to make it out to Tatyana Boutique during their super duper summer clear-out sales?

What did you score? Tell me all about it in the comments section 😉

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Plaid, Pleats and… Pigeons?

Ok friends, if you’re following me on Instagram (if you’re not, they you should …start already geez) 🙂

I recently did an unexpected shopping haul from good ol’ Old Navy …and picked up these pieces of Fall goodness…

Booties, *Reitmans*; Hat, *Winners;* Plaid shirt and Bird skirt, *Old Navy*

Late September/early October…we were still having gorgeous, warm, sunny temps.

I was lucky enough to wear this ensemble …. stockingless with all my open-toed shoe and peek-a-poo mid-drift exposed glory!

It was kinda of perfect, just warm-enough-wear to get away with for an entire afternoon out and about.

Think I was off to have lunch with a few friends, before catching the Mirvish production of Kinky Boots. (Such a good show – Cindy Laupur is totally present without actually being present) ❤

Plaid shirt and Bird skirt, *Old Navy*; Jellyshoes from Malaysia; Fringe purse, *Aldo*

This bold pattern mixing of plaid on top, with birds on the bottom got me a ton of compliments!!!

But the most reoccurring of comments was: How did you know these patterns would work together?

Here’s my ‘trick’ when it comes to mixing patterns: match colors, not prints.

If the colors look good together, more often than not the patterns or prints will look good together too.

Notice that the birds of the skirt pickup the reds, blacks, and mustard colours of the plaid shirt. 😉

For some, this might be too bold, but it’s really a matter of personal preference. Matching colours seem to be the safest bet. That said, you’ll never go wrong with black and white — they go with everything.

Adding dark hosiery just changed the vibe of this outfit.

Not only did it help warm up the look (literally), it added a hint of night-time sophistication to an otherwise casual look, don’t you think?

Wore this outfit this way for an evening of outdoor gazebo swing dancing in the Beaches…a lovely way to end a busy work week.

Want more Mad for Plaid looks? Click here and here.

Want more Pattern Mixing? Click here, here and here.

Want more Lindy Hop Swing Dancing? Click here, here, here and here. 🙂

Is plaid something you’re doing more off in your Fall outfits?

How have you been mixing patterns in your Fall looks? Tell me about them in the Comments below.

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Hogwarts in Toronto?

Recently, there’s been news of a Harry Potter themed bar and restaurant in TORONTO called The Lockhart.

So a bunch of us tried to pay this spot a visit earlier this month.

Which meant…I needed an outfit to pay homage to the series.

I rounded up all the pieces I had with OWLS on it…complete with tee, socks and earrings.

And here’s what I came up with:

**How I Got The Look:** Striped sweater & skirt, *Reitmans* (click here for other looks); Owl-Night-Long tee, *La Vie En Rose;* Owl socks, *Ardene;* Shoes, *Winners*

Sadly, this was the best I could do from my current closet of offerings for a “Harry Potter Look”. 😦

However, click here to find some fabulous Harry-inspired pieces that you might need in your life.

For some reason my iPhone self-timer was not cooperating …and my iPhone case kept causing the phone to fall over mid-picture taking.

So here’s a series of ‘oops’, while I tried to showcase my outfit for ya 🙂

It was a perfect night to be sans jacket … so instead I just grabbed this foxy scarf I picked up on sale at Suzy Shier many moons ago, instead…to add some warmth if needed.

And now… for THE LOCKHART!

The below picture is as close as I got to experience Hogwarts in Toronto. The line up was crazy! And after an hour of waiting … we gave up for libations elsewhere.

But I was definitely curious about what I missed … so here’s a bit of research I found for your reading pleasure:

7 Things To Know Before You Go to the Lockhart, the Harry Potter Theme Bar Everyone’s Talking About