The start of a resolution

   

Hey guys! Its been a while since I have done an “outfit post” … J and I went downtown for coffee and a bit of shopping – I had bought J a pair of shoes at Little Burgundy (fave shoe store) but his foot is so big its hard to find him the perfect fit ..it was a fail for me. Anyways, needed to return those and as we made our way walking down Queen street I discovered that they were having 30% off additional reduction on all sale items .. I didn't pick anything up but I just thought I would share it with you guys … just in case you are in the market for some cute new boots or something of the sort! I really don't need any more shoes and find it difficult to wear even those that I already own just because I have so many pairs and have been cutting down on “wants”. Truthfully, I have not been subscribing to the usual fashion magazines that grace my bathroom floor (yes, I am a bathroom reader>>>haha)..I have been more into personal finance and have recently subscribed to Money Sense which is a great Canadian magazine for those looking to be more aware of how to invest/what to do with their money. I love it! Its easy to read and pertinent to my present day and future with respect to planning for the road today and the road ahead. I also got a couple of interesting finance books which I am looking forward to reading over the holidays… in addition to Lawrence Hill’s “The book of Negroes”… I started reading it a couple days ago and I am absolutely hooked! So far its an extremely captivating piece of historical fiction… I will probably be done in a few days – its THAT good.

Anyways, I hope all of you are having/have had a wonderful Holiday season – I know I did in the company of my family and friends! We ate a lot of food, drank some good wine and received a few gifts along the way :p … which included the new buttery soft but extremely sturdy purse that I am wearing in this post (love it to pieces) and the bracelet that I am wearing in the last picture – It was a gift from J and his family who each picked a bead/charm to add to it (while keeping in mind my favourite colour so that I could have a “themed” bracelet) … it is gorgeous .. so perfect and is very special to me. It is the only piece of jewellery that I have consistently worn each day since receiving it! I think its a great gift because its something that you can keep adding to (for birthdays, occasions and other special moments) … the beads are quite pricey which is why it is something you build upon (unless you have the disposable income  ..well, hey, that's your call!)

I hope you all have a great week! 2011 is almost upon us – I don't know about you buy I know that I am VERY excited … and I know a few people who are in the same boat with me … two of our (J and I) close friends get married in 2011 and we are planning ours as well which will be quickly arriving – its going to be a crazy, hectic, fun and all around memorable year – I can feel it and I'm excited to jump into it!

 

Outfit: Leather Jacket: Zara, Hoodie: Talulah, Shirt: BCBG (so soft and comfortable on a lazy day), Tights: Old Navy, Boots: Joie, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bracelet: Pandora

Makeup: Foundation: Maybelline Super stay , Blush: MAC Plum Foolery, Eye shadow: MAC Satin Taupe (up to crease) and MAC Blanc Type on bro bone to highlight, Eyeliner: MAC Blacktrack, Mascara: Rimmel Sexy Curves in Blackest Black , Lipstick: MAC blankety (great pink- nude colour.. almost done the tube and will definitely repurchase!)